Spacious Skies Bear Den, near Spruce Pine, North Carolina, is a fantastic family-friendly campground that offers a blend of relaxation and adventure. With roomy sites that come with picnic tables and fire pits, it’s an ideal spot for roasting marshmallows and sharing stories under the stars.

This campground is known for its clean facilities, including well-maintained bathrooms and showers, which visitors appreciate after a day of exploring. Many campers have highlighted the friendly staff and the variety of activities available, from hiking trails right on site to a playground for the kids. One visitor noted, “Great campground. Big private sites, lots of activities for teens. Great hiking right from the campground.”

For those eager to explore, Spacious Skies Bear Den is conveniently located near the Blue Ridge Parkway, offering stunning views and numerous hiking opportunities. You can also check out nearby attractions like Linville Falls and the Orchard at Altapass, which are perfect for a day trip.

While some campers mentioned that the bathroom facilities could get busy, the overall atmosphere is welcoming and community-oriented. Whether you’re looking to unwind in nature or embark on outdoor adventures, Spacious Skies Bear Den has something for everyone.

Escape to [Spacious Skies Bear Den](<https://spaciousskiescampgrounds.com/bear-den/>), your gateway to the Blue Ridge Mountains, located within the stunning Pisgah National Forest. Choose from fully equipped RV sites, rustic tent spots, or cozy cabins for your perfect stay. Hike scenic trails to hidden waterfalls, explore playgrounds, the rec hall, or relax by the swimming lake. Conveniently located near **Milepost 324.8 on the Blue Ridge Parkway**, Bear Den offers easy access to breathtaking views at the **Bear Den Overlook** and endless mountain adventures. With full hook-up sites, water/electric options, and cabin rentals, we cater to every camper. Enjoy modern comforts like a camp store, bathhouses, and laundry facilities, ensuring a perfect blend of nature and convenience. Book now and experience your unforgettable [Spacious Skies Bear Den](<https://spaciousskiescampgrounds.com/bear-den/>) adventure!

**RV SITES**

Our campground offers a variety of full hook-up sites (water, electric and sewer). We can accommodate 30-amp and 50-amp needs. We have pull-thru and back-in sites, all beautifully wooded. Each site includes a fire pit and picnic table.

**TENT CAMPING**

For your short-term adventures, we offer spots to pitch your tent that are either standard rustic or with basic hook ups. Some sites are large enough to accommodate two groups.

**LODGINGS**

We have a large selection of deluxe and rustic cabins that provide different bed configurations and amenities to suit your individual needs and camping comfort level.

**Amenities**

Enjoy the great outdoors at our beautiful swimming lake or cast a line in the private fishing lake stocked with trout, bass, and catfish. Spend some time in the rec hall with arcade, explore scenic hiking trails, and take in the sights of a nearby waterfall. Kids will love the playground and our exciting new gem mining experience—fun and adventure for all ages!

\*\*\*Please navigate to our \*[*website*](<https://spaciousskiescampgrounds.com/bear-den/amenities/>)\* for up to date information regarding our amenities.\*\*

Spacious Skies Bear Den

Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, Spruce Pine, NC is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. Aside from great camping spots, you'll find hiking and many more outdoor experiences. Thinking of traveling with kids? You're in luck—Spruce Pine is surrounded by family-friendly activities. You're sure to find the perfect campground for your Spruce Pine camping trip.

Spruce Pine

The Best Camping Near Spruce Pine, North Carolina

This was my first time staying here and I couldn’t have been more pleased! The current owners purchased the campground a little over a year ago and have made numerous upgrades. All of the bathrooms have been redone, they are opening up more hiking trails on the property, and bad parts of the road have been paved. The staff was more than friedly. We actually left a day early because of a large storm that was about to come through the area and they gave us credit for another day to use when we come back, because we definitely will be. All of the sites on the property were well set up and each had access to water and electric. We were tent camping but there are also sites for campers, and they even have cabins for rent. The hiking trails were clearly marked and had some wonderful views and waterfalls! 

Wonderful Family Campground!

This was my first time at this campground. The staff is really friendly and helpful, the store has all the necessities and the grounds are well kept. The bathrooms were clean and everything was in working order. The fishing was so-so; I think the fish have caught on to the catch and release plan! It was a bit rainy and chilly for swimming on this trip but my kids enjoyed some bike riding, hiking, basketball and a few arcade games! I loved that we got a moderate hike without having to leave the property! Will definitely visit again!

Family atmosphere

Well maintained campground with lots of activities- hiking, swimming, fishing, games (ping pong tables, horseshoes, arcade, etc.) just to name a few. Camp sites are spacious and semi-private.

Lots of fun for everyone!

we absolutely love this place. great hiking to the waterfall!

awesome place!

This was our first time at Bear Den Campground.  The sites were well laid out and semi-private, close together but there were trees and shrubs that helped to form a natural separation between many of the sites.  There was power and water at the tent camping sites, a nice touch, and every site had a fire pit and picnic table.  If you want to cook, you need to bring your own grill or a grate to put over the fire pit - we came prepared with a grill and camp stove.

  

We visited during Memorial Day weekend, and it seemed as though the campground wasn't prepared for the holiday weekend crowd.  The store was very low on some basic items at the beginning of the weekend and ran out of those items quickly.  The bathrooms were not kept well stocked or clean.  The men's room nearest our site ran out of soap sometime on Saturday, and it wasn't replenished until Monday late morning, according to my husband.  The ladies room experienced toilets not working well, and at least one eventually overflowed according to one of our fellow campers.  They did have ice for the whole weekend, and the firewood that we purchased here was superior to a lot of other wood we have bought camping, a bundle would actually last a whole night - the pieces were larger and more dense than normal.

  

There are a lot of amenities geared towards children - there is an arcade, but the games that had the prizes that could be retrieved by a grapple hook were nearly empty early in the weekend, and were not replenished.  The pool and air hockey tables have definitely seen better days, but with the size of the campground, they likely see a lot of use.  The pond was separated into two sections, one half for fishing and the other for swimming, and both areas stayed busy.  I also saw a basketball court, and cornhole boards.  There was a great bluegrass band on Sunday afternoon, and a food truck to provide an easy, fast meal if you didn't feel like cooking.  

  

This campground is great for families with kids.  We had cell service, which is unusual in many areas we camp in.  The campground also offers cabins and RV sites, which we did not take advantage of.  Overall, it was a good experience, but if you are looking for peace and solitude when you camp you should look at a smaller campground.

Family friendly campground

Very clean, great place for families, close to many lookouts, waterfalls, and hikes.

Family friendly & clean 

This campground was well laid out. None of the sites were on top of each other, and every site was very lush with greenery. 

We had a lot of rain while there, however we made the best of it and the kids loved it! 

Bathhouse was clean and had showers. 

Several options for kids to enjoy the property with a game room and fishing lake. 


Quiet and Private Camping

Our camp spot was a little small but they do have bigger options available. We loved the lake area and enjoyed fishing there. The location on the Blue Ridge Parkway was beautiful and very secluded. The bathhouse was spotless everytime I went to shower. It also smelled freshly clean and always had plenty of hot water (not always the case when camping). The camp store employees were super friendly and helpful. We will go back again but will book a bigger spot to have more privacy. 

Very clean and quite 

We stayed at site 4 and had a nice view of the pond with perfect weather in July. The campsite was flat, shaded and distanced well enough from our neighbors for privacy but still an easy walk to the bathhouse or camp store for extra firewood or ice. I have an older dog and the Bear Paw trail was perfect for him to still get a hike in and for me to see some waterfalls. He even got to make some friends with the kids who were swimming in the pond. We also took a short drive over to Price Lake and rented a canoe which is great if you want to add in another quick adventure and bring a picnic to have near by (it’s a small lake and you cannot swim in it). Overall a nice relaxing weekend. 

Private & peaceful

Bear den was a perfect location for the Blue ridge parkway. We stayed at a two cabin lot that had a hot tub. Bear den has everything from RV camp sites to a game room. There are private cabins a short walk from the camp sites. Lots of hiking trails, a fishing pond and a real bear den on site off one of the waterfall trails. The closest large city is Marion, but there are plenty of towns close by. The turn into the privately owned campground is off the Blue ridge parkway and there are multiple waterfalls, rivers, and viewpoints within 15 miles. A must see and stay!!

Cabin in the woods

Campground has all the amenities you could want. It has a small lake on property to fish or swim. Has a pretty good market for the things you might have forgot. They have firewood and ice to purchase. The campsites are good size. Playground on site for the kids. Shower house was clean but not very big. 

Great family campground 

We have been here several times and love this campground. Tent sites are well spaced out. It is quiet. Bathrooms are nice and clean. Office staff is wonderful. The trails at the campground are beautiful. We love being right on the blue ridge parkway. 

We love this campground! 

Great campground with plenty of sites. This campground is nestled off the Blue Ridge Parkway. There are no signs per Federal Law, so pay attention to the milepost markers! A small pond divides the campground. There is a nice hiking trail up the mountain. Several cabins as well and plenty of bathhouses and a small camp store! 

Parkway Hideaway 

  Bear Den Family Campground is a great place to camp right off The Blue Ridge Parkway. The drive is so scenic, offering arguably some of the best mountain views of the smokies. The surrounding area is just beautiful, lots of hiking opportunities, or just sightseeing. We found a winery nearby, Linville Falls Winery, and it was amazing. We also visited a town called Little Switzerland, and it was so neat!
  The campground was very clean and well maintained, and is pretty large, with amazing tent sites, as well as rv sites. 
  There’s  a small lake for fishing (posted-no license required), and also has a roped off swimming area. There’s a camp store, however it was closed due to COVID-19, but we were able to grab some firewood and ice and they just charged my card. I also saw a few playgrounds, a basketball court, and an event shelter. 
  The tent loop was very impressive, the sites were spacious and secluded, with lots of trees between, and mostly all would be good for a rooftop tent, or hammock camping. 
  The hookup sites were nice, most I saw looked mostly level. Bear Den is a great place, we look forward to returning! 

Beauty on The Blue Ridge Parkway

My two teenage boys and I stayed in a“Cozy Cabin”. They are bigger than they look in the picture. There is a countertop next to the front door and plenty of room for all of our gear. There is a water spigot and electrical outlet on the outside and two outlets inside the cabin. The resort is kind of small but there are a few playgrounds and a small pond to go swimming and fishing in, and several hiking trails. I was impressed with how clean the cabins and bathrooms were.

Great family friendly campground!

Very family friendly.  Great campground with bathhouses with hot showers, playgrounds, swimming fishing, golf cart rentals and best of all it is a mile off the Blue ridge parkway!

Awesome 

The campground was very clean and well-kept. We were in C-11 across from the playground. The noise wasn’t bad as 3 of ours contributed to it. Sites are somewhat close together but still offer plenty of privacy. 

Great Family Place

We have been very impressed with our stay. Clean bath houses, courteous neighbors, good set up. 
The playground across from our site was a bonus for our 6yo. Great weather and close to many fun things around. Altapass orchard, Little Switzerland, Lineville Falls and Emerald Village Gem Mining.

Great family place

It is a nice family campground that is expanding their footprint. The lots are level and offer plenty of room to spread out. The bath houses are outdated but do the job. 
There are several hiking trails on the property that go to some amazing views. There is also a waterfall and small lake that is nice. 
We went over Labor Day weekend, which I know is bad. They were completely booked and it was very crowded. But if you were at your campsite you really didn’t notice except for the noise. 
This campground is right off the Blue Ridge Parkway so there are an abundance of things to do close by. 

Nice and expanding 

Located directly off Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 324.8 Spruce Pine N.C. Site are level well shaded with a little separation from neighboring sites. Full hookups including sewer, which was a first for us, and clean bathhouse. The only real knocks I would give it are the gas powered golf carts they rent to those that want them. Noisy and smelly with kids behind the wheel just joyriding not really going anywhere but back and forth by our campsite. Proximity to all the Parkway has to offer is it’s greatest asset. Within minutes of a u-pick apple orchard, Linville Falls, Grandfather Mtn., The towns of Banner Elk, Boone, and Blowing Rock. Our site overlooked a heavily wooded valley that lit up every night with fireflies. It was hard for me to find any negatives.

Private campground with a state park feel 

This campground is literally in the Blue Ridge mountains. So be prepared for winding roads. We did this pulling a 31 ft camper. Also the drive going in and out of the campground is pretty steep and only a single lane. They say they have good wifi and cell service, Maury determined that was a lie! They Only have wifi at the store and bath houses. But if you are going to get away from technology, then this may be your place. I will say the blue hike to the waterfall was worth the 3 hour trip we took. It’s pretty treacherous but so worth it.  Would we stay again? Nope! It’s very very close to other campers you can hear the other campers talk in their RVs. For it to be a campground in the Blue Ridge it sure has a lot of camping spots close together. We had a camper behind us in cabin and on both sides with nothing separating but a small ditch. The hike and waterfall was amazing though. 

It’s ok!

We had a great time relaxing by the camp fire, hiking the trails, and enjoying some time away front town/city life. It was quiet, semi private, and the staff was friendly and helpful. Sites range from tent to cabin, with electric, water and on some sites, sewer hook up. We had a camper van. The site was leveled well, so no jacks were needed to level up the van. Hikes lead to overlooks and waterfalls, and some are quite strenuous. The ground sparkles with mica, giving it a reflective, magical appearance. We had a relaxing and fun time and recommend this for campers. AAA discounts apply, to make it downright cheap to enjoy a getaway. 

Great retreat

If you are looking for a campground that is quiet and secluded - this is your place!

We are a tent camping family so we stayed in Section “A.” It was really quiet, everyone was respectful of quiet hours. The bathhouse was very well maintained and clean. Never out of soap or toilet paper - biggest plus were the hot showers! 

The campsites were spaced out perfectly with enough natural separation from trees, bushes, etc. The campsites were also pretty large, at least ours was. Just make sure you read the size of the campsite before you book because we noticed a sizes difference amongst all them. 

I read a lot of reviews about cellphone service prior to coming, and they were all pretty accurate. My husband and I have Verizon wireless, and we had about 2 bars of LTE (when we weren’t connected to the wifi at the campground) which was enough service to call family and friends, but not enough to text or load any apps.

Overall, huge recommend. So much to do, so peaceful, relaxing, and super scenic. P.S. the blue ridge parkway in the fall is something out of a fairytale, just gorgeous.

What An Experience!

Being right on the Parkway was awesome and provided some great driving and hiking close by.  The staff were very helpful.  We camped at C13 which was right across from the large playground in November.  No noise issues, but it was dark by 6:30pm.  May be different in the Summer.  My daughter had a blast and we could keep an eye on her while we worked/played at the site.

Excellent Location

Very friendly and helpful staff they know the surrounding hikes very well
Lots of activities during daylight hours with a playground for the kids
Quiets down at sunset 

Can't wait to go back!!

We stayed at Bear Den at the end  of October 2020 to enjoy the autumn colors in Western NC.   I loved being able to camp in our little Casita in Pisgah National Forest right off the Blue Ridge Parkway.  We were able to take advantage of hiking at Linville Falls/Gorge, Grandfather Mountain and Hawksbill Mountain.  Plenty of other activities around if hiking is not your thing.   Some of the sites are a bit close due to it being a private campground.  However, we scouted out the best sites for us and are rebooked in a much more private site for 2021.   Wi-fi is only available up near the visitors center.  Well maintained campground with clean facilities.  Water, electric and sewer hook up available.

Fabulous!  We already rebooked for next year!

My husband and I started our camping life with Bear Den in 2004 and we decided to come back in our own camper this time. The roads in are very narrow and winding. There were some pretty hairy parts coming in. Thankfully we made it without too many issues. Our site had some great views but mostly because the other sites were empty. The sites are very close together but if the foliage was filled in it would likely not seem as close.

The weather was extremely cold and we ended up losing our heat so had to cut the trip short but we had a nice time otherwise. We will definitely be back if we have more time. The hassle of getting in and out of the campground and each space isn’t something we want to do for a weekend trip. 

Returned to our Roots

The campground is surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains...so beautiful! Quiet campground with hiking trails, small fishing lake, playgrounds, an arcade room, and camp store. One of the hiking trails leads to a waterfall. Close to an apple orchid, which is so cool to visit (they’re dog friendly) and not too far of a drive from the Linville Falls. Will definitely come back! 

So much fun! 

This is such a great campsite. We have tent camped, cabin camped and RV camped here on several occasions. The cabins are awesome and each site is nice and private with great tree and brush cover separating sites. The hiking trails at the campground are very impressive. They range from easy to challenging and it is nice that you dont have to leave the grounds to enjoy a nice hike.  
  
Then, down the road you find yourself at the Apple Orchard off of the Blue Ridge, which is an absolutely charming place. It feels like a scene from a most perfect movie. 

  

Highly HIGHLY recommend this awesome campground/resort.

One of the best around

The staff here is friendly and attentive. They do an excellent job cleaning the bathrooms/showers and maintaining the trails and roads. Upon arrival, a staff member escorted us to our campsite and offered to help us back our tiny teardrop into the site. Sweet. The site we had was fairly level and the hookups were great. The property is very pretty with a small fish pond and a waterfall near the entrance. It's a family atmosphere with lots of things for the kids to do such as a game room, playgrounds, basketball, fishing in the little pond, and trails to hike. Even though they were nearly fully booked, it was very quiet at night. There is a large Walmart not too far away in case you forget anything  (we did), and there is also a small store on site. 

The only negative is that the sites are very close together. Our picnic table sat right next to our neighbor's large black sewer pipe. Next time we'll bring a screen of some sort.  We had a great time though, and we would definitely stay there again.

Beautiful mountain campground

This is a fantastic campground/resort! The sites in our area were spacious enough, and our site was private enough. The site offered a full hookup, with a short distance to the bathhouse if needed. There were several lovely hikes on the grounds/accessible from the campground. One took us to a lovely 50ft waterfall and another took us to a lovely cascade, not too far from the grounds. There were plenty of family friendly amenities such as an arcade space, license-free fishing in their private pond, basketball court &amp; more. The pond touted you could swim but it didn’t seem swimmable in our opinion. There were nice chairs and a small waterfall feature by the pond that allowed for peaceful relaxing whether you were fishing or not. The campground also had a nice general supply store at the entrance and offered golf cart rentals. The location of this campground was one of our favorite aspects. Far enough off the beaten path that you feel as though you’ve gone off the grid but close enough that you can find things to do if you’re not sit-around-the-campsite-for-days kind of people. We day tripped to Boone, Beech Mountain, Little Switzerland, &amp; Grandfather Mountain. The bathhouse was very nice &amp; clean next to us in section B. I didn’t use the showers since we have a fully contained camper but wanted to peek so I could speak to it for this review. The sites were level and an employee escorts you to your site and helps you back in / get parked. (No more “honey I’m sorry for what I said when we were parking the camper” moments here! ;-)) Definitely hike Bear Paw trail if you have an hour to spare. And Cascade is definitely strenuous in sections but the falls are a lovely reprieve! 2 great trails in your back door if you stay here! Enjoy! 

A Haven in the Wilderness 

This was a perfect place for a weekend getaway. We stayed at a tent site and were happy with the amenities. There’s a pond for fishing and swimming, trails to hike, and playgrounds for the kids. The only downside is the sites are quite close to one another and the golf carts can be loud, although quiet hours seem to be respected. 

Great family campground

Great site, water and power were a little further away than we would like, but playground and bath house being so close was perfect, especially for our kids to play while we were setting up and cooking. We hiked to the waterfall, which was difficult at times, but worth it. Glad we took our hammocks to hang out and have a break between hiking up and back down. Would recommend renting golf cart if going to stay around campground.

Bear Den Campground

We spent 3 nights at Bear Den Family Campground at site A12. The campground is located directly off the Blue Ridge Parkway about a half a mile into the woods. Once you arrive and check in, a staff member leads you to your site and guides you in. We had a back in site, but there are plenty of pull through sites. 

  

The site was level, and we only had to level a little front to back. Our site was surrounded by trees and included a picnic table and campfire ring made of large rocks. The water pressure was good and the sewer connection was easy to access close to the camper and far enough above ground to easily hookup. Power was wired correctly and was safe to connect to. On our pedestal there was 50A, 30A, and a 20A. 

  

The back of our site sat approximately 40 feet above the pond and provided a nice view. The A loop we were in is new for this season. 

  

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will return without any hesitation. We don't have young kids, but there is lots for th he kiddos to do; fishing, arcade, playground, basketball, volleyball, and hiking.

Clean, Quiet, and Spacious

If you want to relax and be completely comfortable in the NC Mountains this is the place. Camp sites are very clean as is the entire resort. Many activities for the kids, plus swimming with a beach &amp; fishing pond with beautiful waterfall. Many hiking trails. Pets are allowed here also which is a great plus. Friendly staff who can't do enough for you if needed &amp; small camp store on property. Bathrooms, showers and washer &amp; dryer very clean on property ( Ichecked them output had no need to use them. 

Fantastic experience

Spacious sites and large trees make this a stand out for our group. Several loops in this midsized campground.  Highlights were fishing in the pond, biking through the campground and relaxing by the campfire.  There is an arcade/game room by the camp store however at a $1/game for most games the fun was quickly ended.  Stayed here twice. Once in the fall and once in summer.  I preferred the fall for the cool crisp nights. 

A little slice of heaven on the parkway 

Stayed here for the first time in May and loved it so much we reserved another trip for July on the way home! This is the only place we’ve ever camped and it met all my expectations. If you are looking for touristy place with putt putt, water parks, and pools this isn’t the place for you. If you want to RELAX and get away from everyday hustle and bustle and spend your days hiking and hanging out around the camp fire in the woods this is the place for you! Took my grandsons ages 9 &amp; 12 and they love it here. We camp in a tent, but I reserve an RV site for the additional space. Linville Falls is 10 mikes away and we drove to Bakersville one day and went tubing. I plan to go back in September. Just an FYI- section A has NO WiFi, section B spotty WiFi. If you want good WiFi connection I would stay in section C. 

Love this place!

Plenty of room at every site. Arrived on a Sunday for a week long stay. Mid-week has been very quiet. Plenty to do, but not a commercial campground. Bank fishing in a small pond/lake. Lake beach area is nice. Game room was fun, but we felt pricey in this area ($1 for most games). Rec room has lots of room with ping pong and cornhole. Bring your own balls for ping pong or purchase at store for $0.50. We’ve hiked a couple trails. Easy to strenuous, but doable. Beautiful waterfall area off of Bear Paw trail. Wifi is ok for checking email and lite internet searching. We mainly used it for streaming music. We rented a golf cart for the week. This helps with the distances between activities and the incline of the mountain. This is a solid campground and we do recommend it. 

Spacious Family Campground 

Great location for family.  RV sites are spacious with all hookups and picnic tables. Kids friendly walking trails and play grounds .  Golf cart available .  Nice lake for fishing and other recreational areas.  The store inside the campground has everything you need. Wifi is not bad and 4G signal is equally good.  I had AT&amp;T signal to text and make calls.   Overall a great place to vacation

Bear Den Campground , Spruce Pine, NC

I LOVED bear den campgrounds, everyone was so nice and accommodating! We knew it was gonna rain but the last night we stayed it was gonna be none stop rain so we upgraded to a cabin and they were so kind!!! The waterfall was breathtaking and the hikes were hard which made me excited that it wasn’t a tiny trail but an actual hike!!! Would love to stay again! Bath house was perfect. Campsite store has things if you forget anything and I really hope I can’t find a sticker online cause I forgot to buy one!!! ❤️❤️❤️ would completely recommend a tent site or the cozy cabin both amazing!! 

First time camping

This was our second trip to bear den and we love it more each time. This is a great park, spacious sites for campers. The staff is super friendly and helpful. Couldn't think of anyway to make this a better campground. 

Great stay

We stayed at Bear Den Halloween weekend 2021. It was COLD and RAINY! Campground was nice. We did get some decent pictures at the start of the weekend before the rain moved in. We didn’t get to enjoy the amenities due to the rain. It is located very close to the parkway and you can see magnificent views. We also enjoyed the apple orchard that is near by. The staff was nice. They do have golf cart rentals. I would go back.

Decent Campground

Friendly and helpful staff very clean and well maintained property. My wife and I had a blast and are looking forward to going again.

Great

Totally revitalized! It’s an added destination site from now on 

Great place!

This is definitely a family friendly resort with lots to do but is also a great stay for empty nesters like me and my spouse.   There are great well marked trails, several quiet sites, and great access to the blue ridge parkway.  We have stayed at this campground several times and never have a complaint.

We always enjoy our stay


This is our second time comping and I will keep coming back. 
There are lots of places in and around the park to hike. The campground is quiet and everyone is very helpful and friendly. It’s a great place to unwind

I love Bear Den!  

What a great campground. First off, it has some of the best campsites - wooded and with some level of privacy - that I’ve experienced in awhile. Kids loved the playground and there were a lot of other kids to make friends with. Also we enjoyed Cascades Trail on site.  Just a very peaceful and well maintained campground! 

Cons - first, the bathrooms. For how many sites there are, there just aren’t enough. The bathroom in our loop D was full always, which is hard when camping. And it’ll be cleaned at very inconvenient times, like 8-9:00am.  Second, the lake. I had the feeling it was a large lake to swim and kayak in. It’s more of a glorified pond and we had no interest in swimming in it. Bummer bc we brought a lot of water stuff.  Just good to know for next time!

Go to Altapass Orchard down the road. Best apple pie ever. Linville winery is also a great stop. 

Excellent family friendly campground

Everything about our stay has been amazing. The staff are super friendly and helpful. While we went as a couple, there are activities for kids. Bathrooms are clean and there is a laundry. Our site was not necessarily private, but it was nice. We had enough space.

Love this campground !

Great campground. Big private sites, lots of activities for teens. Great hiking right from the campground. 

Beautiful sites and quiet

Spacious Skies Bear Den in North Carolina offers an ideal blend of relaxation and adventure for families. With clean facilities, friendly staff, and activities for all ages, it's perfect for camping enthusiasts. While roasting marshmallows, you might even envision levels from [Geometry Dash](https://geometrydashjump.com/) as you unwind by the fire. Explore stunning hiking trails and nearby attractions, ensuring a memorable outdoor experience by the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Spacious Skies Bear Den Review

My family and I have been camping at Bearden since 1995 and it has always been great.  Getting to know the owners and all the people who ran the campground BUT now that is is apart of a large corporation or hedge fund and people looking to satisfy shareholders it's not as fun.  Sure we love the location (hint here if pulling a camper, don't follow the Bearden sign, go to Linville to get on the parkway and go left.  This way you will avoid the steep curvy road going up a mountain.) but it's ran like a corporation.  No more calling the campground office talking to the friendly owners, now you call to somewhere I believe in NJ and talk to a person to make reservations at one of the campground Spacious Skies have purchased.  So much for the family owned campgrounds who wanted to make money but provided a better atmosphere.

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