A friend and myself found this campsite several years ago, and I have been going twice a year or more ever since, even my fiance does'nt mind the rusticness of the joint. Yes, it was the price and location that brought us there and the website is decieving, but you get what you pay for. The management is a little backwoods, but hey they're just mountain folk and if your nice to them they'll be nice to you. I've been tent camping for 25+ years now and love the outdoors. I can't help but love this place it has everything I need. A place for my tent, electricity/water, fire ring, view of the river and personally "I love the coal train going by," it reminds me that I am in the mountains away from the stresses of city life. The sites are close together but, I've never had any trouble with my neighbors, if anything I gained a few new friends.

We reserved a campsite and cabin 2 months before our trip. Our bill was about $370 for the week. We had a change of plans and canceled a FULL 7 DAYS before our arrival and were charged a $200 cancellation fee!!!! WOW. Be VERY wary of this place. We have traveled and camped all over the U.S. and have NEVER been reamed like this. Good Luck if you make reservations and have a change of plans.

i booked this cabin because a have a friend who lives there full time on the campgrounds. we absolutely adored our stay here. it is quaint...and yes rustic, but is was perfect for CAMPING. the views and the sound of the river were absolutely breath taking and i, myself, really enjoyed the trains that went by.

everything we would need was there, other than our linens. the cabin was as expected. everything was functional, although a lamp would have been a nice touch.

if you are looking to enjoy the RIVER, this is a wonderful place. if you are looking for turn down service and fine crystal, go to an overpriced hotel. its that simple.

RV spots 10' from the river...beautiful view....great place to swim & sit with chair in water....tube from your campsite down 1 mile to a park (where you can leave return vehicle) but be careful...rapids can be Class 2 and very rocky...must wear shoes; Asheville is literally 10 min. drive downtown; not suilable for big RV's over 30'...steep entrance and tight turn; full hook up and CATV; only issue was RUDE host/owners....we paid deposit with credit card but as soon as we stepped outside the next AM the guy was demanding we "go to the Office to pay".....my folks came to visit/eat lunch but had to pay to park...lady (owner/Mgr?) was a jerk....."All guests must register and pay"; other than their attitude & the campground buildings/bathhouse being run down/old, the place is OK