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The Earth Center Camp

90%

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· Nebo, Mc Dowell, North Carolina · 25 acres

Hosted by Zoe B.

6 tent pitches

25 acres of woods, running creek and pond for fishing and boating. 4 wooded rustic camp-sites and two sites close to Office and Bathhouse with showers and toilet. Some supplies can be purchased at Office including wood for fires. You are also allowed to gather your own while it is available. Walk in campsites, we will four-wheel your gear to you. plenty of parking space on land. Located in the middle of farm land 30 minutes from Marion, Morganton or Rutherfordton. One hour from Asheville, Hickory and Shelby NC. Pets are allowed but must be maintained at all times as not to disturbed other campers. Some campsites offer multiple tent space for larger groups. (contact host for details) The creek that runs the length of the property is called "Hopper's Creek" It runs from Vein Mountain where gold was found. If you like to pan for gold, you can try your luck along our creek bed. Ask for more details when you check in. Cell service is a little sketchy here but we do offer a wifi hot spot for you to stay connected to outside world and a place to charge your phone. If you a motorcyclist you might have come to enjoy the motorcycle mecca of our area. One of the favorite and well known rides is “The Diamondback on NC 226A, starting in Marion NC. This ride is only 22 miles from our camp. There is also The Blue Ridge Parkway and Lake James Loop that includes “The Devil’s Staircase. Make The Earth Center Camp your base. We do offer long term parking for those who have trailered their bikes here. The Earth Center has plans to create an even more magical place with more amenities and sites (including Glamsites) in the future. Come be the first to enjoy the land and come back to witness the changes. Please carefully read details of each site when choosing your options of rentals as each site differs on number of guest and tents allowed. Our rates are discounted now so enjoy while you can! Camp Policy: 1.For your safety our gates are kept locked. Our business hours are 8am to 10pm. No check-ins before 8am or departures after 10pm. During your stay with us ,entries and exits must be coordinated with the office so we can open the gate for you. Please let us know when booking what time we can expect your arrival, If for some reason you need to come or go during non business hours, check with us to make special arrangements. 2. NO illegal drugs or abusive alcohol use. 3. No unleashed pets 4. No nudity 5.. No unattended children/ minors 6. No loud noise after 10pm#1: Pitch you tent at Bend of Creek. Wade in the creek or sit on the giant rock in the middle of the creek to cool yourself. Enjoy an open fire pit. Total privacy and 5 minute stroll to Main Office where there are showers and bath or 3 minutes to the pond to fish or boat. #2: Hill Top is nestled in the woods where you can still hear the creek. It is the only campsite you can drive your car close to and that is important to some folks. Open fire pit and shortest distance back to the main office. This site can accommodate 6 or more tents for larger camp gathers. Water faucet is close and there is also an outhouse available on site. Contact Host if you want to rent additional tent sites. # 3: Creek Side: Pitch you tent right on the creek bank. There is a shallow swimming hole (more like a sitting hole) if your brave enough to stand the cool creek water. Open fire pit. Short hike back to the main office and campground for showers or down to the pond to fish or boat. #4 Wood Grove offers view of creek to still hear the running water as you cozy up in your tent. Very flat wooded area that could accommodate a few extra tents for a getaway with friends. Large open fire pit. Short hike back to the main office and campground for showers or down to the pond to fish or boat. #5 & 6 Pine Grove: These two campsites are located near the Main Office and Bathhouse. They don't offer the seclusion of the woods but do offer the convenience of being close to showers and restrooms.

What to expect

Tent pitch

Camping area selected or assigned upon arrival.

20 guests max per site

Campfires allowed

Firepit

Toilet available

Portable toilet. Portable toilets are given to each camper at check-in. There are flush toilets available at Bathhouse near Office

Pets allowed

On leash

Potable water available

Spigot, bottled water or jugs

Showers available

Hot water . There are hot showers available at main office area only.

Bins available

Recycling bin

Wifi available

There is available Hot Spot on property

Cooking equipment absent

Picnic table absent

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 2:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Meet with Host

Access: Moderate walk

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 12 months out

No wheelchair access

Max 1 vehicle

2WD accessible

All campsites or in wooded area with only atv access. You hike and we will bring your gear to you.

During your trip

Follow the

Leave it better

Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

ExtrasAvailable at checkout

Gold Panning Permitexperience

$0.00

Try your luck for free. We limit the number of campers per day on creek banks as not to disturb other campers. Pans are available at Main Office.

Fishing Permitexperience

$10.00

The daily fishing permit allows you to enjoy our catch and release experience. We limit the number of guest per day allowed to fish at pond.

Kayak, canoe, or 2 person pontoon rental

$10.00

all boat rentals are for 2hr usage

Reviews

90% Recommend5 Ratings · 4 reviews

Garren B.

2 reviews

Recommends

· May 2024

prefect place and host

Tent · With kids

the hoest was very hopefull and veary nice she will ask if you need help with things and offer very nice place to camp with showets power and a creek my wife and kid and me live it there 10/10

Sean F.

2 reviews

Recommends

· May 2024

cedar tunnel

Tent

Zoe is a fantastic host! Met me when I arrived and was extremely communicative! Will stay here again, next time longer though!

Valerie N.

6 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· September 2022

Peaceful magical getaway

Tent

I really enjoyed my stay at Zoes. It was so peaceful and quiet. The best part was meandering the stream in the woods ... It was like being in a magical secret forest. Panning for gold is fun although I only saw sparkling flecks but I was only there overnight. I'd like to come back when I can spend a week.

Laura S.

2 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· July 2022

Tent

Quiet peaceful land. Great fishing hole and loved the creek. Got to ride atv trail and enjoy listening to the tree frogs afterthe evening rain. Host was available if needed and left us alone to enjoy our holiday. Look forward to coming back

Location

Nebo, Mc Dowell, North Carolina, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee, East), S’atsoyaha (Yuchi), and Mánu: Yį Įsuwą (Catawba) First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

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