Dark Ridge Hide Out (Adults Only)

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639 reviews

· Elk Park, Avery, North Carolina

20 acres hosted by Curtis C.

2 lodging sites · 2 RV/tent sites · 2 RV sites · 4 tent sites

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Best in North Carolina: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

Full RV hookups

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

Romantic

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is romantic.

"Adults only" doesn't mean anything other than just "no children", so as to preserve the natural peace and quiet, and assurance that there won't be loud and unruly children on the property. Inquiries and booking requests received after 9: pm may not be answered until the next morning. Dark Ridge Hide Out, is a 20 acre parcel in the Blue Ridge Mountain's on the back side of the Beech Mt Ski Resort in a secluded quiet and safe community with less than a dozen homes in a one mile radius. Away from light and sound pollution. Except for an occasional passing vehicle "and often none at all from 10pm to 6am" all you will hear is the sound of the creek which runs through the lower section by the RV sites, cricket's and frogs at the nearby fish pond and only the light from the moon and star's in the clear mountain sky and fire flies. It is my home place with a tobacco barn and a big combination cattle/tobacco barn built almost entirely just by my Mom and Dad in early 1940"s. My parents and grand parents lived off of the land here and raised cash crops like cabbage, corn and tobacco, we also raised sugar cane and made molasses, we had free range chickens, as many as 50 honey bee hives and over 50 head of cattle, two or three hog's and of course a horse. There was four main fields; two for cow pasture, one meadow to grow hay "now Christmas trees" and the main one on my part where all crops were grown is where the camp sites are. I grew up helping with the crops and other farm chores, one was to go to the pasture and bring the milk cows in and do the milking every day before and after school, feed the hogs and chickens, gather the egg's, let the chickens out in the morning and close the chicken house in the evening to protect them from critters like opossums, raccoons and wildcats. This is where I grew up, my dad grew up and, near where my mother and both of my grandparents grew up. My house was built in 1905 the same year my dad was born. The campsites are on my 20 acre section section of the original 82 acres with the house and barns, the remainder went to my brother but now is out of the family. The section of Elk River with the Compression Falls "45 ft high" and Twisting Falls which is part of Pisgah National Forest is less than two miles from here, and an old logging road going around the mountain above the river for about three miles to another Falls "Elk River Falls, 65 ft high" is a great place to hike or mountain bike. You will be free to explore and hike any part of my property except the house and out building's. The pond's are full of Trout and Blue Gill fish that are like pet's they love little pieces of bread. You can feed the fish but no fishing.

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99% Recommend1349 ratings · 639 reviews

Curtis's campsite offers a welcoming atmosphere with beautiful views and quiet surroundings, making it a great spot for camping enthusiasts. Guests frequently mention Curtis's warm hospitality and helpfulness, often providing local tips and even meals. The campsites are well-spaced for privacy, and visitors enjoy the fresh spring water and nearby natural attractions like waterfalls and trails. A couple of guests noted that some amenities, like the shower, could use a bit of upkeep, but overall, the experience is positive with many guests planning to return.

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Trey W.

1 month on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

Tent · Group trip ·

Site 9 Hammock Grove

Great spot, Curtis is one of the most welcoming people I’ve ever met! Me and the boys had a great time in his hammock sites and loved the guidance he gave us to the local spots.

Matt S.

2 reviews

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· March 2025

Tent ·

Site 6 Big Rock

Quiet, tranquil scenery! Curtis was incredibly hospitable and gave me a rundown on the area to help me settle in. Highly recommend!

Alize S.

11 months on Hipcamp

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· January 2025

Snowboard Trip

20 ft travel trailer · With pets ·

Site 1 - Dark Ridge Hide Out/RV Full Hook Up

Curtis was super nice and met us on arrival. The site is about a 33 minute drive to Sugar Mountain.

Michael D.

3 years on Hipcamp

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· December 2024

Hill side camping

12 ft travel trailer ·

Site 11 Owl's Roost

First and fore most let me say that when I booked this trip I did not think about what the area had been through several weeks prior with hurricane Helene. We pulled a 12' cargo trailer that we actually slept in and our first day up there was the day after the first snow. So it was a little slick in places. But like everyone has mentioned, Curtis was an amazing host. Making sure we had what we needed and recommendations on how to get around after the after math of the storm. We went looking for an adventure and we found one. The grounds were quiet except for us 😉, and the sites were level despite being on an uphill meadow and we'll taken care of. The nearby falls are a must and I can on imagine what we could of seen if some of the roads weren't blocked at the time to do construction, which crews are working diligently on to restore. The hike down to the nearby falls was steep and rocky but we'll worth the trip. I would recommend this place to others anytime. Plenty of all types of nature to be seen.

Mc M.

3 reviews

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· December 2024

Tent ·

Site 7 Big Pine

Curtis has such a lovely plot of land and our campsite was perfect! perched right at the top of a hill and you have a nice bit of tree coverage and a pretty view! I would definitely love to come back to this site some time in the future and check out the near by hiking trails (hurricane helene did some damage to them and there was a notice not to use them on all trails)! Also I would like to shout out Curtis for his kindness :D My buddy and I were on his land for thanksgiving and he brought us both up a thanksgiving meal! It was delish and greatly appreciated! <3

Anya W.

7 reviews

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· November 2024

Quiet getaway

Tent ·

Site 5 Crooked Tree

Curtis was incredibly nice and accommodating. He had a great spirit and gave us some great tips about the area. We had a great time exploring on his recommendation, and the property was beautiful, private and quiet.

Location

Elk Park, Avery, North Carolina, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee, East) and S’atsoyaha (Yuchi) First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking