Great little place! Love the history and everyone is so nice! We can't wait to go back.read more

There has been a water mill in this location for more than 200 years on the bank of the Rocky Creek…read morenear Union Grove just inside Alexander County. The Linneys stone grind corn meal, corn bread mix, grits, and they sell my favorite: buckwheat pancake mix. This is an authenic, operating water mill, and depending on when you visit, you can see the entire process, from the water wheel driven grind stone to the packaging and selling of the finished products. The Linney's campground adjoins the mill with campsites by the creek. Visiting the mill is like stepping way back in time. No credit cards accepted, and no cell phone signal here. These are good people, and this is an authentic experience.

Julianne, one of the staff members had been amazing. She has gone out of her way on numerous…read moreoccasions to help me since I am a first time RV camper. She worked with me to fix an electrical issue that we had in my RV, she helped me with getting more gravel to my site so it could be leveled up and she always has a pleasant smile and something nice to say every time I see her. We need more people like this working in the service industry.

This a beautiful place to stay. Anyone who give this place…read moreless than 5 stars. Must be delusional. Pet the animals or go fishing. Its just great. The trees are gorgeous. The people are nice. Highly recommended.

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

This is a beautiful place and the owner and staff are such great people. This is the best…read morecampground 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

Very Nice area . Well kept . Beautiful views Friendly People . Nice clubhouse . Everyone drives a…read moregolf cart !

We had a very good time here and impressed with their level , wide and easy access to the sites…read more The people in the office are very nice and friendly and accommodating. Prices are reasonable. Beautiful lake, nice boat ramp and a small beach area. Bath houses are old need to be upgraded but had good hot water. Most of the camping sites are permanent sites. Only ten sites that rent. Any site you that you may rent are all great. Graveled full hook ups and picnic table. A nice tree at every site so you do have some shade. Not far to bathhouses. Will be going back there for a weekend.

It is hard to say what I enjoyed the most about staying at the trail busters lodge. The top of the…read morelist would have to be the owner Daisy. She immediately makes you feel like a life long friend.We didn't have the RV and horse with with us this trip so we didn't use one of her hookups or the horse paddocks this time but can say they are high quality and clean. We stayed in the lodge itself. Comfortable area to socialize complete with a beautiful handcrafted bar. Our bedroom had a country feel and would be a bargain at 3x the price. However, we didn't spend much time in it as there is so much to do here. It was a very short walk to the main town area. It is like walking on the set of a Western like Gunsmoke complete with Miss Kitty's saloon. There are horses tied to hitching rails and not a motorized vehicle in sight. I don't remember how many riding trails there are. We rode on 2 of them and really had a great time. The horses are absolutely beautiful and well trained. The food is good here but if you need a fancier restaurant, Statesville is just a short drive away. Risto's was our favorite.

From the owner: Camping with trails.read more

I stayed at this campground recently with my husband and kids in our pop up camper and can only say…read moregreat things about it! They had apartments, cabins, tent sites, and RV sites for rent with electricity and water hookups! They have a playground for kids, picnic tables, a clean bathhouse with warm showers, and a fully stocked camp store! Each site had a picnic table & fire pit and river view! We had so much fun! Best part of all, they have a canoe/kayak trip! We did the 5 mile canoe trip, and it was a blast! Definitely made the trip : )

We were there in early August. The river was pretty low. The office staff was extremely helpful…read morein making suggestions (whether to canoe or kayak) for us and our grandchildren. The person assigned to haul the watercraft and folks to the entry point was pleasant and offered suggestions about navigating the river. We did the "short" route. Next year hope for more water, but definitely plan to return.

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.

I enjoyed a peaceful 2 days/nights at Serenity. Beautiful creek on the property that I spent hours…read moreenjoying just steps outside my RV. I had a bit of a mix up on my travel dates and got here a day early. The owner was so accommodating and got me settled in with no issues. Great, positive vibe out here. Super quiet at night and the sunsets were pretty stunning as well. I highly recommend a stay here.

A very nice place to camp. We stayed after skiing and it was just a cool place by a creek. Randy…read morewas super nice and we bought some firewood from him. What was super interesting was that I got a better signal from my Tmobile 5G at the campsite then I do at home. Would stay again and next time probably drop off some beer from Durham. Very nice campsite. We were the only ones there, but I'm sure in warmer months it gets more festive. Thanks Randy!

This place was absolutely amazing I could bit believe how…read morebig it really is. The lake is really nice. It is pricy though. There were plenty of boats on the dock that were cool. The gas on the docks in 2024 is $5.99. I can't wait to come back and fish this area one day

This place is huge! And you can choose from a pretty long list of activities: Camping, hiking,…read morepicnicking, mountain biking, boating, etc etc. We only stopped in for a quick hike on the Lakeshore Trail, which I think only scratches the surface of this park. Nicely laid out, with good roads and clean and tidy pullouts with marked trails, but road signs could be a bit clearer. A beautiful spot - or at least what little we saw.

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 .