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Moonshine Creek Campground
27 Moonshine Cr. Trail
Balsam, NC 28707
828.586.6666
moonshinecreek@hotmail.com
http://www.moonshinecreekcampground.com/
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If you have an trailer or RV of any size it is too much effort trying to exit this park. Took me a half hour to back out the one-way road and damage the back of my unit as I tried turning around. This park needs to have another route for their campers. Also, I was told there was trout fishing in a pond, on arrival the pond being maintained. Walking trails were short and weak also.
Folks were nice though and Restroom well maintained.
Received from Clint for visit in Jan 2009 |
Site Number: 126
Stay Again? NO | | |
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Quiet and out-of-the-way. Stayed 2 nights. Loved it! The tent sites by the creek are kinda small, but enjoyed our stay none the less. The creek is nice, our 12 year old enjoyed playing in it. To my surprise, there weren't any bugs. The bath house was clean and well kept. While there we walked around the campground and checked out the other sites. The campground looked pretty crowded. Everyone abided by the quiet times. Staff is friendly and very helpful. Will definitely stay again.
Received from Wanda for visit in Aug 2008 |
Site Number: Tent-6
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Far removed from the crowds and noise of the highways yet a perfect base to enjoy the opportunities and scenery of the mountains. The hosts are extremely friendly and a wealth of information about the area. Nestled in the trees, the sites can seem close together but the sound of the rippling waters from the creek and the friendliness of the other campers make this the perfect spot. Biltmore was a 35 minute drive away, Blueridge Parkway is about 3 miles away, Bryson City we made in 20 minutes. A wondeful place that provides a mountain atmosphere, solitude if you just want to enjoy the nature around you and a hub for many of the activities availble in the mountains of western NC. And yes, the bathrooms were clean and well maintained. We are making plans to return in the fall. We looked at 13 other camgrounds in the area and none compared to this one.
Received from John F for visit in Jul 2007 |
Site Number: 20
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This place came recommended by someone at PopUpTimes, so I was going on total faith that it was a good place to stay. After all, we drove over 300 miles to stay 3 nights, so I hoped it was as good as touted.
Well, it was. We thoroughly enjoyed staying here. It is in a quiet hollow on the NC side of the Smokies. The Blue Ridge Parkway is just a couple of miles away, should you decide to come in that way, or to just take a day trip. The Biltmore Mansion is less than an hour away, and is a must-see. Cherokee, NC, is about an hour away, and has lots to offer for a day trip as well.
The campground itself is not huge, but is very nice. There were a few seasonals, which are sometimes a turnoff to me, but they were well-kept. There was only one spot that was unattractive, but they appeared to be in the process of tearing the decking away so that the trailer could be moved.
A rushing creek runs right through the middle of the cg, so there are plenty of sites right on the creek. And it is a RUSHING creek. Holly and I had to talk in slightly elevated voices, but this wasn't annoying at all. In fact, it was quite relaxing. We had site 13, which was just barely long enough for our popup and truck. It wasn't very wide either. But, we liked the site because to the rear of the popup there was a step down to the fire ring area, large enough for several people to sit near the fire ring. The fire ring was right on the edge of the creek. We relaxed with a fire beside the creek a couple of nights. Other sites that were a bit larger and similar in structure were, I believe, sites 5 and 6. They were built up with timbers and gravel, with a stepdown to the fire ring next to the creek.
The bathhouses were very clean too. I was sort of worried when we arrived, because they were painted block on the outside. Similar to some other places we had seen that were a little "buggy" on the inside. But the inside was very nice. The showers were clean, with rubber matting on the concrete floor inside the showers. The showers were good and hot too, but don't jump in the shower until you have the temp right, as the hot water takes a bit to get to your shower! We were also impressed that they actually stocked the soap dispensers at the sinks with good liquid soap, and kept them reasonably full.
The men's and women's sides were separated in the middle by (indoor) washers and dryers, along with a large plastic tub for washing pots/pans/etc. Also, they had a huge reading selection of paperbacks and magazines for reading during clothes washing (or, I assume taking back to the camper, as long as you return it). If you go to this campground, look for the poster next to the women's bathroom entrance. It was an interesting one, telling you what leaves are edible in the forest, and how to prepare them (e.g., dandelion leaves with onion and butter).
For you tenters, they were re-doing the tent areas. They had the cutest tent spots. Some of them you had to take a short hike to, but they had built them into the side of a steep hill, so that you overlooked their trout pond/creek. These sites even had water and electric! But don't try and put an RV there without a helicopter!
The camp store wasn't huge, but was reasonably stocked. Be sure and read the story about Ben(?) the Bear, who is stuffed and mounted next to the cash register.
Should you go, ask for a site next to the creek. The ones up on the hill are tiny, hardly big enough for a tent. If they don't have any sites next to the creek, make sure the one they are offering isn't "up the hill", as they are just too small.
When we returned home, we were pleasantly surprised with a postcard from the campground, thanking us for camping there, and wishing us to return. If we are in the area, it will absolutely be one that we consider.
Received from Larry C for visit in 2005 |
Site Number: 13
Stay Again? YES |
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