I've stayed in and around Brevard NC a few times. About an hour from Asheville, but very pretty.

On Mar 16, 2011, at 9:08 AM, Jim Johnston wrote:

> 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)
>>>> 
>>> 
>>