The sites were very small, very narrow and needed some gravel on them. They have a first-class game room, a separate great lounge behind the office. But they really need to spend some money on the sites. One really unusual thing we encountered here was that every power box we saw had a sticker on it saying that it was unsafe for us to use our water heater on shore power. It suggested we use gas to be safe. Curious.

We made reservations online, then tried to call the campground with a question the next day. No answer and no callback. We tried to call again enroute, same result. We wondered if they were open. All of these were daytime calls. We arrived behind some folks who were parked at the office scratching their heads. The office was locked tight at 1 p.m. on a Saturday. A camper on the way out, who had worked there during the summer, said we should all just pick a site and that we probably wouldn't have to move later. She said all the staff was in Myrtle Beach, 30 miles away, for a KOA convention. They weren't expected back for a few days. Just after dark, we walked our small dog and encountered an incoherent individual walking a large dog who urged his dog to be aggressive toward ours. We picked ours up and went back to our camper. We could then hear this guy wandering around in the empty sites near ours, muttering, talking incoherently and generally creating a frightening situtaion. I stood outside wondering what to do. Then I went inside momentarily to report to my wife what was going on outside. When I opened the door to go back outside, the large dog jumped into the camper, and I fully expected the man to come in right behind him. But no one was there. Just the dog running loose. After ejecting the dog, which was just a very big overly friendly puppy, I walked down to an empty site and found the guy with his head down on a picnic table. I roused him and told him he needed to get his dog under control. He was still incoherent and unable to tell me if he was a guest at the campground or what campsite he was in. At that point, thinking he was not a campground guest, we called 911, and in the meantime he came and got his dog. A while later, a deputy called us and said he encountered the guy, who actually WAS staying at the campground. He told the guy he must stay on his campsite when he was in such a state. The deputy told us that the dog had been turned loose again by the time he got there. A while later, a guy in a golf cart came to our site. I don't know if he was "security" or not, but he obviously worked for the campground and said he saw the police and went out to see what was going on. He said the guy in question had been at the campground for several months and had never been known to drink. A couple of days later, I found the dog's leash on the same picnic table where I had found the supposedly drunk guy. That same day, a campground official opened the office for a few minutes and was then headed back to the convention. I think she was probably one of the owners. She was apologetic about the situation and reiterated the idea that the guy was not a drinker. We wondered if maybe the guy was having a medical problem, and she said they would keep an eye on him. When we reported that we had observed four incidents of big dogs off-leash, she said they were probably taking advantage of the fact that the campground staff was out of town. She also apologized for the inconvenience of no one being at the office for a few days. Maybe there is another side to this story, and I have tried to tell all of the other side that I know. But this was a nightmare camping situation for us. Big dogs were running loose. All were friendly, including one that jumped into my lap in my own campsite while I was holding my Yorkie. No harm done, but this campground makes a big deal on their website about controlling your dog. But they don't make a big deal out of it when you report transgressions. As you might have guessed, we won't be back. And at $44 a night in the off-season at the beach, it is the most expensive place we have ever camped.

The owners are very friendly and helpful. Although the campground is still very much a work in progress, it is being worked on full-time, and it is going to be a first-class campground. We got the feeling that the owners are very committed to that. They were very concerned about all our needs being met. Also, cable and WiFi are now up and running. This is a convenient location for anyone visiting Mount Airy and its many attractions. Very easy in and out. We will definitely be back.

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.

Staff was very friendly and helpful, but the sites were extremely close together in the section where we camped, which is the area with sewer hookups. Incidentally, the price is the same whether you get full hookups or just water and power. There is no cable. The full hookup area was pretty dry and dusty with absolutely no grass. The water-electric area was extremely grassy and the sites appeared farther apart. The campground is a private resort that takes non-members. We considered it an average campground that was over-priced by about $5 per night. It is very convenient to the N.C. Zoo. While responsible drinking is allowed at your site, we discovered that the county in which the campground and zoo are located is totally "dry." You have to bring your own or drive to another county to purchase libations, if you're interested in that type of thing.

We didn't have trouble finding this park, but we probably would have if we hadn't gotten directions beforehand from the owner. It is out in the country but no more than a 10-minute drive to nearby Chapel Hill/Carrboro, home of the University of North Carolina. There are some older mobile homes there, in fact most of the sites are occupied by mobile homes. About 26 are for transients. However, the mobile homes seemed to be well kept. Also, this is one of the quieter campgrounds we have ever stayed at, despite our suspicion that many of the occupants may be commuter students. Roads in the campground are well-maintained gravel, and all of the sites, both permanent and transient, seemed to be spaced very far apart we were very happy with the accommodations, especially because it was a pastoral setting with just a short drive into Chapel Hill. But accommodation is all it is. There are no bathhouses or toilets, but the full hook-ups and cable worked great. There's no camp store. This is not for people who want to enjoy sitting around the campground. But it's ideal for those who want to spend their time in Chapel Hill and have a quiet place to come back to for the evening. We will definitely be back. But it's important to remember that they do not take credit cards. You can pay in cash for with a check.

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 agree with the other positive comments on the park. One thing you don't see on the web site and don't know until you arrive and see the signs, is that they allow no alcohol. While we respect anyone who doesn't want to be exposed to drinking, we enjoy having a quiet, discreet drink in our camper or even outside by our campfire, but we never display it and never disturb anyone. We just want to let you know that it's against the rules at this campground.

The owners weren't exactly rude, but they weren't exactly cordial, either. Beyond that, the owner blamed us for tripping a circuit breaker because we had the audacity to use the electric heat strips in our little 17-foot Casita travel trailer, which was hooked up to what was supposed to be 30-amp service. Yes, we had the TV and microwave on at the same time, but we don't believe we were getting 30 amps of service, despite having paid over $30 a night for the site. We have never had a problem using our appliances at any other campground. Perhaps they should use some of that money to upgrade their electrical system. Even before that incident, we had decided we wouldn't be returning to this campground, chiefly due to the rather indifferent additudes of the owners. Thankfully, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from in the Asheville area.

This was the best camping experience we and our dog have ever had. I agree with all the positive things said by others on this site. To avoid being repetitious, I will just say this: Four Paws is the only place we have ever camped where one of the owners gave us all a hug - including our dog - as we checked out. You truly become part of the family when you camp there, and Meik and Birgit are the reasons. There is no other campground like it. There are no other campground owners like them. If you camp and you have a dog, you need to go.

This place is a great deal for $18 per night. It is quiet and seems secluded, although it is a city park in the city limits of a 75,000-population municipality. In fact, it is in the larger triad community that includes Greensboro, Winston-Salem and High Point. Amenities include a fine Pete Dye public golf course, indoor and outdoor tennis courts located away from campground itself. There is a scenic 800-acre lake which surrounds the campground. There's a marina across the lake from the campground where boats can be rented, and there are docks at the campground itself. Most of the sites are paved. All have full hookups, including cable TV. Staff are friendly and they seemed to be constantly in the area doing minor maintenance and cleanup. The only problem we had was that our particular site involved an uphill run to the sewer connecttion. Checkout time on Sundays is 6 pm, which is really great since this campground is less than an hour's drive from our home. We will definitely go back.

This campground is located less than a mile off I-95, but far enough to avoid any undue noise. It seemed to be very transient-oriented, which was not a problem. It was fairly empty when we set up early in the afternoon, but filled up quickly with large motorhomes in the late afternoon, and most were back on I-95 by the time we woke up the next morning. The staff and surroundings were pleasant, but there were a few things we did not like: 1) The sites were very close together. Our picnic table was literally within one foot of our neighbor's sewer connection. 2) Despite the fact that this is a pretty large campground, they seemed to assign people to sites that were together in one area rather than spreading them out. There may have been a good reason for this that we didn't know about. 3) We asked about a AAA discount, and they said they offered one but only if we would pay cash, which we declined, preferring to use our credit card and save our cash. We have to wonder if AAA would approve of such a restriction. All in all, it was a pleasant stay. Our neighbors were quiet and considerate, and there were no problems other than the few dislikes listed above.

This campground fit our needs perfectly for the off-season. Although it has been described as a zoo in the summer, this resort campground was very quiet and non-crowded in January. We camped among the trees with a group of other Casita owners. We saw only a few golf carts, and they were being driven very responsibly by adults. Most of the people we saw were staying in large fifth-wheels that seemed to be stored year-round and pulled to the campsites by the campground personnel when the owners wanted them taken out of storage. No problem with that. Everything was very quiet and peaceful. They allowed our small group to use a room in the recreation hall for our meetings on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning. The facilities were very nice. Check-in was quick and friendly. Security was excellent; we felt very safe and the personnel seemed very friendly. There were lots of amenities that we just didn't use, but this is obviously a first-rate campground; just not our cup of tea in the summertime. There were no fireworks or any other inordinate noises. Although the park is well south of the main part of Myrtle Beach, there are attractions, like the Legends show, and many restaurants nearby. We felt the campsites were very adequate in size and separation, although everyone in our group had travel trailers of just 16 and 17 feet. Perhaps those with larger campers would disagree. We will definitely go back, but only in the off-season, which is our favorite time of year at the beach, anyway.

This is a very nice campground in a county park that includes a lake, petting zoo, train ride, ballfields and many other amenities, but the campground is in a very quiet area isolated from those things, except the lake. We were there at a very slow time of year, and we had our pick of sites. In fact, the staff allowed us to go set up in a site and then come back to the office and let them know which one we picked. There were only five or six other campers there. All of the sites were nicely wooded. Some, including ours, were pull-throughs. Most seemed to have tables and fire rings. Most had water and electric. None had sewer. All the roadways seemed newly paved, and it appeared that more sites were being developed. It was just a very nice, quiet camping experience in the woods. Just what we were looking for.

This seemed to be a very nice park that we just stayed at overnight while on the way home from picking up a travel trailer. It seemed very unique, with outdoor lighting at each site, paved pads, chairs and privacy fences. We stayed in a tiered area with a great view, and it felt very private. Nice pool and other facilities. And nice people checked us in. We thought this a place where we would like to spend more time when we get a chance.

This place was great! We camped there in a travel trailer we had just picked up at a nearby town. The new owner volunteered to help us get set up and was extremely helpful. He picked up our propane tanks at our campsite and had them purged and filled for us, and the RV tech came out and installed a vent cover for us. They made everything very easy for us. Their helpfulness was very impressive, and the campground was very neat and clean. We would love to go there again just to be around the folks who run the place.