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At the Ridge Camp-Riverside Escapes

93%

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90 reviews

· Balsam Grove, Transylvania, North Carolina

36 acres hosted by Carrie J.

6 lodging sites · 3 RV sites · 2 tent sites

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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Biking

Fishing

Hiking

Paddling

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Forest

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93% Recommend114 ratings · 90 reviews

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Sydney B.

8 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· April 2025

#4 Camping Cabin

Loved this cabin camp! Had a great experience and the host was so nice and welcoming. Would recommend!

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C B.

4 reviews

Recommends

· April 2025

3 m campervan ·

#4 River Campsite

Great stay! Flowing water on either side of site. Private and cozy. Great star gazing. Friendly, helpful host!

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Brandon L.

2 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· March 2025

Camping with Dogs

Tent · With pets ·

Riverside Escape site 1

Great place! Would recommend this place to anyone with dogs. Mine went in and out of the river all weekend, not worried about other people or them wandering too far. He was kind and helped find local hikes, brought fresh apples and cabbage. Will be back 100%

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David C.

3 reviews

Recommends

· March 2025

7 m travel trailer ·

Rainbow Run Site 1

I loved camping so close to the Blue Ridge Parkway. The campsite is well situated between the Parkway and Brevard. The site was very quiet and peaceful with the sound of the river right next to our site. We stayed at site 6. Tom, our host, was very kind and knowledgeable about the area. He gave us great local information about great places to see!

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Leena K.

3 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· March 2025

Group trip ·

#2 Riverside Great Camping Cabin

Great spot right on the river! We had a great time at At the Ridge Camp- Riverside Escapes. We are a family of 5 & stayed in cabin #2. It is a rustic camping cabin but was clean, spacious enough for all of us to sleep comfortably & had electricity. The showers were HOT & Tom made sure we had everything needed. They are still rebuilding from Helene but are definitely up & ready for campers! We will definitely be back.

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Nick K.

2 months on Hipcamp

Not recommend

· March 2025

Disappointed

Tent · Group trip ·

Riverside Escape site 1

Upon arrival my group and I were appalled by the blatant misrepresentation of the campsite from the website. The photos on the website show a scenic creekside campsite. That was not our experience; we instead had a view of excavators in a mass clearing of trees. The bathrooms were practically unusable with the water not working. I would steer clear of this place and find a nice free site in the woods!

Location

Balsam Grove, Transylvania, North Carolina, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee, East), S’atsoyaha (Yuchi), and Miccosukee First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

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