On our way to the top for leaf peeping, we stopped here for a bit and enjoyed the scenery. Located…read moreat milepost 297 of the Blue Ridge Parkway, the part encompasses over 4200 acres of rolling mountainous terrain that include campgrounds, hiking trails, picnic sites and Price Lake. The highlight is the Tanawha Trail that runs 13.5 miles and includes Grandfather Mountain. There are canoes available for rental and the lake is stocked with fish. This time of year with the leaves turning, it was a beautiful spot and we enjoyed our time here. Five stars. [Review 15917 overall - 3132 in North Carolina - 1422 of 2021.]

The trail around Price Lake is an easy walk, ducking in and out of the tickets along the shore…read more If it's rained or snowed recently, make sure to bring footwear that can tolerate a little mud. While trail improvements have eliminated some of the messier areas, the reality is that well worn walking trails also make for welcoming drainage paths. Parking is readily available in a lot adjacent to the dam, or in a larger lot just down from the amputheater (near the boat rentals).

My 13 year old daughter and I went fly fishing with Due South. We had a great time! Our guide,…read moreKarson Decker, was amazing! He knew all the fish in the area and chose the perfect baits. We caught three fish too! It was beautiful and fun. We loved it so much and would definitely recommend.

Tyler took us out for a full day float trip on the Watauga River. We had a wonderful day landing 34…read moretrout in the boat. Tyler provided expert fly fishing guidance, was quick to tie on the best suited flies, and quickly untied air knots and tangles for us with a positive attitude. His Sage rods and reels and hand tied flies performed perfectly. Tyler worked hard in the wind to put us in advantageous spots to catch fish. We had a fantastic day on the river.

My two boys took fly fishing lessons from Kelly at River Girl Fishing. She is amazing with kids…read more They love all things fishing and she was so great teaching them all things fly fishing. She taught them how to tie flies, where to stand in the river, when to fish, and most importantly how to be a good steward of the land. They supplied waders, boots and rods. It was a great experience and we can't wait to go back.

I've known RiverGirl for probably about 20 years. I've gone kayaking multiple times with her outfit…read moreand have taken fly fishing lessons from her. To me she is the heart and soul of Todd. I'm sorry to read some of the critical reviews here. My experience and those of my friends and guests have been universally positive. I guess I keep an eye on the recent weather and the water level to know when the conditions are ideal so as to not be dragging my butt on the bottom and complain about it.

I hired Skye to take my son and his best friend fly fishing in Elizabethton, TN. They had a blast…read more They caught 20 trout, learned so much, and have not stopped talking about it. Skye communicated with us well, spoiled the boys, and gave them a day to never forget. I highly recommend them.

From the owner: High Country Guide Service is a professional fly fishing and hiking outfitter based in Boone, North…read moreCarolina, serving the High Country region and beyond. We specialize in guided wade and float fly fishing trips on the wild trout streams of Western NC and the tailwaters of East Tennessee, including the South Holston and Watauga Rivers. We also offer fly-in fly fishing trips in Alaska. Our experienced, licensed and insured, CPR-certified guides also offer scenic hiking tours, overnight fishing & camping adventures, beginner clinics, and eco-immersion creek walks. Whether you're a seasoned angler or new to the outdoors, we tailor every trip to your goals. Explore the rivers, trails, and wild beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains with a local guide who knows the waters by heart.

Had a great day on the creeks catching rainbows and brownies with Kirby and Isaiah. They were very…read moreaccommodating of our group of six with many first time fly-casters. Everyone caught fish and enjoyed some beautiful scenery. Boone's Fly shop was very friendly and communicative through the process. All gear was in good shape and we stayed dry during our trip. Thanks Kirby and Isaiah--can't wait for our next trip!

It was a great time Isaiah was my guide and he was awesome. I have NEVER fished before this time…read more My guide had a great deal of patience and a great teacher. I went for the 4 hour trip, one on one . We went to the River and then moved to a stream. We had success in both spots. I would definitely go back. If you want to learn how to fly fish it's great - I can see it would be cool to go again because my guide knew where the fish were !

I've been on the river with these guys, 4 or 5 times with a large group of friends. We've had as…read moremany as 5 boats out floating somewhere, in one day. All of the guides work their tails off to make sure you are casting into the hot spots. They have the knowledge, experience, and skills to put you on the fish. All anglers know, some days on the water are not so hot and some days are spectacular. No matter what kind of day, your day might be, this guide service will make certain you are where you need to be when the fish are biting. On my last trip, I had the best fishing day of my life. A co-worker and I were catching the small mouth so fast, the guide was having trouble deciding what to do first, take my fish off, take my friend's fish off, or steer the boat. We caught so many fish that afternoon we stopped counting at 50 between the two of us. If you want to treat your family, friends, fishing buds to an excellent float trip experience, call Oak Creek Outfitters. These guys are the real deal. Justin will do you right!!

Guides are knowledgable and expert not only of fishing but of the area also. We had varied…read moreexperience levels in our group and the guides were helpful for each of us. Judson and his group are flexible and will work with you to find the best water for your group. Tyler Birmingham, AL

Super awesome experience on the Nolichucky with Andy! He was very informative of the surrounding…read morearea and history, kept us engaged with silly jokes, and kept us on the edge of our seats! Definitely a trip worth making. Can't wait to come back!

This place used to be really nice. As of this year I think we've had what will be our last stay…read more Overcrowding: The campground has added way too many tent sites without adequate parking. The result is 0 parking spots and no space for anyone to comfortably enjoy themselves. The fire pits all blow smoke at each other and the tents fill up with other tent sites fire pit smoke. Noise issues: Want to go to sleep at a reasonable time? Too bad. Two nights in a row a bunch of drunkards were blasting music and having a great time from 9pm until 3am. Don't plan on getting much sleep if it's a busy weekend. Barking dogs, screaming kids, loud music, and noisy people well into the night. Safety concerns: the main small beach near the domes where everyone plays is littered with boulders and sharp rocks in the water. Maybe nothing can be done about that. However open inspecting the rotting wood steps leading to the water I found an actual sharp-to-a-point metal spike sticking straight up out of the wood. Luckily I was able to hammer down with a large rock, however that was an impaled foot or worse waiting to happen. There's lots of exposed rebar and it's generally unsafe. Considering how many kids and drunk adults loiter in that area, it's only a matter of time until someone needs stitches. No wonder they have you sign a liability waiver to be here. Lack of facility maintenance: The door locks on most of the bathrooms don't work. The hot water in the showers is barely functional if at all. The wood ramp to the shipping container showers becomes very slippery when wet and poses a safety hazard. There's a wasp sanctuary under the deck as well. Several adults and children were stung this weekend simply walking up the ramp to the bathrooms. With all the money this place is making is there no time to fix and maintain these things? Last but not least, THE CAMP DOGS: a gentleman came to our group and asked that we put all our dogs on leashes (despite them already being on leashes at the time...) and then allows the "camp dog" which is a large black and white husky to roam freely. This dog is an A**HOLE. It constantly bothers people's camp sites and tries to pick fights with other dogs. Our dogs were personally harassed by this dog when he came to our campsite and started eating our dogs food. Then tried to start a fight with our dogs. Then tried to BITE MY WIFE. I had to chase him off every couple hours both days. This dog should not be allowed off leash however the campground owners don't have enough self awareness to do so. All in all, it's been fun over the last few years, but this place has grown too big for the owners and staff to properly manage. Won't likely be coming here again, and we'll be sure to let everyone know what it's become.

Highly recommend! My husband was communicating a lot with the owner Will; who by the way is very…read morehelpful and flexible when it came to scheduling our fishing guide, and providing us with gear for fly fishing. Our guides name was Brad. We highly recommend him because he was super informative and very friendly! My husband has had some experience fly fishing before, and I had absolutely none before this guided tour. But in the end we caught over 20 fish combined the day we went! Had such a great time!

From the owner: Guided fly fishing trips in Western N.C and East T.N. Targeting species of Trout, smallmouth bass,…read moreand striped bass. Be on a boat and float through miles of pristine water, fishing for trophy brown and rainbow trout! Go on a wade trip and fish in crystal clear water in the high country. Lunch included on full days. Based in Boone, North Carolina