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Several RV parks surround Mars Hill, North Carolina, offering a range of amenities for motorhome travelers. Three Peaks RV Resort in nearby Spruce Pine features 31 full hookup sites with 30/50 amp service on level pads. Wilson's Riverfront RV Park in Asheville provides big-rig friendly sites with full hookups along the French Broad River, though sites are positioned quite close together. Asheville's Bear Creek RV Park & Campground operates year-round with full hookup sites that include water, electric, and sewer connections. Granny's Place RV Resort in Burnsville, just northeast of Mars Hill, offers electric and water hookups in a mountain setting. "Our site was level so easy to pull up and set up smoothly," noted one RV camper about their experience at a nearby park, highlighting the concrete pads that eliminate the need for extensive leveling.
Navigation to some RV parks requires careful planning due to mountain roads with tight curves and elevation changes. Cell service varies significantly throughout the region, with most parks near Asheville offering reliable connectivity while more remote locations may have limited coverage. Many RV campgrounds in the area maintain sanitary dump stations, though Three Peaks RV Resort does not have this amenity on-site. Most parks accommodate pets with designated dog areas, and several feature cable TV hookups for extended stays. Seasonal availability affects some locations, with Mountain Stream RV Park operating from April through November, while others like Scenic RV Park remain open year-round. One traveler noted, "Low hanging tree branches over roadways and roadside tree branches over roadways so it was a maneuvering obstacle challenge to not scrape camper roof and sides," highlighting the importance of careful driving when accessing some of the more wooded RV sites in the region.
"The good- The proximity to downtown is the best you can get in a campground. If you choose a Riverfront site, you are literally 5 steps from the back of your RV from the French Broad River."
"Close to town to go check things out. Not a far drive to get to many great restaurants, breweries or cideries. Right on the river. Concrete sites, not extremely level, but good enough."
"Tucked away in the beautiful mountain side with gorgeous views! Staff is very friendly and courteous. While still relatively new with some construction, everything is clean and well maintained."
"The big trees surrounding the campground, mountain views, and birdsong put me right at ease."
from $66 - $69 / night
Check Availability"Some sites are 30amp only and accommodate only 20-foot trailers or less. Other sites are longer, and some are pull-through. BATHHOUSE: 3 bathhouses are kept clean."
"Nice location close to west Asheville, pet friendly!"
"This place is lovely, an idyllic setting, wonderful hosts, very clean facilities, and a great location to explore the area."
"A small campground with an updated basic playground set for the kids. Nice lawn courtyard for games."
from $48 - $65 / night
Check Availability"I stayed at Rutledge Lake RV Resort July 7-9, 2023. The site was pretty level and the staff was friendly. The sites are packed in fairly close together but my neighbors were all extremely quiet."
"This campground was decent Fishing pond has a lot of ducks and seaweed
Laundry room was nice and large - easy and quick to get 3 loads done
Waterfront site was fairly level and loved being able to"
"This is a very nice, easy access CG with level pull through(a few) and back-in gravel sites (many are backed up to the Buck Creek, it’s beautiful)."
"Peaceful, calm, excellent folks, and very relaxing. I camped here for more than two weeks in August. Site #4, site 19, and site #47. The campground is clean, quiet, and well-maintained."
from $45 - $69 / night
Check Availability"Small campground with level sites. Plenty of space and areas to walk our dog."
"Close to Asheville and other local sites. Quiet, peaceful. Sites are quite close together. No great views, but very functional."
"Great campground, fair amount of sites on creek, park like setting. Pull through sites for big rigs interior, full hookups include, cable, good wifi, good cell service."
"All are back in. 30,50 amp power, sewer and cable TV hookups. Reliable wi fi and good cell service. Spotless bath house with private shower,toilet sink."
"We are full-timers in a 36 ft Class A with a Cherokee Trailhawk tow. We were in site 3 for 6 days in mid October."
from $50 - $65 / night
RangerGreat campground, fair amount of sites on creek, park like setting. Pull through sites for big rigs interior, full hookups include, cable, good wifi, good cell service. Great location to explore the quieter side of the smokies, Maggie Valley, Waynesville, Cherokee, Blue Ridge parkway, etc.
TravelerMany creek side spots. All are back in. 30,50 amp power, sewer and cable TV hookups.
Reliable wi fi and good cell service. Spotless bath house with private shower,toilet sink.
laundry and community dining area with themed events. Premium sites have a permanent fire ring, concrete patio and fire wood for first night.
TravelerThis campground is located 15 minutes to Brevard and Pisgah National Forest and 20 minutes to Hendersonville. DuPont State Park is nearby as well. Easy access to hiking trails and outdoor activities. Peaceful and quiet campground that is very well maintained. Camp hosts are very friendly and helpful! Check in and payment is all online. Dog friendly! Roomy sites with picnic tables and fire pits. Open year round. Stayed from November through April
ScoutOVERVIEW
No Water/Sewer Hookups on Any Site
Electric Hookup Sites Limited
WiFi/Cell Signal Limited[Booster Recommended]
Kid Friendly
Dog Friendly
Bath Facilities On-site
LOCATION
The location is incredible! We enjoyed the accessibility of hiking, biking and fishing right from the campground. ART LOEB trailhead is right outside the campground entrance and is excellent for hiking and mountain biking. Several loops and even sites provide access to the river for fishing. Just outside the campground are endless trails and several beautiful waterfalls that can be accessed within a 5-15 min car ride. Convenient to a few restaurants, grocery stores and even a Walmart (which is slightly dodgy so be warned).
SITE
014 WOAK site is an RV site. It’s spacious and very private. We loved how much room we had to spread out and entertain as we were traveling with several other camping families. Our site was the go to spot! Backing in wasn’t difficult. It was convenient that the pull through site across from us was vacant, this made backing in super easy. There are no hookups on this site. So be sure you have a generator! One bonus on the location of this site is the water access just feet away. We needed to fill up and had forgot to do so when we pulled in to the campground. What a relief to see a water access just steps from the campsite! The only downside was that generator hours are very limited. If you are traveling during warmer months or must have AC, this is not the site for you. We felt that the tree coverage really provided us protection from the heat and did very well without AC in early August.
ACTIVITIES
Slide Rock is a natural water slide that is fun for the whole family. Yes… it’s COLD and honestly worth every moment of chilly suffering.
Hiking is abundant and all levels are accessible within minutes to a few miles of the campsite. Our favorites are: Looking Glass Falls (steps going down make this a breeze), Moore Cove Falls is a MUST and an easy trail that leads to the perfect waterfall for a good photo, Looking Glass Rock is a moderate to difficult hike and worth it. Looking Glass Rock is a long hike so be prepared to go early and bring a rain jacket.
Fishing right within the campground makes it perfect for an early morning or late afternoon activity. The hatchery is nearby and offers some wonderful opportunities to catch and release. Be sure to look in to a guided tour for a hands on experience filled with lots of educational info on local fish.
Biking is a top activity for lots of overnight and day campers. The Art Loeb Trail provides endless miles that proves fun for the whole family.
Ice Cream at Dolly’s should make your list if you love a refreshing treat. This iconic little stop if right by the entrance to the Pisgah Forest and just around the corner from the campground. Also a great spot for a cell signal!
Breweries aren’t hard to find nearby. Small microbreweries are within a few minutes and Sierra Nevada Brewery is 25 minutes away.
DON’T FORGET
ScoutIndian Creek Campground in Cherokee, NC is a hidden gem. Nice hosts, clean facilities in the woods. We have a 25 ft pull behind camper and sites are big enough for slide-outs. Picknick table and campfire ring was on site. We had a 30 amp full hook-up site. Campground has tent sites, RV sites, cabins, clean bathhouse and is dog friendly.
LegendPROS
Discounted camp fee with senior pass
Reserved 169 days prior to arriving
Friendly and helpful gate attendant
Nearly 100% shade at each site
Excellent dark sky viewing
Private sites with large space along with vegetation between sites
Very quiet
Asphalt parking pad surrounded with bean size gravel
Concrete picnic table
Metal fire pit with cooking grate
2 hook lantern pole
Electric at water connection for heated water hose connection
Recycle bins in campground loop
Trash dumpsters immediately out of campground loop
Firewood for sale but gate attendant told us to buy at Ingles (grocery store) where it is $3 bundle cheaper and we did!
Next to North Carolina Arboretum
Close to Asheville Outlet Mall and Camping World
CONS
3 bear sitings a day prior to our arrival in campground, according to gate attendant
No overnight gate closure even tho RULES proved at check-in stated gates closed at 10pm, but no open hours in RULES
Lakeview site 38 not level
Up hill sewer connection at Lakeview site 38
Fire ring not cleared of ash upon our arrival
Non-moveable concrete picnic table and beyond camper awning
2 toilets and 2 showers for entire Lakeview Loop (21 campsites). There were lines!
Low hanging tree branches over roadways and roadside tree branches over roadways so it was a maneuvering obstacle challenge to not scrape camper roof and sides Campground roads narrow with tight curves along with roadway asphalt dropped off to steep shoulders; could be challenging to novice rig drivers (as we witnessed that more than once)
Two-and- a-half-mile drive on a twisty hilly road through residential neighborhood to get to the campground
No WiFi
1 bar Verizon
ScoutWe have been staying at Mtn River for about 3 years now and it’s become ‘home away from home’. You have your choice of river or mountainside sites. We prefer the river sites personally for the views & fishing.
The campground owners are fantastic people who’ve become friends. They live on site and take great pride in the property. The property is always impeccable. They are always working. Such a gorgeous place!! The pond is in the center of the property- yes you can fish(catch& release).
Areas setup with hammocks, corn hole, seating, etc. The new playground has been a big hit! Oh, and there’s also a dog park area.
The bathhouses are super clean and have air conditioning. The laundry room is brand new with great units and also A/C.
They incorporated additional activities this year over at the pavilion which our family has loved! Bingo, tie-dye t-shirts, food trucks, live music, and more! Our grandson loves to join us. Lots of kids and a great area for them to all play.
Tubing the river is always a fun treat! You can bring your own tubes or rent from the campground.
The camp store has expanded and features a mix of items- t-shirts, hats, hoodies, koozies, and more. As well as local jams, rubs, and other treats. They’re in the process of building a new office/camp store so we’re excited to see this complete.
We have a 40’ fifth wheel. No problems every getting in. They accommodate all size rigs. All sites have a concrete pad, fire pit and very nice large picnic table. Sites are spacious and do not feel cramped like we've experienced at other campgrounds.
Wi-Fi is generally pretty good. We’ve been able to work remote on some of our trips. We even had phone service our last trip(AT&T)!
Lots to do in the area! Hiking, Linville Winery(yum!), Linville Caverns, Grandfather Mtn and so many other great places. The office staff can certainly provide plenty of recommendations, too.
There are 2 grocery stores in town about 15min away. There’s also a local dollar store about 5min away.
We cannot say enough good things about MRFC. We’ve met some great campers there who we now call friends. We truly love this place and already have bookings for next year!
RangerThis is an absolute top-notch campground. It just opened in the spring of 2020 and I can already tell this is going to be a very popular place.
First, the staff is incredible. Everyone is friendly, helpful, and goes out of their way to make you feel at home. The owner was onsite every day and checked in on us several times.
The camping options are very unique and diverse. They have your typical RV sites (all full hookups) and tent sites, all of which have green space around them. Our site backed up to a beautiful stream with some trees for hammocks and shade. The tent sites are clustered together next to a stream in the woods, providing tons of shade on hot days. Nearby are a few treehouses that you can rent, similar to old school sleep-away camping cabins. Around the corner from the tents are several vintage RVs, many from the 50s, that have been completely renovated with beautiful interiors and modern updates. They each have their own deck, fire pit, and grill. My mom stayed in one of these while we were visiting and loved it! There are also camping pods - basically an igloo shaped cabin that is good for a couple people. Yurts are just up the hill from those, alongside two beautiful tiny homes that are some of the most unique campground rentals I've ever seen. Book these early - we were here in late June and they were already full until October!
The amenities are very nice as well. There is a resort style pool with built in seating almost all the way around. It's next to a pavilion area with picnic tables, corn hole, a community fire pit, outdoor movie screen, and performance stage. Nearby is an inflatable jumping pad and volleyball net. I spoke with the owner and he has plans to add many other game such as bocce ball as well as complete construction on a playground and wooded play area for kids. You can also rent many campground games at the camp store such as spike ball and ladder ball. More hiking trails are being added, and a large dog park made exercising our pup easy.
Oh and the wifi is off the charts for a campground. Total coverage everywhere you go. I was getting 30/30 speeds at my site. I work remote so it was very important to have good internet, and Emberglow did not disappoint here! They obviously invested heavily in a quality network infrastructure and it shows.
The location is nice - off the main roads so you get plenty of peace and quiet, but only 20 minutes to Lake Lure and Chimney Rock. It's easily accessible from Charlotte, Asheville, and Spartanburg, SC.
Every campground owner needs to come take a look at this place. This is what campgrounds should be aiming for - clean, modern, lots of nature, friendly staff, good prices, and fun activities. I was not paid or asked or endorsed in any way to do this review, I simply think this is an awesome place that you should come check out!
GuideThis campground was one of the cleanest campgrounds we've been to. It had the cleanest laundry room I've even seen at a campground and we are full timers so have been to many places. Washers seem new and large enough for a full load-$2 and dryer$1. The grounds are clean. There is a dog run area.
The customer service was very friendly and professional and a nice gentleman escorted us on a golf cart to our site. The roads are uphill and a little narrow, but nothing too difficult if you go slow. Our site was level so easy to pull up and set up smoothly. They have a fitness center, shower rooms, picnic tables and fire pit at every site.
WIFI/ AT&T: Campground wifi was excellent and quick. We work remote and usually have to hotspot our phone for video calls, but didn't have to here because it worked so well. AT&T was 1 to 2 bars at our site, but it worked just fine for calls and never had an issue, including video calls and streaming.
The pine trees help with a little privacy because you are tucked in pretty tight to one another. This is the only reason I'm not giving a 5 star.
Good sam partners. Accessible to Asheville, Blue Ridge Parkway, and many other mountain towns for exploring.
Many RV campgrounds near Mars Hill, North Carolina offer electric and water hookups in mountain settings with varying terrain. Cell service fluctuates throughout the region, stronger near Asheville and weaker in remote locations. Most campgrounds sit at elevations between 2,000-3,500 feet, creating temperature variations that can be 10-15 degrees cooler than surrounding lowlands during summer months.
Creek activities available: Buck Creek offers multiple swimming holes along its clear stream for cooling off. "There were two swimming holes along the creek, which were a ton of fun. I swam in both. The water is very clear and refreshing," noted one visitor to Buck Creek.
Scenic drives nearby: Take Route 80 to access the Blue Ridge Parkway from local campgrounds. "Route 80 is a great winding road. The campground is very close to downtown Marion and some shops, groceries, and restaurants," shared a camper at Buck Creek.
RC airplane flying: Some campgrounds have open fields designated for model aircraft use. "The central field area is mowed and set up as an RC flying field. A few campers flew their model airplanes. It was fun to watch," according to a Buck Creek guest.
Fishing opportunities: Many streams in the area support fishing, with trout being common. At Mountain Stream RV Park, "Brody caught his first trout, it is a catch and release creek," one camper reported.
Private decks overlooking water: Mountain Stream RV Park has sites with special features. "Our site had a full hook up, electric and water, we had a fire ring (or square), a picnic table perched on the deck, cantilevered over the stream," described one visitor.
Immaculate facilities: Clean bathhouses are frequently mentioned in reviews. At Creekwood Farm RV Park, "The bathrooms were amazing, individual bathrooms, very roomy and oh so clean," according to one camper.
Dog-friendly amenities: Some parks offer dedicated spaces for pets. "They even have an off lead dog area with water available and poop bags," noted a visitor at Red Gates RV Park.
Proximity to town amenities: Many campgrounds provide easy access to local communities. "It's awesome that Ingles grocery store, which has tons of local organic offerings, is only 3 miles away in the town of Spruce Pine," reported a camper at Three Peaks RV Resort.
Site leveling varies: Some campgrounds have well-prepared sites while others require work. At Asheville's Bear Creek RV Park & Campground, a camper noted, "Very busy park outside of Asheville, NC. Great for getting in and out of town and enjoying the city but spaces were a little close together and the sites were all very unlevel."
Campground access challenges: Large rigs may face tight turns at entrances. "The turn in from the North to the 3 main sites via the North driveway is a little sporty, but we managed to just barely make it," reported a visitor at Granny's Place RV Resort.
Seasonal operation: Many campgrounds close during winter. Mountain Stream RV Park operates "Apr 1 to Nov 30" according to their listing information.
Noise factors: Highway proximity affects some campgrounds. "There is a bit of road noise at times from Hwy 80, but it's not too bad," noted a camper at Granny's Place RV Resort.
Kid-friendly water features: Creeks provide natural play areas for children. "We wandered through Wilson's while renting from French Broad Outfitters and wished we had stayed here. If we had, we would've been at FBO every evening," shared a visitor at Wilson's Riverfront RV Park.
Playground availability: Some campgrounds offer dedicated play equipment. Mountain Stream RV Park features "an updated basic playground set for the kids," according to one review.
Multi-use paths: Several campgrounds connect to greenways. "The French Broad River Greenway, a shared bike path, runs right through the campground and is great for taking you to nearby places by bike, like Carrier Park or ClimbMax Climbing Gym," noted a Wilson's Riverfront visitor.
Indoor options for rainy days: Game rooms provide alternatives when weather doesn't cooperate. Three Peaks RV Resort offers "the game room and laundry" among its amenities.
Site selection strategy: Back-in versus pull-through options vary by park. "Our camper's only 20' long, so it's dinky in the spacious, pull-through lots they have here," mentioned a visitor at Three Peaks RV Resort.
Internet connectivity: WiFi quality varies significantly between campgrounds and even between sites. "I was only able to connect our iPhones to one of them(- East) and that one provided next to zero data rate. AT&T had 3 bars and 5 MB/s w/o a booster, 4 bars and 7 MB/s with it," shared a camper at Rutledge Lake RV Resort.
RV size limitations: Some campgrounds have restrictions based on vehicle length. At Red Gates RV Park, the sites are "level sites with full hookups" but some campgrounds specify maximum RV sizes.
Weather preparation: Mountain elevations create temperature variations requiring planning. "When we returned for our next visit in November, we stayed on the creek and brought friends with us for a 7 day stay. It was very cold, but we still had a great time," reported a Creekwood Farm visitor.
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