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Cabin options near Shady Valley include both rustic and modern accommodations with varying amenities. Little Oak Campground provides basic cabin lodging while Roan Mountain State Park offers more developed cabin facilities with electricity, water connections, and modern restrooms. Cabins typically feature picnic tables, fire rings, and access to shared facilities. "The facilities were well-maintained and the sites were fairly secluded and well spaced out," noted one visitor about the Little Oak cabins. Blue Bear Mountain Camp and Cherokee Trails Campground provide additional cabin options in the surrounding area, all within driving distance of Shady Valley.
Rustic log cabins and furnished rental units are available depending on the location and price point. Boone KOA offers standardized cabin accommodations with reliable amenities, while Grandfather Campground provides more rustic options. Most cabins are pet-friendly with specific policies varying by campground. Reservations are essential during peak summer months from June through August, with some facilities closing entirely during winter. One camper shared, "Quiet, secluded little gem in the woods! Sites and facilities are well kept and clean." Most locations operate from April through October, though Roan Mountain State Park cabins remain available year-round.
Most cabin rentals provide basic furnishings but require guests to bring their own linens, towels, and cooking supplies. Kitchenette facilities vary widely between locations, with some offering only outdoor fire pits and others providing indoor cooking options. Watauga Lake area cabins offer proximity to water recreation with more limited indoor amenities. Camp stores at locations like Honey Bear Campground and Blue Bear Mountain Camp stock essential items, though selection is limited. Bathroom and shower facilities are typically shared at most campgrounds unless booking premium cabin options. Firewood is available for purchase at most locations, though bringing your own supplies is recommended.
"Since I had a gap in time between jobs so I brought my motorcycle to drive the area. Campsite is remote with a wonderful ride to the 421 The Snake and not far from the Shady Valley Country Store."
"We booked before the site filled up and got the best site of the loop — site 006. I don’t know if we’ll ever be back because it was a bit out of the way for us."
from $12 / night
Check Availability"All sites have picnic tables and fire rings, and bathrooms with electricity and flush toilets* Chestnut Hollow Campground:
-There are 23 sites here with water and electric hook-ups May-October, and"
"Campground Review: There are two campgrounds in Grayson Highland SP which is located by The Mouth Of Wilson, VA, near the North Carolina border."
from $27 - $98 / night
Check Availability"It offers RV, drive in and hike in tent sites and also teepee camping."
"Lovely woody and grassy field campground with only electric at our site. The sunrise is beautiful on the big field. The sites are well spaced and fairly level."
from $25 - $136 / night
Check Availability"Shaded, good fire pits, picnic table. Fire pits you had to walk up to but were away from tents, which I liked. Bathhouse was clean, well lit, pretty warm showers."
"Some of the sites, the picnic table, fire pit, and grill are disjointed from the pad, separated by distance or stairs. There are several things to do, a lot of trails, all very pretty."
"Bath House was very clean...shower. Nestled next to the.Holly River. Prices were good."
"I came here on a couple of break days while working at a nearby summer camp and it was such a fun experience. The lake surrounded by mountains was breathtakingly beautiful."
from $30 - $95 / night
Check Availability"If your goal is to enjoy camp while still having access to amenities like showers and restrooms, this spot is great. Owners are great and very accommodating."
"Great campground in the Smoky Mts of East Tennessee.Right on a beautiful creek, easy access to off-road adventures. Close to many good outdoor activities and historical towns."
from $15 - $85 / night
Check Availability"Campground consist of a fire ring in the middle with benches and tables surrounded by back-in camp sites. There was a nice clean bathhouse with showers. Free firewood."
"Cabins, RV spots mostly level, paddocks for horses. Lots of exploration in the woods potential."
from $15 - $45 / night
Check Availability"There is also two small cabins to rent. All sites with hook ups also included cable hook ups. I have included a campground map in my pictures for your orientation."
"Sites are relatively clean, easy to park at, bath house is clean& easily accessible. They even have a"coffee shop". The staff here are amazing!"
"You have to be careful to book the correct kind of tent site if you want to be in a more wooded area. The camping cabins are really nice and spacious."
"For my first time camping, we got a great location. The tent site we got, we could hear the running water from the stream. Bathroom and shower are clean and has heated water."
from $35 - $42 / night
Check Availability"We stayed here in our popup over Easter. when we pulled out the beds they were almost over the running stream which was amazing. put you right to sleep."
"Almost two weeks at this great campground at a power/water only site right by the creek. Level parking, reliable wifi, friendly hosts and community, dog friendly."
from $31 - $63 / night
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LegendAshley here with The Dyrt. This A-frame cabin comes with 5-gallon refillable solar heated water bag, porch, cooking area, outhouse, gas fire pit, lounge chairs, and a beautiful mountain view! Come check them out and leave them some love!
LegendThis is the first time I have stayed in a yurt, and it was definitely a learning experience. First of all, it is a cross between a tent and a cabin, and it has no electricity, bathroom, or running water. This was not so bad since the campground bath house was only a couple of hundred feet away. However, the temperatures were in the lower 90s outside, and once we walked inside the yurt, it was like walking into an oven. The temperature had to be somewhere around 110 degrees inside. Immediately after opening the door, opening the window and opening the canvas window coverings, we could feel the heat pouring out of the yurt. Fortunately, I had two 100-foot extension cords and a fan in our car. I plugged into the closest campsite and ran the cord to the yurt. There is no way we could have stayed in the yurt without the fan, so if you decide to stay in a yurt at this park during the summer, make sure to take extension cords and at least one fan. One thing that my wife and I found strange was that there were handrails along the three steps to the deck around the yurt, but there were no handrails beside the rougher steps leading to the yurt. Once we got the yurt cooled off to a decent temperature(high 70s), it wasn’t too bad. It had a queen bed and a trundle bed, which our grandson stayed on. A couch, side tables, and a dining table was also inside. The overall appearance inside the yurt was pleasant, and there was a picnic table and rocking chairs on the outside on the deck. There was also a fire pit, another picnic table, and a lantern hanger included with this yurt on the ground outside of the deck area. You will have to take your own linens for the beds—a queen and a single. There are two campgrounds in this state park, and each one is quite different. The Lover’s Leap campground has space for larger RVs and appears to be the newer of the two campgrounds. Although there are playgrounds, a swimming complex, an amphitheater, and much more, some of these venues are closed for the season due to the pandemic. The one thing I was really looking forward to(the chairlift) is only open on weekends. However, we were able to hike a couple of trails and see the natural tunnel. There are also cabins in the campground and they have a variety of sleeping arrangements of up to sixteen people in one cabin. The historical background of the state park is varied and extensive, so there are a lot of things to see within the park and surrounding the park. My wife and I decided we really want to come back and camp here again when we have more time. Overall, the campground has a lot of opportunities for different types of camping, and a lot to do, but if you stay in a yurt, be prepared.
GuideAnother lovely campground along the BRP, close to Linville Falls and gorge, picnic area and visitor center.
Erwin’s View Trail: Moderate Linville Gorge Trail: Strenuous {amazing view of falls}
Get a map at the visitor’s center.. redundant: the gorge is rather crowded on the weekends.
Check online for road closures when visiting the parkway.
$20 per night
There are 70 sites, some reservable sites and walk ins -and an RV loop {dump station} All sites non electric, generators permitted before quiet hours.
Lovely rangers and camp host that I found to be pleasant and helpful.
Open field sites, with decent sized pads, fire pits & picnic tables. Some of the sites are more secluded, the ones nearest to the parkway road.
Dog friendly for leashed puppers 🐾 Kid Friendly
There are bear lockers, keep food and supplies in the locker and in car at night.
Alcohol is prohibited
No showers but access to clean water and flush toilets.
You may collect dead wood or bring in HEAT TREATED firewood that is certified with a federal seal.
Local stores that sell wood and/or other supplies: Linville Falls Visitor Center/Park store Linville Falls General Store {8896 NC-183, Linville Falls, NC 28647- trinkets, camp supplies, cold drinks, non perishable food, Hunt Brothers Pizza etc} Walmart Supercenter, Spruce Pine, Ingles Food Store, Newland
Nearby Attractions
Linville Falls Linville Gorge “Grand Canyon of the Southern Appalachians”
Falls Trail - 1.6 mi RT/easy The Gorge Trail - 1.4 mi RT/ strenuous. The Plunge Basin Trail- 1mi RT/ moderate. Leashed dogs permitted 🐾
BRP Linville Canverns Crabtree Falls, Burnsville Grassy Creek Falls NC Gem Museum
The campground is laid out well, spacious, clean and located near awesome trails, falls, look outs and shops and restaurants.
RangerThis is such a great campsite. We have tent camped, cabin camped and RV camped here on several occasions. The cabins are awesome and each site is nice and private with great tree and brush cover separating sites. The hiking trails at the campground are very impressive. They range from easy to challenging and it is nice that you dont have to leave the grounds to enjoy a nice hike.
Then, down the road you find yourself at the Apple Orchard off of the Blue Ridge, which is an absolutely charming place. It feels like a scene from a most perfect movie.
Highly HIGHLY recommend this awesome campground/resort.
GuideDoe River Landing is a small, delightful RV and cabin camping park that sits on the banks of the Doe River in the Roan Mountain valley of TN. We enjoyed our stay enough that we extended a few extra days. Five shaded, landscaped RV sites offering water/electric are located about 20 yards from the river’s edge. An additional site offers a fully-outfitted rental RV. Sites are pea gravel and mostly level. Luxury rental cabins(5) are available along with a truly awesome rental pavilion outfitted for larger group gatherings. The friendly hosts live in a home nearby and were around daily during our stay.
For a small family campground the amenities are super nice. The top-notch children’s playground and toy shed obviously delighted guest’s children. Wi-Fi signal is strong enough for streaming. Nice, clean bathhouse. Public grills are available. Hiking trails meander along the river and up through their woods.
There are few places we enjoy more than the Roan Mountain area for camping. The location is fantastic and even peak summer temperatures are usually comfortable. Roan Mountain State Park is minutes away for hiking and a slew of activities, while the top of Roan Mountain houses the famous wild Rhododendron Gardens. The AT and multiple hiking trails run along the top of the mountain.
There were only a few considerations with this venue.
The sites are mostly level although we needed two OxBlocks in each of the sites we stayed in. One needed leveling front-to-back, the other side-to-side. When Hurricane Helene scoured the area it likely left some dips in the parking pads.
The bathhouse contains one toilet and shower, both housed in the same room which can tie them up for long periods.
3) There may be some day and night traffic noise as large trucks involved in repairs from Hurricane Helene are still active.
The approach is rather challenging. New lighted signage helps identify where their single-lane entrance road takes a HARD fork off US-19E. Be sure to check the Directions tab on their website. If you are arriving from the north (through Elizabethton) you will be able to pull directly onto Bob Ray Rd.(entrance to the right of the little Bible church). Approaching from the south on US-19E is more difficult. Bob Ray Rd basically runs parallel to US-19E which requires essentially a U-turn across 2-3 lanes to accomplish. The host suggests turning through the closed fruit stand parking lot(on the left within sight of the entrance) but we weren’t sure about it given on-coming traffic. We elected to drive~ 2 miles further down 19E and U-turn across the left shoulder.
Bob Ray Rd is a single-lane road. Based on timing for check-in/check-out you are unlikely to meet another RV coming at you(thankfully!)
Multiple choices for food in the area. The Whiteway Grill– less than 5 minutes away- offers fabulous breakfasts. Smoky Mountain Bakers is beyond awesome! Wood-fired pizza for dinner and breakfast plates from simple sandwiches to breakfast burritos, pancakes and French toast. We find excuses to eat here during the week. Every meal we’ve had at Puerto Escondido Mexican restaurant was huge(as in leftovers) and tasty.
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This is the second year in a row of us ending our summer road trip at Honey Bear Campground in Boone, NC. Honey Bear is a medium sized campground with around 60 sites that are a mix of full hook up, RV water& electric, Tent water& electric, primitive camp sites, and a group tent camp area. There is also two small cabins to rent. All sites with hook ups also included cable hook ups. I have included a campground map in my pictures for your orientation. All the sites are gravel and most sites are wooded with lots of shade. The sites are a little sloped, so have leveling equipment ready. The sites vary from small and close together, to medium size with established plumeria shrubs separating sites for some privacy. All style sites include a picnic table and fire ring. If the campground is full, they do have an overflow area that they allow you to boondock at until a site opens up.
Check-in was easy at the office at the entrance of the campground. We stayed on site B12 again this year as we find it private, well shaded, and close to a small creek that provided background water noise when it’s flowing good. This site does have a good slope to it and we had to use a stack of 3 Cacmo leveling blocks to get level, but if anything, this is my only minor complaint about this site.
The bathhouse is centrally located and older, but functional and cleaned daily. There are also laundry machines available between the men’s and women’s area.
Firewood and ice was available at the office. You can even walk down, pay for wood and/or ice and they will deliver it to your site! The office also has limited other supplies. There is a full grocery store less than 10 minutes away. Connected to the office is a coffee bar that also had some seating and a TV(Seemed to be a teen hang out in the evenings).
We found good cell phone service with Verizon throughout the property. The campground did have wi-fi, however we only got a good connection if we were near the office/coffee bar.
The campground also has a dog run, which our dogs loved. After being on the road for two weeks they enjoy every opportunity to get off leash and run. The dog area was surprisingly clean, so either the dog owners are doing the right thing and cleaning up after their dogs, or the staff monitors and cleans this area regularly.
Being right on the outskirts of Boone is very beneficial. The area offers all types of outdoor activities, from hiking, rock climbing, fishing, mountain biking, and an assortment of snow sports in the winter. Additionally, you’ll find lots of shopping, restaurants, breweries & wineries, and appealing little towns around the area to explore. Also, Boone sits at 3,333 feet (surrounding mountains go up to 6K), so even in the middle of the summer you’ll find very comfortable day and night temperatures.
Pro Tip: Check with the office for the Saturday night movie! Weather dependent, they show a movie outdoors on the front lawn. Bring your chair or blanket and a cooler/snacks, and come hang out for a movie with fellow campers. They had multiple fire pits going the Saturday we were there, so bring your favorite snacks to toast over the fire.
With this being our second year to stop here, we have fallen in love with the area. We recommend this campground and will keep returning to this area. I wish it was a little closer to where we live and we’d come here a lot more often!
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As a Ranger for The Dyrt, I get to test products. At this campground, I tested the Gregory Intertia 20 H2O Hydration Pack. This backpack from Gregory turned out to be my new favorite day hiking pack. The 20L easily fits all my day hiking equipment with room to spare. The 3L reservoir is plenty of water for a day hike even on the warmest of days. What I also really like is the side pockets. They are very deep, so if you are on a shorter hike where you are not using the 3L reservoir, you don’t have to worry about water bottles popping out of the side pockets (I’ve had other packs with short side pockets where water bottles fall out easily). The front mesh pocket is also large enough to hold all that“need now” type gear and there is a small quick stow pocket that is lined and perfect for storing glasses or sunglasses. Even loaded down with more than I’d usually take for a day hike, I found that with the multiple adjustment straps, this pack proved to be very comfortable and rode perfect on my back. I highly recommend this pack for day hikes and look forward to trying some of their larger packs in the future.
GuideI’d never used a KOA before but was tremendously impressed with the serene beauty of this place situated well away from traffic in a bucolic setting. Mindful of my budget I learned to ask for a tent site with no electricity, no water, just toilets and showers. The young man who helped me observed I was alone and put me in a small cabin for no additional charge. Just outside the cabin was a bonfire of old wood from construction debris. I was super stoked to get this deal. I spent lots of time stoking that fire and sitting outdoors watching the evening arrive. If you’re anywhere near the area do stop in and enjoy a quiet and lovely night. You can even pet the horses nearby.
GuideWe recently stayed at the Boone KOA and couldn’t be happier with our experience! The facilities were incredibly clean—bathrooms, showers, and common areas were spotless and well-maintained throughout our stay, which made camping that much more comfortable.
What really stood out was the peaceful, family-friendly atmosphere. Even though the campground was full with RVs and other campers, it was surprisingly quiet and respectful at night—ideal for families or anyone looking to relax.
The tent sites had tons of space between them, giving us both privacy and room to spread out, which can be hard to find at other campgrounds. We never felt cramped and had more than enough room for our gear, a picnic area, and space for the kids to run around.
There’s a lot here that people are looking for when choosing a campground: ✅ Level tent pads ✅ Clean restrooms and showers ✅ Quiet hours that are actually respected ✅ Close proximity to Boone and Blue Ridge Parkway hikes ✅ A friendly staff that makes you feel welcome ✅ Activities for kids and families without being too noisy
Whether you’re in an RV or pitching a tent, Boone KOA is a perfect base for exploring the High Country. Highly recommend and will definitely return!
GuideBooked a 3 night stay over the weekend and had the primitive camping area to ourselves. 5 spots with tent pads, picnic tables, fire pit, hanging poles, and bear box. Then there is a very large, communal fire pit, and an open but covered shelter with picnic tables and an outlet to charge your tech things. Water spigot at top, a little walk, uphill, for water. The camp store people said they are unable to use spigot nearby common shelter because it’s no good. 🤷🏻♀️ Glad we brought our large bladder so we weren’t constantly going up and down the hill for water. Camp store with some basics at entrance, and person on golf cart drives around checking on things. Trash dumpster, up the hill just past water spigot. Couldn’t have asked for a more peaceful place, especially for the price, $15/night. Took advantage of some of the hiking trails, which were well maintained and marked. Also, went and checked out the natural tunnel via chairlift. The other two campgrounds looked nice, with big, fancy bathhouses. And the cabins, wow, fancy! Hooray for Virginia State Parks!!
Cabin accommodations near Shady Valley, Tennessee range from primitive wilderness shelters to fully-equipped lodging facilities. The region sits at elevations of 2,500-5,700 feet, creating cooler summer temperatures than surrounding areas. Cabin rental options typically require advance booking of 2-6 months during peak season with most locations filling completely between June and August.
Creek exploration: Little Oak Campground offers direct water access at most sites for fishing and wading. "Great place to camp and fish," notes camper Bill T. The campground provides shoreline access to South Holston Lake with several fishing spots along the water's edge.
Mountain biking: Roan Mountain State Park Campground connects to multiple trail systems suitable for intermediate riders. Several trails begin directly within the campground area. "There are a lot of things to do in the area. Some of the hiking trails even start in the campground," shares Katrin M.
Local wine tasting: Cabin visitors can access Grandfather Vineyard just 5 minutes from several area campgrounds. "We spent a fantastic afternoon 5 minutes away at Grandfather Vineyard, wine tasting, food truck, and live music. Don't miss trying the flights," recommends Tracy H. Most tasting rooms operate Thursday-Sunday only.
Cooler temperatures: Higher elevation cabins near Shady Valley provide natural air conditioning during summer months. "The elevation is high so weather is nice for those trying to escape the summer heat," explains Kristen J. about Blue Bear Mountain Camp, where summer highs rarely exceed 80°F even in July.
Creek sounds: Waterfront cabin sites are among the most requested. "We stayed at site B12 again this year as we find it private, well shaded, and close to a small creek that provided background water noise when it's flowing good," describes a camper at Flintlock Campground. Water access sites typically book 3-4 months in advance.
Dark sky viewing: Many cabins in the area feature minimal light pollution. "When the boats go quiet. Spacious sites; peaceful campground; clean showers," notes Van M. about evening conditions at Little Oak. Several campgrounds enforce quiet hours beginning at 9pm to enhance night sky visibility.
Unpredictable weather: Mountain cabin areas experience rapid weather changes even in summer. Pack layers and rain gear regardless of season. "We camped here over the weekend with a friend and our dogs. Our loop was very private and shaded," explains Katrin M.
Limited connectivity: Most cabins offer spotty cellular service. "The Verizon cell service is spotty at best, but sometimes this is welcomed," reports Nathan F. about Watauga Lake Area cabins. Only larger facilities like Boone KOA offer reliable WiFi access.
Road conditions: Several cabin access roads require careful navigation. "Long dirt road not necessarily accessible to all cars if it's been raining," warns Lynn G. Vehicles with low clearance may struggle reaching some properties, particularly after rainfall.
Creek play areas: Multiple campgrounds feature safe water access for children. "The tent site we got, we could hear the running water from the stream. Bathroom and shower are clean and has heated water," reports Vic B. from Grandfather Campground.
Animal interactions: Some facilities offer small farm animal areas. "Little farm animal area the kids could feed," notes Sherry C. about Boone KOA, which maintains a small collection of animals that children can visit during daylight hours.
Evening activities: Several campgrounds program family-friendly evening events. "They had a cloggers dance group when we were there, which was very nice," mentions Katrin M. about Roan Mountain State Park. Scheduled activities typically run Thursday-Sunday during peak season.
Dump station access: Most cabin properties with RV facilities maintain central dump stations rather than full-hookup sites. "They do not have water hookups- you fill your camper tank with water at the office area. They have spots with electric hookups. They have a dump station where you can empty your tanks on your way out," explains Mandy R. about Blue Bear Mountain Camp.
Limited site width: Many mountain cabin and RV sites have adequate length but restricted width. "With the steps out, there was only a few feet between them and the picnic table. I get why the sites are narrow. It's because the campground is in the mountains and they had to grade the sites out of the side of the hill," shares Dryw B.
Multiple site types: Properties often feature mixed accommodations. "There are RV's and a few homes within eye sight, but not so crowded as to feel like you are in town," reports Josh H. from Roan Creek Campground. This diversity allows groups with different equipment to camp together.
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