A great little camping area with super friendly folks running it. The only gripe I would have is…read morethat the creek side campers have highway 209 in their view of the creek. The traffic isn't awful but if seclusion is your goal you may want to pick one of the spots away from the creek. I loved the hike down to our camp on the creek but if you pack heavy or are out of shape you don't want to attempt it down there. The outdoor showers are amazing and the campfire get together in the evenings at the office is really cool! I'll definitely be back someday!

Hands down this is one of the best camp grounds I have ever been to! Can't wait to come back here…read moremany times! Friendly staff, extremely clean bathrooms and showers, and primitive feeling camping without the 6 mile hike! The "hike in" camping has very private feeling camp sites. The hike up and down is a little bit of a trek because of the elevation change - pack lightly! The creek is stocked with trout you can fish also.

Just spent a wonderful weekend at Lake Haven family campground. Lynne and Chuck were great hosts,…read morevery attentive and informative. Campground is new, clean, spacious and provides spectacular long range views and wide open night sky viewing. After enjoying the sunsets we sat by the fire evenings (firewood provided) and saw a few shooting stars. Great hiking close by--loved the Laurel Falls hike. At the suggestion of Hellbenders outfitters went kayaking on Wilbur lake which topped the list of best things we did all weekend. Simply spectacular. We planned to eat in so cannot speak to local restaurant scene other than we did stop for a snack at Big Dan's Bbq in Elizabethtown and it was very good. Would have liked to try the brewery next door but it didn't open until later. We didn't even get a chance to check out Watuga Lake other than drive around a bit and it looks beautiful. We are already planning our next trip and will definitely stay at Lake Haven campground again.

Brand new campground. We were able to choose our site, which had full hook-ups. All utilities were…read moreeasily accessible on one side. New firepits and picnic tables. Nice breezes in afternoon and evening. The owners provided valuable information on local events and activities. We went to Walmart for our 3-day non-resident fishing licenses as we're from Minnesota. Our guide was a pro! Lots of Lake trout. Close to Dollar General for ice and last-minute items. We found it easy to wind down at the end of the day as it's quiet. This campground is pet-friendly, too. Wish we'd brought our dogs. Five-star location and amenities.

What a treat this is! Only about 2 hours from Charlotte to…read moreget to this remote resort! If your'e looking for peace and quiet, this is your place! There are multiple cabins with various size of accommodations for large and small groups. I was really surprised to learn it's just off the Blue Ridge Parkway. While it's remote there is a WalMart Supercenter just ten minutes away. Located on the Toe River, there is trout fishing, they also have a stocked trout pond on the property. Tubing on the river and there are several outfitters nearby if you want to go kayaking or canoeing. The big draw is the on-site stables where you can ride horses! The cabins are all updated, heated and A/C some with fireplaces. All the modern conveniences including Cable TV & Wi-Fi.

What an amazing horseback experience! I've done a few trail-guided rides and this was the best for…read moresure! All of our ladies that went with us were so welcoming and kind. Very knowledgeable about their horses and the terrain. Got to go across the river a couple of times and that was such a fun experience! The trail is beautiful and the horses were very sweet! Definitely want to come back next time we come to Spruce Pine!

Love the camp ground but seems like it's being let go a bit by upper management roads are in bad…read moreshape about half the golf carts need work/ new batteries the local office employees there are very accommodating it seems as if the corporate office of spacious skies don't care about this camp ground like they used too we love this place and hate to see it like this I'm giveing 3 stars not due to the employees there but to spacious skies them selfs for not investing in this place

While I could see this Campground really being amazing, unfortunately it seems like it's just not…read morebeing maintained. The hiking trails weren't even open for use (was told ownership is "working out the details" whatever that means). The lake was NASTY and beach a disaster. The sites were level and spacious but full of weeds and needed fresh gravel. Roads in were full of pot holes and ill maintained. It just felt very tired and needed some love and for the price we paid, I don't think it was worth it.

Great owners in Vega and Richard. They are so very helpful in anything you need. We had trouble…read morewith our satellite dish and Richard brought his ladder and climbed up on the roof. Vega brought us bundles of firewood and checks in frequently. The campground is pristine and fully forested making it a true camping experience. It is small with 32 spaces and a bathhouse, with no pool or playground amenities. Shopping laundromat and restaurants are close by in Unicoi and Erwin. Lots of things to do in the area with hiking and rafting. We booked for 6 months at a very reasonable all-inclusive rate and will be very comfortable and happy here.

I guess it's a great place as long as you don't need to get their help. I understand now why they…read morerequire a check to hold the spot. their web site and our conversations making reservations didn't mention deposits were non-refundable. We had some issues come up and could not to make the trip. 3 weeks prior to our date we called and cancelled. no refund was all they really had to say. I check around and found 2 or 3 campgrounds, some right on the river with better deal. My bad for not spending more time checking around first. I suggest you do.

Fun times! River super cold and beautiful scenery!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!read more

We had a large group of 20 people for our tubing adventure. We had a great time and would…read moredefinitely recommend River Dog Adventures. We had lots of fun, relaxing and laughs, especially when we had to drag each other over the low areas of the river! The small rapids areas were fun and added a little excitement to our tubing adventure!! We can't wait to bring more friends visiting us on future adventures!!

This campground was completely destroyed by Helene. They are working to try and restore the park…read more As far as camping, they have not given a time line as to when they will even begin on fixing camp sites again.

We have family in the area and came across this jewel while visiting. The grounds are well…read moremaintained. There are nice FHU and rustics sites with several miles of dog-friendly trails. This is not a large State Park but it has a lot to offer. The historical site is a short walk from the campground and contains a plethora of information. The rangers are very friendly and gladly answer any questions as well as giving nature hikes and historical tours. The sites slope downhill toward the river but get leveler the closer you are to be the river. Large Motorhomes will want to avoid the first row (closest to the road) and possibly the second row. You will definitely need a few more leveling blocks on these rows. The last two rows are not too bad with few to no leveling blocks needed. We found Verizon and AT&T Cell and Data Services to work well. The park offers free WiFi that is readily usable most of the day. Note: If you have a long trailer or Motorhome, say 30' or more. There are several routes to get here coming off of 11E. Make sure and call the campground for directions. You want to follow the route from the Limestone area that takes you under the railroad tracks. Otherwise, you will be on some uncomfortable narrow curvy roads.

Having an incredible time at Elk Mountain! Miss Robyn's love and care for her horses truly shines…read more-- and you can feel how much they love her back. Make sure to experience the Blue Ridge Mountains: ride scenic trails, watch the stars by a campfire ! #ElkMoutainRidingCompany

Sam was our guide today for a 2-hour family ride. He was calm, knowledgeable and enthusiastic, and…read morewe could not have asked for a better experience! The horses are obviously loved and extremely well cared for, and the views over the countryside and towards the mountains were incredible. Riding through groves of Christmas trees and over babbling streams will remain one of the highlights of our vacation!