This is a POPULAR spot in the summer, and why not? It's beautiful and close to several incredible destinations. You can take a short hike up John Rock for a wonderful few, head down the road a bit for a horse back trail ride, slide down the popular sliding rock (just a short drive down the road) or spend the day climbing at Looking Glass in the amazing Pisgah ranger district. If you're up for a little bit further of a drive head on up to the Blue Ridge Parkway.

There is a cool fish hatchery with a nice little natural history museum/display and friendly staff to help answer questions. There are flush toilets available at the fish hatchery as well.

If you don't mind the crowds then this is a great spot to spend a few nights!