I've stayed here a couple times:

http://www.ncrivercamping.com/

Online reviews are mixed.  We thought it was ok and would go back.

Jim
Wilmington, NC

On Wed, Mar 16, 2011 at 9:49 AM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:

> Sorry for butting in, but I am traveling to Asheville in a week for a
> meeting. I'd like something close to town, westy-westy friendly and since
> it's a 1.6 diesel, I am not looking for any huge hills. Any recommendations
> there?
>
> Jim
>
> On Tue, Mar 15, 2011 at 9:12 PM, Chris S <szpejankowski@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > I travel to Asheville area all the time. I recommend Asheville East KOA
> > which puts you in close proximity to the Blue Ridge Parkway(BRP), which
> you
> > absolutely must drive.  The route up the Parkway from Asheville past
> Craggy
> > Gardens up to top of Mount Mitchell is stunning. If you're in good
> cycling
> > shape you can bike up the BRP from the Folk Art Center to Mt. Mitchell.
> That
> > takes you up from about 2200 feet to 5500 in around 15 miles, if memory
> > serves correctly, with the round trip of about 27 miles.   Otherwise the
> > Craggy Gardens ride to Mt. Michell will give the best views without
> killing
> > you, much. Heading the opposite way is Mt. Pisgah with Mt. Pisgah
> > campground. They recently got HOT showers and camping rates are very
> > reasonable. Cycling from there will take you south along less demanding
> > inclines, but the views are open for wide vistas.
> >
> > Otherwise there are many campgrounds in the area just off BRP. North
> Mills
> > River campground is very primitive but offers campsites just off a gravel
> > road that climbs all the way up to BRP. Carolina Hemlocks is the east
> side
> > of Mt. Mitchell with showers. Camping in that area us also available off
> the
> > meandering forest roads if you like it quiet and very, very dark at
> night.
> >
> > Asheville West KOA is quiet with surprisingly quick access to Asheville,
> > but puts you out of quick reach to BRP.
> >
> > If timing works out I may drive up to Asheville around the same time from
> > Atlanta.
> >
> > Chris.
> >
> > Wysłane z iPhone'a
> >
> > Dnia Mar 15, 2011 o godz. 21:25 turbowesty <turbowesty@GMAIL.COM>
> > napisał(a):
> >
> >
> >  I am headed down to NC for a week of relaxing and cycling in mid April
> >> (starting out from up here in Toronto) and I'm interested  in hearing
> >> suggestions for a night or two on the way down plus personal favourites
> for
> >> camping in and around Asheville. And any good tips on bike routes!!!
> >>
> >> There are 3 objectives to this trip... one is testing out my Vanagon for
> >> upcoming long trips (I retire in 8 days), two is relaxing (30 years, I
> >> deserve a break), and three is getting in some great bike rides /
> training
> >> rides (still want to stay fit!).
> >>
> >> So... I'm all ears! Fire away... (pmail if it's NVC).
> >>
> >> Regards, Peter Kraiker
> >> nextchapter.kraikerphoto.com
> >> Toronto, ON, Canada
> >> '82 L Westfalia 1.9 TD 5 Spd (Babe)
> >>
> >
>