Perched on top of a small knob outside Asheville, Campfire Lodgings sits at the end of a steep, narrow gravel road that shapes the entire experience from arrival onward. The road is one-lane, and the campground asks guests not to arrive before 2 p.m. to prevent RVs from meeting head-on with departing rigs, a situation that would require one driver to back down the grade. That detail alone tells you a lot about the layout: this is a compact, elevated property with big sightlines toward the French Broad River valley and the surrounding mountains.
The site breakdown matters here. Premium RV sites are paved and face the valley directly, but they also absorb full afternoon sun, which reviewers flag as a real factor in summer. Gravel Deluxe sites offer shade and a bit more square footage. The tent sites sit farthest from the bathhouse and, as Julia K. notes, "not from tent sites" do the views really open up. The campground also has yurts down in the wooded section of the property, which provide more privacy than the open RV tier. A communal overlook area with seating gives every site type access to the river views, and several reviewers mention spending evenings there watching the sunset.
Bears are present on the property. One reviewer lost a tent after leaving a cube-shaped water jug out overnight. There are no bear boxes, so food and scented items need to go in a vehicle. Wildlife sightings have also included turkeys. The bathhouse provides individual shower and toilet suites, though multiple reviews describe the facility as dated and the showers as small. WiFi is available, though cell signal varies: T-Mobile gets adequate marks while AT&T coverage runs weaker.
Downtown Asheville is roughly a 10-to-15 minute drive. The campground allows pets with no breed restrictions and has on-site trails. "Situated in the woods on top of a mountain," as Eric T. puts it, the property runs year-round and accepts reservations. Campers wanting a different setup can look at Camp Driftwood Asheville for an alternative base in the area.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsCampfire Lodgings is located in North Carolina near Weaverville
Private CampgroundDirections
From jct I-40/ I-26 and I-240: Go 4 mi NE on I-240, then 5 3/4 mi N on US 19/23/70/I-26 Future (exit 21), then E to US 19, then 1/2 mi S on US 19 Bus., then 1/4 mi W on Old Marshall Hwy, then 1/4 mi SW on Appalachian Village Rd.
Address
116 Old Marshall Hwy
Asheville, NC 28804
Coordinates
35.65995165 N
82.59204997 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 users
Verizon5GGood CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 9/8/26
AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 3 users
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 users
- Verizon5GGood CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 9/8/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 3 users
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Cabins
- Yurts
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 11 min from Asheville, NC
- 51 min from Johnson City, TN
- 1 hr 31 min from Morristown, TN
