Sitting in the mountains above Beech Mountain, Dark Ridge HideOut is an adults-only campground with drive-in access, water and sewer hookups for RVs, and tent-friendly sites with enough room to spread out. The campground sits near a river, and reviewers note that a waterfall is within easy reach for swimming and hiking, though the approach requires proper footwear. Cell service is limited in the area, so plan accordingly.
The host, Curtis, gets consistent mention across reviews for being hands-on and communicative, including delivering homemade pizza to sites. Site Crooked Tree #5 offers open sightlines toward the mountains with a clear view of the night sky, which Raul G. describes as "a beautiful night sky with an opening view to the mountains." Quietness comes up repeatedly, making this a reasonable choice for campers who want low-traffic surroundings. WiFi is available on-site, which offsets some of the cell signal limitations.
Nightly rates run $20 to $45, pets are welcome, and reservations can be made through The Dyrt. Campers who want to compare nearby options might also consider The Lodge at River Run or The Little Campground, both located a few miles south. Dark Ridge HideOut suits adults looking for a low-key mountain stay with attentive hosting and access to water-based recreation nearby.
Description
The HideOut is a secluded campground with 12 tent sites, 2 full hook up RV sites and 3 RV lodging unites in the Blue Ridge Mountains on the backside of the Beech Mt Ski Resort on Dark Ridge Rd at 3500 ft elevation surrounded by mountains, 1.5 miles up Dark Ridge Rd at the top and the intersection with Beech Mt. Rd it is 4000 ft. We are in a secluded quiet and safe community with about a dozen homes in a one mile radius.
One mile from the Tennessee line, 2 miles from the Compression Falls TN, 13.6 miles from the Elk River Falls NC, 17 miles from Watauga Point Recreation area on Watauga Lake TN, 8 miles from Beech Mountain Ski Resort, 13 miles from Sugar Mountain Ski Resort, 21 miles from Grandfather Mountain and 28.6 miles to The Linville Caverns. The closest towns are; Elk Park NC 8.5 miles, Banner Elk NC 9, Newland NC 13, Roan Mountain TN 14 Boone NC 21, Hampton TN 23, Elizabethton TN 28 and Spruce Pine NC 30,
You will be free to hike my trails and explore any part of my property except the house and outbuildings. The pond’s are full of Rainbow Trout and BlueGill fish that are like pets. You can feed the fish but no fishing.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsDark Ridge HideOut (Adults Only) is located in North Carolina near Beech Mountain
Private CampgroundCoordinates
36.223766941226145 N
81.94154813629244 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 3 min from Johnson City, TN
- 1 hr 20 min from Kingsport, TN
- 1 hr 58 min from Asheville, NC
