Disclaimer: I don't know what a typical cabin experience is, but I believe Paddy Creek Campground's…read moreis above average. You check in at the house. They take cash only and it is very reasonably priced. Check in after 5 but before 8. Mom and Pop operation. Call ahead of your arrival. Then we slowly drove down a steep, curvy hill to the cabin. The Jennifer was charming! It's a cozy log cabin complete with: * Living room: futon, armchair, TV (with DirectV), puzzles, books * Kitchen: table and chairs, counter space, fridge, stove, oven, microwave, dishes * Loft bedroom: full bed, small wardrobe, night table and lots of hooks for clothes * Downstairs bedroom: full bed * Bathroom: sink, toilet, shower You have everything you need except sheets and towels (BYO). My family spent a couple of fun evenings at the fire pit outside. Be sure to take a stroll around the campground. There are ponds, a bridge, and, of course, Paddy Creek. I highly recommend!

From the owner: With forty-one permanent full hookup RV sites and four cozy rental cabins, we provide a range of…read moreaccommodation options. We do not offer nightly, monthly or full-time rentals on any of our RV sites. We do not offer tent camping. We invite you to experience our well-maintained facilities and serene surroundings. Bathhouse facilities are conveniently located on the grounds.

The first day we arrived went well, aside from the storm. I arrived with just my two young children…read morebecause my husband couldn't come that day. I had a broken ankle, an autistic 8-year-old daughter, and a rambunctious 4-year-old son. As I unloaded our things, the storm rolled in and my son became frightened and started screaming. I wanted to turn on the TV to calm him, but I couldn't get it working. My hands were full, and I hadn't had time to read the paperwork, so I didn't know the Wi-Fi password needed for the TV was listed there. When I called for help, the employee I spoke with didn't know about the password either. She and the maintenance man came to the cabin. Before I could explain much, he started talking about the internet and Netflix. I had to explain that I simply needed the TV turned on first. Eventually we figured out it was the password. The employee left, but the maintenance man stayed for a while to cool off in the air conditioning. He was polite, but being alone with my children made me a little uncomfortable. The next day everything changed. My children wanted to ride the slide. They were scared to go alone, so I rode with each of them once. No one said anything about riding double. Because of my broken ankle, I had to remove my boot and painfully climb back up each time. Eventually I asked if they were ready to ride alone because I couldn't keep climbing the hill. My son later became scared at the top and refused to go down. I climbed back up to get him, only to find him sitting on the slide while an older girl was trying to push him even though he was screaming and holding on tightly. I calmly asked her not to push him, and she apologized. The manager's teenage son was supervising the slide but wasn't paying attention to what was happening behind him. As I prepared to take my frightened son down, he suddenly told me I couldn't ride double. I was willing to use the stairs instead, but I physically couldn't. The staircase was narrow, there was a long line extending beyond where it should have stopped, and I had a broken ankle with a terrified child clinging to me. I sat there for about 30 minutes waiting for a safe way down. My mother called, and after hearing what was happening, suggested I contact the front desk. I explained everything to Daniel and told him I simply needed help getting down safely. Instead of helping, he sarcastically asked if I wanted to shut down the whole park because someone might see me ride down with my son. I replied that I didn't care how they got us down--I just needed help. He hung up. The maintenance man eventually came but first scolded me for riding double. Once he realized I truly couldn't get down safely, he helped us. Afterward, he discussed the entire situation in front of other guests, even bringing up the TV issue from the day before and saying he had left a child with a head injury to help me. I was humiliated and left in tears. Back at the cabin, I called Daniel again to ask for the corporate number. When I tried explaining why I was upset, he became defensive, argued with me, and criticized my parenting, saying I needed to watch my children better. After everything that had happened, I lost my composure and ended the call. I had read the signs. The sign said the line should stop before the stairs so people could safely go up one at a time, but staff weren't enforcing it. The teenage attendant had also allowed me to ride double several times before suddenly refusing when I was stranded. My husband eventually received a partial refund, but that doesn't change how we were treated. I wasn't upset about a rule. I was upset that there was no compassion or reasonable help for a mother with a broken ankle trying to safely care for two young children. Because of that experience, I will never return.

We extended our monthly stay through the business number then we were told by staff we couldn't…read morekeep our lot because it was completely booked for Memorial Day then a few weeks later we were told there were septic issues and we had to leave the site. We were told no employees could move the camper as we do not tow our camper ourselves. We were given a number of a tower who quoted us $225 to move our site within the campground so we decided to leave to a cheaper campground as the lot rent increased due to summer rates (it's not summer yet). We were told we'd get a refund of the lot rent we already paid and we never received one, when we called to follow up we're told there's no refunds on monthly stays. $1,010/month for a parking spot is absolutely criminal. Poor business practices, do not stay here.

This place is lovely, an idyllic setting, wonderful hosts, very clean facilities, and a great…read morelocation to explore the area. We spent 2 nights here and loved our site, the deck over the rushing stream was a perfect place to sip coffee in the mornings and whiskey in the evenings. The dog park gave our pup the chance to run free, the clean bathhouses gave us a place to freshen up and the location gave us the ability to explore all Asheville had to offer, climb to the top of Mount Mitchell (the highest point East of the Mississippi) and just enjoy the surroundings. Our site had a full hook up, electric and water (even with temps in the low 20's at night), we had a fire ring (or square), a picnic table perched on the deck, cantilevered over the stream, and lovely (back-in) site with privacy and shade. We can't wait to come back.

This is the best RV park I ever stayed in -- 24k miles of travel! There is a rushing gurgling…read morestream behind almost every spot. Very nice play area for the kids, nice bathroom facilities, a great group pavilion with a fireplace & TV, and a well equipped camp store. The park is near the Blue Ridge Parkway and several nice towns with craft galleries. Many of the guests told me they had been coming for YEARS. There is nice landscaping between spaces and several of the spaces had decks over the trout stream. This RV Park has added many acres next door and is expanding. I look forward to returning to some of the friendliest staff!!

What a gorgeous park, even in the winter time…read more Since it's winter when I visited, I can't review all of the incredible summer time water sports but I know this park can get busy then. Winter was in incredible time to visit, easy parking, a chance to chat with the staff at the visitor center, and walk around. The lake is beautiful. I've heard that this area did get some hurricane/ storm damage but everything needed to drive around is up and running! Make a plan to visit next time you're nearby. It's about 1 hour drive from downtown Asheville.

This has the look of one of those parks formed around a dam. Don't get me wrong; I'm all for…read morehydroelectric power, but artificial lakes always feel like they're lacking a certain mystique. This park had an impressive visitor center and restrooms were open even after it closed, though neighboring water fountains were not functioning on a hot summer day. The trail I selected was rugged and had occasional waterside views, most notably on a footbridge that offered a mountain vista. Cell service was not great for me, and while I'd hoped to do a zoom meeting on the run I had to return to more urban areas. But if you actually want to get unplugged, the people on boats here appeared to be having a good time.

This is a beautiful campground. Huge swimming hole, can tube down the river into the open area…read more Deep waters for diving. I've cold water year round, didn't get warm whatsoever. Cash payment for parking, you'll have to contact the park for campsite stay. Public restrooms are available for changing clothes

Some of the best Camping experiences I have had, their biggest selling point is the water access,…read morethe river is amazing, plenty deep to swim with a nice current not too strong not too weak, they keep the camp sites very clean, This is a very awesome place to disconnect and enjoy nature.

If you've ever wondered what happens when a campground gives up on being a campground but still…read morecharges resort prices, welcome to Lake James Campground and Marina -- a masterclass in unmet expectations. Let's start with the grounds: mowing appears to be an optional hobby rather than a maintenance task. Weeds regularly reach over a foot tall, yet management is quick to blame everything from the weather to property ownership rather than simply getting the grass cut. It's a perfect metaphor for the whole place -- neglect wrapped in excuses. As for amenities, calling this a resort is comedy gold. There's a small, perpetually crowded pool that's the only semblance of recreation. Beyond that? Nothing. No playgrounds, no activities, no amenities for kids -- unless you count watching the weeds grow as entertainment. The "main office" doubles as a ghost town; there's no store, no supplies, and certainly no service. The showers and changing rooms only operate during pool hours, which means forget early showers, late rinses, or any kind of off-season use. And the mountain side? It's an oven with no tree cover -- a sunbaked slope that feels less like camping and more like punishment. But the crown jewel of disappointment here is the management. The manager, Bridgette, has turned poor hospitality into an art form. Unless you're in her inner circle, expect hostility instead of help. Any mention of the park's shortcomings is met with denial or name-calling -- everyone's a liar except her. Fees appear out of thin air, rules shift without warning, and enforcement feels more like harassment than management. We were even chastised for having kids' toys and outdoor furniture -- apparently joy is a violation here. Before booking, I strongly encourage anyone to read the management's responses to other negative reviews. Notice the pattern -- rather than addressing issues, she calls the reviewers liars. I'm sure this one will be no different. If you're looking for a peaceful camping getaway, keep driving. If you're nostalgic for the charm of a retirement community run by a vindictive HOA that accidentally allows children, you've found your paradise. Lake James Campground and Marina could be something special -- but until the management and maintenance rise to even basic standards, it's a cautionary tale, not a destination.

Lovely camping resort on Lake James. We rented one of their new cabins which was just like a tiny…read morehome. It had everything you needed and beautiful view of Lake James. The people are very friendly. It was a good time.

We had a great hike down to the falls with our dog. The sights were beautiful! I would recommend…read moregood footwear for this walk and be prepared for some steep inclines and declines, including down rocky walkways. Also, as we continued past the falls to finish the loop, there was a marker which we followed and basically had to crawl up the side of the mountain (which obviously wasn't the right way but it did have a path so we kept pushing forward). Thankfully it connected to the trail and we were back in business We enjoyed the beautiful, cool weather as we made our way through a mossy, lush forest. The water fountain at the start/end of path wasn't working which was a bummer but we had more water in the car. Pack accordingly.

We stayed at campground 19 with 2 cars and 2 tents. We had a great weekend but was not prepared for…read morehow close we would be to other camp grounds. We were probably 10 feet away from our neighbors RV. the camp hosts were very nice. If you want more space for tent camping I would recommend sites 1-8.

You guys, I can't say enough good things about this place! I really do hope that if your in the…read moreblack mountain area and love camping that you will consider checking sky island retreat out! They took us in like family! I have never felt so welcomed and loved camping somewhere. When we came back from the Super on Sat and they made a Spaghetti dinner buffet style for everyone here on site. Then today we raced this am and came back to homemade breakfast buffet. We were able to use the showers before heading home and it's past checkout time. The cabins are super cute and everyone is so nice! These 3 sisters have owned this place since 1980's and once you have been here you are family! You have options of camping, cabins and RV's on a 50 acre lot! Beautiful views from the top of the mountain that are breathtaking