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Dark Ridge Hide Out (Adults Only)

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· Elk Park, Avery, North Carolina

20 acres hosted by Curtis C.

2 lodging sites · 5 RV/tent sites · 2 RV sites · 7 tent sites

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Full RV hookups

Electrical, water, and sewage hookups are available at select sites.

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at some sites.

"Adults only" doesn't mean anything other than just "no children", so as to preserve the natural peace and quiet, and assurance that there won't be loud and unruly children on the property. Inquiries and booking requests received after 9: pm may not be answered until the next morning. Dark Ridge Hide Out, is a 20 acre parcel in the Blue Ridge Mountain's on the back side of the Beech Mt Ski Resort in a secluded quiet and safe community with less than a dozen homes in a one mile radius. Away from light and sound pollution. Except for an occasional passing vehicle "and often none at all from 10pm to 6am" all you will hear is the sound of the creek which runs through the lower section by the RV sites, cricket's and frogs at the nearby fish pond and only the light from the moon and star's in the clear mountain sky and fire flies. It is my home place with a tobacco barn and a big combination cattle/tobacco barn built almost entirely just by my Mom and Dad in early 1940"s. My parents and grand parents lived off of the land here and raised cash crops like cabbage, corn and tobacco, we also raised sugar cane and made molasses, we had free range chickens, as many as 50 honey bee hives and over 50 head of cattle, two or three hog's and of course a horse. There was four main fields; two for cow pasture, one meadow to grow hay "now Christmas trees" and the main one on my part where all crops were grown is where the camp sites are. I grew up helping with the crops and other farm chores, one was to go to the pasture and bring the milk cows in and do the milking every day before and after school, feed the hogs and chickens, gather the egg's, let the chickens out in the morning and close the chicken house in the evening to protect them from critters like opossums, raccoons and wildcats. This is where I grew up, my dad grew up and, near where my mother and both of my grandparents grew up. My house was built in 1905 the same year my dad was born. The campsites are on my 20 acre section section of the original 82 acres with the house and barns, the remainder went to my brother but now is out of the family. The section of Elk River with the Compression Falls "45 ft high" and Twisting Falls which is part of Pisgah National Forest is less than two miles from here, and an old logging road going around the mountain above the river for about three miles to another Falls "Elk River Falls, 65 ft high" is a great place to hike or mountain bike. You will be free to explore and hike any part of my property except the house and out building's. The pond's are full of Trout and Blue Gill fish that are like pet's they love little pieces of bread. You can feed the fish but no fishing.

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1288 ratings · 587 reviews

Ashley C.recommends

June 21, 2024

Winnebago Coach at The Hide-Out

10/10

What an amazing little spot with a top notch host! Curtis was a friendly, helpful and all around genuine guy with some great stories. The RV was located in a great spot by the creek and we enjoyed relaxing by the fire with the water flowing right beside us. Bed was comfy and hot water was much appreciated for the shower. Thanks for a lovely stay!

Keith S.recommends

June 12, 2024

Site 3 Meadow View

Beautiful site and warm, friendly hosts! Convenient to so many local things to do.

Eric M.recommends

June 11, 2024

Site 6 Big Rock

Good Campsite near Beech Mountain

Nice campsite and host! Would recommend to anyone exploring the area!

Mitchell D.recommends

June 10, 2024

Site 5 Crooked Tree

Amazing tent camping on third generation land! Curtis was an amazing host who told us to expect a light show and symphony and that is exactly what we got! The lightening bugs most definitely put on a show for us and the frogs played us a beautiful tune. We had the campsite overlooking the property up a gravel hill where he had a picnic table, fire pit, and small grill waiting for us. 5 out of 5 stars!

Evan B.recommends

June 10, 2024

Site 12 Hawk's Nest

Love this camp site and Curtis

Love staying at Curtis' place in Beech Mountain. He goes out of his way to accommodate for his guest. He even had a brand new grill and fire pit at our site (#12) We will definitely be back!

Danielle V.recommends

June 10, 2024

Site 2 - Dark Ridge Hide Out/RV Full Hook

We only stayed one night here but we thoroughly enjoyed it! It is a lovely property with plenty of space and cool hiking trails. We stayed in an RV spot, which was very quiet except the nice little stream running behind it. Curtis was very friendly and helpful, and he suggested a couple of nearby hikes that we loved. Wish we had more time to spend here but we will definitely be back!

Location

Elk Park, Avery, North Carolina, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee, East) and S’atsoyaha (Yuchi) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Curtis C.Joined in June 2018

Response rate: 100%

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