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Date:         Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:25:02 -0500
Reply-To:     "Kris S. Seago" <eljefeweizen@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         "Kris S. Seago" <eljefeweizen@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Asheville NC area camping suggestions please
In-Reply-To:  <AANLkTin1zB__73SxFQ=-39YZB4KtsEhU_67Z3S=uUVQT@mail.gmail.com>
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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) >>>> >>> >>


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