had a great vacation - will be going back stayed in a cabin,…read morehad a screened porch, fire pit. fridge- great for camping!! the park is very clean, lots of activities, lots to do they have themed weekends

BEWARE of BED BUGS!!! We were there May 2 2026 with two other families and all three of the hickory…read moreforest cabins we stayed in had bed bugs. The maintenance man who confirmed the presence of bed bugs reported that this has been a repeated problem for these cabins. We reached out to yogi bear by phone and by email to alert them and ask for compensation. It's been 8 days and they still haven't responded.

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.

Wonderful campground. There are bears though so be careful. Easy to get to mt Whitney trail. Would…read morehighly recommend.

Stayed here for the first time this past weekend! Myself, my husband and kids all loved it. So much…read moreto do. Great little fishing spots. Nice pool. Different activities for the kids!

Went as a family weekend get away! Our grand babies had so much fun! They loved the big pillow as…read morethey called it. We took them for their very first fishing trip and they loved it when they caught a fish. Clean and well kept. Will definitely be back! Food always tasted better cooked outside and don't forget the s'mores

Beautiful hikes and mountains views. Nice picnic area with restrooms available. Several people…read morefishing or playing in the stream. Good place for families.

Amazing views!!!…read more Came here on a group hike and it did not disappoint! We did the 4 something mile loop from the upper parking lot to the waterfall and back to the parking lot. It is hard! The amount of incline is enough but going up the stairs after resting at the waterfall was dreadful. We survived! The views are OMG!!!!! Wow! Breathtaking at each lookout. The stone is so smooth it almost looks painted. It rained a little at one of our lookout stops and it was such a refreshing experience. Cellphone reception here is super limited and so I want to come back in hopes I'll be able to actually track my hike .

Beth was awesome. Knowledgeable, friendly and professional. Laundry room, showers, pool, playground…read moreand available outdoor games. Everything was clean too. A clean campground with staff available until around 5pm. The best part was the security cameras. I felt very safe.

Made a reservation for a single evening to stay after seeing baseball game . Called 4 days in…read moreadvance to cancel , they will cancel but not give you a refund . I have never seen an RV park do that and I drive around the country for months at a time . So weak , are you hurting for money that badly ? It was already overpriced but seriously that's just stupid business practice.

EmberGlow is an amazing high end Glamping/Camping resort! So far we have stayed in a pod and a yurt…read moreand loved both. The pod was just a little small but very well thought out! The 16' yurt was incredible! It was so clean, well appointed, and spacious. The queen bed is super comfy, bathroom lovely, kitchenette had all we needed! We were there during the week and had our whole section of the campground to ourselves and we had the pool completely to ourselves 2 days in a row The 1st night there was a whopping thunderstorm and our yurt was so cozy! Lying in bed watching the lightning through the skylight and hearing the rain on the canvas will always be a favorite memory for us! The whole resort is so well thought out and the people are super sweet! Thank you Nancy for being so kind and accommodating!

The manager was super nice and welcoming. We were staying for a week because we were visiting…read morefriends in Mill Spring and this was a 15 minute drive to their house. I feel so lucky that we found this cute campground! Because of the fires there was a burn ban however it wasn't a problem. The hiking trails were very nice and everything was clear from Helene so we could access them. We were camping in our RV but there are so many great accommodations if you don't have anything to camp in. To me the best thing was the bathroom and shower! I have never been to a campground that had such great showers!! Incredibly clean and they have shampoo, conditioner and body wash in there for you to use. They even had towels rolled up in cubbies! Who has that! We loved it so much that we already booked a spot for next year :)

Awesome hiking!!!…read more Be prepared for mountains, as described 'Crowders Mnt' Weekends are high traffic. Lots of people getting exercise. They have bathrooms at the visitors center and do sell refreshments inside.

Wow, people LOVE this mountain. It was packed when we went for a hike! We couldn't even find a spot…read moreon the main lot. But good thing they have overflow parking. The facilities and visitor center were clean and nice. The trails were well marked and maintained. Very very dog friendly, I felt left out without my dog . Overall, love seeing people out and active, and what a great place to be!

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.