I know your campground has been devastated from the hurricane. I want to reserve a few spots even…read morethough you're close I would like to know how I can reserve some spots and pay for them now that way it will help get you back opened up. We're so sorry this has happened to you. Everything I have heard about your campground is absolutely spectacular And I hope someday I can visit. God bless you and I hope the sun stays shining for you.

I love, love, love this place!! Family-owned by a very involved and caring staff. One of the…read morecleanest and well-manicured campgrounds that we've visited. The views are amazing and there is so much to do: tubing, hiking nearby trails (including Linville Falls and Grandfather Mountain), visiting Linville Falls Winery, fishing the pond or river, exploring nearby towns or just putting the phones down and relaxing.

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.

Beautiful place. We loved it! Would definitely come back. Staff friendly and efficient. Place is…read morewonderfully maintained in a forest environment.

Web site states they close at 6:00 I called at 4:30 asking if any spots were available arrival time…read morewas 5, she stated they close at 5 and they will not accommodate us. She told me to come back in the morning so we can stay then. I asked her please we will arrive by 5. She said nope and gave me another campground number to call for the night 45 minutes away. So we found the KOA Down the street and it's cheaper and they actually care about us.

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.

TLDR: campground closed, parking lot open…read more The campground itself is closed. Likely until further notice due to damage from the hurricane. That being said, it still has a small, well-kept parking area where you can park if you are looking to hike up to Mt Mitchell. My partner and I did this recently one Saturday. We got to the parking lot by 6am and were the only ones there. By the time we returned, a little after noon, it was jam packed. Perfect spot if you can get in early enough!

Since my wife and I eloped in May (in gorgeous Hocking Hills) we wanted a camping weekend with our…read morebest buds. Being NC natives naturally we headed for the mountains. It was the high capacity (50 ppl and 10 cars), with flush toilets, shelters, and no outright policy against alcohol that sold me on the cradle​ of forestry campground, Briar Bottom located in the Black Mountain Campground. We camped one night at Red Oak. We had booked for two but, sometimes when you camp at the tail if the season (end of October) in the shadows of Mount Mitchell you aren't guaranteed the prettiest of weather. Getting here on those mountain roads was quite the adventure. Bring printed directions as you're going to loose cell service the closer you get. If you're headed to the group camp just turn into the camp ground, and proceed left. You'll go for quite a way but once you've reached the ford you're pretty much there. Yep, you've got to cross a creek running down the mountain side. It's tile bottomed so there's not too much to worry about. There were 8 of us that camped and it was pretty much a cold downpour (36 degrees) from when we arrived so it was a huge bonus that all the sites have shelters with space to put together tents, and put on those rainflys before staking them down. Having two picnic tables were great because they were under the shelters too. All in all I'll totally come back when I'm visiting my home state and I need a beautiful place to camp at a reasonable cost.

After getting our reservation cancelled 4 days before our trip in Michigan (the Governor wouldn't…read moreallow them to open), we turned into panic mode. We looked in Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, literally everywhere we could potentially camp. Wilderness Cove was opening for their first weekend back and thankfully had some availability! We were the first to get there (after an 11hour drive)! And they were extremely accommodating. We ended up needing an extra camp site due to the number of people we had, but it all worked out. The campground itself is pretty quiet, I didn't see any rowdy people nor did we stay up all night due to excessive noise. They sell wood and ice, so make sure you pick some up before they sell out There's full service restrooms as well as a sink near the main office for washing dishes, which was a great added bonus!! Here's the winner though!! With everything going on with COVID, they were cleaning the bathrooms THREE TIMES A DAY! Morning, afternoon, and evening they were making sure the bathrooms were sparkling! Definitely helped when showering, too! The rapids are REAL rapids. We had 5 girls in our group, and 4 of the 5 weren't interested in going again. Of course the guys went while we stayed behind. Expect to potentially flip over and lose anything you may have brought. This isn't an average float, which is why alcohol isn't allowed. Highly recommend camping here, and will definitely be back if we're ever headed to NC!

BEWARE OF WILDERNESS COVE CAMPGROUND! It is a construction site with some holes in the ground. With…read moretheir southern drawls they steal your money. They took us for $135 saying they are so sorry but couldn't refund our money.

Peaceful, friendly people who own it, and the campers are all friendly. Great activities for…read moredifferent age groups throughout our stay. Some weekender some travelers like us. Far off the road but not too far from downtown for events and things. Will stay again. Price for site is very reasonable compared to other places around this area.

This is a cute campground. Brandie treated me with pure kindness but the last day another lady was…read morethere that wouldn't give me her name and claimed she was the owner. She treated me horribly, accused me of playing games with her after I even agreed to pay extra for any inconveniences. The inconvenience for her was me coming into the office and asking if they had any spots open this week due to cancellations and the friend I had purchased the area for was still there after 11am. She made fun of my friend and threatened to call the law on her. It is a shame this "owner" treats people like they are subhuman. I paid well over $115 for only 3 nights stay. All you get is a plug to hook up phone and a water spigot for that much money. It is a lovely campground but with ownership like that and the price, it's not worth it. I don't understand why people have become so cruel that simply being kind is out of their ability. And especially anyone that is in the business of serving the public, they should always choose empathy and kindness because you never know what anyone is going through. This place doesn't even deserve two stars.

Stayed for the Fourth of July weekend and had an absolutely amazing time! Our campsite was great…read moreand staff were amazing ! Mike was very helpful and friendly! There are trails on the grounds that are fun to hike and the bathhouse was clean! Domes and little cabins looked adorable so we will be back to try those out. There is not a ton of privacy but it was not an issue at all! Would highly recommend!

Blue Bear is by far my favorite campground. Not only is the weather so much cooler in the summer…read morethere (70-80 in July!), it's just a wonderful, down to earth place to be. The owner is great and the host (Mike) is beyond amazing! We've been camping there for 8 years and love it more each time we go. The camper spots are very spacious and C1-C3 are completely shaded. C3 is the best by far! But you have to book early because C3 is very popular! Some things to know before you go! They do not have water hookups at the sites - you fill your camper tank with water at the office area. They have spots with electric hookups. They have a dump station where you can empty your tanks on your way out. This is a simple & beautiful campground. There are trails to walk/hike, mountain view to see, bathhouse with 3 bathroom/showers, and one with just a bathroom. This is by far the cleanest bathhouse I have ever seen. They show great attention to this campground and make sure all their campers are happy. You can also purchase wood at the office. There are a few t-shirts for sale at the office, as well. If you haven't checked it out, you are truly missing out! This is a great place with great people!

Extremely nice clean park. The entire staff is excellent and very helpful. You won't find a nicer…read morepark.

A much needed RV campground in a scenic part of NC. With RV sales and camping dramatically…read moreincreasing in popularity these past few years, it has become increasingly difficult to find a spot to camp in a nice park. Enter River Pointe RV Park & Campground - A brand new midsize RV park currently boasting 55 level, roomy lots, designed by dedicated owners who are devoted to this gem of a park; The park is easy to get to in a scenic area near historic Morganton. The owners are very accommodating and I just can't say enough about what wonderful people they are. They've created a very nice, quiet park surrounded by untouched forest on 3 sides, above a scenic river. A laundry/bathhouse is at one end and it's almost up and running...with more conveniences on the way! Getting inspections, permits and construction completed to open this new park wasn't easy in the midst of the pandemic, but they were committed to their dream; After many frustrating delays, the full hookup campground is now a reality for us all to enjoy. Make plans soon - they're pretty popular already and as we know, the good places book up fast and far in advance! Thank you Kathy and Pat. All RV parks should operate like yours.

This was one of the most fun road trip places I have ever been! The grounds are beautiful, the…read moreowners are super friendly, and the ciders are unique and delicious. I highly recommend trying the pickle cider, but if you aren't feeling adventurous, then their Johnny Appleseed is delicious too. Everything on their cider flight were exceptional. I truly believe this was the highlight of my trip out west!!

A fun little place to grab a drink and sit and chat. The owners were very pleasant and nice and…read morehelpful in choosing our drinks. In addition to beer, wine and cider they will also make a frozen concoction for you. I really enjoyed my daiquiri and husband liked his flight.