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88 Flatlander Drive
Old Fort, NC 28762
(828) 668-4928
First off, do NOT follow GPS directions to get to this campground. It will take you a much more difficult way that is much harder to maneuver your rig around! Give the campground a call or visit their website for specific directions for entry into the campground. While we didn't encounter any major issues (we went the wrong way at first), but it may cause issues for someone not as experienced with trailering.
Music Hall for Karaoke |
Pool Table in Music Hall |
Kids' splash pool |
Moose visiting a full-time resident friend "Dane" |
Moose is on the loose! |
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Basketball Court |
The Pond |
Kids' play area |
One of the rental cabins |
In addition to the activities, you will want to make your way around and meet some of the other campers. We found everyone to be über-friendly and very open to talking about the area and everything it has to offer. A full-timer, Dane, that we befriended, recommended Straightaway Cafe for entertainment on both Wednesday nights and Friday and Saturday nights. Although we didn't make it there this go-around, we will definitely give it a shot next time! Live local music and a great selection of beers seems like it would be just what we like...
Spacing of sites is great compared to many places |
During our stay, we spent some time exploring the nearby area to include Asheville (30 minutes away), Catawba Falls (10 minutes away), Mount Mitchell State Park (45 minutes away - the tallest mountain east of the Mississippi), South Mountains State Park (30 minutes away with lots of hiking trails and falls) and parts of the Blue Ridge Parkway (beautiful - one of America's most scenic drives). Originally, we chose this place because it was nearby Pisgah Brewery (yes, the beer is excellent) where one of our favorite bands, JJ Grey and Mofro were playing a show. Since we wanted somewhere nearby the venue, this was a great choice as its proximity to Black Mountain, NC was less than 10 minutes away.
After being at Sky Island for a few days and realizing its great central location, it was time to check out the area. For us, it was the perfect mix of laid-back attitude, super dog-friendly, and close to everything without being too close...
Have you stayed at Sky Island Retreat or visited any of the areas surrounding? We would love to hear your feedback. Leave us a comment below with your questions, thoughts, opinions. Thank you!
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