2/10 Terrible
Phyllis L.
8 July 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Not Happy
Phyllis L.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Cabin
Gavin Cabin
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Reviews
5.0 out of 10
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 411.1 sq m
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Explore the area
West Jefferson, NC
- Ashe Lake14 min drive
- Appalachian State University26 min drive
- Kidd Brewer Stadium32 min drive
- North Wilkesboro (IKB-Wilkes County)43 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Porch or lanai
About this property
Gavin Cabin
WE ARE OPEN SPRING TO FALL
Nestled under a pine forest, Camp KaRuGa is a campground with tiny cabins and tent sites located 1 mile from the Blue Ridge Parkway and the New River. Beautiful creek side campsites and primitive cabins each with its own picnic table and fire pit with cooking grill.
Camp Karuga offers 2 fully equipped shower houses with hot/cold water, electricity and charging stations. The "Family" bath house is also hanidicap accessible.
The tiny cabins accommodate 2 adults and 2 children maximum occupancy. The cabins have an 8ft carpeted sleeping loft. The Gavin cabin also comes with a twin sized pullout loveseat. Please bring everything you need for a amazing camping experience. Each cabin is generously spaced from the others for a pleasant heir of privacy. Tent sites are also spaced apart with your privacy in mind.
Ashe County is offers something for everyone. Beautiful hiking trails are as close or as far as you want to drive to get there. Downtown offers an experience in walking back in time with a small town feel that is unmatched. Delicious eating experiences are available from country cooking to fine dining.
Camp Karuga is also perfectly situated for traveling to Boone, Blowing Rock or Banner Elk without the exhaustion of a long drive. There is so many wonderful experiences around Camp Karuga that it will be hard to choose from.
At Camp Karuga, you can be as active as you want, or just kick back and enjoy the view while your ears relax to the sound of our beautiful creek. Either way, you will leave a healthier, happier person and we are sure you'll want to come back. When you stay at Camp Karuga, we will make sure of it!
NEW for 2023!!
We now offer kayak float trips on the New River! Additional fees apply.
Nestled under a pine forest, Camp KaRuGa is a campground with tiny cabins and tent sites located 1 mile from the Blue Ridge Parkway and the New River. Beautiful creek side campsites and primitive cabins each with its own picnic table and fire pit with cooking grill.
Camp Karuga offers 2 fully equipped shower houses with hot/cold water, electricity and charging stations. The "Family" bath house is also hanidicap accessible.
The tiny cabins accommodate 2 adults and 2 children maximum occupancy. The cabins have an 8ft carpeted sleeping loft. The Gavin cabin also comes with a twin sized pullout loveseat. Please bring everything you need for a amazing camping experience. Each cabin is generously spaced from the others for a pleasant heir of privacy. Tent sites are also spaced apart with your privacy in mind.
Ashe County is offers something for everyone. Beautiful hiking trails are as close or as far as you want to drive to get there. Downtown offers an experience in walking back in time with a small town feel that is unmatched. Delicious eating experiences are available from country cooking to fine dining.
Camp Karuga is also perfectly situated for traveling to Boone, Blowing Rock or Banner Elk without the exhaustion of a long drive. There is so many wonderful experiences around Camp Karuga that it will be hard to choose from.
At Camp Karuga, you can be as active as you want, or just kick back and enjoy the view while your ears relax to the sound of our beautiful creek. Either way, you will leave a healthier, happier person and we are sure you'll want to come back. When you stay at Camp Karuga, we will make sure of it!
NEW for 2023!!
We now offer kayak float trips on the New River! Additional fees apply.
Property manager
Katherine J Goodale
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Amenities
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Mountain view
Fireplace
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 1:00 PM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
About the area
Fleetwood
Located in Fleetwood, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. Jefferson Landing and Mountain Aire Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore New River State Park and Mount Jefferson State Park. Tweetsie Railroad and Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
West Jefferson, NC
What's nearby
- Ashe Lake - 14 min drive - 15.3 km
- Appalachian State University - 26 min drive - 30.6 km
- Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex - 27 min drive - 28.3 km
- Kidd Brewer Stadium - 32 min drive - 32.3 km
- Tweetsie Railroad - 36 min drive - 35.9 km
Restaurants
- Lassen Lodge at Ashe Lake - 13 min drive
- Mountain Aire Seafood & Steaks - 7 min drive
- Park Vista Inn & Restaurant - 8 min drive
- Blue Ridge Diner's - 18 min drive
- Blue Ridge Dinner Theater - 8 min drive
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Reviews
5.0
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Cleanliness
6.0/10
Check-in
7.0/10
Communication
8.0/10
Location
3.0/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
8/10 Good
Stephanie O.
18 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Gavin Cabin
Stephanie O.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
About the host
Hosted by Katherine J Goodale
Why they chose this property
We are a new family owned campground with hiking trails and a floating pond on site.
We are located 1 mile from the BRP and the new river in West Jefferson, NC.
Private, tranquil property.
Creekside cabin & tent sites
We can offer a river float as an amenity!
We are located 1 mile from the BRP and the new river in West Jefferson, NC.
Private, tranquil property.
Creekside cabin & tent sites
We can offer a river float as an amenity!
What makes this property unique
Please note: VRBO makes us list bedrooms and mattress sizes even though we don't provide either. There is plenty of room for a camping cot or air mattress which we also do not provide.
We are now offering a river float by tube or kayak as an amenity for an additional fee.
We are now offering a river float by tube or kayak as an amenity for an additional fee.
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