Blue Bear is by far my favorite campground. Not only is the weather so much cooler in the summer there (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! read more

This is a beautiful place and the owner and staff are such great people. This is the best campground I've ever stayed. Whether the leaves are changing and falling or snow is falling and covering the ground, or you're looking up at the night sky, there are always breathtaking views and memories to last a lifetime. I love this place read more

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We had a great three-day weekend at this wonderful campground. We brought our kids and our dog and had a superb time. We will be back to enjoy ourselves again. Clean Bathrooms Dish Washing Station Free Grills Hiking Trails Friendly Staff 15 min to Elk Knob Park 20 min to Boone This campground is ready for all types of campers. Primitive to Glamper RV's. I highly recommend going read more

Blue Bear Mountain Camp - Our tent site nestled in the woods. - Campgrounds Near Me - Todd, North Carolina

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Great place! Clean, nice and quiet. Great Vista all around. No Wi-Fi, but that's why we love camping. Phone reception's OK. Mike is the greatest host, I met in US for last 35 years. Thank you, Mike! Hope to see you again. read more

The nicest campground in the Boone area, we looked at ALL of them for a multi-month stay. Also the only one open year round. Beautiful, wooded campground with spacious sites. We were in a pop-up camper, 30 Amp Service was perfect for us and the bath houses are immaculate...cleaned several times a day & nice and private. Ample firewood and ice available for purchase, and really pretty natural stone fire rings in each site. The night sky is incredible here, star and moon gazing at its finest with no light pollution to spoil the view. I can't say enough nice things about the owners/staff...someone is always onsite and so helpful for anything you might need including camping stuff, area info, and even free nature walks on Saturdays. They are incredible people who are committed to making sure you enjoy your time in the High Country. We learned so much info on the Boone area from them. About 15 minutes drive to Boone and the Blue Ridge Parkway, it was the perfect home base for our explorations. We will definitely stay here when our travels bring us back to Boone. Thanks for the incredible memories! read more

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This was such a great campsite! Friendly people who also respected social distancing and it was pretty quiet. Really cool trails to a trout pond. Many different types of sites, we liked T-10, it's a walk down a hill but it's worth it to camp in the trees. We will be back! read more

Blue Bear Mountain Camp - Part of the trail. - Campgrounds Near Me - Todd, North Carolina

We showed up way past closing time and the owner stayed and waited for us to arrive showing us to our campsite as well as bringing us firewood ! Woke up to the most beautiful view of Boone we have ever seen, campsite it totally surrounded by the mountains and also has their own hiking trails within the campground ! We will definitely be back ! read more

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Went here with a group of 35+ and it was great. Adults and kids and everything in between had a blast. We were on the field and had about 8-10 tents, camp fire and grill already at the site. It was overcast and damp most of the time but sitting around the fire, eating and drinking with the mountains in the background couldn't have been a better setting. I hope to go back again with the same group in the spring! read more

Blue Bear Mountain Camp - Campgrounds Near Me - Todd, North Carolina

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Excellent facility for RV, Pop-up, tent and backpack camping. Clean, quiet, friendly. At 4000' elevation, the air is clean and cool. The bath facilities are very good with laundry and sink for dish washing. There is a cool teepee camp with rustic hotel accommodation, a cabin in the woods with home-style comfort. The staff are bend-over-backward eager to please. read more

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We loved our stay at Blue Bear Mountain Camp. My boyfriend and I stayed in their cabin, which had everything we needed and then some. We particularly enjoyed the deck and grill space, which doesn't have the pictures it deserves online! The staff was so polite and helpful, there was always a kind face around to help. They showed us around, and explained everything in detail, and are operating smoothly and thoughtfully during Covid-19. Bath houses were clean, and provided a nice hot shower. Trails and grounds are gorgeous, spacious and fun to explore. We can't wait to come back, and definitely recommend for anyone of any camping experience level. read more

Loved camping in one of the remote sites on Locust Ridge! It was quite a difficult hike up the mountain with no actual trail to follow, but you are definitely in your own little wilderness space up there. No water available near the ridgeline sites so you have to pack in your own. read more

We had an incredible experience at Blue Bear! Mike is a true gem. He is fantastic at what he does and you can tell he loves it. We stayed at R-003 and it was a great spot for a couple of hammocks (or a tent!) It was nice to be able to hike and be deep in the woods but only have to pay $25 round trip for gear delivery. It was the best of both worlds. We went into Boone during the day - only 8 short miles away! We would highly recommend this spot and i'm sure we will return, as the customer service is unparalleled, read more

A hidden gem for sure!! The gravel road leading up to it was narrow and uphill but definitely do-able with our 40' fifth wheel. The views are spectacular, it's peaceful, everything you want from a mountain getaway.. The only downside is no water hookup, but we managed- the bathrooms/showers are clean and the water is hot so it was totally fine! We spent 5 nights here and we're definitely visiting again!! read more

Blue Bear Mountain Camp - Sunrise - Campgrounds Near Me - Todd, North Carolina

We visited this past weekend (5/12/2012), and had a great time. The place is up in the mountains, down a dirt road and up a steep driveway. The bathhouse is brand new, very nice. All the buildings were built by the owner and use natural materials (full logs as the porch columns!). We stayed in Remote #3 by the bass pond, and they mean remote! The manager gave us a ride down on the gator, we were the only campsite on that side of the ridge occupied that night. It was tranquil, by the pond, stream nearby, and not too far from the camp bathrooms. The site had a fire pit and a grill. The next morning was a hike out of the hollow, but as long as you pack light its not too bad! Go visit, its cute, not crowded, and the manager was very nice, even told us that the previous campers had left firewood and that we could use it for free. read more

Went with my bestfriend for her Bach. party for a few days. It rained pretty much the entire time but we had a blast hanging out with Steve and talking about their upcoming Bluegrass Festival! I think it is the first weekend in August and looks great. Also, he told me they have big plans to expand and make some really cool sites. We will be back! Also tip* Don't use MAPQUEST/GOOGLE MAPS. Use the directions online. Trust me, I just saved your life! :) read more

Stayed this past weekend here! We did the hike in camping and loved it! The staff is super friendly and even accommodated our late arrival Friday night. Beautiful place with lots to do around it! Highly recommend ! read more

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Road up to Campground is a long rough gravel road. They have no sewer hook ups at sites and most don't have water. It's a pretty good place if you are tent camping but isn't RV friendly at all - especially Big RV's. Staff was unfriendly and rude. The lady had desk was very mouthy and didn't want to hear anything you had to say. Never again for us, so go at your own risk but only in a tent read more

My girlfriend and I lucked out and made last minute plans to go camping for July 4th weekend. We were able to get one of their remote spots for the weekend. It's a very laid back campground and all the staff are very friendly! We very much enjoyed the help of Mark. For a small fee they will take your camping gear down to the remote campsites for you *well worth it if you have a lot of stuff and a cooler. That particular weekend we lucked out big time. Because of the holiday and a staff birthday the campground organized a bit of a celebration! The owner had a bluegrass band come up to the site Saturday night and play for the campers along with a cookout, which included burgers, hotdogs, grilled corn and BACON! At night fall they started a campfire and the band came off the stage and jammed around the fire with the campers. After the show they had a shuttle take us back to the remote campsites. The campsite is in a great location and very dog friendly. There are hiking trails around the campsite and it is only a couple minutes drive to River Girl tubing and fishing if you want to get on the water, minutes from Boone if you want to walk around the shops, and only about a 15-20 minute drive to the Blue Ridge Parkway! Thanks for the wonderful weekend! We'll be back for the music festival in September! read more

Loved the stay. Large camp sites. Clean and new shower and restroom facilities. Gorgeous night sky views. Quiets no street or highway noise. Large open area. read more

This campground is great! The owners were very nice and eager to help and answer questions. The grounds were neat and well maintained even in the remote campsites and as a female solo camper, I felt completely safe and comfortable the whole time. I booked online through Paypal which was super convenient. I was originally booked to stay at the R8 site, but since none of the other remote sites were booked that night, the staff suggested I look around and choose whichever one I liked. I ended up staying at R1 and loved it . It was right by the pond area and had plenty of firewood and kindling already at the site (which the manager said I could use for free). It was in close proximity to the outhouse (which was immaculately clean). The hike was a little steep going down, but not bad if you have any experience hiking with camping gear. I will definitely be going back to Blue Bear. Great place! read more

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We stayed for a week during the last week of October 2013. What a gorgeous place! Steve is a super nice guy and goes out of his way to make sure all of his guest are taken care of. Did I say this place was gorgeous! We camped in a 40ft fifth wheel on site C10. We woke up every morning to a breath taking view. Steve has everything you need and more on site. Shower were great but it sure was cold running back to the camper! I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who wants to experience the beautiful outdoors and get away from the stack em and rack type parks! read more

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EXCELLENT campground that offers something for every type of camper. Clean bathrooms with hot showers. Friendly staff and reasonable rates. Campsites come with really nice stone fire pits and picnic tables. My wife an I and our 3 kids stayed in R-4 (one of the remote sites down the hill and away from the other campers. It was the best camp site I've ever been to... Plus the other remote sites available in that same area were all really cool sites with plenty of space in between them and some with great privacy. R-4 was the best in my opinion. It had a creek that ran by it with a walking bridge over it... Tucked back in the woods with plenty of privacy. The kids LOVED playing in the creek. Lots of room to put up our 3-bedroom tent and hammock. Just down the road was an out house with 2 toilets and a little stocked fish pond. The only place to get a shower was back up the hill near the office (a 10 minute hike uphill). Paying the extra $20 to get all of our gear down to our site was WELL WORTH IT. If you like primitive camping but have kids and a wife that need a little more luxury, this place is it. Hands down the best campground I've ever been too. We will definitely be back and hopefully with a group of friends!!! read more

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My boyfriend and I wanted to go camping this past weekend but couldn't find anything open this late in the year. We found Blue Bear Mountain Camp online and decided to go. Booking your reservation was done online and very easy. When we arrived Saturday afternoon we were thrilled to see how beautiful this place was! The location is perfect and offers many awesome views of the mountains. The campgrounds are very well kept. Each campground has an amazing fire pit made out of rocks, Steve confirmed each rock was found on the mountain! The bath house has toilets and showers and are very clean. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a place to camp! read more

Blue Bear Mountain just opened this year and we are thrilled we found it. It has spots for both RV and tent camping. You have a choice of tent camping along a beautiful meadow on top of the mountain or really remote sites that may require a gator ride to deliver your gear (highlight of the trip for our 5 year old). We have stayed at both depending on what we were looking for. The remote sites are truly remote but still have fire rings, picnic tables and a clean bathroom with flush toilets. The meadow camping has an awesome bathroom/shower facility. The entire area is pristine with miles of hiking trails, streams and a fish pond. Steve the camp manager could not have been nicer and more helpful. We will definitely be back! read more

We camped this past weekend and had a blast! We stayed at remote site 4 and felt like we were the only ones on the mountain. We could never have gotten all of our gear to this site without the help of the gater. The delivery/pick up service was awesome. We camped with a 3 year old and even though the hike from the site back to our car was challenging, she was able to do it. The bathhouse is extremely nice and clean and there are very nice outhouse-type bathrooms located near the remote sites. If you are looking for a remote camping experience with the comforts of home, this is the place to go!! We will be returning again! read more

Awesome experience. Not your average cookie cutter campground. We will be coming back.

My husband and I stayed here for a few days for a quick getaway for my birthday and before he leaves for a detachment. The grounds are clean and well kept. The bathrooms are the cleanest I've seen in a campground. There are walking trails to explore and you're nestled right in the mountains. The staff is super friendly and accommodating. We stayed in the teepee and LOVED it. It rained the first part of our stay, but we didn't mind just relaxing in the teepee comfortably. Clean, comfy, and a unique experience. The campground is about 15 minutes from downtown Boone. We'll definitely be back! read more

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We were in town for graduation, and decided to stay here instead of a hotel. Great decision. Very clean campsite, quiet, spacious and even had some good hiking trails. The key for us was the shower/bath house...3 very clean brand new showers that were nicer than our own place. The four of us were able to shower and get ready and head to graduation events from there. Definitely recommend. Owner is helpful, and this is as good car camping experience as you'll get. read more

I was on a spurr of the moment trip and was looking for a campground close by. I loved this place! The staff were so incredibly sweet and helpful. The tent sites are close up in the trees, the bath houses clean, and the grounds beautiful. There are places for RV camping as well. There are also good trails for hiking. If you are into remote camping, there are several sites that you can hike to or have one of the most awesome staff haul your gear up for you. But one of the coolest parts was the teepee in the middle of the valley equiped with a queen size bed and electric blanket--which aparently you can rent out also. I absolutely loved this place and cannot wait to go back! read more

My husband and I stayed there this past weekend, and thought this place was really neat. Steve, the manager, was very nice and helpful. There are sites for just about anyone- sites out on the field, especially if you are car or RV camping, or sites you can hike in to, but the hike isn't too bad,and they'll even tote your stuff in for you- for a small fee, of course. The campgrounds themselves are well maintained. They used to be an apple and cherry orchard, so you may see some trees with fruit on them. The campground is very near Boone, Blowing Rock and the Blue Ridge Parkway, so there is lots to do. Highly recommended! read more

If you are looking for a camp ground near Boone NC this is definitely at the top of the list! Me and my wife stayed here for two nights this past weekend and we were definitely pleased. If you are looking for a place to camp you will not be disappointed. The campground is laid out really well and offers a decent amount of privacy more so than most camp grounds. Each tent site had a stone fire pit and they give you a decent amount of fire wood when you show up. We ended up staying in the awesome tipi they have in the center of the campground. The tipi was really nice and had a lot of space and the queen sized bed was comfortable. The tipi has electricity ran to it so you can charge your electronics and it is equipped with a few lamps, a fan and an electric blanket. The electric blanket came in really handy to us since the temperature was in the high 30s at night so it did get a little chilly. I would recommend bringing a small electric heater if the temperature gets below 40 degrees however it is bearable with out one. The restrooms and showers also get an A+ they were really clean and pretty warm or those early morning showers. The owners were also really helpful and showed a lot of hospitality! We will definitely be back in the future. read more

If you hate privacy, love unattended children, and lackluster staff then this is the place for you. All the campsites, even the remote/backpacking sites are within eyesight of the others. The trails were maintained poorly and the campsites are not marked. The campers were extremely loud for all 3 nights we stayed, even though the "quiet hour" was 11pm. Playing music and even singing karaoke til well past 1am. Staff was not helpful and facilities were dirty. I cannot recommend this place. We'll never be back there again. You're much better off staying at a campsite along the Blue Ridge Parkway, atleast they have and maintain standards. This place just down right sucks! read more

Absolutely amazing campground! The views are beautiful, the campsites are spaced far apart so that you have complete privacy, and the drive takes you right to the top of a beautiful mountain. Each campsite has beautiful fire pits, new grills, new picnic tables, and areas cleared for tents. Steve greeted us when we came in late, had firewood ready to go for us, and carried it in as we were unloading everything else. The bathrooms weren't completed yet, but we were given a tour and they were amazing shower rooms/bathrooms far nicer than I've seen in any other campground. It's worth getting a little out of Boone (15-20 min drive) to stay here! read more

Upon arrival I noticed there was absolutely no one camping or hiking and couldn't help but notice several cases of Budweiser in the office. We asked if we could walk the trail and check out the remote sites. This didn't seem to be a problem and we were given a map. We stopped at one of the sites and sat on a picnic table to rest and drink some water, at this point the woman that was running the office states, "This is not a park!" and continues by saying, "I'm going to walk up aways and when I come back ya'll need to be gone!" No wonder the place was vacant with this type of behavior. read more

Blue Bear Mountain is a great little campground. The camp sites were well maintained and the facilities clean and in great working order. I can't wait to go back and stay at one of the remote sites next time. I hope their festival this next weekend is a big hit. read more