Set right off the Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost 324.8, among the breathtaking Blue Ridge and Black Mountains and nestled in the Pisgah National Forest, Spacious Skies Bear Den is your mountain adventure destination!

While most of our sites are full hook-up, we have water/electric spots for a more rustic camping experience or for our tent campers. We also offer cabins in an array of sizes and with varied amenities, ensuring we have the perfect spot that meets each family or group’s needs.

When you arrive at your site or cabin, breathe in the serene beauty of the Pisgah National Forest, of which Spacious Skies Bear Den is a part. Leave your stress behind as you explore 13 miles of wooded hiking trails, some leading to waterfalls on the park grounds. Playgrounds, a rec hall, arcade, basketball, volleyball, and a swimming lake with a separate fishing area will keep campers of all ages occupied. A camp store stocked with necessities and treats alike, bathhouses, laundry on-site and WiFi all bring the comforts of home to your campsite.

We are proud to announce our partnership with [Black Folks Camp Too](<https://www.facebook.com/Blackfolkcamptoo?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZX5rVlh6WdOsCimAsQDareXLXdw9Q5bJS3kFb-oIwWkjTieDQKVlG51Rql6t2HVbBysNEctp1xBc0KcE4WQMG-_1dkMvppsBKl8C5z9d97R7SdETi17hQj0p_p85v3nQuLmc5ipQQ7WUa3udiOdjS61m8Qe53zkaOz6jaS0hQB92Ox26FZjbfjB3o31K-gK2vEvHsPYI5qs4-h7nNc7Zr1u&__tn__=-%5dK-R>) and are now the first “unity blaze certified” collection of private campgrounds!

Being Unity Blaze Certified confirms that all 15 of our campgrounds and our team are committed to making sure all campers know “You are Invited and Welcomed” — the Unity Blaze motto. While Spacious Skies has always firmly held this belief, we wanted to go one step further in partnering with BFCT to make sure all campground staff completed the Unity Blaze training program.

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Spacious Skies Bear Den

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!

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!

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! 

  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

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 

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 

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!

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!!

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

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

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 

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

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


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!  

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.