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Outercamp, Hoot Owl Ridge
About
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!
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Yurts
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
ScoutThe Gnomes Yome - An Incredible Escape into the Hoot Owl Woods
My girlfriend and I spent a couple nights in the Gnomes Yome during the summer and I am still thinking back to our time there all the time. Evan was a gracious host and the Yome was an amazing place for us to hide away from the world surrounded by the beautiful WNC mountains. We were pleasantly surprised to find that Hoot Owl is 45min or less from all of the hiking you could ever want to do in this region. Whether you want to hit hawksbill for one of the best views of the gorge and some lead climbing, take a journey over to the chimneys, or just want to spend a day in downtown Asheville this is the perfect location. We also just noticed the new addition of the Wild Fairy Yome which looks like a great option for us and a couple of our friends and we are planning our next trip there in May.
Thanks again Evan for such a beautiful get away. We’ll be back soon!
ScoutNatures cure
I had the pleasure of staying at the Gnomes Yome in May of 2022 and was anxious to return for a second visit in October. It was an epic experience. The ride there on the blue ridge parkway is amazing and even the dirt road is exciting as it gives you a sense of adventure and freedom. But honestly there is no feeling that can match waking up to the birds chirping and the tree tops all around you with the gorgeous view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The peace and tranquility of the surroundings just wisked away all of my usual day-to-day worries. I don’t have a lot of experience camping but I will say I had no trouble acclimating to a stay in the gnomes yome for the weekend. Evan has thought of everything you would need for your stay. I brought wine thinking I would be drinking out of plastic disposable cups but true to the vision of Outercamp there were glasses provided for wine so instead I enjoyed a glass on the deck while overlooking a gorgeous moonlit view of Dobson Knob framed by the lustrous native trees. It was so breathtaking I couldn’t help but FaceTiming(cell service is great) family members to experience the view along with me. Evan was a such a gracious host. He also had great insight on hikes and sites nearby. Don’t miss out on hiking the nearby Linville Gorge
ScoutAmazing experience in the blue ridge mtns!
My stay in the yurt was an amazing experience! Waking up to the Blue Ridge Mountains in the morning over a nice cup of Juan Valdez is unmatched!! The trail to the waterfall and peacefulness in the air is something I will come back to visit for years!
Location
Outercamp, Hoot Owl Ridge is located in North Carolina