Mountain Cove
This is a Boondockers Welcome host in Saluda, NC
Max Rig Size
< 30 (ft)
Parking Spaces
1
Same Day Requests
Yes
Campsite area is 25 feet wide and 35 feet deep. There is a stone fire ring and a web rider swing installed. We have been told by our guests that cell service at the site is good. Many past guests with different carriers have been able to work from their rig while at our site. We also offer wifi. We live on the side of White Oak Mountain on 14 acres at 1,080 feet in elevation. You will be able to get a view of the mountain from your campsite. You can listen to Ostin Creek from your campsite and take a short trail down to the same creek to chill. We are surrounded by the Green River Gamelands so our space is quiet, green (well seasonally anyway), and heavily forested. If you like being in nature, this is the place for you! Mountain Cove Hiking Trail: We created a trail nearly a mile long on our 14 acres which takes you to our little waterfall and our creeks. The trail is well blazed and many trees along the way have silver identification tags. There is also a self-guided handout you can carry along with you as you hike to learn the history of our property. A notebook is provided with identified flora organized by date that it blooms on our property. Sharing Cabin: At your camp spot we have built a little "cabin" with materials to share. Please find the Guest Book and fill out a page. There is also a take-a-book, leave-a-book sharing library and a rock painting activity included in the "cabin". We encourage our guests to find a rock in one of our creeks, paint it and leave it on display for other guests to enjoy. Local maps and information are provided in this "cabin" as well, for your convenience. Suggested Local Attractions: Just 2 miles down the road from us are 2 large waterfalls with trails to access both. These are called Little Bradley and Big Bradley. You can take a drive up White Oak Mountain, 3000 feet, and sit on Sunset Rock to get a great sunset view of the mountains and on the way up stop and see Shunkawauken Falls (which means sky-water). Directions and tips on the drive/hike to the Bradley waterfalls and/or the drive up White Oak Mountain to see Shunkawauken and Sunset Rock are provided in the camper cabin. Pearson's Falls is a 90 foot, very lovely, pay to see waterfall 20 minutes away, owned by the Tryon Garden Club. The Gorge Zip-line in Saluda will take you down 1000 feet, over 11 zips with views of the Green River Gorge. Chimney Rock State Park is a short drive away, in Lake Lure, and features great views and wonderful hikes (there is even an elevator). Another fun thing to see in Lake Lure is the Flowering Bridge which is a decommissioned road bridge landscaped by volunteers and is always in bloom. One of our favorite hikes is called Bearwallow Mountain in Gerton, about 45 minutes away, trail maintained by Conserving Carolina. The Blue Ridge Parkway and Asheville are just 50 minutes away. All the information you need for any of these activities is easily found online and some of this information is provided in the camper cabin. Nearest Dump Station: Silver Creek Campground, 2 miles away, $15 (but our last few guests were charged nothing and this campground has new owners and is under construction) but the driveway to get to the dump station is on top of a steep hill and if you are in a larger rig you might have difficulty turning around.
Vehicle Suitability Information
Pets Welcome
Wifi
Slideouts Allowed
Outdoor Cooking Allowed
Generators Allowed
Separate Tow Vehicle Parking
Campfire Ring Provided
House Rules
-We allow pets, but NOT DOGS. We have had a bunny, African grey parrot and many cats as guests. Please do not ask us to make an exception for your well behaved dog. -Kids are welcome, but must be supervised at all times. The campsite backs up to a very steep slope. -Our hiking trails on our property have hazards like cliffs and venomous snakes, please supervise children at all times. -No leaving children unattended in the woods, no allowing children to hike trails alone. -No damage to any of the living things, no picking flowers please. -You may pick up deadfall in our woods to use as firewood or bring local source firewood, do NOT help yourself to cut firewood from our "great wall of wood" as we use this to heat our house in the winter. -Smoking is fine, but please no associated litter. -Please turn generator off by sundown or 9 pm (whichever comes first) and do not turn on before 8 am. -NO loud music. We live quiet, and we like quiet.
Location
** Please note** While the size of the RV the spot can accommodate is UP TO 30 FT in length this ACTUALLY means 30 OVERALL, coupler to rear bumper length, and NOT the box floorplan length on the sticker of your RV! Gravel surface to park your rig on. The driveway goes uphill to the camp spot, you will need to go past the spot and back in which can be tricky with a big tree and the curve if your length is not under what we have specified. Depending on the size of your rig and tow vehicle, you may park the tow vehicle next to your rig OR across the driveway from the camp spot.
Parking Surface
Gravel
Hosted By rohoy12
Age:
45-55
Science and Nature Enthusiasts Details: She is a retired science teacher. He is retired from the manufacturing industry. We both are new to the RV world and looking forward to making new friends and learning from others. Home Town: We live in Saluda, NC. Favorite Boondocking Locations: Uncompahgre National Forest, CO Lewis and Clark/Helena National Forest, MT Superior National Forest, MN Skills or Expertise to Share: She is pretty good at identifying local flora and fauna. He is pretty good at anything mechanical.
Availability for RV Camping
References for this location from other RVers
Dylan_Maxime
1 week ago
best BW we’ve been at so far ! If youre passing by, stay there for a couple of nights !
Mmtfdawg
1 month ago
with the provided gps coordinates, easy directions with easy parking for our 23ft camper. great view. nice fire pit right there. my kids loved the paint supplies and found ample rocks nearby to use. nice short hike to a creek. Host friendly but very respectful of our privacy. we drove into columbus for supper and there were numerous food options. overall, a great stop for night.
OutdoorPhoto
1 month ago
This was my third time staying with Rowann and Tom. I had a great visit. their property is amazing with lots of lovely touches all around. They are very welcoming and akways make my stay there special. Lots of great places nearby to explore.
rachelfreedomvan
1 month ago
This host truly made me feel welcome. There were floods on 95N which doubled my travel time. This host was incredibly understanding and offered to allow me to postpone my visit until the next night. Clear instructions and such an incredibly beautiful safe parking spot with the best views you could ask for. I am so grateful to this host for their generosity!
Loveadventuring
1 month ago
This is my first Boondocker stay and it was fantastic. I am new to Rving and boondocking and Mountain Cove was a perfect. Nice gravel patking with welcome signs and a swing. It is a great location for hiking Little Bradley, Big Bradley and any trail im Green River Gamelands. Thanks soo much for sharing your peaceful slice of heaven with me.