Discover the best barn rentals near Marion, North Carolina

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Back Yard Campground

5 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents4 acres · Penrose, NC

Hello, we are Scott and Lynn. We hope you Enjoy your stay with us in our Back Yard Campground! We started the campground in 2016 after friends of the family pitched their tents down along the creek. They shared their enjoyment with us, and we realized how much we enjoyed knowing they were down there camping. We both have a great appreciation for God's creation and decided to open our gates to you. Lynn is a true Blue Ridge native and we both hope you enjoy the proximity to our towns, the mountains, rivers, streams, and waterfalls. The local apple orchards are also amazing! Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and rafting are only a few of the activities available within a short drive. So, soak it all in, come back home to Back Yard Campground, watch the sunset and enjoy sweet dreams.

Inner Wolf Retreat Space

8 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents6 acres · Mars Hill, NC

A Sound Healing Retreat Center for you to find renewal and unplug on 6 peaceful acres with a large creek running through the whole property, several ponds, and a large field of flowers. Our property is a healing space , complementing the sounds of nature and meditative sound healing instruments like gongs and crystal singing bowls to help you find your inner compass. Please ask us if you'd like to add a sound healing session to your camping experience. As you enter the property, flow downstream, leaving worries behind, pass the Sound Healing Pyramid Barn, set up for events and sound healing sessions, in addition to retreats. Under the eaves of the back of the barn you'll find a picnic table to enjoy in the shade while listening to the babbling large creek running along side you and leading you to your peaceful campsite in the field, under the trees, and under the stars. Van and small RV camping spots are located by the workshop and small cabin and the portajon.

Creag Creek Farm

4 sites · Lodging, Tents20 acres · Bakersville, NC

A high elevation working farm with a cabin (sleeps up to 8), barn with hayloft and tent sites for rent by individuals and small groups. Located at 3,500 feet in elevation on north flank of Roan Mountain.Three miles from the Appalachian Trail, five miles to Buladean, North Carolina and a 40-minute drive to Carvers Gap, our 18-acre, high elevation, wooded and meadowed Christmas tree farm is a wonderful jumping-off point for some of the best hiking, apple picking, and bird watching the Southeast has to offer. Unplug during your stay while you soak in the mountain views, peaceful sunsets, and local wildlife. Our guests love staying here: "Loved it. A thoroughly beautiful building in an equally beautiful location. It had everything we needed and more. We'd planned to use the cabin as a base to go hiking from but it was so beautiful there that we ended up not leaving for the entire time - we just stayed and watched the hummingbirds on the balcony. Will look forward to returning."

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Eco Vacations & Events

5 sites · Lodging5 acres · Asheville, NC

We are proud to offer a unique vacation rental, events and lavender growing here at Hidden Flower. Ideal for sustainable and budget-friendly getaways. There are great views, and plenty of outdoor space to relax in comfort and privacy. We have a tiny home is very tiny and good for an individual traveler or a couple that is good with close quarters. Our an old horse barn that has been remodeled into a home for six to sleep comfortably. Enjoy our many gardens and beautiful views of the stars over the Blue Ridge Mountains. We are located at the end of a neighborhood. Only 10 minutes to downtown and the blue ridge parkway.

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Quiver Full Farm

2 sites · Lodging60 acres · Mars Hill, NC

Come visit Quiver Full Farm! Our 60 acre homestead farm is located in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains of Western North Carolina. The mixture of rolling pastures, gorgeous mountains views, streams and hiking trails make a perfect get away. Two historic 1930's tobacco barns bring the history of our farm to life. Fresh water springs and mountain streams give refreshment to our animals and a soothing background to our ears. Our cows, babydoll sheep, free range chickens, great pyrenees, barn cats, honey bees and gardens provide you with an authentic farm experience. The clinking sound of hammering metal can be heard in the distance as we hold hands on blacksmithing workshops in our very own Forge. We are conveniently located just 25 minutes from downtown Asheville. A short 3 mile drive will take you to the small town of Mars Hill, NC. We are approximately 7 miles from the Appalachian Trail. Our guests also enjoy easy access to horseback riding, Navitat Ziplines, Wolf Ridge Ski Resort, and rafting. These fun outdoor activities are all within a 15-20 minute drive from our farm.

Ever New Farm

1 site · Lodging14 acres · Weaverville, NC

Lovingly called the ‘Run in Shelter’: We turned an unused horse shelter commonly known as a run-in into a charming, rustic place to stay on our quintessential historic horse farm. Friends and family alike arrive and feel like they’ve come home. We hope you arrive as a guest and leave as a friend. The ‘Run in Shelter’ has a queen bed, TV, WiFi, a dry kitchen, and a path through an apple orchard to the shared bathhouse—a shared pool and gathering barn with a ping pong table and Foosball. We are an easy drive from the interstate- just five-plus minutes from the exit off HWY 26 for easy access to the country and just 25 minutes to Asheville, 12 minutes to Weaverville, 15 minutes to Mars Hill, and 20 minutes to Marshall. Ever New Farm is 14-acre horse farm with three guest cabins, a community pool, a gathering barn, and a main farmhouse, which the hosts live in.

Blue Ridge Little Red Barn

1 site · Lodging3 acres · Elk Park, NC

Come enjoy our cute yet spacious "little red barn" on the back of our property. It sits at the top of a hill with a beautiful view just 5 miles to Beech Mountain and less than 30 minutes to Boone or Banner Elk. Let the sound of the creek below sooth you as you admire the changing leaves. It's a "glamping light" setup with electricity, potable water at the camp sink just outside, a propane grill/stove top, air conditioning and ceiling fan, a camp commode. Sleeps 3 easily with double futon/twin bed bunk.

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Inner Wolf Retreat Space

8 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents6 acres · Mars Hill, NC

A Sound Healing Retreat Center for you to find renewal and unplug on 6 peaceful acres with a large creek running through the whole property, several ponds, and a large field of flowers. Our property is a healing space , complementing the sounds of nature and meditative sound healing instruments like gongs and crystal singing bowls to help you find your inner compass. Please ask us if you'd like to add a sound healing session to your camping experience. As you enter the property, flow downstream, leaving worries behind, pass the Sound Healing Pyramid Barn, set up for events and sound healing sessions, in addition to retreats. Under the eaves of the back of the barn you'll find a picnic table to enjoy in the shade while listening to the babbling large creek running along side you and leading you to your peaceful campsite in the field, under the trees, and under the stars. Van and small RV camping spots are located by the workshop and small cabin and the portajon.

Creag Creek Farm

4 sites · Lodging, Tents20 acres · Bakersville, NC

A high elevation working farm with a cabin (sleeps up to 8), barn with hayloft and tent sites for rent by individuals and small groups. Located at 3,500 feet in elevation on north flank of Roan Mountain.Three miles from the Appalachian Trail, five miles to Buladean, North Carolina and a 40-minute drive to Carvers Gap, our 18-acre, high elevation, wooded and meadowed Christmas tree farm is a wonderful jumping-off point for some of the best hiking, apple picking, and bird watching the Southeast has to offer. Unplug during your stay while you soak in the mountain views, peaceful sunsets, and local wildlife. Our guests love staying here: "Loved it. A thoroughly beautiful building in an equally beautiful location. It had everything we needed and more. We'd planned to use the cabin as a base to go hiking from but it was so beautiful there that we ended up not leaving for the entire time - we just stayed and watched the hummingbirds on the balcony. Will look forward to returning."

Quiver Full Farm

2 sites · Lodging60 acres · Mars Hill, NC

Come visit Quiver Full Farm! Our 60 acre homestead farm is located in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains of Western North Carolina. The mixture of rolling pastures, gorgeous mountains views, streams and hiking trails make a perfect get away. Two historic 1930's tobacco barns bring the history of our farm to life. Fresh water springs and mountain streams give refreshment to our animals and a soothing background to our ears. Our cows, babydoll sheep, free range chickens, great pyrenees, barn cats, honey bees and gardens provide you with an authentic farm experience. The clinking sound of hammering metal can be heard in the distance as we hold hands on blacksmithing workshops in our very own Forge. We are conveniently located just 25 minutes from downtown Asheville. A short 3 mile drive will take you to the small town of Mars Hill, NC. We are approximately 7 miles from the Appalachian Trail. Our guests also enjoy easy access to horseback riding, Navitat Ziplines, Wolf Ridge Ski Resort, and rafting. These fun outdoor activities are all within a 15-20 minute drive from our farm.

Back Yard Campground

5 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents4 acres · Penrose, NC

Hello, we are Scott and Lynn. We hope you Enjoy your stay with us in our Back Yard Campground! We started the campground in 2016 after friends of the family pitched their tents down along the creek. They shared their enjoyment with us, and we realized how much we enjoyed knowing they were down there camping. We both have a great appreciation for God's creation and decided to open our gates to you. Lynn is a true Blue Ridge native and we both hope you enjoy the proximity to our towns, the mountains, rivers, streams, and waterfalls. The local apple orchards are also amazing! Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and rafting are only a few of the activities available within a short drive. So, soak it all in, come back home to Back Yard Campground, watch the sunset and enjoy sweet dreams.

Ever New Farm

1 site · Lodging14 acres · Weaverville, NC

Lovingly called the ‘Run in Shelter’: We turned an unused horse shelter commonly known as a run-in into a charming, rustic place to stay on our quintessential historic horse farm. Friends and family alike arrive and feel like they’ve come home. We hope you arrive as a guest and leave as a friend. The ‘Run in Shelter’ has a queen bed, TV, WiFi, a dry kitchen, and a path through an apple orchard to the shared bathhouse—a shared pool and gathering barn with a ping pong table and Foosball. We are an easy drive from the interstate- just five-plus minutes from the exit off HWY 26 for easy access to the country and just 25 minutes to Asheville, 12 minutes to Weaverville, 15 minutes to Mars Hill, and 20 minutes to Marshall. Ever New Farm is 14-acre horse farm with three guest cabins, a community pool, a gathering barn, and a main farmhouse, which the hosts live in.

Barns near Marion guide

Overview

Resting at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Marion blends small-town comfort with big-time nature. Close proximity to Blue Ridge Parkway and Pisgah National Forest make the town a popular basecamp year-round. Take a day trip less than thirty minutes from Marion to Lake James State Park. It has over 150 miles of shoreline with beaches, boat ramps, Blue Ridge Mountain views, and lakefront tent and paddle-in campsites. Or stay in town and camp in a cabin rental at Pisgah National Forest, which provides half a million acres of scenic outlooks, tree-covered trails, and iconic waterfalls. East of Marion, South Mountains State Park has RV campsites that can fit trailers and accommodate horses, diverse trails, and multiple creeks—all of which make it a perfect place for paddling, biking, hiking, and horseback riding.

Where to go

Lake James State Park

Northeast of Marion on the border of Pisgah National Forest, Lake James State Park features sandy beaches, rugged forestry, and two on-site campgrounds. Lake James’ campgrounds offer tent-only accommodations with backpacking areas and paddle-in campsites. All frontcountry campsites include a firepit, picnic table, and 12x12 tent pad with access to potable water faucets, toilets, and hot showers. After a night in nature, check out the park’s boat rentals for a day out on the water or hike along Mill's Creek Trail for Blue Ridge Mountain views.

Pisgah National Forest

Less than an hour from Marion, forested peaks, rivers, and waterfalls await in Pisgah National Forest. The forest maintains multiple campgrounds, cabin rentals, dispersed districts, and horse-friendly campsites, many of which include full hookups, drinking water, dump stations, and showers. Pisgah is also home to over 200 waterfalls, Blue Ridge Mountains, and gem and mining caves in Emerald Village, where visitors can take a unique black-light tour of the cavernous depths. Campers can also consider the rugged terrain and valleys of Linville Gorge Wilderness area for more challenging trails and mountain climbing.

South Mountains State Park

South Mountains State Park has two access points for campers: Clever Creek and Jacob Fork. As the largest state park in North Carolina, South Mountains is renowned for its 18-mile mountain-bike loop, an 80-ft waterfall, and 40 miles of hiking trails reaching elevations up to 3,000 feet. On-site camping facilities for tents, RVs, trailers, and horses are available at the Jacob Fork access. All campsites come with firepits, picnic tables, and access to showers—a few provide electric hookups, as well.

When to go

Marion’s warm summers and mild winters attract campers year-round. With sun-filled summer skies and temperatures reaching the mid 80s to low 90s, campers can spend warm days by the beach and out on the water from late June to early September. Winter temperatures often drop below freezing overnight, making cold-weather camping gear essential for winter camping.