I didn't realize just how massive Gorges State Park was until I read more about it. It spans over…read more8,000 acres and has 26 waterfalls. We hiked to Rainbow Falls and Turtleback Falls, both of which were well worth the effort. Unfortunately, we didn't make it to Drift Falls (I'll blame the IPAs from the night before and my hiking attire). It's located on private property, but from what I've read, the views are still good. The hike is moderately challenging, so come prepared with proper footwear and plenty of water. The trails can be demanding, but the waterfalls and scenery make every step worth it.

We wanted to see waterfalls during our mini vacation in the mountains and this was one of the parks…read moreon a handout about places to see them. I think it said rainbow falls was about 1-1/2 miles out but it felt longer than that due to the terrain. It got a little steep and rocky at times. We went to Dupont State Park the next day and those trails were much flatter. We did make it to rainbow falls and then a little bit farther to turtleback falls. Some people went down to the waters' edge of both falls but that did not seem safe. PSA: if you're visiting any park or natural place, don't be loud and distracting. There was a group behind us yakking on and on and I actually faked tying my shoelaces so they would pass us. That's not good behavior, and they should have known better.

We got incredibly lucky with this one. I read online that you didn't have to make reservations…read morebecause there were 70 pull up spots. Turns out in the high months like summer you definitely need to make reservations. Lucky for us. Somebody paid for an extra night, but drove away. The Rangers are some of the nicest I've ever met in my life. They let us have the site for free and we're friendly the entire time we were there. The space was kept incredibly clean for the amount of people that were there. And when I say amount of people that were there, I mean so many people there. This is not my jam, and I probably wouldn't return to the campground just because of the sheer velocity of other people all around us. Jampacked. I'm pretty sure at any given time you could see 10 to 15 people from your site alone. The sites did have plenty of space for a 10 and a car or multiple cars. They also had a nice set up for bath houses too. They were clean and well stocked and plentiful. We were so lucky to have a guy playing a banjo across from us and we had a nice campfire with banjo playing nearby. Bought wood from the gas station but it ended up being wet so maybe even more expensive $10 wood from this campground would've been smarter . You can walk to an amazing spot to view stars and it's a very short hike to the river. Love the nature nearby as an allowed us to get away from people want to be in the moment. Seems like people are fishing nearby.

TLDR: Great camping spot, right next to the Art Loeb trailhead! Would definitely come back…read more BOOKING: Due to COVID-19, you must book online. You can do so on your phone if needed. Pretty easy, just need to know which site you want. The cost of each spot varies some. The people who greeted us at the entrance to give us our passes and let us in were very nice! FACILITIES: We stayed at camp spot #9, which had access to two outlets (which we didn't use), a picnic table, a fire pit. We were close to a communal a water spigot, bathrooms with flushing toilets and showers which had running water and were reasonably clean. My friends and I are used to backpacking, so this place felt like glamping! The only downsides are that you are required to pitch your tent on gravel (rather than grass) and that you can't wash pots in the bathrooms or with the water spigot because it's not connected to sewage lines.

Pisgah National Forest is a spectacular forest stretching across the Appalachian Mountains of…read morewestern North Carolina. If you love a beautiful scenic drive, this forest is perfect . You will see rushing mountain rivers, massive rock formations, and towering pines, with many overlook spots. For example Sliding Rock and Looking Glass Falls right along the main route.

We love PNF. We try and make it at least once a year and get a cabin just outside of Brevard. There…read moreis so much to do and so beautiful all seasons. It's snowing right now. We love it up here and will continue to visit Pisgah National Forest as much as possible.

This was a very clean well kept little slice of mountain heaven. The hospitality was amazing…read more Melissa makes you feel like an old friend verses just another customer. We will definitely stay there again.

I hate to say it because I want to keep it a secret but Blue Ridge Falls is the best RV Park in the…read moreHighlands/Cashiers/Brevard area. It's so nice and very peaceful. The creekside lots are my favorites. It is located very close to Lake Toxaway. The owners themselves manage the campgrounds and they are both delightful. Well again I always hate spilling the beans but if you don't love this quaint campground you need to sell your RV.

Celebrated my birthday with 3 nights camping here. Absolute blast. It's beautiful clean awesome…read moreamenities. pool. Fishing!!! creek. showers. laundry. Can't wait to return. Staff so helpful. Love it.

Super nice people! I called ahead to ask if I could visit friends and they said yes. And I didn't…read morehave to pay anything obviously as I wasn't camping. The RV sites are close together, which is common but they are also a little more private feeling. They have a ton of spots by the river, which makes it really nice. The campsites seems pretty unappealing. Just a plot in the middle of a field. I do appreciate that since his place is a little more simple and rural their prices really reflected that. There are a ton of ducks everywhere because I guess people feed them. They also have a pool which is kind of nice but I didn't swim in it. You can walk to a gas station in Dollar General if needed but it's about a half a mile away. Overall is a great option in the area.

My friends and I recently traveled to Rosman to float down the French Broad River. We have floated…read morewith Headwaters Outfitters in the past and knew we were going to have a great experience. The staff is welcoming as soon as you enter the store. They helped us pick the right dry packs for our phones and we were able to purchase other gifts as well. The safety instructions and map were very helpful and the float took us a little more than 90 minutes. A warm welcome greeted us as we reached the end of our float. We loaded the bus and headed back to the starting point. I love this float because we were the only ones on the river. There was no packing of people onto the bus and unloading with a slew of others with their tubes. We had the river to ourselves and we loved it. Along the way, we were welcomed by a gentleman sitting on a porch singing a song about people floating on the river. It was memorable. As was the trip. Great time, Headwaters! We will see you again!

One of my favorite places to stop and explore. They offer different water activities that you can…read moredo on the river - if you haven't tubed or kayaked the river up here, I highly recommend. It's also always a nice surprise to see a coffee truck in their parking lot! The staff is very friendly here and they have public restrooms.

This was our first visit here. It is 5 min from Bryson City…read more They have a bath house with 6 Gender Neutral bathrooms. They have a washer dryer in the bath house you can use for $2/wash $2/dry. This place is immaculate. You are right on the river and there is not another campground like it. The owner even came out and helped us get set up when we arrived. It is private, but close to town and shopping. A great choice for Western NC.

Beautiful view of River Sites are close together and short…read moreBathhouse was very clean Wigwams for rent to sleep in are really cute

The camp host was unprofessional, rude, and threatened to call the sheriffs department because he…read moresaid we were talking too loud. We were not loud and are filing a complaint. We have been coming here for years but will not pay to be treated this way.

Our family loves North Mills River! If you're looking to hike, fish, ride horses, picnic, camp,…read moreetc. this is a solid spot. The picnic area is very well maintained and each picnic table typically has a charcoal grill to go with it. We really love fishing out here! If you're lucky enough to outsmart the elusive fish out here... you can expect to catch rainbow, brook, and brown trout!

We love camping here! Grounds are clean and well kept. We had an issue with our electric not…read moreworking at our site but Jerry came right out and fixed it for us. Plus gave us a free bundle of wood for our "troubles". No one is long term camping here. There are trailers available to rent if you don't have your own. As are covered wagons for rent (seriously have you ever camped in a covered wagon? How cool would that be???!) they also have cabins for rent as well. We have camped here for 5 years now and have never had any issues. Jerry is the perfect camp host. Anything you need he is there. There is a salt water pool on site and a ruby mine (separate owners but equally as wonderful!). Playground for the kids. A covered area for games and tv if you like. We

Used to be our favorite place to camp. Not any more. New owners allow full time camping and…read morehomeless to tent camp here. You can't make this up - on one side we have a family with 2 kids, dog and cat that have been here for months. The other side is a class a camper that's broken down. Next to that is some guy in permanent trailer with crap piled up all over. And then there is the homeless person living in a tent. Last time coming here....supposed to be here thru Sunday. Don't think I'll make it that long.

What a beautiful place for a walk! Visiting family and we decided to go for an afternoon walk. We…read morewalked two loops was about 5.6 miles total. It was a perfect walk with a little elevation increase and decrease here and there. Watch out for the goose poop! Be sure to check out the gift shop and grab ice cream or a coffee!

We walk this leashed pet friendly, serene lake almost nightly. The shorter loop is 2.3 miles long,…read moreand the longer loop is 3.8 miles long. There are poo bags for the better, responsible pet owners and most are so. There are protected swans and geese everywhere, which adds to the beauty. Most of the walkers are friendly. Plenty of places to stop and sit to take it in or meditate. There's even dining if you're making an evening of it-including a crepe shoppe and ice cream shoppe. Please clean up after your pets, to keep this gracious area pet friendly!