This site is ***ALL GEAR INCLUSIVE***! No hassle of time-consuming set up/pack up! Tents, shower, bathroom, air beds, linens, lanterns, solar lights, cookstove, basic kitchenware/cookware/dinnerware, grill, chairs, benches, fire pit, and SECLUSION. You will have your OWN 1 ACRE SITE, versus the "circus" atmosphere of any public campground or state park! Enjoy being disconnected from today's modern/confining world, communing with the simplicity and serenity of nature!

Site sits at 3400' elevation and is located 2 mi north of Bear Lake off NC Hwy 281. Area is popular with all outdoor enthusiasts due to the central location of 7 lakes, East Fork of the Tuckasegee to the Tuckasegee River (The Tuck), Blue Ridge Parkway, Nantahala & Pisgah National Forests and Smoky Mountain National Park. Cashiers, Highlands, Cherokee and Asheville are all within an hour of a scenic drive.

Perfect for couples, families, small groups, hikers, backpackers, and nature enthusiasts! Enjoy nature's 24/7 music and nightly light shows of fireflies, shooting stars, and the Milky Way!





Camp Uptown Backwoods

Camp Driftwood is located on the French Broad River, just a 12 minute drive to downtown Asheville. A very convenient location, easy in and out, you park at your site and Weaverville shopping and conveniences are just 3 miles away. The camp offers a bathhouse near the cabins&nbsp; and porto-jon on the southern more remote end. There are two beaches one for swimming, tubing and boating access the other for fishing and chillin dog friendly. The sound of the water rapids will captivate you. Located below Marshall highway (river road) you do hear vehicles mostly during work hours and across the wide river there is a train, super cool WNC feature, but some things to be aware of. The tent sites all come with a rock fire ring and picnic table, the first 4 sites have power and there is hose water at the bathhouse. The camp stretches 1/4 mile along the bank of the river. LEAVE NO TRACE CAMPING



Camp Driftwood

The Fox Den Campsite is nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Enjoy the beauty of rural North Carolina right from your canvas tent. This campsite is located on the grounds of Fox Grape Farm which is a 10 acre farm home to three Great Pyrenees dogs and 15+ myotonic goats, commonly known as fainting goats. These animals muscles stiffen when they are startled causing them to fall over, or faint. Also, you will most likely see deer in the evening time in the fields and at the edge of the woods. This campsite offers a bath house with a sink and a joolca shower that has a hot water heater powered by solar. The water is fed by 55 gallon barrels. The main tent has a queen size bed in it and there is room for 2 sleeping bags in the floor. Linens are included for the main tent. We also offer a pop up tent that will sleep up to six people. We have a blow up mattress and manual hand pump. Please note, this tent requires you to set it up and take down. You will need to bring linens for pop up tent.



During the winter months enjoy Zip N Slip Snow tubing park, Wolf Ridge Tubing as well as Wolf Ridge Ski Resort all of which are located one exit away. Mars Hill University is located one exit away as well along with coffee shops and restaurants.



We are located next to Burnsville which has shops, galleries, and restaurants. Burnsville is also home of Mount Mitchell, which is the highest summit in eastern USA. We are 20 minutes away from Asheville, which includes numerous one of a kind restaurants, Grove Park Inn and the Biltmore Estate. We are 5 miles away from Navitat Canopy Adventures which offers zip lining tours.



We are also 20 minutes away from French Broad Adventures which offers white water rafting, zip lining, canyoneering, and climbing walls. Buckhorn stables, which offers horseback riding is 20 minutes away as well.



Come enjoy your stay with us, where you can unwind or take on new adventures!







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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

## Overview

Wash Creek Horse Camp is a small group area designed for equestrian use located two miles northeast of the North Mills River Recreation Area and Bent Creek of the Pisgah Ranger District.

## Recreation

As part of the Pisgah National Forest, a network of equestrian trails are available in the North Mills River, Trace Ridge and Wash Creek areas and are easily accessible with space for several horse trailers. Hiking, fishing and hunting are popular activities in the area. Some of these trails are shared by mountain bikers. Routes are marked with signs and colored blazes.

## Facilities

The campground has one site and a vault toilet and hitching posts for horses. This small group facility can accommodate 30 people and 10 vehicles.

## Natural Features

Wash Creek offers a remote hardwood forest setting with a small, shallow stream nearby. 

## contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (828) 556-1034. 

## Nearby Attractions

The site is 20 minutes from the North Mills River Recreation Area and 45 minutes from Lake Powhatan Recreation Area. It is approximately 1 hour from attractions in both Brevard and Asheville.

Pisgah National Forest Wash Creek Horse Camp

## Overview

North Mills River Campground is a rustic mountain getaway in Pisgah National Forest in western North Carolina. Located just outside the popular city of Asheville, the campground provides access to a variety of cultural and natural attractions, including an arboretum, the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway and numerous hiking, fishing and mountain biking opportunities.

## Recreation

The forest is known for its hiking and mountain biking trails, several of which are near the campground. Mills River offers excellent trout fishing, as well as tubing and swimming, which are kid-friendly favorite activities. Visitors wishing to learn more about the area can attend educational programs during the summer.

## Facilities

This is a relatively small facility with campsites organized into two loops on opposite sides of the river. Sites are mostly shaded and lie within a short distance of the water.   
  
The facility provides picnic tables, tent pads, lantern posts and campfire rings with grills, in addition to restrooms with hot showers and flush toilets. Campers can purchase firewood and fire starter on-site.

## Natural Features

The campground is situated in the Appalachian Mountains at an elevation of 2,200 feet. The surrounding land boasts mile-high peaks, cascading waterfalls and slopes densely forested with hardwoods. The group camping area is adjacent to the beautiful, shallow waters of the Mills River. 

## Nearby Attractions

Several natural and cultural attractions are within close proximity to the campground. Sliding Rock, Looking Glass Falls and the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway are among the most popular sites. The small town of Brevard offers various amenities and services, and visitors can take a trip to Asheville to visit art galleries, music venues, shops and restaurants.

North Mills River

This campers paradise is tucked away in the cool quiet fold of a mountain only one mile from scenic Highway 9 and Old Fort Rd. A babbling creek meanders throughout the entire 5 acres of our property. Easy access with paved roads to our address. Your GPS will take you right to the top of our driveway. There are two scenic creek side sites that can accommodate tents, camper vans, and rooftop tents. Bathroom and hot shower available. Inverter generators allowed between 10am-6pm. Tent sites are 25 per night. Enjoy hiking through our 5 wooded acres or hike the 58 acres next door. Community fire pit and all the free kindling you want to gather. With your hosts as guides, view the gorgeous 40 foot waterfall on an adjoining property. Discover our camping paradise for yourself. Nearby: The quaint city of Black Mountain offers unique shopping and restaurants just 11 miles North on the newly paved Hwy 9. Chimney Rock State Park is 20 minutes South off Hwy 9. Visit Lake Lure where Dirty Dancing was filmed. Hike in Florence Nature Preserve or access Continental Divide Trailheads in Gerton@ 10 miles away. Access the famous Blue Ridge Parkway near Asheville 40 minutes away. Very pet friendly! We have a large well-trained dog as well as a few neighbor dogs that visit occasionally and thousands of friendly lightning bugs on dark nights. Quiet time 10pm-7am. Limited cell service depending on network (Sprint, AT&T, Verizon), but you may utilize our 25 foot antenna for reliable calls and text and limited data. New for 2022: 12 x16 foot Sky Deck, a tent platform up in the trees. $38 per night. $58 per night with 6 person tent and queen sized cot. Also new: 20 foot camper, sleeps two adults and one child.



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