Looking for a family friendly campground close to Biltmore. We've always camped in the Boone area so I don't know much about the western side of NC. Looking for something wooded. Not a parking lot, like some I've seen.Thanks!!

Mama Gerties is lovely and affordable. Almost nothing to do for kids though. They have private stream side sites. We also loved Asheville East KOA and they have nice sites on the Swannanoa River--narrow sites but very long. Close to the highway and sporadic train noise--but that didn't bother us. Very nice owner there and good staff. Both of these campgrounds are fairly convenient to Asheville (15 minutes?) but they are also nice because they are close to Black Mountain--which is almost like a mini-Asheville.My in-laws live there so we have been to Asheville almost twenty times. IF you want recommendations for food or sites to see let me know.We spent a full week at Asheville East KOA this past summer and have many pictures of it on our blog if you want to scroll down to July and take a look.Best--Jeremy

We've been to Campfire, but didn't stay there. The access road in was fairly tight, though I guess since there are trailers and MHs there, it's accessible:)Great views from some of the sites, not so good from others. Not really close to Biltmore....but not to far either.Friends of ours stayed at Bear Creek, though they were there after the season, but like it. The were in a Class B.Check RVParkReviews.com

We stayed at Bear Creek RV several years ago. Right off I-40 and close to a great farmers market (we stocked up on a lot of great stuff). WARNING---if you decide to go downtown Asheville shopping, the city has a contract with a towing company. I parked in half empty parking lot & had my truck towed, along with other out-of-state vehicles. Had to get a taxi, withdraw cash from bank, and pay $l40+ to get my truck back. ABC just did a documentary this week about this "towing practice" by many municipalities/contractors. All the vehicles I saw when I picked up my truck were Ga,Fl,Al,Tn etc. Because the city of Asheville treats tourists like that, I'll never give them my business again.

Davidson River CG in Pisgah Forest. Your kids will be in the river all day either swimming, tubing, or fishing. According to google maps, 46 minutes from Biltmore.

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PapPappy
Explorer
Sep 08, 2013
We've been to Campfire, but didn't stay there. The access road in was fairly tight, though I guess since there are trailers and MHs there, it's accessible:)
Great views from some of the sites, not so good from others. Not really close to Biltmore....but not to far either.
Friends of ours stayed at Bear Creek, though they were there after the season, but like it. The were in a Class B.
Check RVParkReviews.com
livelylittlecam
Explorer
Sep 08, 2013
Mama Gerties is lovely and affordable. Almost nothing to do for kids though. They have private stream side sites. We also loved Asheville East KOA and they have nice sites on the Swannanoa River--narrow sites but very long. Close to the highway and sporadic train noise--but that didn't bother us. Very nice owner there and good staff. Both of these campgrounds are fairly convenient to Asheville (15 minutes?) but they are also nice because they are close to Black Mountain--which is almost like a mini-Asheville.

My in-laws live there so we have been to Asheville almost twenty times. IF you want recommendations for food or sites to see let me know.

We spent a full week at Asheville East KOA this past summer and have many pictures of it on our blog if you want to scroll down to July and take a look.

Best--Jeremy
wildtoad
Explorer II
Sep 07, 2013
go here...Campfire

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