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North Carolina
Swannanoa
Most Recently Reviewed
Asheville East KOA
Latest Review Submited On
2013-05-08 12:33:24
3 Park(s) Reviewed Near
Swannanoa, North Carolina
Camp Information
Sites
175
Date of Stay
April 2013
Latest Rate
$45
Hookups
Electric
50amp
Water
Sewer
Wireless Internet
Cable TV
Accommodations
Pull-Thru Sites
Big Rig Access
Waterfront Access
(River)Shade Trees
Pool Access
Pets Allowed
Tents Allowed
Family Friendly
Latest Review Information
Ratings (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
8 9 7 8 10 7 10 10 10 9
Clean Restrooms (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
Clean Showers (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
April 2013
$45
Campground was nice but grassy sites got pretty soggy when it rained. Laundry facilities are good but for some reason the dryers are outside so you need to slog your laundry outside to dry it. Train tracks are very close and trains whistle several times during the night - detracts from the experience. We camped here in a Motorhome.
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Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
March 2013
$128
Nice older campground with good amenities. River and water views were very relaxing. Friendly staff and well maintained (but older) restrooms. Would rate a 10 if not for train at front, and trailer park at back (absolutely no trouble from trailer park, just didn't fit with the surrounding scenery!) By third night train didn't wake us up anymore. Will definitely come back. We camped here in a Campground Cabin.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
October 2012
$36
This is a nice, but typical, KOA park - sites are very tight and unpaved. But if you have a dog (especially a large one) it has a GREAT dog-walk along a beautiful river. There appears to be plenty for kids to do there, and they have a very nice store. We'd stay there again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
September 2012
$43
Nights Stayed -2 Park Overall - The Park is a typical KOA Camp Ground. Everything was nice, plenty to do for Kids, clean and well maintained. The sites are very small, most without shade. It’s close to Asheville’s nice restaurant. RV Type Used - 5th Wheel 28Ft My Site (#2) - is very small, with zero trees, and a view of nothing much. It was 10 out 10 for level, gravel and well maintained. What We Did – eat at some great Asheville Restaurants – Jerusalem Garden and Mala Indian restaurant in downtown Asheville. Restroom - Modern and clean, soap and towels provided Bath - Modern and clean Cell Service - Verizon worked, 4 bars and 3G at least Internet Access – Wi-Fi at the site, very fast access Basic Shopping - Groceries etc. 1 mile Dining - Many restaurants in Asheville. Would I Return - Yes, it is close to Asheville where we like to visit. There are several great sites on the Swannanoa River, best site are 1 to 10 Sec “A”. There are also lake sites with great sites with views. Most are full sun all day. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
July 2012
$40
The park is very nicely landscaped and maintained with a pool, mini golf, bike/cart/boat rentals and other game areas. Free Wi-Fi was excellent our entire 2 weeks. Free Cable TV (but we didn’t use it because we use satellite). Fantastic staff: every single staff member was friendly, helpful and professional. The park does abide by the rule that campgrounds has to be a near a railroad. Yes there are tracks across the road from the entrance. Some days there were none/very few and others they were frequent. If you hate trains, this park and the other campgrounds in this area are not for you. After the 1st day, we did not notice them. There are, effectively, 2 parts of this KOA: the front sections near the office and entrance; the E section on the lake. The front section is typical with not much space between rigs and no view. The E Section is a whole different story. Our 35’ MH fit fine and there were some fivers also. Small rigs and tents can find some very nice views. Sites are on a beautiful lake with lots of space. There are a lot of sites where you nose in with a lake view. There are 6 sites where you parallel park with the door side right on the lake and the other side overlooks a beautiful grassy area that is along the river/creek. You can hear the sound of the water. Kids and dogs play in the river/creek. People tube down the river/creek. Lot of people fish in the lake from their own patio (no license required). Trails lead around both lakes for a nice quiet, scenic stroll. The park is about 15 minutes from Asheville. There is a lot of shopping and restaurants available near the park. Ingles Grocery has a gas station that is wide open and very accessible to any RV (I didn’t notice if it had diesel). The gas here is also a few cents cheaper than the other stations. We’ll be back. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
July 2012
$40
Pretty typical KOA with activities for kids which include a pool, pedal cars, activities room, and goofy golf. It also has a fishing lake with small camper and tent sites around it. The Swannanoa River runs through the park and is shallow enough for kids to wade and play in. Sites are a bit tight for larger motor homes . Your picnic table is very cozy with your neighbor's sewer hook up. Sites are grass and generally level. Roads around the park are both gravel and paved. Most RV sites are back in, and when the park is full, this can become a bit of a challenge. What other reviews have left out or minimized is the noise level at night of the nearby highway and trains. We were parked in the B section of the park and can clearly see both Highway 70 and the railroad tracks. The highway noise is noticeable all the time, but does diminish somewhat at night. But, be aware that trucks do roll by day and night and use Jake brakes. The trains roll through 3-5 times every night between about 10 and 5:30 a.m. Since there is a crossing right across from the park entrance, the trains are required to blow their horn. Some give a quick toot while others feel obligated to blow their horns for several long seconds. Trust me, there is no way to ignore this. The only saving grace was that our dogs didn't feel compelled to join in. We will not be back. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
June 2012
$40
Ditto what most have said. Kid friendly, parent friendly. Clean, nice amenities. Would like to see a little more vent in the men rest rooms. We will be back. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
June 2012
$40
This is my first 10 rating because this RV Park is the perfect example of what all top shelf parks should aspire to. Natural beauty combined with relentless landscaping all supported by cheerful helpful staff committed to making your stay more enjoyable. The office store has lots of handy items that you may need from canned goods to mailing your letters. Activities range from fishing to afternoon naps. If you've never stayed in a really nice camp ground before, then spoil yourself and make reservations to visit this KOA. We'll be back next year for sure. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
April 2012
$40
Wonderful park with lakes and streams. Highway and train noise needs to be considered, but didn't spoil my trip or the natural beauty of the area. Nice location too, as it is close to Black Mountain (fun little town) and downtown Asheville. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
October 2011
$33
We have been camping here for many years, even before the current owners purchased the CG. While there are many things to do here and in the surrounding area, there are some drawbacks. The sites in section A and B are VERY close to one another. If you camp here you will hear the train horn which some say it is part of the ambiance while others think it is a distraction. A few of the staff are friendly while others are quite unpleasant. Several of the men that take you to your site are some of the grumpiest around. They NEVER smile and act like it is a burden for them to help you. My thought is that if they don't enjoy their work then they should go somewhere else. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
August 2011
$45
This was our first RV outing with our new TT and our first RV park experience. We enjoyed KOA East very much. The sites were adequate and section E along the lake was beautiful and had full hookups. Cable TV was clear and stream through property was gorgeous. Pool was clean and well maintained. Playgrounds were also in good repair. Staff was courteous and helpful with direction to our site and help backing in. The back part of the park is more wooded and was mainly empty. The train noise was a non issue unless you are a very light sleeper however it may be louder in the front of the park. Ingles supermarket was 2 miles toward Asheville on same road. After touring the facilities, I would definitely recommend lake sites as best in park. Paddle boats were great fun for the kids as well. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
July 2011
$30
This is a KOA so keep that in mind. The staff and campers were extremely friendly and helpful. My rig was to big for the site they put me on so they let me occupy two sites to accommodate me. The sites were all level with lots of shade. Lots of stuff for the whole family to do including free fishing in a private lake, putt-putt golf, bike rentals and so much more. Now this place is crowded. Enough room for the slides and awnings with room to spare but full to the brim on a weekday. We had to back the rig out through the site behind us just to leave. Tow vehicles parked how ever they wanted blocking the roads everywhere. Trying to get to the site we had only inches to spare getting through. Kids were running around every where and no supervision. There are train tracks 100 yards from the front gate and in 12 hours we heard three go by blowing their horns even at three in the morning. I will stop again if I have to but will avoid it if I can. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
July 2011
$38
The staff really try to make it a nice camping experience, but it is really difficult considering the very active train tracks right across Highway 70 from the campground. We heard train whistles at all hours of the day and night. This was entertaining for my daughter during the day but made sleeping at night difficult. We were parked near the pool. The pool is a very basic 3-4 foot deep pool with no frills but it does get the job done. They have a little kids playground that has a rock/gravel type base and a bigger kids playground that is on grass. They had a wagon ride around the pond and an ice cream social during the 4th of July weekend. The prices were very reasonable for breakfast and the ice cream social. The campsites were a little close together but the staff does help navigate you to your site and direct you as you back in. This campground is good for an overnight stay but I would not make this a destination campground. I gave this campground a 5 as it is a middle of the road type campground to stay at, that is it is not bad and it is not great. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
June 2011
$43
Great worker-campers. Site was nice and quiet in "B" section. Pool was OK and the grounds/bath rooms were clean. Office staff was not nice. Putt-putt was out dated and in need of many repairs. They have three lakes, none of which have big rig sites. One lake is a mud hole for the tents. Main lake is for the very busy, tight, loud weekend locals. Third lake is not in use for campers. Very busy campground, "B" section seemed to be the place to stay. When you arrive in A or B section you will hear a train less than one hundred yards away. You will say to your wife, husband and kids, listen to the train/horns "that is so neat" but this same train will wake you up (laugh) every day at approximately 0300 and 0500 hours. The train runs approximately six times a day. This is not a reason to pass this campground. We would return. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
August 2010
$31
Very busy campground with lots of activities for kids. Many locals come here to camp for the weekend, etc. Many sites are close and not level but the staff was very friendly and accommodating in moving us to a more suitable site. Restrooms generally clean but could be updated. Showers were clean and are both inside restroom and some with private doors to the outside. Being seniors we would prefer a quieter campground, although the nearby train didn't bother me. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
August 2010
$35
We thought it was nice overall, but crowded. We did come in late and thought it was tight maneuvering our 37 foot class A, the darkness didn't help. Access off I-40 was easy with well-marked signs even in darkness. Even though we only stayed overnight, we hung around the next morning, walked around and fished a little. In the light of day I could see better and although the sites are close, you can easily get in / out if you're careful. The spot we had was a back-in but the one behind was empty so they let us drive through, very helpful. Cable worked great, didn't try Wi-Fi. Trees should be trimmed overhead at entrance/exit but it's passable with no damage. The main office is the bathhouse we used; it was older but VERY clean. I saw another, newer one back by the lake. The grounds were very well kept. With the shallow stream and the pool, this is a good place for kids to play in hot weather. The stream is lined with a large grassy spots and there was more than one pretty mama sunbathing & watching the kids play. Looked very relaxing. We'll come back here - and stay longer next time! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
July 2010
$37
Great resort-like setup! We camped backed up to a stream. Has friendly people. Pool rules need to be strictly enforced: infants with regular diapers, teenagers with cut-offs and shorts in the water. Not very hygienic on a hot day. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
July 2010
$34
We stayed for an overnight here and to go to Biltmore Estate the next morning. The staff was very accommodating for us to stay a little extra the next day if needed if we ran long at Biltmore and didn't' get back in time for checkout. I booked online for a pull-through but got a back-in site. Not a big deal since we were going to unhook and go out for dinner on arrival, but it made it a little inconvenient when leaving and had to hook back up in the driveway. The sites are close together, and some other campers were letting their kids run amok amongst other camp sites. THE TRAIN came through at least 5 times overnight, blaring the horn. Wow, it was close. Very loud. I love trains, but not when they wake me up so much at night, and I have to drive the next day. Kids liked the arcade and shop. Unfortunately we didn't have time to try the fishing or anything, but it looked fun. But the train: for that reason I will probably try another campground in the area next time through. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
July 2010
$38
Very clean, well kept campground. The staff is professional and friendly and the sites are of adequate size. We stayed in the C section right on the larger lake and loved it. The site was literally a few feet from the water. Although you can't swim in the lake you can canoe or kayak and fish without a license. The restrooms and shower facilities were clean. The Wi-Fi reception was great from our site. This is a popular KOA and seemed to be very busy. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
June 2010
$33
This was a very nice campground. Everything is kept clean and well taken care off. The staff was excellent and very helpful. My kids loved tubing in the river and swimming in the pool. They caught fish in the lake every time the rod hit the water. We stayed in A28 and the site was really small. We could almost touch our neighbor from the picnic table. There is a train across the road, but I only heard it once a day. It was never late at night ever. Overall this was a great campground and we will be visiting again! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
May 2010
$45
THE TRAIN!!! If you want to get a good nights sleep or any sleep at all do not stay here! Although the campground is nice and the staff is nice and the creek is nice THE TRAIN is not nice! If it wouldn't be for THE TRAIN we would give it a 9, but the sites are also very close and they pack you in there so tight getting in and out may be a challenge. If you can handle THE TRAIN and you only need 30 amp ask for a creekside site--they are just like in the pictures! 50 amp across the street from those are OK and better than the sites in the front of the office. Super nice and clean bath house and laundry. WI-FI was in and out. We stayed here to visit the Biltmore House but would not stay here again. We like to sleep and with THE TRAIN you'll get none of that! And the conductor sure likes his HORN!!!! I think he blows it knowing that he's waking everyone up at the campground and probably laughing all the way down the tracks!!!! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
May 2010
$38
Very well organized and clean park. We are led to our site and helped to get situated near utilities. They really take advantage of every inch of space. Sites are small and the neighbors are close . We needed help to get out of our spot because they jammed RVs all around us. My husband is an OTR truck driver and can get out of any situation gracefully, but this place was a challenge. Was very noisy also, with train tracks across the street and a redneck bar 100 feet from the campground. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
April 2010
$34
The sites here are small. The motorhome next door had their picnic table right outside our slide, and their fire ring was next to our bedroom window. We had to keep our windows closed on that side to keep out the smoke and cooking smells. You will not need an alarm clock here as the train comes through at 7:20 AM every day. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
April 2010
$30
A nice campground, close to attractions, the staff was great. The sites were a little too close though. The grounds were well maintained as were the utilities. Has a good pond for fishing. There is some train noise as well as road traffic. Over all, it's a nice CG. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
April 2010
$36
We camped here only for two nights, but could have stayed longer. We were lucky to get the river stream site. It was a beautiful site and we would stay here again in a minute. The campgrounds, laundry room and rest rooms were kept very clean. The staff was very helpful and friendly. We met many, very nice people during our two day stay. There was a beautiful fishing lake in addition to the flowing river stream. A great place to walk our dogs and there were many beautiful trees and flowers on the property. We would camp here any time. We loved it. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
March 2010
$35
We have camped here for years and have always enjoyed our stay. This time however someone has opened a bar right in front of A section. Woow Friday night was loud. We were on the river about 50 yards away and the music and noise until 2:00 am were pretty bad. The drunks stumbling out cursing,drinking and hollering was more than anyone would want their children to see. I could not imagine what people in the front end A section sites would here. Anyway it is not the KOA's fault but I hope they put up a privacy fence or something. And it would not be to bad with the air conditioner running. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
March 2010
$33
We stayed at this park for a couple of nights. It was convenient off of I-40. The park was well kept and it seemed to have plenty of things to do once the season gets going. An occasional train came through, although did not hear any during the night. Facilities were clean. All in all we enjoyed our stay and would return. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
October 2009
$33
When we arrived on Halloween, the park was busy, crowded and very tight. And, lots of fun! The trick-or-treating and decoration contest were great. (And we weren't traveling with any kids!) After the holiday the place cleared out and we practically had it to ourselves. With trees, a lake and river, it's really beautiful. Our site was level, wifi was strong and, surprisingly, the nearby highways and trains didn't really bother us at all. The location was convenient to Biltmore and Asheville. This is a very pretty area. We would definitely stop here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
August 2009
$46
Great people here to work with when making reservations as I needed a cabin also. They were very understanding. The sites are very close together and short, but the pad was fairly level. The pool area was nice. The cabin was very nice and clean, and the wireless worked good. A great location for access to sightseeing in Asheville. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
August 2009
$40
This campground is very picturesque. It has its own lake where you can fish but it also has a pretty large stream running through it. To fish in the stream you need a license. If you don't have a big rig you can camp along either the lake or the stream. Very nice. Unfortunately we had a big rig but still enjoyed our site. The place is ideally located near Ashville where the Biltmore house is located. The one bad thing was that it's right near a train crossing so that train whistles woke us up several times each night starting very early in the morning. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
July 2009
$35
My family stayed here for 4th of July. We had a great site and a great time. We enjoyed walking around the lily pad pond in the mornings We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
June 2009
$68
It is a nice quiet campground. Set in the mountains but the site are nice and level. We stayed in a cabin. The front room had a queen and other room had 2 sets of bunk beds. There were built in shelves and a bench in each room. Front porch had a nice porch swing. CG is on shallow part of river but fishing license is required. There are 2 lakes. The larger is available for paddle boats and canoes. There is great fishing in the larger lake. The smaller lake is widely covered with lilly pads. There is a small playground, pool and store. The staff is friendly. We would love to return. We camped here in a Campground Cabin.
Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
[ 4 / 10 ]
May 2009
$18
We happened to be traveling through Asheville over Mother's Day weekend when KOA was offering a buy one, get one night free. The office staff were cheerful and helpful. We made a reservation. This special attracted all the weekend campers. The place was packed--a human zoo! The campsites were so close you could smell the campfire smoke inside a closed coach from your neighbor's fire! The campground is located about 100 yards from an active railroad track and sits on US 70, a busy highway. Despite the good rate (half price) the stay was anything but pleasant! We suppose that the place might be good for a one night stopover when there are fewer people around. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
March 2009
$35
Easy access. Checked in late. Site was easy to find on map after dark. Wi-Fi was very fast. Most parks have limited internet. Off season, so not much available (pool closed, etc.). They have an arcade and some bicycles. I stayed 3 nights. Reserved two on internet and decided to stay another last minute. Internet Special at the time was stay two days get third free. Oh well. We enjoyed our day trips to Asheville and Black Mountain. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
August 2008
$34
Easy access and good internal roads make this campground easily maneuvered even in a big rig. Hosts lead you to site and help you get parked. Lots of amenities and fun things to do for the entire family. Wi-Fi worked well and cable TV was good. Sites are close together. Big negative is the night noise. Campground is alongside a major road, then across the road is a railroad, then across the railroad is I-40. Road noise and loud train whistles will irritate light sleepers like me. Otherwise, we enjoyed our five night stay. Probably will not stay here again because of all this night noise. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
May 2008
$38
Great family campground - had DJ and dancing one night, bingo another night, $1.00 ice cream sundaes two nights and they were serving very inexpensive breakfast, cheaper than we could have cooked ourselves. Creek tubing, swimming pool, miniature golf, fishing and lots of areas for the kids to ride bikes. There were at least 6 camp hosts (maybe 8) that were very helpful and friendly. The campsites, however, were small and very close together. Back in sites were not at an angle and difficult to maneuver. I'm assuming the camp hosts would help you get backed in if any trouble. Fortunately, we were in a pull through but had already booked to come back in August in a back in site on river. Concerned about getting into site as we are new to camping. We hope the camp hosts will help us get into our spot! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 3 / 10 ]
[ 3 / 10 ]
April 2008
$35
The places some folks pick for a campground. Utterly amazing. It's bad enough that this CG is just a few yards from a major road, with all the traffic noise that this entails; it is also less than 100 yards from an active rail line, and trains go by once an hour or so (and always sound their horn, full blast) up until 2 am, and starting at 7 am in the morning. Other than this, the campground was reasonable, but we would never, ever come back to anyplace as noisy as this. Probably the noisiest night we've ever spent anywhere. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
[ 4 / 10 ]
March 2008
$34
I should say the RV park is located in a beautiful setting. They have lake, river, mountain, bridge, fishing area, and etc. However, it's been managed very poorly. It's a run down place. If they don't have KOA sign & Kabins, you would never guess it's KOA. You can totally tell the management team does not care. I've been to many older facilities but, if the management team have dignity and love of the place, you can totally tell the place is been taking care of very well. This place? Nope! Not at all. The rangers were not helpful at all. It might be different during summer time when all the trees are green and it will help them look better. However, it will be a good place for fishing, boating, and walking with your dog. They have a state park like camp ground. Endless natures. Just not managed well. If you will stay here, make sure to ask them to get you a spot across the little bridge. Sites near the office are so narrow and have no privacy. But, the sites across the bridge have more nature to enjoy with privacy. The shower was clean yet the way the drain set up in the shower was not working well. I ended up shower in a puddle.. If you are a light sleeper, you should not go there. There's a railroad so near by and I almost had an heart attack when I first heard the loudest train pass by middle of the night. It happens several times at night. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
August 2007
$35
This was our 4th trip to this campground in the past few months. We can't get enough of it! Friendly, helpful staff! There are lots of family activities going on. Nice lake and beautiful river! This campground is always clean. The showers look newly renovated: nice ! This is a wonderful place for children. We can't wait to go back: again!! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 3 / 10 ]
[ 3 / 10 ]
July 2007
$35
This park is a "crampground" and was designed for pop up trailers cause all the good sites will only accommodate very small rigs. Noise from kids and the train that goes by at 4am (except Sunday) is a big concern. All spaces are very tight with no privacy or isolation from road, train, people noise. Otherwise a nice property and clean. I would not stay here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
June 2007
$40
Spaces are close together. Nice CG for children. Has a pool, playground, little river to "tube" in. The river wasn't very deep though. Local church group performed puppet show and ice cream social. Area attractions anywhere for 20-90 minutes away. Visited Chimney Rock and Grandfather Mtn. Must See! Probably would have given a higher rating except for the tight spaces. Neighbor sewer line nearly under your awning. Very crowded on this visit. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
June 2007
$34
Spaces are very, very tight. Everything else is great. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
May 2007
$34
We really enjoyed our stay at this campground, as the sites weren't huge but they were fine for what we needed. The pool was a little cold still, but the playground and sandbox was great for my kids( 3 1/2 and 22 months) also the road was paved so my kids could ride their bikes with no issues. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
May 2007
$34
Helpers a little too helpful. Sort of acted like we didn't know how to get into site, and it was a pull through. Might go back, don't know yet. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
April 2007
$36
Really enjoyed this park, Staff were real nice and helpful, Park was set up nice, Late night trains will wake you if you go tenting though. We will definitely be going back We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
March 2007
$30
This campground is on a busy road and a train runs almost through the campground, just on the other side of the road. The sites further back in the campground were nicer but not available in the winter. Other than the train and traffic noise the campground was not bad. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
October 2006
$30
The train at 4 a.m. was annoying, but we were most put off by the clerk in the camp store requiring us to purchase a pack of gum before they would cash a traveler's check. This is a service that should be provided for guests. We didn't just walk in off the street and ask them to cash it. We were paying guests. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
August 2006
$32
Stayed here many times and always enjoy our stay. Good fishing, friendly and accommodating staff, and access to local attractions. Sites are level and more than adequate as far as size is concerned. Lots of activities on holiday weekends.Highly recommend this campground. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
June 2006
$31
We loved the experience. The campground seemed to be over-staffed. Our site was level gravel. We will return. The train wasn't that bad to me. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
May 2006
$39
We stay here 2 times a month during the spring to fall. Great campground people are very helpful and friendly. Weekend activities every weekend, Keep up the good work. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 3 / 10 ]
[ 3 / 10 ]
May 2006
$32
Didn't get to specific which site we wanted even though we made reservations 2 months in advance. Train woke us up. Sites too close, couldn't even let out canopy. Truck was hit, manager "horsed" laugh at me when I reported it. Putt-Putt course needed to be repaired, lake full of algae, paddle boats nasty. Best spots to let children play designated as dog run!! KOA Asheville West nicer and friendler. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
February 2006
$26
We Love This Park! Great fishing, miniature golf, swimming pool, game room with video games and billiards, ping-pong, tubing in the Swannanoa River, gently hilly terrain for fitness walking. Weekend activities, including breakfast. Sparkling clean rest rooms and laundry. Friendly staff knowledgable of area, close to Western Carolina attractions, very near to one of America's most charming towns -- Black Mountain, also close to America's funkiest and artsiest town -- beautiful Asheville. Some noise from nearby train -- can be avoided by staying in a site "across the bridge". We've gone as much as two hours out of our way to stay in this park as often as possible! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
November 2005
$26
This was a very good park. The staff were friendly and made sure at reservation time that they would be able to accommodate my 39' rig plus tow vehicle - I'm finding that most parks are too optimistic. The park was well maintained and attractive with the river running through it. The location was great for trips to places of interest (e.g., Chimney Rock, Biltmore Estate, etc.). We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
August 2004
$28
Sites unbelievable close together -- a giant parking lot when full. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
2004
$28
Great spot outside Asheville. Clean well kept. Only negative was 30 amps had low
voltage. Breakers would pop easily. Close to highway and railroad. Great family atmosphere. Lots of activities to keep the kids busy. Sites had ample space between them. We would return if in the area again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Camp Information
Sites
37
Date of Stay
January 2013
Latest Rate
$41
Hookups
Electric
50amp
Water
Sewer
Wireless Internet
Cable TV
Accommodations
Pull-Thru Sites
Big Rig Access
Waterfront Access
Shade Trees
Pool Access
Pets Allowed
Tents Allowed
Family Friendly
Latest Review Information
Ratings (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
10 10 9 10 8 5 10 10 9 9
Clean Restrooms (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
Clean Showers (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
January 2013
$41
Beautiful, well-appointed, well-managed park. Such wonderful mountain views and its so quiet here in the middle of the forest! Laundry and bathroom facilities are clean and very nice. Great Wi-Fi, water pressure, cable, hookup locations, big sites. Love this place and will definitely return! Only downside is the scary roads coming in and out but we managed with our 36 foot fifth wheel. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
October 2012
$30
Wonderful friendly owners and staff. Cleanest bathhouse we've seen, great laundry room, and private showers. Set in a cove with terraced sites, and very level. The outside sites are next to a meandering stream. They have cabins and tent sites also. Limited phone service with Verizon, and WiFi is available. The Hideaway is a Hidden Gem situated between Asheville and Black Mountain. Tip: if you want a delicious Breakfast, try Louise's Kitchen in Black Mountain. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
July 2012
$36
This is by far our favorite campground. The staff is always friendly and the restrooms, showers and the laundry room are very clean. The area is beautiful and this campground in the mountains is the best. We hope they will have the sites up hill with a view ready when we'll camp there again. The whole campground is just very well maintained and set up. Free WiFi! Only con we can think of is that a fenced pet area would be great to let the dogs off leash. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
July 2012
$36
This was an excellent campground. We stayed here for one night. It was so quiet, we felt like we were the only ones there! The hosts were very nice and helpful. It was our first time using our new trailer, and they made the experience stress free. The bathrooms and showers were absolutely spotless! We felt very comfortable here. We will definitely return! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
April 2012
$34
It would have been perfect and we would have wanted to stay longer had it not been for a loud, inconsiderate family with two toddlers 10 ft away. The manager was apologetic, but unable to change the situation. They are also expanding, so there was quite a bit of machinery/construction noise. This however, is not the fault of location. It's just that we look for peace, quiet, and relaxation (what a concept?) when we camp. It is difficult to enjoy sitting by the fire with screaming kids in the background. Other than this: the shower was spectacular, the grounds superbly maintained, and Asheville is an incredible place to visit with outdoor activities, plenty of culture, good food, and art. I would come back again, but under some different conditions. I am new at this and my expectations were/are just a bit different than reality. You just can't please all the people all the time. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
November 2011
$40
Real hilly. Many sites carved out of the side of the hills like you see with rice paddies in Asia. Those sites appeared to be smaller. Upper level sites (larger) are a nice climb. If you want a campground where you can walk around and meet your neighbor, forget it, this place is not for you. Almost no cell coverage in the upper area (Verizon) but campground Wi-Fi was good. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
November 2011
$58
Wow! Talk about a super clean facility! Nestled on a small mountainside, the sites are great, the cabin we stayed in #4, was alongside a nice little mountain creek that you could hear at night. Bring a good heater as the cabins aren't insulated and are drafty! I thought I had already seen the cleanest bathroom facilities at Fancy Gap KOA, but these were even nicer! 7 washing machines and two dryers, small store, small video game area (outdoors). It's on a steep hill, but the sites appeared to be pretty good. If they had a pool, it would be a perfect escape from the hot summer. Love it here! We camped here in a Campground Cabin.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
October 2011
$33
We really enjoyed out stay and the atmosphere was wonderful. It was late for leaf color, but the park was still beautiful to Texas folk. Only drawback was lack of place to put clothing in showers, so plan ahead with at least a hangar or something. Laundry was nice and clean. Wi-Fi worked in our trailer half way back in slot #15. RV supply/service across interstate as well as large grocery store and eating joints. Don't pass this up! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
October 2011
$31
We've just finished a week's stay at Mama Gertie's. It is a very nice CG and we highly recommend it. The bathrooms are some of the cleanest around. This is our second time here and we will return. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
October 2011
$38
Very clean well-kept campground. Built on a small mountain, but sites are attractively terraced and level. They have built rock walls to terrace the sites, and it is most attractive. Folks were friendly and we had a most enjoyable stay. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
September 2011
$36
Been coming here for years before anyone found out about it. One of my favorite campgrounds. Bathrooms are spotless, laundry area very clean. Nice RV store and office staff are very nice. Doesn't get any better than this. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
July 2011
$36
Stayed here five nights over the 4th of July weekend and enjoyed every day. This was my first trip to the mountains in my RV and I was somewhat apprehensive after reading reviews regarding the steep hills. I worried needlessly. Yes, the road to the campground is somewhat steep and the park roads are hilly, but I maneuvered with no problems. Care must be taken turning into the park, since the entrance is located in a very sharp curve and it is difficult to see any on-coming vehicles. Having a spotter get out to check traffic helps. I stayed on a pull-through lot that was tiered. I could only see the adjacent RV's roof. It was a level gravel lot with several small trees that afforded privacy. I could not believe how quiet this campground was in the evenings. As much as I enjoyed my daily excursions to the surrounding area, I looked forward to returning to the park in the evening just to sit outside and enjoy the quiet. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. This is the first park I have been to where they actually wipe down the electrical boxes and water pipes when cleaning up a lot after someone leaves. They also turn the picnic tables upside down and clean under them. As mentioned in another review, just make sure you arrive before 6 p.m. I will stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
April 2011
$35
This park is beautiful. The owners keep it perfect and they were very friendly and helpful. They make sure to escort everyone to their sites. The only reason I didn't give it a 10 is because it is on such a steep hill. The sites are level but the roads are so steep that it's very hard to walk around the park. We were at a site at the top of the hill and the walk down to the office was fine but on the way back up you had to stop and catch your breath at halfway up. But as a testament to the thoughtfulness of the owners, they have a nice bench swing right where you need it. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
October 2010
$31
A beautifully kept campground on a hillside that makes for a really neat setting. Very friendly, attentive staff, and excellent, clean facilities. I read about the hill climb. Piece of cake. You are guided into your level site. Plenty of room between your neighbors. The trees surround you in silence. We are spoiled to have stayed here early in our RVing adventure. The bar is raised high. We will definitely return. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
October 2010
$38
Beautiful campground location on mountain side. Nerve wracking hills and curves getting the rig into a campsite. Don't show up after 6pm as the office closes and because of curves, hills and narrow roads no late self check in allowed. You will have to stay in parking lot overnight. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
October 2010
$30
One of the cleanest and well-maintained RV parks that I've stayed in. I would highly recommend this park. The only caution is that the RV sites are on the side of a hill and may be a bit challenging for some operators to negotiate. The sites themselves are level and surfaced with gravel. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
September 2010
$36
This was a beautiful park. We needed a campground close to Warren Wilson College where our nephew attends. It was 3 miles away. It's about 3/4 miles off I-40, but was very quiet. There are a lot of hills in the park, but once my husband finished freaking out about climbing the hill to our site, we settled down and enjoyed the view. The young man who registered us escorted us to our back-in site and was excellent at directing us into the site. My husband was very impressed. We would definitely return here. We received a 10% Good Sam discount. They also accept AAA. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
August 2010
$35
This is one of the nicest campgrounds we've ever stayed in. Definitely the cleanest, newest restrooms we've ever come across: absolutely spotless. Everything about the place is very well maintained and new. There are no real kids activities, thus no (or very few) children, so it's really quiet and peaceful. The roads around the campground area are indeed steep, as others have noted, but workable. And note: the "stream" that some sites back up to is no more than a tiny trickle. Nonetheless, those sites have a little more privacy than some. The campground is well located right off the highway (though far enough that you don't hear highway noise at all), and near the wonderful town of Asheville. Overall, I loved this campground and hope to return again soon. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
August 2010
$35
Very nice park located 7 miles east of Asheville. Clean, level gravel sites. Access road and paved roads in campground are steep but manageable. One half mile from the interstate but zero road noise. Has a gated entrance. Has very good water pressure and quality. At site WiFi was both quick and reliable. Escort to site assists with positioning your rig. We will return when in the area. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
July 2010
$40
Went to Mama Gertie's based on good reviews. Was not disappointed! As someone else said, steep climb west on I-40 to get here, but the campground is right off the interstate. Quiet and peaceful, centrally located to attractions in the area. Campground is spotless, workers in the office also stay in camp and are friendly and helpful. Office has many brochures, tourist information. They also sell discount tickets to Biltmore ($52 for a 2 day pass vs. gate price of $60 for 1 day). A grocery store, and gas station are within a 3 minute drive. Our cell phones worked well, cable TV had lots of channels and WiFi always worked great. If you want a larger site with grass, ask for one on the upper level (sites 22-26). Great place, give it a try! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
May 2010
$35
This is a very nice campgrounds and owners are very friendly. Wi-Fi worked great all over campgrounds and cable TV had many channels to pick from. Hope to go back one of these days and check out their new level they are constructing. The view of the valley and mountain range in the background was beautiful. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
May 2010
$36
This is the steepest CG we have stayed at in 5 years of full timing. It's a climb up from the Interstate, and more inside the CG. The only level space is in your site, not conducive to walking or riding. The roads are paved and gravel sites with shade and a table. Cable TV and Verizon air card worked OK. Friendly staff, escorted to your site. I marked it down only for the steepness of the roads, which comes with it's location in a canyon. They honor Good Sam discount. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
May 2010
$40
We read the reviews on this park and decided to visit it for a week. We were NOT DISAPPOINTED! What a gem hidden on the mountainside only a short distance from I-40. There are some steep hills in the park, but they are short and easily negotiated. After checking in a host, led us up to our site at the uppermost level of the park. We had no problem backing into our site, which was quite spacious. What a view looking down on the lower levels and mountains in the background. Our site had full hookups, 50 amp service, and many channels on the cable. We had good satellite reception but limited cell phone reception. Our neighbors, in a 40 foot Winny, had been here for a month and loved it. This park is not conducive to bike riding due to steep hills, but provided good walking exercise. There is a separate area for tenters, and another area for cabin rentals. The owner has started clearing an area for more RV sites at an even higher elevation in the park and what breathtaking views! We will return to this park and stay perhaps longer especially if and when the new sites are complete. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
May 2010
$30
This is a great campground while visiting Asheville. In 20 years of camping we have never seen cleaner bathrooms. The campground is clean, clean, clean. Not much for children, but a great campground for adults. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Even had a bear cub run through the campground. Highly recommended. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
April 2010
$36
Our favorite place to "get away" to! The grounds are well maintained, the staff very helpful and friendly! Beautiful views from the sites on "top" and beautiful "music" if you are camping on the stream. Camp store is well stocked with lots of supplies! Lots to do in the area - Asheville, Black Mtn and Montreat College are just wonderful to visit. Supermarkets are close by and so restaurants. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
November 2009
$34
Excellent place to spend a few days while touring Asheville. Site are large and level. Great cable channel lineup, excellent Wi-Fi signal, and very helpful staff. All hookups are conveniently located. Very nice setting on the side of a mountain. Many comments about the steep hills. Don't worry about it. You are in the mountains and the staff will provide an escort to your site. Our 40 ft. class A navigated through the park with ease. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
October 2009
$48
Well this campground is easy to get to off I-40 the roads to the sites were steep but had no problem pulling a 32 footer to the very top sites they have great cable and Wi-Fi full hook ups located in good spots Staff was great they help you to your site help you back in chit chat for while and leave you to do what you want. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
September 2009
$34
Yes, there is a steep hill to go up to get here, but don't let that scare you away. It was a very pleasant campground. Our site was a nice and wide pull through that required no leveling. There was some shade at almost every site. All sites had a fire ring. Check-in was quick and easy, and we found the staff to be very friendly. The view and peace and quiet are worth it. Cleanest bathrooms you'll find. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
September 2009
$27
Yes, this campground is steep. However, it is an excellent location for exploring Asheville and the surrounding area. Sites are terraced and mostly level - some pull-thrus were lower on the ends. I was in a perfectly level back-in site. Personnel were very friendly and helpful. All sites have trees so my XM radio wouldn't work. Some sites are tricky to get into if you have a large RV. Tent sites and camping cabins are in a separate section where you feel like you backpacking in the woods. They are building a new section up the hill that will have great views. Don't plan on it for a year or two. Limited activities for children. Most campers seemed to be older. Excellent Wi-Fi and cable TV. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
August 2009
$40
I rented a cabin for three nights here and it was an awesome experience! This is a very secure campground with a gated entrance. The staff was incredible. The facilities were so spotless I felt guilty tracking in mud, as it rained a lot during my stay. I was so amazed at the spotlessness of the cabin and bathrooms I actually looked for dirt and found none! Not even on the ceiling fan in the cabin. As for the former reviewers who complained about the steepness of the roads: it's located on the side of a mountain. What did you expect? We camped here in a Campground Cabin.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
August 2009
$30
We have stayed here twice and this is the place to stay in the Asheville area. Complete with an exercise room and pool table, the cleanest bathrooms you'll find, and beautiful wooded sites. The staff is very helpful and guide you to your site and assist as you park. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
July 2009
$20
Enjoyed a great four nights here as a base for our vacation in the Asheville area. Very short drive to Asheville attractions, and a reasonable trip to Chimney Rock, Mount Mitchell and Pisgah Forest. Tent sites were nicely spaced and and varying elevations, providing plenty of privacy. Showers and bathrooms were immaculate. We were most impressed. After a drenching downpour, the laundry facilities were most appreciated. Very helpful hosts, and great location just off of 1-40. We camped here in a Tent.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
June 2009
$36
Beautiful campground! Very peaceful. Though the comments about the steep roads are true, I made it all the way up to the top sites pulling a 38 foot, 14,000 lb fifth wheel with no problem. The view and peace and quiet are worth it. Very friendly and helpful staff. Nicely equipped for a small campground - game room, fitness room, laundry, book and movie checkout, horsheshoe pits, and only minutes from most of the sights near Asheville. A pool would be nice, but not sure where they could carve it into the mountain! Families with small kids that need pools and playgrounds may not rate this park quite as high. One note - not a lot of sites are suitable for big rigs. Some of the pull-thru sites could handle a 40' Class A, but 36' and above 5ers might have some issues parking their truck on site -and it's a steep hill down to the parking near the office. Choose your site carefully! No issues with trees or overhangs for big rigs. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
June 2009
$29
We just spent three nights at Mama Gerties's campground and we really enjoyed our stay.The bathroom and shower stalls were spotless, and the camp hosts were really nice. The location was perfect since it was near Black Mountain, Asheville, and the Blue Ridge Parkway entrance. As others have reviewed, the paved roads are steep but it was not a problem with our popup camper. We stayed in the shady back-in sites next to the little creek where they usually put popup campers. The sites were pretty close, but the elevation differences between the sites does give you a nice feeling of more privacy. They could use more bathrooms in their upper bath house, which is the only reason I did not give this campground a 10 rating. There are only two, which could be an issue if there were lots of tent campers. My wife and I highly recommend Mama Gertie's for a nice quiet long weekend. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
October 2008
$30
This campground was clean and well run. The people in the office are very friendly. The sites are close together in the lower part of the park but because of the way they are angled, it doesn't seem so bad. We stayed in the very back up on the hill. It was a little steep getting up there but we made it fine. Those are the best sites in my opinion because they are more spacious, and the view is nice. Definitely not a park for bike riding--too steep. Only saw a couple of children there. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
October 2008
$45
Nice park with a large asterisk. The location is quiet and away from traffic, etc. It was so because it was on the side of a hill. It's the steepest RV park I've ever seen. Nice management directed us to our site with their golf cart -- and I can see why. The driveways were horribly steep and flat out scary. I could feel the weight of the RV bear down on the front wheels and suspension as I nearly scraped the nose coming down the driveway. Once in the site, everything was fine. Good hookups, 50 amp, friendly staff, nice trees. Just don't be afraid to take your rig on some steep hills. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
October 2008
$46
We loved this campground. This is our second year here for our anniversary. We love it, as it is quiet and great for relaxing. That said, there are not many activities, but it is quite close to Asheville for things you may want to do. And although all the roads are pretty steep, it is one of the easiest mountain campgrounds to get to. We already made reservation for next year. Reservations are recommended, especially during the fall. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
October 2008
$34
Mama Gerties campground is a very nice place. The hosts were very pleasant and helpful. The roads in the campground are rather steep, definitely not made for riding bikes. We were escorted to our site which for the most part was pretty level, just needed to raise the right side of the trailer a little bit. I agree with the other reviews in regards to the bathhouse; clean, spacious showers and bathrooms. It appears they are planning on adding more sites even higher up on the mountain. We were able to walk up there and it is quite a hike on foot but the view is unbelievable. We will definitely come back and hope at that time the future sites will be open. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
September 2008
$33
I agree with all of the prior reviews. This is our first time at this CG but it definitely won't be our last. We stayed a week and it was perfect for visiting family in the Asheville area. It is a CG with steep roads but it's worth it. In addition, they are adding more camp sites even higher. I can't wait to see them when they're finished. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
August 2008
$39
The only thing I can take off for is the steepness of the approach road and the road to our campground. Both are very to extremely steep. Now we made it up the hills no problem, it is just a little spooky until you do it. Also, we were in a 37' RV towing a Jeep and had no issue making any of the turns. Besides that, the sites were great and the view awesome! Fantastic help from the people working there too. They helped me back into our site and were very friendly and helpful. We'll stay there again for sure. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
August 2008
$30
This is an excellent park. The people went out of their way to help. It is on a steep hillside but the sites are more level than most parks built on flat ground. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
July 2008
$28
I find it difficult to give a campground a 10, because there's always something that can be improved. However, if this campground had a pool, I'd give it a 10+. We camped here for six nights and it was delightful. The people were very nice and helpful; the site was level and shady. The bathrooms and showers were immaculate and seemed to be cleaned more than once a day! It's a small campground, which is very pleasant. The campground is just east of Asheville and convenient to downtown and points East. I would definitely stay here again if in the Asheville area. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
May 2008
$29
This was our second visit to this campground. The workers are very pleasant and helpful. Everything is super clean. We love this campground and will return. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
May 2008
$33
Beautiful mountain side campground. Only minutes away from the Biltmore and Asheville. Very accommodating staff. Very clean bath houses. Steep grade uphill so be sure you are properly rigged. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
May 2008
$28
We have stayed here twice in the last 18 months. While on a mountain, the sites are pretty level and beautifully landscaped. The owners are very helpful and friendly and the campground is beautiful and very clean. For us, traveling without children, it is pretty close to perfect. No noise, pets are welcome, people are friendly, close to Asheville and super clean without being antiseptic. Lots of vegetation. There is not a bad site in this small campground. Try it while in Asheville!! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
[ 4 / 10 ]
April 2008
$20
Not a bad campground. However, it felt very creepy here. The park is on a side of a hill which was very scary during our entire stay. It was scary pulling in and pulling out. It was scary trying to level. It was scary every time we went outside. Plus, the owners and workers, while very nice, they just seemed creepy. Place was very clean and well taken care of – just creepy. Bad – site are very close to each other and not very long – hard to park both fifth wheel and pull vehicle. Probably would not stay here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
December 2007
$33
If you plan to be in the Asheville area then you need to consider this campground. It's convenient to I-40 and Asheville. The Baltimore Estate is about 20 minutes away. Easy access to the Blue Ridge Parkway and downtown Asheville. The grounds are nicely landscaped and extremely clean. Sites are close together but pull throughs are angled so that you feel you have privacy and space. Sites are level. Nice cabin and tent area away from the RVs. All facilities are very well kept. Great owners - great campground. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
October 2007
$34
There are so many positives to list about this campground, most of which have been mentioned in previous reviews. It is beautiful, quiet, and spotlessly clean (grounds and facilities). I won't elaborate because previous reviewers have covered those areas quite thoroughly. Security is excellent. One reviewer said that the gate would not open after 8:00 PM, but that was not the case while we were there. For such a small campground (only 26 sites) it is very professionally run. Extremely friendly and helpful personnel. The pull-through sites are on the small side and close to one another, but because of the way they are terraced into the side of the mountain, there appears to be a good amount of privacy. We were on site 26, one of the five back-in sites up on a ridge above the rest of the campground. To me, it was the second most desireable site in the park. Site 22 would have been my first choice. They are in the process of expanding the campground even farther up the side of the mountain, and those sites will have some awesome views. If you are going to camp here in a tent, I recommend site T-4. It feels like you're in a big treehouse. The town of Black Mountain is only 10 minutes away, and you've just got to pay it a visit. We went there two days in a row. I do agree with previous reviewers that this isn't a good choice for campers with children. There is no pool or playground, plus the campground is so steep that children can't really ride their bikes. We were there 4 days and only saw one child, about 3 or 4 years old, with her grandparents. When we bring our grandchildren with us, we obviously want a child-friendly campground. But when we don't have children with us, we actually appreciate a campground like this that appears to cater more to an adult clientele. The only negative I have to voice about this campground is the scary entrance that others have mentioned. The left turn into the facility is on a blind curve. If they would clear out some tree limbs, a driver would be able to look through the trees to see if there was any oncoming traffic. Or perhaps they could convince the city to make the intersection into a three-way stop. That being said, we never saw any traffic coming from that direction, so maybe it is such a rarely traveled road that it is a moot point. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
October 2007
$24
This was a lovely mountainside park. It appears to be fairly new and is very well maintained. Restrooms, laundry, etc. are spotless. Showers are in individual rooms. Sites are shaded and nicely leveled. We were fortunate enough to be close to the main building, which housed the restrooms. It was a steep climb to the sites. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
October 2007
$28
This is the first campground to which I have given a 10. The bathrooms are spotless, the campsites are clean, and the sites are level. It was full, so I would suggest reservations. It is built on a mountainside but the sites are terraced in very well. This is not a remote secluded campground but there is plenty of privacy in my opinion. Great for a base of operations for touring the area. I will return and tell my friends. We camped here in a Truck Camper.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
September 2007
$32
This park is beautiful. It is truly a mountain RV resort. It has been constructed into the side of a mountain. The sites are large, well maintained and LEVEL. Make reservations. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
August 2007
$27
We had a wonderful 3-night visit to this campground as we toured the local area. Asheville, Blue Ridge Parkway, Mt. Mitchell and some Geocaching. We had site 21 which is a back-in site but perfect for our travel trailer. The place is hilly but beautiful. This has to be one of the cleanest campgrounds we have stayed at. The bathrooms and showers rated 9.8. The water pressure out of the shower head was low because of water restrictors. This is a very pet friendly place. The Wifi worked poorly, even at the office. We would go back again, for sure. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
July 2007
$24
Gorgeous, spotless, peaceful, private, convenient, friendly, shady. This is an excellent campground set into the side of a mountain. Access is steep, it's a mountain! The roads are paved, and the sites are handsomely terraced and landscaped. This is the first time I've walked into a bathhouse and felt guilty I didn't wipe my feet, since the floors, and everything else, were immaculate. Our site had no sewer hookups, though it did have cable and fast Wi-Fi, (5M down for free), for only $24 a night on the week of July 4th. Very dog-friendly too, with waste-bag dispensers throughout and even a few grassy pads with waste-scoopers provided! We will be back here everytime we venture into western NC. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
June 2007
$32
This campground is definitely not in the middle of nowhere, as previously indicated. Maybe the quietness of it makes it just seem like it. In fact, it's less than a mile off I-40 and not more than 10 minutes from downtown Asheville. It is even closer to the unique shops and restaurants in the town of Black Mountain. Yes, it is steep, which is why we call this area "the mountains." I can't imagine what else you could expect. This was our first visit here, though we camp around the Asheville area frequently. We were so impressed by this campground that we are certain it will be our base of operations for all future visits. The gated security system is excellent. The laundry facilities were top-notch, with four washers and five dryers, all in like-new shape. The landscaping and maintenance of the campsites was very impressive, and the tiered sites provide good privacy. The only criticism we can think of is the very dangerous left turn that has to be made to enter the campground. The worst we've ever seen. Perhaps a convex mirror there would help. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
June 2007
$31
A very nice campground that is VERY high in the air. Never thought I would see 8% grades east of the mississippi. Overall and excellent park with nice attention to detail. The drop in elevation from top to bottom is probably 200', so you aren't going to do a lot of walking. Out in the middle of nowhere, so you have to be content with the sound of nature. A very nicely done park, only needs a hot-tub and better wi-fi. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
June 2007
$29
Mama Gertie's is a terrific campground as long as you remember a few things. First the positives: absolutely spotless bathrooms and showers; separate shower rooms with a full. lockable door; clean, pleasant, sites; free Wifi; spotless laundry room with excellent washers and dryers; convenient reading room with dial-up modem line plus a free phone for making 1-800 calls. The owners are on-site and obviously know what campers need. Now the things to be aware of. The following are inherent features of the facility: access road is narrow and all uphill; the final entry to the campground requires faith (it is on a blind curve); the entire campground is on the side of a hill, with the facilities at the bottom (the owners will give you a lift in their cart, if needed); watch out for the gravel as you walk up & down the hill (it is easy to slip); there is little for small children to do. On this visit (only), the young man at the desk put us in a back-in site when pull-throughs were available. I normally don't mind this, but the site required backing up a fairly steep gravel hill. I haven't made that much gravel fly since I was a teenager (500 years ago). Finally, this campground does not appear to have a late check-in option. The security bar cannot be opened once the office is shut (usually about 8:00pm). If you are running late, you better check. We camped in a B+ (small motorhome). We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
June 2007
$27
Less than a mile off I-40, this beautiful little campground is very secluded and quiet. Nestled at the base of a mountain on sloping terrain, each site is level and sits on its own terrace with an attractive retaining wall made from natural stone. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring and is nicely landscaped with trees, rhododendron bushes, and other shrubs and a fresh layer of gravel. Most sites are pull-thru and the back-in sites are angled for easy access. The interior roads are paved. The modern showers, bathrooms and laundry were spotless. Each shower is an individual room with a lockable door for maximum privacy. Free Wi-Fi throughout the campground and a modem room for dial-up connections. A large selection of cable TV channels are available at each site. My site was not long enough to park my tow vehicle but an overflow parking space was located on the other side of the street. Except for 2 video games and 2 pinball machines, there is not much to entertain children. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
May 2007
$32
Beautifully landscaped campground. Extremely friendly staff. Restrooms and showers were the cleanest we had ever seen. IT was so quiet here I was amazed. This campground is a superb base for seeing Asheville. There are no activities for kids, so keep that in mind if you have children. There is a blind curve as you enter campground, so be careful crossing over. The only reason I give it a 9 is for the lack of activities for kids, and the blind curve entering park. I would stay here again! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
May 2007
$28
This has been by far the nices C.G. we have been to. I would recommend this place to anyone. Its in a perfect location too. Right between Black Mountain and Asheville. Chimney Rock and Mount Mitchell are close by also. Other C.G. owners should go here to see how it is done. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
May 2007
$32
Wonderful park. Very quiet! Less than 1 mile away from I-40. Staff very helpful and friendly. Showers, bathrooms and laundry are spotless! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
December 2006
$40
What a beautiful campground! This was our home base for our first visit to Biltmore, and we could not have been more pleased. It's very convenient to the highway, easy to find and the views are magnificent. The whole place is clean as a pin, and the bathrooms and showers don't look like anyone has ever used them, they are spotless! This park gets a perfect 10 from us and we look forward to returning! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
November 2006
$31
Visited park in 40' motorhome. Park is located a 1/2 mile off I-40 on a steep winding road. The setting is gorgeous as it is a mountain setting. Park is immaculate-both landscaping and cleanliness. Trees are well trimmed, but roads are paved, tight, narrow and steep. Longer rigs than ours could have difficulty. Sites are terraced into a hillside. Ours and others had steep hill to leave which was worrisome for dragging rear. We looked out over the roof of the coach next to us. Sites are gravel, but not long enough to keep towed car hooked up. Utilities are modern & well placed. For a get away and relaxing time, this is the spot. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
October 2006
$27
Very nice campground. Sites were small but situated so that you were not looking in the window of the next door camper. Staff was helpful and friendly. If you take kids make sure you take them something to play with. Overall good experience. We will return. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
September 2006
$27
This campground was so clean! The bathrooms were sparkling! The morning we were there we saw the man in charge cleaning a picnic table; even the underside of the table! Unbelievable! The staff was very pleasant. The campground was very hilly and our site was on a stream. The sites were small but the unique setting made the smallness tolerable. The campground is in the process of being enlarged. We will definitely return. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
September 2006
$27
We went here for a quiet weekend of rest and relaxation. This campground is perfect for that. It's well run, nicely landscaped,very well maintained, and the staff was great. The restrooms and showers were immaculate. This is a great place for adults, but there's not much for kids to do on site. It is, however, very well located as a base while seeing all the sites around Asheville. We would definitely stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
September 2006
$25
Great overnight campground, easy off and on I 40, nice friendly campground host. The sites were small but fine for over night, not really a destination campground. They are adding more campsites and if it hadn't been raining there would probably been road equipment noises. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
July 2006
$26
Beautiful little mountainous campground with very level sites. My wife, 2 yellow labs,and myself arrived on July 1,2006 for a one night stay. This was our first visit and we loved it. We met two very nice couples who were across from us. We got lucky and got the last site available, #19. We look forward to our return trip. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
July 2006
$30
This campground is immaculate and landscaped beautifully. It's close to Asheville and Chimney Rock. The staff were pleasant and helpful. What did not appeal to me was the closeness of the sites--we didn't feel like hanging outside, you could hear conversations in your camper, and I had to keep the blinds closed for privacy--people were too close. As a sightseeing base,great, but to relax at the campsite, didn't work for us.Site #13. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
May 2006
$31
Very steep roads into and in the park. The owner's house is in the campground. We will be back! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
February 2006
$24
Wonderful views from terraced sites. Sparkling clean. I can only imagine how pretty it is in the spring, summer and fall. All sites recently graded and leveled. Only negative: The severe slope of the property makes it hard to navigate, both by vehicle and on foot. Add snow and its a training hill for Bode Miller. We would surely stay here again if in the area. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
January 2005
$29
This park is one of the prettiest we have been to. We stayed here for 2 weeks in a 40 foot coach and had no trouble getting in or out. The only downfall is the steepness of the roads for walking purposes, but the overall condition of the park, the immaculate bathrooms, the nice computer room with modems and the helpfulness of the staff make you forget it's steep and lets you instead focus on the beauty that steepness allows you to see. You can drive down to the office, bathrooms and laundry. If you walk down, the staff will even drive you back up if you don't want to walk. We will definitely come back here on our next trip to the Asheville area. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
December 2005
$25
Least expensive park in the area. Great park for a long stay. Very clean sites and facilities. Easy to get to Black Mtn, Asheville and Lake Lure. Steep gradient for walking but it keeps the crowd on young side (for rv'ers anyway). Stayed here 4 different times in '05 and they are very consistant. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
November 2005
$25
This is a great campground convenient to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Ridgecrest Conference Center, and The Cove. As others have said, the approach to the campground is steep and the individual sites are terraced into the mountainside. Although the sites are fairly narrow and short, my 26ft TT and pickup truck fit well and there were many motorhomes in the campground. Most of the sites were very level and most folks did not need leveling blocks. The bathrooms were spotlessly clean and very new looking. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. This is the best of the campgrounds in the area, and we will be happy to stay there again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
October 2005
$35
Hilly entrance and spaces which we like. Great location to access Asheville area. Sites are small but we like the area and the terrain. Very friendly help. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
October 2005
$21
It's true, the road inside the park is a bit steep and the road leading to it from I-40 is narrow but we had no problem with either. We loved this park, someone went to a lot of trouble to carve these sites out of the mountainside and then terrace and landscape them so that they are level, roomy enough (although they can't be called spacious) and still natural. We had back-in site #19 which was more than large enough for our 30 ft class A. The laundry, bathrooms and showers are spotlessly clean, absolutely meticulous and we really like the private showers. The staff we worked with at check in was friendly and capable, they lead you to your site and help you back-in if you need or want it. Our nightly rate reflects the weekly rate (buy 6 nights and get the 7th free). It's a bargain for a nice site, sparkling clean showers, cable TV, free Wi-Fi and close proximity to all of the attractions of Asheville. We would stay definitely stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
July 2005
$25
Camped here in a 32 class A motorhome in Site #12. This was a great site. You can hear the running water from the multiple streams from almost all the campsites. Tent sites T4 and T5 looked great. Restrooms and showers are very clean. The campground is on the side of a mountain, so hills are steep, but it is very beautiful here and very well kept. I will definitely go back. Not a great place for kids because of limited space, but a great place for adults to relax. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
March 2005
$28
It's a wonderful place about 15 minutes from Asheville and the Biltmore Estate, as well as Black Mountain and the Blue Ridge Parkway. The campsite is beautiful, has great views, gorgeous woodlands, a real waterfall and rushing mountain streams, is immaculate, and the owners are friendly, hospitable and helpful. The campsites are quite level, especially for being located on a mountain, and all are equiped with the same water, dump, cable and electrical hookups. The showers, bath and laundry room are spotless. Staying there contributed to our realization that we did not plan enough time for that beautiful area of this great country of ours. We will go back, and I will not even consider another site in the area. I would rate it a 12 out of 10. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
2004
$24
I'm surprised at the earlier comments. This is one of the nicest campgrounds we have
stayed in. Most sites are large and separated from each other. Lots of shade with a nice stream down one side of the park. Staff led us to our campsite and helped us to back in. Crushed granite sites were extremely level - entire park was manicured. About 1/2 mile from interstate so was very quiet at night. Roads thru the campground were all paved and we had no trouble pulling our 30' trailer to the highest point in the campground. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
2004
$25
Located on a side of a mountain. Difficult approach to sites. All activities are located at the bottom of the hill. Did not appear to have alot to do for families. Very clean and well maintained, just not alot to offer except a place to sleep. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
2003
$20
This is a great campground that is small and family run. It is very clean and the sites are shaded and they are upgrading the park with sites on the top of the mountain with great views. The owners are very helpful and the site are a nice size for about half of them the other half are a little narrow but still room for slides. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 2 / 10 ]
[ 2 / 10 ]
2003
$22
Stayed here 1 night and that was enough. Sites are well maintained but you need to be a
mountain goat to get to them. Our motorhome is 34ft and it was tight. Staff was not very friendly either. I would not recommend this park at all. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
2002
$20
A small family run campground that was very neat and tidy. The spaces were on the small side put well maintained. The modem facilities were outstanding and the restrooms and shower facilities were a definite 10. It is a very hilly and terraced campground that is convenient to I-40 but without the road noise. Very quiet. Located on the east side of Ashville. A very good value for the money. Our rating of 6 is due primarily to the small site sizes. We camped here in a camper.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
2002
$20
This park is O.K. for small RV's. The roads and sites are small. Trees are a problem on some sites. You will need a lot of HP to pull the hills that take you into park and hill in park. Road into park had room for one large motorhome and little else. The good part, park is very quiet at night. You have large hills around park on three sides. Staff was nice. We camped here in a camper.
Camp Information
Sites
60
Date of Stay
September 2012
Latest Rate
$27
Hookups
Electric
50amp
Water
Sewer
Wireless Internet
Cable TV
Accommodations
Pull-Thru Sites
Big Rig Access
Waterfront Access
(Stream)Shade Trees
Pool Access
Pets Allowed
Tents Allowed
Family Friendly
Latest Review Information
Ratings (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
8 6 5 9 7 7 7 9 8 2
Clean Restrooms (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
Clean Showers (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
September 2012
$27
What a deal! A little close together for the drive throughs, but you get 50 AMPS, sewage, water, TV and Wi-Fi. Nice grassy area surrounded by trees just off the interstate. There is a couple of trains that run a couple times at night, but the two other local CGs have the same problem. Some would consider the train nostalgic and not be bothered. A very nice RV store with all the things you may need. This is a trailer sales and service dealership with a mechanic on site. We stay here every time we come to Asheville. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
July 2012
$27
This park is right off I-40 and very convenient to Asheville, Black Mountain and many other beautiful locations in the area. It is not an RV resort by any means. It is an older campground with level, full hookup sites. You will not find a lot of amenities here. If you need a pool, entertainment, etc, this is not the place for you. If you want an inexpensive, easy to get to place to park your rig while you see the awesome sites around, it will do nicely. We left each morning early: by 9 a.m., and did not return until 7 or 8. Folks are very nice and have a nice supply of RV supplies. Other necessities can be found within minutes of the area. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
April 2012
$27
I believe "you get what you pay for". This park was somewhat endearing with a lot of quirks. The trains did not bother me so much, but the highway traffic did. Everything, but the trash bin was very old. The sites are level, but our water hook up was broken, so we had to stretch our hose to the one beside us. We enjoyed that we had plenty of room, but the other two or three what seemed to be resident trailers were a bit unkempt, and scary for my taste. It is just a big open grassy field with a picnic shelter and basketball court in the middle. The staff were helpful and pleasant enough. The bathroom and showers leave lots to be desired. If they had been cleaner, I would have been fairly comfortable here. I would only return for a very short visit. Asheville is a fun city with lots to see and do. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
October 2010
$32
We stayed here for a couple of nights postponing our trip home. We were scouting out future camping /vacation stays. This park is beautiful, you can camp along a nice stream, or pick a spot on the lake. There are also more rustic sites. Very well kept and the owners are very helpful giving information about surrounding attractions. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
October 2010
$20
The fee reflects the weekly discount as we stayed for 10 days to attend a rally. Interior roads are narrow and do need some repair. Site spurs are grave land long but importantly, level. We had good satellite and cell phone reception. Railroad tracks were only about 100 ft from our site (#61) and therefore noisy and dusty when trains went by. However, with A/C on not really a problem. The campground is very convenient as shopping is close by. We would stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
September 2010
$25
Basic park behind an RV dealer. Easy access. Had several big pull through spaces. The positives were that it was clean, inexpensive and had what we needed for an overnight stay without kids (e.g. full 50 amp hookups and Wi-Fi). The negatives (beyond their control) were highway noise and the loud trains passing through (one was REALLY loud at 3am). I personally don't mind the trains, so that wasn't an issue for me. I would definitely stay here again as long as the rate isn't higher than $25/night. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
August 2010
$21
Older park tucked behind an RV dealer. Quiet and comfortable, with only occasional trains passing. Large gravel site with cement patio. Many shade trees, but we were able to get satellite. Rate reflects weekly discount. We would return. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
August 2010
$25
Our 4th annual trip to the area and Miles RV. Nice place, good value, level sites, shade, nice place to walk the puppy. We always stay here when in the area. You'll see mention of truck/train noise. It's a deal breaker for us. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
October 2009
$25
I don't get it. You're paying $25 for WES, 50 amps, cable on a level sight, and a nice grassy area just off the freeway in a secure area. A little tight in some areas and only about 20% of the sites are concrete - What more do you want? If you need a pool, and a kids playground and think it worth an extra $15 a day go to a KOA. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 2 / 10 ]
[ 2 / 10 ]
July 2009
$25
We came to stay for 3 months. Left right after our month was used up that we pre-paid for. There is rust in the water. The Wi-Fi was very poor in connecting and the computer operates slower than dial up. Owner had open 50 amp sites and since we were staying by the month would only gave us a 30 amp site which made it a large inconvenience since you could not run a TV, computer and one ac without blowing the fuse. The noise from the interstate, roads and train are continuous and non-stop day and night. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
July 2008
$25
This park is fine for a quick night stay, but definitely not somewhere to stay long term. We arrived late and found a pull thru easy enough, but after getting in, the site we had was only a 30 amp. We had to move, which was quite frustrating so late. Other than that, it was fine. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
June 2008
$25
Nice clean park with no amenities to speak of. Lots of noise at night from nearby railroad tracks and Interstate highway. However, the price is right for what you get. Very easy on/off to the Interstate highway and is right around the corner from an Ingles grocery store. If you like micro brewed beer, the Pisgah Brewery is right down the road in Black Mountain and is open Thursday afternoons from 4 - 9 pm. It is worth a visit. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
August 2007
$25
Good park, we enjoyed the peaceful setting and friendly staff. Level sites, nice lighting for night time walks, etc. Will stay there again if in the area. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
August 2007
$25
This park is located right off the interstate about 10 miles east of Asheville, NC. It's close to a variety of services like gas, grocery store, and a diner. The park is very clean and is located on the premises of a camper dealer. There is a shop to purchase many of the items needed for the RV owner and a service center if you don't want to fix it yourself. Large grassy field and trees make it inviting for all, including pets. The owner is not a real friendly person, though not rude like the owner at Grandma's RV Campground in Shepherdsville, KY. (See my review on this one if you are even thinking of a trip to Louisville, KY.) But, the owner does warm up if you go out of your way to socialize with him. This park is a little higher than Tap's RV Park about 5 miles west of this one but makes up for it with a better looking and more open campground. Wireless internet is available but during my stay was somewhat spotty due to equipment failure. You won't be disappointed by choosing this location. Yes, I would stay here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
April 2007
$25
Nice campground. Easy access to main road, but we did not really hear the road. Wonderfully easy to get gas/diesel fuel at the station next door! Lots of grass, some open spaces for satellite and some spaces with trees. Our Verizon PC card worded well here. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
[ 4 / 10 ]
July 2005
$24
Men's bathroom very unsatisfactory and unlit access at night. Unfriendly and uncooperative operators. They lease this park/business. Very little interest in upkeep and repairs. Surrounded by expressway noise, railroad tracks, and semi-truck depot. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
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