Still closed for several more months. Fishing for Wild…read moretrout was really tough. Beautiful area , not got hot really hard by Helene , still a lot of work to do

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!

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.

Super super friendly family we actually are going to attempt to make reservations for this weekend…read morefor last-minute getaway as a family as a disabled person with type one diabetes. I had a really difficult day that day. We had bad storms and we don't live far from the campground, a couple hours south, but between the storm that not down a tree in our yard, I helped clean up and struggling with my diabetes, and then as I was driving North, a bad lightning storm I wasn't getting any service. I didn't know what to do or where to go. I ended up not spending the night after all, but I can say that communications were wonderful and the facility is beautiful. I did my research before I made a reservation for myself and I was going alone and I haven't been anywhere by myself in 10 years especially since I've become disabled so I ended up having to make other accommodations for the night and didn't get the pleasure of this visit but hopefully there's gonna be something open this weekend and I couldn't have Astro better communication. I can't. I did try to communicate late at night in late into the evening, but they do close their office at five and because of struggles with my diabetes which they have to be dealt with. I can't help that and then the storms here I got a very late start and once I was on my way, and I ran into this lightning storm I had no reception and no visibility. My GPS wasn't working correctly with no reception and this is also in an area that was affected by hurricane Helene and there was flash flooding warnings on the way up to the campground so I did what was the safest best thing for me but I just wanted to say that the prices are wonderful and fair. The facilities is beautiful. The family is kind and very communicative and I will definitely update if we are able to get a spot there this weekend so that our family can go and going with My Husband. I won't have the inability to take care of everything on my Own due to my unique situation so we'll actually make it this time lol I would highly recommend and also I did make it up there the following morning for my getaway and we were all talking about the lightning storm at a couple of places that I went and I was saying what it happened and I didn't make it to my destination where I was gonna stay and everybody that was local was like oh that's the best one out of all of the campgrounds around here if you come back, you need to stay there for sure you missed out and even though you couldn't help it, you know they're an awesome family and they have the nicest place so I did have a good word from local people too, so I'm gonna get a highly recommend for now. I'm sure it will only improve after this weekend. Hopefully there's a spot for us.!

Our favorite NC mountain campground. Amazing sites, brand new, landscaped, I can't say enough…read more Highly recommend

Beautiful place to camp and definitely a hidden gem! Private, well maintained and very peaceful…read more Bathrooms were clean, had showers and adhere to Covid restrictions (one family at a time). We were by the river, number 4 campsite, but honestly I don't think you can go wrong with any of them. Hiking trails are easy to strenuous and there's plenty of them. I highly recommend this place!

We stayed four nights in this campground and I found the owners to be absolutely friendly contrary…read moreto what other reviewers say. This time our rig was tail light and due to the slight incline of the site made for rain water to flow we had a hard time leveling the front so I went back to the office to request a different site and explained that the reason was our rig and not the site itself to which the owners obliged with a smile, not only that but he offered me his wooden blocks that in the end were the perfect solution. There is an stigma about permanent people but we found that us being friendly, waving and smiling to all they all are friendly and respond well, on the contrary the only indifferent person was a temporary young lady that when greeted twice looked the other way but you can't expect everyone to be in a good mood all the time. Quiet place, close to Forest City where we went to church on Sunday and also very close to Lake Lure to check the touristy attractions that lure ( pun intended ) people in. Don't know about bathhouse because we never use since our rig is self contained Will comeback to vacay and explore the region

The campground is small, but we really liked our RV site that backed up to the river. Very peaceful…read moreand quiet area. The RV sites are gravel but have a concrete pad with a picnic table and sitting area. We came at the end of July and thought the bugs would be bad being right here on the water, but that was not the case. I only gave 4 stars because the owners could be a bit more friendly, and the camp store and facilities are a bit run down. Otherwise, a nice place to stay.

From the first moment we arrived we were greeted with so much kindness from the front desk staff,…read moreother campers, and the owners. This is the cutest campground we have come across yet! Not to mention it is 0.4 mi from the most beautiful waterfalls. The campground is so lovely right up against the river. We had the most welcoming/helpful neighboring campers. The staff were very accommodating, the facilities were very lovely and clean, and despite the rain we truly enjoyed our stay. They have chickens on site and fresh eggs! We stayed in a tent and I felt like I was glamping. We cannot wait to go back to this campground!

Just wanted to make sure everyone has seen the new renovations at Catawba Falls Campground with…read moreadded sewer sites and some added extra large sites along with the new waterfall trail to the Catawba Falls

This place is super nice. We stayed in the Forrest Cabin and had a great time. The staff is amazing…read moreand everything is really well maintained. The cabin was great. Comfy bed, nice shower, decent WiFi, and a surprisingly well appointed kitchen. The covered porch is fantastic and we ate pretty much every meal out there. The fire pit area is also super nice. There was plenty of fenced in space around the cabin for even our Great Dane to wander around. The dog parks are really nice and our dog especially loved the pond park. The dog wash station is a really nice touch too. The rate is comparable to a mid range hotel, but instead you get a fancy, well appointed cabin that's completely dog friendly and has a ton more amenities. Overall we had a fantastic time and will definitely be back. Top tier A++ dog vacation.

We booked a three day staycation in the rental RV "Amy" and had one of the best trips ever. Booking…read morewas easy online, the campsite staff was easy to reach and communicate with, the facilities were clean and overall the park was such a fun place. We brought our two senior Shibas, who aren't really into dog parks or other dogs, and they were able to have the entire parks to themselves for at least an hour each day we went. They had so much fun, and being able to pick up some dog treats on the way home from our park adventure was a nice touch. The staff here do an amazing job keeping the campgrounds clean, maintained, and filled with fun activities for dogs and people. Having a fenced in site was great, and our dogs felt right at home. The RV is stocked with almost everything you'll need for a few days, just bring food, towels and personal hygiene stuff and you're set. There's also washers/dryers/general store if you forget anything. Overall we had such a fun time just hanging out, spending quality time with our dogs. There were a ton of social events going on - bonfires, happy hr, etc but we're antisocial so we watched from afar. Looked fun though! We will definitely be back next summer! *My only suggestion would be to include an EV charging station, we were able to trickle charge our vehicle with no issues but having a paid EV charging site/parking spot would be an awesome addition to help generate revenue and attract more road trippers and you can charge while you're at the dog parks. I understand it's mostly a RV destination, but being able to charge our vehicle while we rented the RV was really convenient especially because the nearest supercharger is 45 min away.

We did not camp here, but we visited to hike the 1 mile trail to see Crabtree Falls. It was magical…read moreand highly recommended! The trails were well manicured and the scenery along the way was absolutely beautiful. The falls were amazing! CRABTREE FALLS The falls are wide and about 70ft high. You can walk right up to the base of the falls on either side. The river at the bottom of the falls is not deep and not too dangerous. You can walk across the river at the base of the falls on the wet stones, but you will get your feet wet, as will as water spray on your clothes hair. Just be careful you don't slip on the wet rocks and fall! There is also a wooden bridge over the river which provides a safer crossing so the falls can be enjoyed from both sides. You MUST cross to other side to view the "money shot" of the falls...get your camera out and get busy with those selfies! THE TRAIL You park your car by the Crabtree Falls campground where the trail starts. It's a 1 mile walk to the falls. It's moderate level difficulty and not recommended for those that have difficulty walking on flat surfaces. The trail is NOT flat. T trail is manicured and supplied with many wooden walkways, and engineered stairs, but there are ample trip hazards, such as roots and slippery rocks. Part of the the path actual passes through some mountain streams that flow down to the river. They are a beautiful part of the walk but also wet and slippery. There is an amphitheater at the start of the walk which makes for a great photo opportunity. The trail appears to include lighting from the start to the amphitheater to support evening performances. I am sure they would be a magical experience. There are many beautiful nature views along the way, tree canopies and tree "tunnels" covering some of the path. There are stairs made from stone found in the area. It really is a nice walk. Once you reach the falls you can choose whether to continue on the same direction to loop back to the campground on a 1.7mile return, or to return back the way you came for a 1mile hike. The 1.7 mile return is categorized as strenuous on the signs. We didn't take it so can't comment, but be aware. The hike to the falls is downhill, although surprisingly not very noticeable until you walk back. You definitely sweat more on the return journey!

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.

What a nice surprise! We planned a weekend at Mountain stream to finish a 10-day camping tour…read morethrough the region - started in GA, then in TN, finishing in NC... Stumbled on this park because it was located near the Blue Ridge Pkwy and some of the mountain ranges and waterfalls we wanted to explore. We arrived at Mountain Stream on a Thursday afternoon, and Gena was able to check us in quickly and gave us some great advice to getting our 40' long Toy Hauler fifth wheel into lot #3. (Pro-tip: when the owner gives you advice to get into a spot with a large RV, take it... She was spot on with the recommendation.) When we made the reservation several months ago, lot #3 was identified as creek front with no deck, but they recently built a new deck on the creek so that was an added bonus. We were able to set up with both our RV back patio and the spot's RV deck for what was described as a "double decker" by Kevin (also the owner of the RV park). It worked out great for us to be able to sit over the creek on our patio and to use the deck with picnic table for some of our meals. Nice quiet park, with a clean and well kept appearance. They really are putting a ton of work into making it a nice experience for their guest. The shower house bathrooms were clean. It's clear that they are continuing to improve on the park- adding 4 yurts which look like they'll be ready for occupancy soon, as well as a couple of "Imagine" travel trailers for rent. The social pavilion looks pretty recently built, with a large TV w/satellite service (Kevin mentioned the area is packed in football season), a nice fireplace, and plenty of tables. The dog play area is well fenced off and clean, and a good spot for the doggos to do their business. On Saturday, they host a BBQ social- Kevin starts preparing his special pulled pork butt on Thursday so by Saturday night it is so tender. Some of the best pulled pork we have ever experienced. Ever. Like, championship quality pulled pork. Bring your own sides to share with the other guests of the park and make some new friends! A couple of side notes: 1. The road coming up to Mountain Stream is a narrow switch-back type of road... Take your time, it gets treacherous with a large rig, and there are oncoming logging trucks that travel faster than they should 2. We use Verizon cell phones; Verizon has NO cell service within the park so if you need phone service you might want to prepare for people to communicate with you in other means. 3. The internet is pretty limited- the free wifi has enough to send/receive emails, Facebook scrolling (slow) and Facebook Messaging... There is a paid "upgrade" option available, but it's still pretty slow- not enough to stream video or do intensive uploads/downloads. We'll definitely be back!

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.

Unexpected find on our little fall hiking adventure. Super friendly people and very chill vibes…read more Dog friendly, as long as your dog can handle chickens running around!!!

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!!