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Buck Creek RV Park

Marion, North Carolina

31 RV Sites

On 48 acres at the base of the Blue Ridge in Marion, North Carolina—in McDowell County where the Appalachian plateau's eastern escarpment drops from the 6,684-foot summit of Mount Mitchell—the highest peak in the eastern United States—toward the Catawba River's piedmont valley, and where the Appalachian Scenic National Trail, the Blue Ridge Parkway's overlooks, and the Linville Gorge Wilderness create the concentration of eastern mountain recreation that makes McDowell County's outdoor tourism appeal extend well beyond its modest size—Buck Creek RV Park provides 74 sites along a half-mile stretch of Buck Creek's mountain stream corridor, full hookup connections with 30 and 50-amp service, a pickleball court, a three-hole disc golf practice course, swimming and tubing in the creek, and a 30-acre open meadow in the western-McDowell County setting that positions the campground 45 minutes from Asheville and one hour from Boone. The half-mile of mountain stream through the property, the swimming and tubing, and the Blue Ridge Parkway access within minutes define what brings guests to Buck Creek specifically rather than a comparable flat-terrain North Carolina campground. Seventy-four sites along the half-mile Buck Creek frontage—with full hookups including water, sewer, and 30 and 50-amp electric at hookup sites, plus WiFi and cable television throughout—include pull-through configurations for larger rigs and wooded back-in sites with the creek proximity that the stream corridor's layout provides at multiple distances from the water. Laundry facilities, a dump station, and boat and RV storage handle the extended-stay practical requirements. The 30-acre open meadow adjacent to the creek provides the unstructured recreation space that group events, pickup sports, and the aerial recreation that open mountain meadows make possible. A pickleball court and a three-hole disc golf practice area provide organized sport alternatives to the creek recreation. Tent camping options serve the lightweight camping guest alongside the full hookup RV market. Pet-friendly policies throughout. Buck Creek's mountain stream flowing through the property provides the swimming, tubing, and fishing access in the cold, clear headwater tributary environment that the Blue Ridge's eastern slopes generate at McDowell County's elevation. The creek's cold temperature, the smooth cobble bottom, and the wooded streamside corridor provide the specific mountain creek experience that the Appalachian foothills' upper-elevation streams maintain through the summer months when piedmont rivers become too warm and silted for comfortable wading. Mount Mitchell State Park—accessible from the Blue Ridge Parkway spur road near Burnsville, 45 minutes northwest—provides the summit experience at the highest point east of the Mississippi River, with a visitor center, paved trail to the summit observation tower, and the high-elevation spruce-fir forest that represents the southernmost extension of the Canadian boreal forest in the Appalachians. Linville Falls and Linville Gorge Wilderness, 20 minutes north via the Blue Ridge Parkway, provide the waterfall and gorge hiking that the Jonas Ridge-to-Linville area concentrates in the most dramatic single hiking corridor in western North Carolina. Grandfather Mountain—the North Carolina Nature Conservancy's privately managed ecological reserve with the Mile High Swinging Bridge—adds the summit attraction that draws visitors specifically for the combination of bridge drama and highland meadow wildlife. Buck Creek RV Park is open seasonally through the western North Carolina camping calendar. The summer escape from the Piedmont heat and the fall leaf color season—when McDowell County's hardwood canopy turns orange and red on the ridge above the campground—represent the two primary demand peaks. Reserve early for October foliage weekends, bring the tube for Buck Creek's swimming hole, and let Mount Mitchell's summit and the Blue Ridge Parkway's overlooks earn the eastern mountain camping experience that the highest peak east of the Mississippi makes specifically significant.

What does this place offer

  • Bathrooms
  • Big Rig Friendly
  • Boat Storage
  • Community Fire Pit
  • Dump Station
  • Firewood
  • Hiking
  • Laundry
  • Pet Friendly
  • RV Storage

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Location

2576 Tom's Creek Road, Marion, NC 28752, USA

Things to know

Check-in: 12:00 PM

Check-out: 12:00 PM

Rules

Rules and Regulations Speed Limit - Speed limit is 5MPH throughout the entire park. Registration and Arrival: Check-In Procedure - Check-in/out time is 12 PM *late check-out without approval will be subject to extra fees* - While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager has the ultimate decision for spot placement. Parking Policy - No parking on the grass or streets right of way at any time. Register Policy - All guests must register at the office. Trash Policy - Keep your site neat and clean and place trash in the dumpster located at the front of the park. Only household trash generated during a stay at Buck Creek is permitted. Quiet hours - 11 P.M. to 8 A.M. (LED lights/Flood lights that would be considered disturbing to your neighbors must be turned off by 11:00 PM.) Alcohol Policy - No alcoholic beverages are permitted. Fire Policy - No fireworks, firearms, or any type of explosives are permitted on the grounds. Pet Policy - Pets must be kept quiet, on a leash, and must be picked up after. No pets are allowed in the bathhouse. - Pet pens are only allowed with management approval. Emergency Policy - If you have an emergency while in the park, call 911 and give your site number. - If you have any after-hour utility problems, call campground management at 828-442-2797. DO NOT WORK on it yourself. Cable/internet is not considered an emergency, please contact us during business hours. Wifi Policy - Wi-Fi is a complimentary service, it is not a guarantee. Campfire Policy - Campfires are permitted only in designated areas. DO NOT move fire rings. NO EXCEPTIONS. - No grilling or hot stoves allowed on picnic tables. Cutting of Trees - Cutting of trees or bushes is not permitted. Do not attach screws or nails to trees. (this includes but is not limited to: hammocks, lanterns, etc.) Vehicle Policy - No motorcycles are allowed, except to enter or leave the park. - No golf carts, dirt bikes, scooters, or ATVs (electric or gas) allowed on premises. - For your child’s safety, no bicycles are to be operated after sundown. *DO NOT make skid marks in the gravel.* - All vehicles must have a parking pass. - No vehicles may be repaired on a site. No oil changing. - Washing of vehicles and campers is prohibited. Children's Safety - Parents are responsible for the actions and safety of their children. Gravel rocks and landscaping is to remain undisturbed (no piling gravel/mulch, no holes being dug at the site). - DO NOT throw rocks in the creek or the pea gravel out of sites. Campers Policy - Use of profanity is not allowed. No nuisance, noxious or offensive behavior is permitted. - Campers are responsible for their guests the entire time they are in the park. Any damage incurred to any campground facilities/site will be charged to the responsible camper’s credit card. - Groups of 2 or more will be subject to pay in full at the time of booking. - NO REFUNDS, NO EXCEPTIONS. - Extra persons overnight are $5 each for adults, $3 for children Camping Policy - Self-contained units only. No tent camping/pop-ups. - Pop-up canopy’s/tents/umbrellas are not allowed without management approval and can not be left unattended. (must be taken down on a daily basis after use.) Parking Policy - Parking in a campsite in any orientation other than it was intended is prohibited. No driving/parking on decks or patios. Swimming Policy - Swimming or wading pools are prohibited, sprinkler and water slides included. Guest Maximum Policy - Maximum of 6 people per site. Maximum of 2 vehicles per site (including tow vehicle). Solicitation Policy - NO SOLICITING. There shall be no vendor activity conducted on any site. Campsite Policy - Campsite is to be left the way you found it for the next guest to enjoy. - This is a privately owned property. We reserve the right to select our clientele and visitors. The management will not be responsible for accidents or injuries to guests or visitors, or loss of money, jewelry, or valuables of any kind. Terms and Conditions: - At the time of booking a reservation, the site you have reserved is no longer available to anyone else. Even if we may have multiple requests for that site on the dates you reserved, we guarantee that site to you, and only you. Meaning we may be turning away multiple guests at the time. We take our reservation and cancellation policy seriously and is strictly enforced. This is so that we can provide the best service to you, our guest, at the time of booking. Nightly Minimums: - Weekend Minimum: 2 nights - Memorial Weekend: 4 nights (May 26th-31st) - July 4th: 5 nights (June 29th-July 10th) - Labor Day: 4 nights (Sept 2nd-6th) - Ask about our Sunday through Thursday special rates! (excluding holidays) - Holiday reservations must be paid in full at the time of booking.

Cancellation Policy

MODERATE If the guest cancels at least 1 week before your check-in day and time, they will receive a full refund (minus Spot2Nite convenience or resort fees). If the guest cancels within the 1 week before check-in, there will be no refund.