Yurt At Lake James And Fonta Flora

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14 reviews

· Morganton, Burke, North Carolina · 2 acres

Hosted by Brianna L.

Yurt

· 4 guests max

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

All to yourself

100% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.

For the same price as a campsite, awaken amidst the breathtaking beauty of nature without the hassles of traditional camping! Our accommodation is conveniently located just steps away from the Fonta Flora trail and Lake James, offering a private and pristine retreat while remaining close to all amenities. If you love the idea of camping but dread the tasks of buying, packing, hauling, and setting everything up, we have the perfect solution for you. Simply unplug and unwind next to the tranquil sounds of the small creek, with the gentle breeze rustling through the trees and the delightful chirping of birds. Embark on adventures right from your doorstep - hike the scenic trail, enjoy a leisurely picnic at the beach, paddle through picturesque coves, roast marshmallows over a crackling fire, gaze up at the star-studded sky, and cherish quality time with family. Experience the joys of camping without the stress, and make unforgettable memories surrounded by the wonders of nature. Check out pictures and their captions for more details on the lake access and amenities in the campsite.Wake up surrounded by the beauty of nature without all hassles of camping! Just steps away from the Fonta Flora trail and Lake James. Private and pristine but close to all the amenities. Love to camp but don't want to buy, pack, haul and set everything up, we have the perfect place for you with everything you need already set up. Unplug and relax next to the small creek with the breeze in the trees and chirping of birds. Hike the trail, picnic at the beach, paddle through coves, roast Marshmallows, stargaze, and spend time family. Splash around at the lake access at the back of the cove. Water level fluctuates but currently waist deep. Might be able to accommodate others or a second tent, message us with questions.

What to expect

Yurt

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

4 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firewood provided, firepit

Toilet available

Portable toilet. Absorbing gel, toilet bags and hand wipes included

Pets allowed

Off leash, on leash. Please don't leave pets unattended in the Yurt. Please don't bring dogs if they are prone to constant barking, there are other dogs in a yard on the 3 acre property. If they start barking back and forth it might drive us all a little crazy.

Showers available

Camp shower bag hung from a tree, fill from our faucet or Lake or stream.

Bins available

Trash bin. Full trash bags thrown away near parking 3 min walk from camp

Cooking equipment present

Bbq, stovetop or hot plate, cooking utensils, dishware, cutlery. See pictures, kitchenette in a basket

Picnic table present

No potable water

Bring your own water, purify from river or stream. Buckets can also be filled from the tap at the Blue house on the trailhead. That is where we live.

No wifi

Our phones and data work at the site, we are on Spectrum network.

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 2:00 PM

Check out: Before 10:00 AM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy: Strict

Minimum nights: 2 nights

Accepts bookings: 6 months out

Short walk

No wheelchair access

Max 1 vehicle

2WD accessible

During your trip

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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

2 person Kayak Rentalrental

$20.00

Enjoy the lake and the nearby swimming beach one cove over. Take advantage of the beauty of one of the most pristine lakes in NC. There is a long no wake zone coming out of our cove so enjoy paddling around to explore the several coves around us without being bothered by speeding boats.

Reviews

100% Recommend15 ratings · 14 reviews

Spread Love Shay S.

1 month on Hipcamp

Recommends

· February 2025

10/10 would recommend! It’s nice to have just about everything you need provided. We stayed in February so it was cold and rainy but the yurt kept us dry. The heated blanket was a lifesaver and we brought our own mini-Buddy heater. Brianna was a great host — super responsive and helpful. Highlights: *Generator that powers just about anything you need inside the yurt. *Kayak was comfortable and the lake was beautiful to explore. *Fonta Flora trail (next to yurt) was well maintained and fun to trail run on. I wish it didn’t rain all weekend so we could’ve enjoyed this place more. I hope we will be back!

Deni C.

7 months on Hipcamp

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· October 2024

After Helene.

What a beautiful campsite. Glamping at its best! Even Hurricane Helene Brianna was able to have everything up and ready. She had massive flooding Anat the Yurt but was able to have everything prepared for us! She is an amazing host and cares about if you are enjoying her spot. So amazing! Thank you Brianna Hope to see you in January.

Abby R.

7 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· September 2024

Great little camping experience.

With pets

The Yurt at Lake James was as wonderful as described. Brianna made extra efforts to make the visit comfortable and convenient. The accomodations including the bed were very comfy. The generator worked great to power a light and fan for the evening, which was all we really needed. Despite a rainy visit it was a very nice get away into the woods with many of the comforts of home.

Molly And Alden E.

3 reviews

Recommends

· August 2024

With kids

Honestly, it was so refreshing to know that the space had so many of the camping necessities we needed! We brought our own kayak and paddle board and mountain bikes and had a fabulous time! It is super private and a beautiful trail to get to the Yurt.

Matthew C.

1 year on Hipcamp

Recommends

· August 2024

Nice Spot!

With pets

Brianna’s place was wonderful! The yurt felt clean on the inside and the bed was comfortable and clean as well. There were many useful tools in the kitchen basket as well. The little generator they had was very useful for charging our phones. We have T-Mobile and did not have any service, not really a big deal since we were camping anyway, if anything that should be a positive! There were plenty of seating areas for us two. The grill worked well for cooking. I will say that if you want a fan or something to sleep with in the yurt, do not rely on the one in there… it works great but is crazy loud 😂. The lake was a very short walk away, highly recommended renting the kayak. We took a paddle on it around to the next cove and swam a little bit by the community bench. Being on the Fonta trail is wonderful, we went a ways down it while we were there. Only had two people walk by the trail while we were there for three days. The yurt feels secluded. The first night we did hear one of the neighbor’s dogs barking from across the lake, little but annoying but he stopped around 11:30 the first night and we didn’t hear him again. Nothing to do about that but a set of ear plugs wouldn’t be a bad idea if you are susceptible to annoyance from a dog barking. Overall, it is a wonderful spot with a beautiful little creek running right behind the yurt. Highly recommend!

Angela R.

1 year on Hipcamp

Recommends

· August 2024

This is an amazing spot! Super private, along a creek with access to the lake with the kayak available for rent. The firepit was stocked with logs and the gas grill was awesome. We REALLY appreciated the electric fan inside the yurt as we visited on particularly warm days. The small generator was such a bonus - powering the fan and hot plate, but was also available for device charging. The best part was how immaculately clean everything was. This would be ideal for someone new to camping, or like us, love camping but wanted a break from all the set-up/takedown that we're used to. The yurt really has everything you need. If you're eating onsite, I recommend carrying your food down in a bag or backpack bc a steel cooler is provided. Try to pack only what you can carry so the walk down is more fun and not a trudge. We each carried backpack and a small bag of food/drinks and it was ideal. Highly, highly recommend this place. Also, check out Flora Fonta brewery even if you don't drink beer - it's a gorgeous property with picnic tables and a food truck.

Location

Morganton, Burke, North Carolina, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of 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