Dark Ridge HideOut

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Adults-only resort in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina
Beech Mountain Ski Resort 25 minutes’ drive; Watauga Lake 40 minutes
Spacious sites; easy access to forested trails; dogs welcome

It’ll be hard to resist the urge to hum ‘Take Me Home, Country Roads’ as you drive along the mountain roads leading up to Dark Ridge HideOut. The only difference from the John Denver track is that, instead of being in West Virginia, you’ll be in North Carolina, close to the border with Tennessee; however, the landscape of the Blue Ridge Mountains is just as spectacular. This adults-only campground stretches across 20 lush acres on the northern slopes of Beech Mountain (at an elevation of between 3,000 and 3,500 feet); Beech Mountain Ski Resort is on the other side of the mountain (25 minutes’ drive). Spacious sites are 100 to 200 feet away from each other, ensuring privacy for all guests. On-site facilities are limited – there are portable toilets and a shower; each site also has a picnic table, firepit and barbecue, and firewood is available for purchase at the resort. That’s ample, right? And anyway… who needs bells and whistles with views such as the ones you’ll be able to admire here? Your canine companion is welcome to stay with you (but please keep it on leash and pick up after it), and it might wag its tail at the prospect of exploring these woods. Alternatively, head to the Sassafras Trail (15 minutes), an easy circular route amid woodland. Twisting Falls (five minutes), on the Elk River across the Tennessee line, is closer but rather more challenging. Then there’s the mother of all hiking routes: the long-distance Appalachian Trail, which you can access at the US-19E road (25 minutes).

Campground type

Open all year

Please note

Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Bookings must not consist of more than 4 different households.
There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Toilet facilities are only available from 01 April to 01 November.

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Portable toilet

Dogs allowed

Adults only

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for caravans Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Dark Ridge HideOut

1705 Dark Ridge Road

Elk Park

North Carolina

USA

28622

Directions

Timezone

America/New_York EDT (GMT-04:00)

GPS

36.2239°N
81.94138°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Beech Mountain Ski Resort (25 minutes’ drive) has a ‘No snow? No problem’ attitude, with plenty of facilities to keep visitors busy throughout the year – from hiking trails, of course, to a mountain-bike park; and from a high-altitude disc golf course to a scenic lift with incomparable views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. There are more splendid trails at Grandfather Mountain State Park (40 minutes), where you might need to steel yourself before crossing the Mile High Swinging Bridge across a deep rocky gulch. Hike (or drive up) to the Grandfather Mountain Overlook for far-reaching views across the woods, which are inhabited by elk, bears and otters. Watauga Point Recreational Area (40 minutes) sits on the shore of Watauga Lake, a massive reservoir at 1,900 feet above sea level. This is the place for watersports (canoeing, boating…), fishing and exploring (some of) the 129 miles of shoreline – whether on foot or by car.

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Does Dark Ridge HideOut have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Dark Ridge HideOut dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Dark Ridge HideOut? Beech Mountain Ski Resort (25 minutes’ drive) has a ‘No snow? No problem’ attitude, with plenty of facilities to keep visitors busy throughout the year – from hiking trails, of course, to … Read more