Fern Gully
Fern Gully is the most secluded site surrounded by lush ferns and native plants on the bank of the Nantahala River. Here you will find a safari-style insulated canvas tent with outdoor covered seating area on a raised 14 x 16 platform. Inside is a king-size bed and a sitting area with two folding cots (for children). Bed linens are provided for the king bed only – sheets, pillows, and blankets. Overhead lighting and outlets are available inside the tent.
Fern Gully
Max people | 6 (4 inside; and room for 2-person tent outside – not provided) |
Max cars | 2 (THIS IS A WALK-IN SITE: parking is 300 ft away. A hand-trolley is provided for luggage transport) |
Beds | 1 King Size bed (bedding provided), 2 full-size cots (bedding not provided) |
Tent space | 1 (Can accommodate a single tent) |
Power | Yes (inside canvas tent) |
Water | No (Refillable container provided. Fill at Bathhouse or Pavilion) |
Fire Pit/Grill | Yes (Smokeless Breeo Fire Pit with removable grill) |
Outside chairs | 4 (Adirondack-style outdoor chairs) |
Picnic table | 1 + 1 additional prep table. |
Dogs | Up to 2 dogs allowed. |
Other | Port-a-potty nearby. Heated Bathhouse with hot showers and flushing toilets a short walk away. |
Tips | Combine with Hay Barn for larger groups. Private stone steps descend directly into river. A portable fan is provided in warm months, and a small heater in cooler months. Firewood bundles available at the Campstore, or preorder a pallet before arrival. |
Layout
A portable fan is provided in the warmer months, a small heater in the colder months.
Outside area
This site includes a Breeo fire pit with removable grill along with 4 Adirondack chairs, a picnic table and prep table.
Amenities
Firewood bundles are available for purchase at the camp store, or you can preorder a pallet of wood before arrival.
This site has a private stone step directly into the river.
A heated bath house with flushing toilets and hot showers located on the property. A port-a-potty is provided near site as a convenience due to distance to the bathhouse.
Note:
Parking is only available at the top of this site, but it’s a short 300 foot walk to the platform and fire ring area. A hand trolley is provided to help with luggage transport.
One of our most private riverside campground sites– just 30 feet from the river
Insulated, heavy-duty canvas tent, king bed: family glamping made easy
Your private camping hideaway! Camping near the river, Appalachian-style
Secluded riverside glamping tucked among ferns & forest. Find out more with our NC Glamping FAQ.
