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joyville, camping site on elk creek

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· Deep Gap, Watauga, North Carolina
13 acres hosted by Garry & Dianne W.
2 lodging sites · 1 Vehicle/Tent site
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Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
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Learn more about this land: camping sites on elk creek or smaller creek that feeds elk creek. trout fishing on stocked stream. mountain biking, hiking. 20 min. to Boone. n.c. Hiking trails can be fairly easy or as steep as your goat would like. there are dirt bike trails near by that can be ridden from camp site. come pan for gold in elk creek. Nice swimming hole at site, motorcycle campers welcome.
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100% Recommend81 Ratings · 42 reviews
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Ryan S.
11 months on Hipcamp
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· March 2025
Lovely Stream
With kids ·
We had a great time although we picked a "weather challenged" weekend to visit. Diane kindly offered us the small cabin instead of the dome since it was roomier and there was a high possibility of severe thunderstorms overnight. The creek was absolutely beautiful and full of skipping stones. Their dog, Bug (I think that was his name) was sweet and welcoming! My daughter's and I look forward to coming back on a less rainy and warmer weekend to explore the creek a little better!
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Alex R.
1 month on Hipcamp
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· March 2025
15 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
What an amazing site and hospitality at its finest! It was great to let the dogs swim in the river. It was a little too cold for me when I visited in February but I will definitely be back in the warmer months. I had a camper but had a tour of the camp and all the sites were very cute. A beautiful back road mountain drive to Boone with plenty of hiking and a mtn bike park in the area.
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Brianne E.
3 years on Hipcamp
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· September 2024
We enjoyed our time at Joyville. Facilities- covered porch, access to electric for charging phones, wifi, portopot, potable water were great. Access to creek and swimming hole made the stay excellent. There traffic to rock quarry and other properties that pass through Joyville, which were unexpected and at times early.
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Brooklyn R.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· September 2024
Dianne is just the sweetest soul ever, the campsite is clean and cut grass & weeds. The spots are just beautiful and peaceful, definitely recommend for a peaceful and relaxing stay!
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Lucas C.
11 months on Hipcamp
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· August 2024
stellar!
good vibes all around here! serene and peaceful location that was so thoughtfully laid out. we were the only campers there so we did have the luxury of being alone. i loved having fire wood available to buy (bring cash) right next to the campsite - that was super convenient. Garry & Dianne were absolutely stellar hosts and made us feel right at home! we loved your property. thanks for sharing it with us!
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Rachel H.
9 months on Hipcamp
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· August 2024
Tent · With kids ·
It was so great! Easy access to the river for fishing and the kids loved swimming. It was helpful to have access to a toilet and local firewood for sale.
Location
Deep Gap, Watauga, North Carolina, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee, East), Moneton, S’atsoyaha (Yuchi), Yesan (Tutelo), and Keyauwee First Nations according to
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Hosted by Garry & Dianne W.

Joined in October 2021

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