Winding Stair Campground

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.

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