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Back Yard Campground

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· Penrose, Transylvania, North Carolina

4 acres hosted by Patricia J.

2 lodging sites · 1 tent site

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.

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27 ratings · 21 reviews

Sam H.recommends

October 28, 2024

Campsite #1

Communication in advance was great! And the site was idyllic, private, and well-maintained. The porta-potty on site was super clean and the shower was great!

Audrey F.recommends

September 3, 2024

Campsite #1

Great night over Labor Day!

Great site. I was blown away by how nice the shower was!

Patrick R.recommends

September 2, 2024

"Hidden Treasure"

Great location!! Quick access to lots of great mountain bike trails. My only complaint is the shower was on the slippery side. Otherwise I had a great stay.

Manuel D.doesn't recommend

September 1, 2024

Campsite #3

The bathroom was not in optimal conditions to use it, the customer service not good, My son and I knocked on the door and they did not answer, we decided not to stay in the camp and get another one in the area with a better bathroom. I don't recommend it.

Alana R.recommends

July 30, 2024

Campsite #1

Great sleeping above brook

I really enjoyed my stay here. It was so peaceful and bucolic. I enjoyed the sounds of the farm animals and the bubbling brook. I slept really well. Site 3 is large and somewhat private as the other sites are on the opposite side of the barn, but the shared porta potty is adjacent to this site. It rained a bit during my stay and the site seems to drain well. As this is way back behind the owner property, I felt safe here and was never worried about my bike. The porta party was very clean and well equipped, including with hand sanitizer. The shower is around the other side of the property. It works fine, was clean and spacious, but the temp does wobble a bit between very hot and coolish. Property owner told me to help myself to wood which was a nice bonus, even though I had brought my own. The driveway was a bit rough and uneven but I managed fine in my Prius.

Paula M.recommends

July 28, 2024

Campsite #1

Home base for local adventures

This was a great home base while exploring the area. There is a delightful creek running through the area and lots of neighboring farm animals to see and hear. Great shower facilities

Location

Penrose, 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 Patricia J.

Joined in February 2023

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