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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.
6 lodging sites · 3 Caravan sites · 2 tent sites
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Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Full RV hookups
Electrical, water, and sewage hookups are available at select sites.
Romantic
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is romantic.
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.
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106 Ratings · 82 reviews
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Myranda M.recommends
December 8, 2024
#6 Riverside Camping Cabin
Absolutely wonderful stay! We had such an amazing time exploring the area and coming back to a warm cabin. The sound of rushing water was like a natural white noise. Everyone should experience this at least once!
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David R.recommends
December 5, 2024
#5 Riverside Camping Cabin
Very good trip
Was a very good trip. 30 minutes from brevard so we spent the day there. Plenty of amenities and was a much better option than sleeping in a tent during cold weather.
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Brit J.recommends
November 11, 2024
#2 Riverside Great Camping Cabin
Great spot!
I loved the area and cabin we stayed in. It was right on the river and the host was very welcoming and took care of us! I highly recommend this spot for a base camp for all your Pisgah adventures!
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Sunny T.recommends
November 9, 2024
River Camp Cabin #1
my boyfriend and i had a great time, it was a great escape, very friendly owner and beautiful scenery :)
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Jessica M.recommends
October 21, 2024
#5 Riverside Camping Cabin
On the River
Loved the cabin. Loved the campground. Loved the host. Nothing fancy, but just right. On the river... all I need!
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Caitlin D.recommends
September 26, 2024
#6 Riverside Camping Cabin
The cabins with the river flowing through, so pretty! Everyone was very nice and happy to help with pretty much anything. There were barking dogs a good part of the day, but I understand they were keeping the bears away. Overall super cute and welcoming property
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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
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Hosted by Carrie J.

Joined in February 2019
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