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At the Ridge Camp-Riverside Escapes

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· Balsam Grove, Transylvania, North Carolina

36 acres hosted by Carrie J.

7 lodging sites · 3 RV sites · 2 tent sites

Full RV hookups

Electrical, water, and sewage hookups are available at select sites.

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

Creature comforts

Enjoy the comforts of home at some sites—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at some sites.

Our property was once owned by Transylvania County Sheriff Carter McCall. 36 acres in the middle of Pisgah National Forest. “Simple Mountain Camping” is our motto. Located approximately seven miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway, At the Ridge Campground is surrounded by North Carolina’s beautiful Pisgah National Forest and the North Fork River. Here you can experience what you came to the Blue Ridge Mountains for: crisp evenings, sitting around the campfire, excellent views, relaxing in nature, hiking to waterfalls and fishing, Don’t forget our favorite, just watching the water go by! All at an affordable price.

Activities

Biking

Fishing

Hiking

Paddling

Natural features

Forest

Lake

River, stream, or creek

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51 ratings · 43 reviews

Melody G.recommends

April 21, 2024

#4 Camping Cabin

Didn't want to leave!!

This is a sweet find! It's so nice spending the day in the wild and the night under the stars by the fire. Being able to get a warm shower and a good night's sleep in a suprisingly comfortable bed so that we could do it all over again was awesome! This rustic little cabin kept the supplies safe and dry while we played and supplied a balcony overlooking the river when it was time to rest and reenergize. Great host.. great price!

Sean M.recommends

April 21, 2024

Riverside Escape Site 2

Beautiful area, they were very helpful. The camp spot was perfect. Highly recommend. I'll definitely be back in the near future. 10/10

Wayne R.recommends

April 21, 2024

#5 Riverside Camping Cabin

We absolutely love this campground! It was so peaceful and the river was beautiful. The cabins were very nice and we’re looking forward to bringing our grand babies back soon!!!

Eder V.recommends

April 14, 2024

#2 Riverside Great Camping Cabin

I loved this places my friends and I had a blessed at Tom's property He is a amazing host I couldn't bask for more very comfortable and cozy!!!! Much recommended

Jessica H.recommends

April 14, 2024

#6 River Campsite

This place is really cool, very chill. the host is super nice and will tell you where all of the little hidden gems are. Nice clean bathhouse, 4 showers 2 bathrooms, laundry. Not to shabby.

Samantha R.recommends

April 11, 2024

#5 Riverside Camping Cabin

Perfect!

We had such a great weekend with our dog in Cabin #5. The local hiking options are limitless, and the cabin/bathhouse provided the perfect mix of comfort and rustic camping vibes. Thanks for a lovely stay. We'll be back!

Location

Balsam Grove, Transylvania, North Carolina, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee, East), S’atsoyaha (Yuchi), and Miccosukee First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Carrie J.Joined in February 2019

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