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Barefoot Landing RV Resort is a gated luxury RV resort like no other in the Lake James area. Covering over 65 acres, campers are provided with gated access to enjoy all four seasons (weather permitting) and the beauty of the lake and surrounding mountains. Overnight and month-to-month sites are available on a year-round basis.
Our overnights spots for those just looking for a quick get a away, or travel around the country. Rent for a day, a month, or longer. Our overnight spots come with fire ring, picnic table, and grass area for each spot. Water, sewer, trash and electricity included on all stays of less than 30 days. Looking for longer than 30 days? We offer a discount rate for stays over 30 days.
Check out our website https://www.barefootlandingonlakejames.com/ and come visit beautiful Lake James.
$50 - $65 / night
Red Gates RV park and campground is located on a gently rolling meadowland with a 2 acre lake surrounded by a beautiful wooded area. It is only 5.5 miles away from historic downtown Hendersonville and 25 minutes away from downtown Asheville. People of all ages can enjoy our beautifully designed campground. Our goal is to create a peaceful atmosphere for all campers. Bring your friends and family in a tent, popup, travel trailer, fifth wheel or motor home and come enjoy the vibrant Blue Ridge Mountains and stunning beauty of Western North Carolina.
RV & Camper spots located in Mooresboro, NC on a tournament fishing pond.
The pond is stocked with carp, catfish, bream and bass! It is available for guests to fun fish anytime there is not a tournament going on- or bring your gear and enter the tournament yourself!
We currently have 2 spots available with 10 more being built!
Property is gated
$50 - $600 / night
We are a privately owned RV Park that is located 15 miles from Chimney Rock. Open year round. The park is under new management and has been recently renovated and restructured for campers enjoyment. We have clean restrooms, showers, laundry room and full hookups. We hope you consider staying with us and visit Chimney Rock, NC.
$58 / night
Mountain Stream RV Park is at about 1800′ elevation in the middle of the Pisgah National Forest, nestled in a narrow valley surrounded by mountains on all sides. Beautiful Buck Creek flows through this valley and along two sides of the campground. The Blue Ridge Parkway is only about 3 miles away, but it’s 5 miles by road. We are surrounded by gorgeous mountain scenery. You can take in many of the interesting attractions that are only a short drive away or you can just relax by the stream and listen to the cold clear water flowing over the rocky stream bed. And speaking of the stream, there’s trout in that thar’ water. All of our sites have full hook-ups – power (30 & 50 amp), water, sewer and cable TV.
$48 - $65 / night
Outdoor Adventure Retreats welcomes you to Wilderness Cove Campground, a campground with tubing and outdoor adventures in the Blue Ridge Mountains of WNC! We offer a variety of accommodations to serve either as the ultimate base camp for the awesome surrounding outdoor activities in the Green River Gamelands or as a comfortable getaway to escape the urban hustle and reconnect with nature. We offer comfortable glamping sites, tiny homes, cabins, primitive campsites and a single-family vacation rental. All sites have access to the broader amenities and features at Wilderness Cove Campground, including but not limited to water sport rentals, electric vehicle charging stations, Wi-Fi, private grills, on-site food truck (seasonal) and a fully stocked campstore. Please refer to campground site descriptions for further information regarding amenities.
$35 - $299 / night
$45 - $69 / night
Nestle your RV or Camper on the edge of Rose Creek in the Pisgah National Forest. Minutes away from the entrance to Table Rock and near popular attractions such as Linville Gorge, Wilson's Creek, Lake James, Brown Mountain Overlook and OHV. Come enjoy a unique RV/Camper get away spot. Water, sewer and 30 amp hook-up now available! Come relax by the creek and experience nature. No need to check-in, pull right into the private driveway and set up camp.
The space
Social distancing at its finest! Now featuring 4g for AT&T customers, so come work from the woods! This campsite will only be shared with you and your guests! No need to check-in. Pull right onto the private drive from the dirt road. Water, sewer and power hook-ups are available. Winter stays are welcome and a heated hose is provided for those crisp winter nights. RV or campers required as restrooms are not available. Tents are certainly welcome with an accompanying camper with a restroom. Feel free to bring as many tents and additional guests as you would like! Just know they will have to share the camper restroom. A sanded campsite will comfortably fit a large camper or RV. Room for additional campers that don’t require hookups.
Guest access
You are free to roam the property and creek as you wish. If you wish to explore forest and hike the old logging roads, a map of the property lines is provided in the onsite guidebook.
Other things to note
WiFi is through satellite internet so during inclement weather or high traffic times, internet will be slow. WiFi is for basic web surfing, work tasks and communication only. Video streaming (Netflix, Tik-tok etc) is not permitted to preserve data for future guests. Who wants to watch Greys Anatomy while camping anyway? VOIP and video conferencing is prioritized over all other connections but the quality is not guaranteed.
Firewood from a local supplier is available for purchase, on site, by the honor system. The price is 20 dollars per wheel barrow filled to the height of your choosing.
Provided conveniences includes a bug light, outdoor table, heated hose, adapter to convert the camper plug to a traditional outlet, small drop cord, gold pans and cooking utensils.
$35 - $46 / night
$37 / night
We currently have 47 full hook-up rv sites. Price ranging from $ 600.00 to 750.00 depending on the site. All of our sites are 60 feet long and some have room for double parking. We do offer long term stays. Our sites offer full hookups including 50, 30, and 110 power, water, sewer and wifi. Please check us out on Facebook and Google maps.
Legend
We stayed here one night on our way through the area. The owners were very nice and helped us get situated in our site. The roads in the campground are dirt, rutted, and steep. I am glad we unhooked our Jeep before navigating our RV to the site. The RV rocked and rolled quite a bit :-) The site was level, clean with full hook-ups. The price was very reasonable. Most campers were seasonal or long-term campers.
Guide
I camped here with a women’s hiking group and was impressed.
There are lovely trails, a large playground, nature center, the beautiful lake Wylie {no swimming, NC fishing license required}, geocaching, clean bathrooms and shower rooms, electric sites with large tent pads, good sized fire pit area, picnic table.. there’s even a loving gate with a code for a more secure camping experience..
We could fit 3 tents in one pad AND had a hammocker camper too.
If you are wanting some nature near the city, this is a good option - especially if you are checking out city things in Charlotte.
You can hear traffic at night when camping here so bring ear plugs, headphones or a white noise fan if that bothers you.
Pet friendly 🐾
I saw both dogs and camping kitties
There’s 56 camp sites: these include tent, RV hook ups and some primitive.
There’s group camping at Copperhead Island.
I highly recommend, especially for families with children, lots to do and a safe, secure feeling.
Scout
We stayed from August 1, 2023 to October 30, 2023. This place is toxic. You will have no privacy. If the park cameras aren't watching your every move, the long term residents are.
Indian Springs RV Park claims to be a destination for all, but our experience told a different story. From the outset, the owner's demeanor was cold and unwelcoming. It's clear that this park caters primarily to long-term older renters, which left us feeling like outsiders.
The pet rules were not only archaic but also overly strict. Our furry companions felt like prisoners rather than cherished members of our family. This level of rigidity made our stay uncomfortable and less enjoyable.
The wilderness trail, advertised as a natural escape, was a disappointment. Instead of a serene, well-maintained environment, we encountered a trash-strewn path that reflected a lack of care for the natural surroundings. We had a problem with roaches, which I can only assume came from unkempt trailers residing next to us.
Families with children should think twice before booking here. The park lacks kid-friendly amenities and activities, making it an unsuitable environment for young ones. It's clear that this place is geared towards a specific demographic, neglecting the needs of a more diverse clientele.
Perhaps most frustrating was the inconsistency in park rules. It became evident that decisions were made to suit the owner's preferences rather than ensuring a positive experience for all guests. This lack of transparency left us feeling undervalued and frustrated.
In conclusion, Indian Springs RV Park may be ideal for a specific demographic, but it falls short of providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for a broader range of guests. We left with a sense of disappointment and will not be returning. It's important for the management to be honest about their target audience to avoid misleading potential visitors.
Legend
We are so happy for this up and coming RV resort! Their current focus is providing a campground to the traveling nurses that are coming through the area but they do have some flexibility for travelers. Kim was fantastic at helping us with arriving early due to hurricane Ian and Mike was on site with a rain coat when we did finally show up! That’s just amazing compassion that you might not get elsewhere larger. Great Wi-Fi, level sites, and easy access to everything you could need.
Traveler
Subpar; seems to cater to long term residents. For the 3 pages of rules and regulations I was expecting a pristine campground; what we found was a half paved parking lot and our lot was on a hill side which made using our full hookups going up hill. No fire pit! Must provide ur own, rules state belongings must be 3ft away from away from neighboring sites which is almost impossible with how close sites are. Pass it up! Keep Driving! Would have given less than one star if possible
GuideWe were hesitant based on the reviews of “steep grade” but found this entirely manageable (24’ motor home RV). The grade is 7% and is managed through a long gentle slope in/out. The only time I’d be concerned about the entrance would be in a driving rain. Beyond that there is a central area of RV spots with nice distance between them. There are some trees but mostly around the perimeter. We were just overnight, so did not acquaint ourselves with the amenities. I would echo there are no bath houses. Friendly manager and friendly campers, most of whom appear to be permanent. They have only a small number of available slots and she would not allow me to reserve the day before — I had to call the day of to see if they still had an opening, which added to our trip insecurity. They did not take cards, we paid cash. They are in the middle of expanding with a set of new RV spaces ‘up the hill’. This was more of a grade than the entrance, but quite manageable. The long spot (# 33) was pull-through, very level, gravel, with all hookups. One RV pad per terrace. Close enough we could talk with our near neighbor but had loads of privacy. Up that high on the hill we heard a whisper of Interstate noise but that did not detract from the whip-or-will song at dusk. Overall a very nice RV park, one we would definitely stay at again.
Legend
Overall, this is a very nice, clean park conveniently located to the interstate I-85) and attractions in the area. It has all the amenities you would expect to find at a KOA such as a swimming pool, playground, dog park, miniature golf, store, clubhouse, and more (including goats). It is by far the nicest private campground in the area that we have stayed at.
This KOA has 127 sites offering varying degrees of services to accommodate RV's, tents, and those wanting to rent cabins. We chose a 50-amp full hook-up back-in site but were upgraded to a pull-thru so we could be in a sunny location to mitigate the chilly air. How nice of them! Our site (#79) was perfectly level as were most others (but not all). Water, electric, and cable hook-ups were well placed at the site and worked fine. We paid $37/night(with the KOA member discount). Nice, large grassy area for dogs to walk and sniff and there is a decent size dog park. Roads and pads are hard packed gravel with grass in between sites. Some sites are set in a wooded area while some are out in the open with plenty of sun and satellite coverage. The park is big rig friendly and the roads are easily navigable. All sites have a picnic table and some had fire pits but ours did not. Cable is included and offered over 50 channels. Wifi worked well at our site. The laundry was small with three washers and three dryers but very clean and had a decent book exchange. The bathroom and showers were super clean and looked like they were updated recently.
The campground is extremely clean and the owners/employees are super friendly. There is a short hiking trail (less than a mile) through the woods and plenty of green space in front of some of the pull-thrus. playground large swimming pool with large deck putt putt with lots of goat humor.
The only downside would be the closeness of sites but that is pretty much what you expect from private RV parks. Fortunately, we did not have neighbors right next to us which gave us more space. I'm usually not a KOA fan but have to say this one was great for our overnight stay and we would recommend it.
Ranger
Overall this is an ok campground. Beware of many tight small sites that slope front to back. These are the sites closets to the main office. The sites in the back are very level but seem to have a bunch of long term and are reserved for bigger rigs. Bathrooms were very clean and the WiFi was excellent.
Scout
I lived here for two years on a long term spot. If short term you will be In a small gravel lot. There are no amenities, no shower houses. No frills.
GuideVery clean and well maintained campground! Great for long term camp sites! Very easy to deal with the workers as they are friendly and will take care of you! Pet friendly also. This is a great safe campground.
Scout
Poorly maintained , old leaves and limbs everywhere. The long term campers are filthy, trashy and encroaching on the grass areas of other sites. Too many vehicles per site, loud vehicles and unsafe driving speeds. No presence of management.
Scout
We stayed here for two nights in our Casita. It was ideal for us…we were close to Hendersonville and Brevard so we got to explore both towns. Nice scenic drives to get to both also. Manager Mike is the heart of this campground. He is kind, friendly and very helpful. He met us as were pulling in and then walked us to our site and helped guide us backing in. He had treats in his pocket for our little dog every time we saw him.The bath house is one of the cleanest we have ever seen. There was also complimentary firewood at our site. Just a short distance from a big grocery store and also a shopping center with places to eat. It was quiet and Mike is right there ready to help anytime.
Full hook ups, gravel sites for RVs with concrete pads for picnic tables. We were able to park on the gravel and step right out on the concrete.
We would definitely come back if in the area again.
Scout
The sites are very close together. The tent sites have a sand base to the site and sand gets everywhere! We were across from the bath house and the bath house was nice and clean but kinda small. Friendly atmosphere and it appears that most people are long term campers.
LegendWe spent the last few days at the Carowinds Camp Wilderness campground in Site 70 with full hook-ups. Sites were clean, level, and reasonably spaced. The campground is very conveniently located in South Charlotte and it was great to back to this area and catch up with friends and family.
Guide
Great place, super clean. We’ll definitely be going back anytime we’re in the area. About 45 minutes from downtown Asheville NC.. Lots of great places to visit near by. Full hook ups.
GuideWe stayed here on our way North to head home. It's in a decent location, the sites are level with full hook ups. The nighttime noise was bothersome, not sure where it was coming from, likely outside the campground. We didn't do the amusement park because of Covid and being almost below freezing. Maybe if we had, it would have been more appealing?
Guide
Stayed here for 5 days visiting family in the area and it was nice. There is no office or showers or anything like that. Spots are fairly close but the people all seemed friendly.
There seemed to be quite a few long term campers but the place was clean.
The grass is very nice instead of dirt or gravel pad next to you.
No picnic tables and the WiFi was just useable. I had 2-3 bars of AT&T LTE Wireless signal.
Guide
We stayed at Green Mountain for three nights. We picked a site without really knowing the layout of the park. Our site was #4 and it was easy to park. We had a deck at our site which was a but problematic due to our steps folding out, it took some finagling and leveling to get it to where we could close our door. The whole camper ground is nicely taken care of with some site far up on some hills, so if you stay, ask about where the site is and how easy it is to get into, some looked wild! The restrooms are very primitive, remind me of old church camp bathrooms I used to go to haha. There are some hiking trails that are accessible from the park. You can pick up a map from the front office. It is mountainous so be aware the trails are quite steep and strenuous but not super long. We did hike up to an overlook area and the fall colors were amazing. There is a gate entry card that costs $15 outside of the Thousand Trails network but when you check out they return the $15 if you return the card. Overall, this was a decent Campground.
GuideThis is a full hook up, mostly full time residents type of park. The sites are a bit close together but the price is right. Location is great. Close to grocery, shopping, gas, propane and historic downtown Hendersonville.
ScoutClean campground with full hook ups except cable TV. It is near the Charlotte airport, so there is noise from planes taking off and landing between 6 AM and 10 PM. Easy in and out. They only accept cash. 
Traveler
Full hook up, and laundry. Really about the only "nice" things here. Spots are right on top of each other, not very flat, gravel and grass. Store has basics....but mostly empty shelves. Shower adequate....it was cold in the bathroom/shower area, no heat. To be fair, this is off season...so pool closed, recreation room closed..... But if ya just need to park it for a few days, catch up on laundry, grab a shower....its okay.
Guide
We stayed at the park a couple of times. It’s a very nice county park with full hook ups. They are doing construction right now redoing the boat docks, beach and playgrounds area. It will be very nice when done. Some sites are a little small and some are not very level but if you call the campground hosts and rangers are very helpful in helping you get on the right sight.
GuideWhat a beautiful park. The sites have full Hook up. We where at site 50 and it was completely shaded. They where still under major construction redoing the beach and boat docks. But we still really enjoyed this park. Super close to town to get supplies and dinner.
Legend
This campground is very close to I-26 and I-81 which makes for an easy in and out for an overnight stay. We stopped for one night after a long day of driving and wanted a full hook-up pull-thru which was long enough for our 45’ RV and tow car. The roads inside the park were easy to navigate and pull into our site and nearby are fuel stations and fast food restaurants.
Most of the campers in the park were permanent residents and their campsites were pretty junky. Just to create an image in your head, our neighbors had lots of kid’s toys, trash bags, appliances, and laundry scattered about their site while others had old cars, dilapidated sheds, car tires, and tarps stretched across their campers. Other than a swimming pool and decent playground, there really aren’t too many amenities or reasons that you might want to stay here, other than for an overnight. The bathroom and showers were clean and there is a nice laundry. Roads in the campground and at sites are gravel with grass/gravel patios and picnic table. Not all sites have fire pits. Our site (#102) did not have a fire pit but there was an indentation under the leaves where it looked like there was a fire pit and there were a bunch of rocks piled up against a tree that could be used to create one without anyone objecting. All sites are full hook-up, some being 30-amp and others 50. Most sites are pull-thrus and level. Our over-the-antenna picked up about 40 television channels, including all the major stations. Our Verizon phone picked up a 5G signal.
There were signs everywhere about not letting your dog off-leash so I’m assuming there was a problem in the past. While we were there, we never encountered any unruly dogs or any off-leash. There are lots of large trees for shade which are not a problem for pulling into or out of a site but may be a problem if you are trying to get satellite television. The sewer outlet at our site was placed in the back of our site and I needed a hose about 35’ long to reach it. Some of the back-in sites are pretty close but it appeared they were for seasonal/permanent campers.
The electrical hookup was a little sketchy. It appears they updated an old electrical box with a new 50-amp outlet and taped the other one shut so you could not open it. There was no breaker on the new outlet you could access. Despite the way it looked, we never had a problem with the electric. Our sewer was a different issue. The sewer drain needed to be cleaned out because when I opened the grey valve it did not drain properly and began to overflow. I had to shut the valve, wait for the water to go down, and reduce the flow which took about fifteen minutes to drian 25 gallons of grey water.
At $45 for a full hook-up site, we would not stay here again.
Legend
Croft State Park is a really nice campground for RV and travel trailer camping. For tent camping, it is just okay. I say that because of the gravel surfaces at the campsites. Fortunately, I took a cot to sleep on, for even with a foam pad and an air mattress, I think sleeping would be uncomfortable. The site I stayed on did have water and electricity, which was fortunate since it is very hot there in August. My mistake was not taking a large enough fan.
The bath house was conveniently located, and it was air conditioned. There were hot showers, and when I say hot, I mean hot. If you take a shower in their bath house, I suggest that you do not turn the water all the way to hot to begin with. Otherwise, you will burn yourself. Although there was a soap dispenser in the bath house, you will need to take your own soap. The dispenser was empty.
There is a beautiful lake at the campground, which allows several opportunities for fishing. There is a fishing dock and several types of watercraft rentals. There is also miles and miles of trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. I was amazed at the number of trails.
Another section of the park is devoted to equestrian camping, and there is even a show arena. For those who want to primitive camp, there is a place for that as well. I would have given the campground four stars, but because of the gravel sites and the yellow jackets, I could only give it three. The yellow jackets were out of control.
I would suggest some pest control measures. I realize that most campers are in RVs and travel trailers, but tent campers also need a more appropriate place to camp than on large gravel surfaces.
GuideWe stayed here in June 2021 as an overnight stay and we wished we could have stayed longer. The price was amazing! The full hook up sites were very clean and we felt good being so secure with the gate and rangers. We did take some time to walk along the beach and the park.
GuideWe spent 14 nights here Oct 2020. Not one day where we disappointed. Beautiful park with full hook ups. People here where super friends and there are people working on the park keeping it clean everyday. Super close to town to go get dinner and supplies. Very close to Boone, Blowing Rock and the Blue Ridge Parkway. If you want a great Mexican meal go to Dos Amigos. We went three times because it was just that good.
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