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Plumtree Campground Tents & Cabins

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· Newland, Avery, North Carolina

78 acres hosted by Plumtree Campground A.

5 lodging sites · 12 RV/tent sites · 3 tent sites

Creature comforts

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

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Plumtree Campground and Retreat is an off-the-beaten-path property for hikers, bikers (both pedal and motor), campers, adventurers, parkway goers, mountain lovers, fisherman, and skiers/snowboarders. Learn more about this land: Plumtree Campground and Retreat is an off-the-beaten-path property for hikers, bikers (both pedal and motor), campers, adventurers, parkway goers, mountain lovers, fisherman, and skiers/snowboarders. The property is the former Blind Squirrel Campground which included a zip line recreation area. Relics remain, with zip lines and bridges still running through the tree canopy and an old climbing wall. These aren’t currently in use, and cannot be explored, but they add a wonderland-like quality to the land. Other features also remain that can be used: a sliding rock waterfall which is a short hike within the campground property, moderate trails for hiking, and mountain biking running from the waterfall through the back of the property (these trails are mountainous, so please enter at your own risk), fruit trees, blueberry bushes, small trout pond, a playground, an open meadow for star gazing, and our friendly neighborhood duck, Howard. (He hangs by the pond and accepts treats!) You are welcome to explore all these features, but please be mindful and respectful of residents and guests, do not enter or explore the greenhouses or gardens, and remain aware that this is mountainous terrain with inherent risks. This is a rustic property in the forest, centrally located to all the area has to offer. Privately run, we offer a variety of lodging options: - Seasonal and daily camping with full hook up RV sites - Popup sites, tent sites with water and electric - Group tent site with pavilion - Primitive tent sites - Primitive cabins (no electricity/water) - Lodge with four bedrooms/bath - Cabin with a two-bedroom/bath among the trees - Cabin with a one-bedroom/bath pond side - Studio apartments. Four available. Includes one bedroom/bath Campsites include a fire pit, picnic table, and electric/water/sewer depending on the site. There are 5 tent sites boasting elevated tent platforms nestled against the mountain. Sites are generally mossy, treed (think hammocks!), and have gravel parking. There are 3 his and her bathhouses on the property with the largest within walking distance of the tent loop, with 2 toilets and 3 stall showers each. This corner of the world has so much to offer and we are close, but just far away enough from it all. The scenic drives alone are worth venturing out: - Blue Ridge Parkway - Linville Falls - Linville Caverns - Grandfather Mountain - Beech Mt Ski Slope/Rec area - Jonas Ridge Snow Tubing Park - Sugar Mt Ski Slope/Rec area - Roan Mt State Park - Appalachian Trail - Yellow Mountain Gap Trail Head - North Toe River - Banner Elk - Little Switzerland - Mayland Dark Sky Observatory - Brown Mountain OHV Trail System All these adventures within a 20-40-minute drive. Boone is only 50 minutes away, and Asheville 1 hr. 20 minutes. Off HWY 19-E is Spears Country Store, about 5 minutes from here, where you can get basic supplies, propane, and gas. We can also provide firewood for a fee. Ingles grocery stores in both Newland and Spruce Pine are just 20 minutes away. In Spruce Pine you will also find a Walmart, historic downtown with many shops and restaurants. Be aware cell service can be spotty in the area depending on your carrier. WIFI is offered, but not guaranteed due to the mountainous terrain. One of the joys of being deep in the mountains, true disconnection from the everyday! 3 night minimum required for holiday weekends. Plumtree Campground & Retreat913 Big Plumtree Creek RoadNewland, NC 28657

Activities

Biking

Fishing

Hiking

Snow sports

Natural features

Forest

Lake

River, stream, or creek

Waterfall

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127 ratings · 67 reviews

Gabrielle T.recommends

September 3, 2024

B12 tent platform W/E

We had a great time camping at Plumtree Campground! The hosts were very helpful and friendly! The location is close to a vast variety of great for hiking spots. Campground was quiet with plenty of amenities. Bathroom were clean and well taken care of, grounds were kept up nicely, camp store was full stocked with anything you could need and everyone we ran in to was very helpful

Jeanan M.recommends

August 8, 2024

B10 tent platform W/E

PlumTree my new home away from home

Secure serene and lots to do nearby. Reasonable rates. Trails waterfalls…Bathrooms & showers, Cabins, Tent sites & RV spaces , my site was across from 3 sites that a van could easily fit into. Some tent sites have electrical outlets & potable water. There’s a little store ( GREAT COFFEE) & they even bring you a bundle of wood & ice!! Dog friendly, kid friendly & the hosts Jed & Jennifer are very down to earth relaxed happy people, they go out of their way to make you feel at home. If you’re looking for a great place, close to other amazing places like GrandFather Mt, Scottish Highlands Festival or just a slice of cake from the Tarten & then be able to go back to your peaceful camp site … this is the perfect place! I really didn’t want to leave.

Melanie H.recommends

August 3, 2024

B3 tent/pop-up

Great campgrounds, beautifully surrounds with different sites for the different size campers/tents. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It has become our favorite spot in the mountains. Bathrooms 👌

Sandi A.recommends

August 2, 2024

B6 tent/pop-up Pull-Thru

Camping in the mountains

I loved camping at Plumtree. Jed and Jimmy were both super. Jed met me at the gate to escort me to my awesome pull through campsite at B6. I needed to extend my stay for one night which the app doesn't allow so they took care of that for me. The store is very well stocked and the bath house is amazing! The trails were awesome and my dog loved them. It's a beautiful place and I would definitely stay again.

Jonathan S.recommends

July 15, 2024

B4 Tent/pop-up

Plumtree = Clean, Upkept, Shady

We were attending the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games and wanted a place to camp that was near enough to the shuttles and still a pleasant campground. We were thrilled with Plumtree. We picked site B4 because it was more toward the end that overlooked the field and the stream. Score! The campground was clean and upkept. The bathrooms were very nice and clean, warm water, nice facilities. The fire rings were nice size and location. The picnic table was solid. The gravel driveway had enough room for our tent and our van and felt decent under the tent. There are sites with platforms (we didn't use these), but from upclose, they look very nice and sturdy. There was so much shade that it really kept the weather cool in the middle of July. Almost no sun peaks through. At nights, we could hear the pleasant burble of the stream on the night air. In the morning, they were offering free and tasty coffee in their general store. There was even a nice little sitting area outside in the shade. There was a nearby waterfall that we didn't get a chance to walk to. The staff and owners were pleasant and helpful, and they even cart-delivered our purchased firewood to our site. When I'm in the area again, I will gladly stay here again. Kudos!

Kate F.recommends

July 11, 2024

B8 tent platform W/E

Great stay with everything you need

We loved camping at Plumtree Campground. We stayed at campsite B8 - P and it was great to have water at our site as well as an outlet to charge any electronics. The camp site was quiet and peaceful at during the night, with some moderate activity during the day. We really enjoyed picking a few blueberries from the bushes on the property and adding them to camp pancakes! The manager and staff were super helpful and their camp store had fire wood and ice, as well as anything you might have forgotten.

Location

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