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Asheville

The Best Yurt Camping Near Asheville, North Carolina

Offering tiny house rentals, yurt glamping, elopements and more! We are the King Family! We love living and homesteading on these five acres in Asheville, NC. We enjoy exploring, imagining, daydreaming, and working to create our own little bit of bliss and sustainability.



Hidden Flower Tiny Farm

Come and relax in our beautiful, fun and friendly campground. Stoney Creek Oasis is situated at the foot of Mt. Pisgah in Western North Carolina.  We are surrounded by mountains in a wooded setting with a beautiful babbling creek running along the side of the campground. We have over 21 camping sites, including 10 tent camping sites along the creek as well as a selection of fully furnished glamping yurts and 2 RV sites.

This area of the Smoky Mountains is a bucket list tour for motorcycle riders, and we have small fleet of 9 motorcycles for rental if you should choose to explore the mountain parkways or ride the nearby Tail of the Dragon.  

Not just a regular campground, think of Stoney Creek Oasis as a virtual transformational spa in the mountains.  Ask about session with resident energy healer, Blake.  And don’t miss out on our upcoming events as we will be holding transformational seminars and retreats throughout the year.

All of our tent sites are grassy, and each has it’s own fire pit and picnic table.  There is a rustic shower yurt where you can take hot showers.

Come explore Western North Carolina and see all that the Smokies and Stoney Creek Oasis has to offer!

Stoney Creek Oasis

Come enjoy the great outdoors with family and friends in the rolling hills of Western North Carolina at Emberglow Outdoor Resort. We’ve assembled [one-of-a-kind lodging options](<https://emberglowoutdoorresort.com/#lodging-options>) on 72 acres in a beautiful private valley, complete with spring-fed creeks and a night sky of a billion stars. We’re conveniently situated between Asheville, Charlotte, Greenville, and Columbia. At Emberglow, you can play outside on your own terms, limit your travel time, and disconnect from the daily hamster wheel. It is our mission to deliver to our guests an exceptional place to enjoy the great outdoors with a variety of comfortable lodging options.



Emberglow Outdoor Resort

Immerse yourselves in a unique nature experience on 60 acres of secluded paradise in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Our 3 glamping sites offer privacy and modern amenities including BBQ grill, fire pit, heated shelter, memory-foam bed(s), and solar power only 3 min from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Walk to our on-site waterfall or explore nearby Crabtree/Linville Falls just 20 mins away. Secluded but only 5 min drive to Walmart. Get off the grid and embrace the best parts of camping with your loved ones.

Our land is situated at a center point of some of the best hiking in North Carolina. Less than 45 mins from Linville Gorge, Mt. Mitchell, Grandfather Mountain, and Roan Mountain, and within 20 mins of 3 popular waterfall hikes at Crabtree Falls, Tom's Creek Falls, and Linville Falls. Over a mile from any residences on our own forested ridge, but only a 5 min drive to Walmart for quick supply runs!

Each of our 3 structures were hand-built on custom \~25' x 25' deck platforms in the Summer of 2022.

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**Site #1 Yurt: The Gnome's Yome**

- 1 Memory-Foam Queen Mattress
- Best long range views
- Outdoor gravity-fed shower (usually cold)
- Outhouse shared with Site #2



**Site #2 Dome: April's Treetop Dome**

- 1 Memory-Foam King Mattresses
- Highest elevation site with Black Mtn views
- Custom circular deck
- Outhouse shared with Site #1



**Site #3 Yurt: The Wild Fairy Inn**

- 2 Memory-Foam Queen Mattresses
- Covered kitchen area
- Largest deck space (300 sqft)
- Private outhouse



**The following amenities apply to all 3 glampsites. Please READ all below.**

**BEDS** \-- At each site, there are king or queen memory-foam mattresses. If someone would like to pitch their own tent by the fire pit at any site, they are welcome to.

**KITCHEN** \-- There is an outdoor kitchen equipped with a BBQ grill & single-stove burner cooktop, two 5-gallon water jugs, a sink basin, and a big cooler pre-filled with ice.

**POWER** \-- A 2000-Wh solar battery and 400W of solar panels provide plentiful power for device charging, lights, and a standing fan.

**HEAT** — A propane heater is provided with 20lb propane tank for heating. There are screened windows, a standing fan, and roof vent for cooling. The yurts/domes are not temperature controlled environments.

**BATH + SHOWER** \-- Each site will have a clean & private outhouse about 100ft walk from the site stocked with toilet paper, hand sanitizer, and sawdust. There is one outdoor shower available at the Site #1 Gnomes Yome.

**WIFI** \-- There is no wifi on-site, but there is LTE cell service for T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon (provider signal strengthens in that order).

**ACCESS** \-- You will park about 100-150 ft away from the sites and walk to them via a fairy-lit trail through the forest. NOTE you will drive on a mile of gravel road to get to the property that can be rough in a few areas. There is nothing steep, just chewed up and bumpy. (take it slow and steady and you will be fine).

\*\***FIRE**\*\*-- Fires are allowed in the fire rings only. There are fire rings at each glampsite. Gather your own fire material from the site or purchase a fire starter and firewood from Walmart to make things easy!

**TO-BRING-LIST:**

- Headlamp
- Sturdy shoes or boots
- Reusable water bottle
- Bug spray
- An extra layer or two!





Outercamp, Hoot Owl Ridge

New for 2019: Glamping sites are now available at Lake Powhatan! Experience nature and outdoor recreation without sacrificing the comforts and luxuries of home. Choose one of 12 custom designed, fully furnished canvas platform tents in the heart of the national forest for your next mountain adventure, only 10 minutes from downtown Asheville, NC. Learn more about glamping near Asheville . To book your glamping site, click here. Located just minutes from the popular city of Asheville, North Carolina, Lake Powhatan has something for everyone. The campground is convenient to a variety of cultural and natural attractions, including art and music venues, shopping and dining in Asheville, scenic driving on the Blue Ridge Parkway, numerous hiking trails and lakeside recreation. Recreation Visitors have a number of different activities to choose from. Kids love the lake's sandy swimming beach and anglers enjoy the calm waters for trout fishing. The French Broad River, popular for fishing, is also nearby. Lake Powhatan also offers visitors boat rentals during the summer season (Memorial Day to Labor Day) to paddle around the lake. Note that use of personal watercraft is STRICTLY PROHIBITED due to potential introduction of foreign material to the Lake Powhatan riprarian ecosystem. The forest is known for its hiking and mountain biking trails, several of which are located near the campground. Visitors wishing to learn more about the area can attend interpretive programs during the summer. Facilities The shaded, private campsites are organized into four loops, all within walking distance of the lake. The facility provides picnic tables, tent pads, lantern posts and campfire rings with grills, in addition to restrooms with hot showers and flush toilets. A few sites have full hookups. 12 glamping tents are available in the upper Hardtimes Loop. Campers can purchase ice, firewood, and other small sundry items from the on-site campground store. Natural Features The campground is situated in a heavily wooded area on the banks of Lake Powhatan in the Appalachian Mountains of western North Carolina. The elevation is 2,200 feet. The surrounding land boasts mile-high peaks, cascading waterfalls and slopes thickly forested with hardwoods and conifers. Nearby Attractions Among the more popular nearby destinations are Sliding Rock, Looking Glass Falls, the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, The NC Arboretum and the Biltmore Estate. Charges & Cancellations Any cancellations must be taken care of directly with recreation.gov. Note that this facility does not provide refunds for No Shows or incliment weather. ADA Access: N

Lake Powhatan Campground

We are a Mangalitsa farm in The Smoky Mountains of western NC. The entire property is oriented toward private farmland views, a half mile of river and surrounding mountains. It's really quite remarkable to be so accessible yet feel so remote! Come swim, fish, cook and play!

Our 95-acre farm was once owned by the Davis family who predominantly raised dairy cattle. We now raise the wooly Mangalitsa pig and sell to the best chefs and restaurants. We sell out pork at the farm too!

All of our campsites are next to running water except the two hilltop sites.

Two porta-potties are on the farm and private porta-potties are available for rent. Groups of eight or more are required to rent a porta potty should you not bring your own toilet system with you. We do not allow the use of our small wooded areas as toilets.

Please review the Extras options as we offer river lifts, firewood and dog stays; thank you!

Quiet hours are from 10pm to 8am.

Checking in before 5 pm is requested. Later times may be available with prior arrangements. Our farm is very dark and navigating at night is difficult. Please contact Catherine directly so you can be checked in safely and accommodate your schedule. NO CHECK-INS AFTER DARK.

We are 1 mile off of I 40, 17 minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway, 15 min. to Maggie Valley, 10 min to the Elk at Cataloochee, 25 min to Cataloochee ski area, 10 min to Lake Junaluska and 15 min to downtown Waynesville. Asheville is 20 miles to our East.



Smoky Mountain Mangalitsa Farm

Enjoy full access to my 4 acre farm in a beautiful valley in the Blue Ridge foothills, 15 minutes from Lake Lure & Chimney Rock; 20 minutes from Tryon Equestrian Center.  Also, easy access to Asheville, Hendersonville, and Black Mountain. Plus restaurants are only 5-15 minutes away.

Amazingly, you'll also have access to the full bathroom/shower in my lovely home; and full access to all the fresh water you might need.  All CDC recommended practices are in place.

It has a beautiful fire ring under a lovely white pine (please bring your own firewood). In addition, I have a charcoal grill (bring your own charcoal). 

My only requests are to please remove your shoes when you come in to use the facilities and properly dispose of trash and cigarette butts (please pack out your trash).  I look forward to hosting you!!  

In addition, there can be a discount for 1 week or longer stays.  Please contact me for more information.

Green Willow Farm Camping

Campfire Lodgings

Enjoy a fireside getaway in this cozy 6-acre campground in the foothills of the NC Blue Ridge Mountains!

30 mins from Lake Lure, Chimney Rock and many other attractions.

1 hour from Asheville & 50 mins from the Blue ridge Parkway.

When you're ready to venture into civilization, hidden gem Rutherfordton & Forest City only 8 mins away! Sip a latte at Small Town Coffee Roasters, bike the Thermal Belt Trail, tour a local winery, hike to the Purple Martin Greenway waterfall, or enjoy a steak at Copper Penny Grill.



Sovereign Fireside Glampground

About Campground

Come visit and enjoy our little piece of heaven....Cruso, NC.
Camp along the cool, clear Pigeon River, watch the sun set behind Cold Mountain and enjoy our evening camp fire. Get to know some of the best people you will ever find...your fellow motorcyclists.

Camp in Cabins

There are 18 furnished and heated cabins in the campground. Some have 2 twins while others are queen beds. Please call for cabin reservations. Weekends are two-night minimum.

Blue Ridge Motorcycle Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

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