Hiking and backpacking
Five of America’s premier hiking opportunities: Blue Ridge Parkway, Linville Gorge Wilderness, the famous Appalachian Trail and miles of the beautiful backcountry trails unique to Grandfather Mountain. Be sure to take advantage of the opportunity to hike the trails in the newly created Elk Knob State Park. At 5520 feet and over 2600 acres, this park is a true success story of mountain conservation. The trail up the mountain is a challenge, but the view from the top is worth the effort. You can see this mountain from the campground. We just love giving directions so please feel free to ask!!
Horseback riding and mountain biking
Horseback riders and mountain bikers will find a lifetime of trails to conquer.
Golfing
Golfers will find themselves enjoying the beautiful mountain views, as well as a great game of golf. There are several public courses in the area. Boone Golf Club, Jefferson Landing, Red Tail, Willow Valley, and Seven Devils just to name a few.
Tweetsie Railroad
Tweetsie's one-price admission includes a full day of fun at Tweetsie Railroad, including the adventure-filled Wild West train trip, live entertainment, Country Fair rides, a visit to the petting zoo and much more. Summer: open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fall: open weekends, Friday to Sunday, after Labor Day through Halloween from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Each October Tweetsie becomes the ghost train on Friday and Saturday nights. This event is considered one of the top ten Halloween Festivals in the South. Enjoy a scary ride through the night with ghost and goblins. "All aboard!"
Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain is one of the most environmentally significant mountains in the world. It is set apart by the U.N. as an International Biosphere Reserve, a place where man and nature thrive in harmony. Only 324 biospheres exist and this mountain is the only one that is privately owned. There are 47 rare and endangered species here. Enjoy Mile High Swinging Bridge, Wildlife Habitats, hiking, picnicking and Nature Museum. Open daily all year except Thanksgiving and Christmas from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (winter), 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (spring/fall) and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. (summer). Average visit is approximately 2 to 3 hours.
Blue Ridge Parkway
The Blue Ridge Parkway is ranked as "America’s most scenic drive" by leading travel writers. This is more than a scenic highway, the Blue Ridge Parkway is a spectacular route to fascinating worlds of vacation fun and excitement. "This All-American Road offers 350 miles of hiking trails. These footpaths will take you through diverse settings, from crystal clear mountain streams to spectacular waterfalls, through lush forests and across broad meadows." This great experience is only nine miles from the campground.