Welcome Friends!

Plumtree Campground and Retreat is an off-the-beaten-path property for hikers, bikers (pedal and e-bike), campers, adventurers, parkway goers, mountain lovers, fisherman, and skiers/snowboarders.

The property has a formerly used zip line recreation area. Relics remain, with zip lines and bridges still running through the tree canopy and an old climbing wall. These aren’t currently in use, and cannot be explored, but they add a wonderland-like quality to the land. Other features that can be used: a sliding rock waterfall which is a short hike within the campground property, moderate trails for hiking, and mountain biking running from the waterfall through the back of the property (these trails are mountainous, so please enter at your own risk), fruit trees, blueberry bushes, small trout pond, a playground, and an open meadow for star gazing.

You are welcome to explore all these features, but please be mindful and respectful of residents and guests, do not enter or explore the greenhouses or gardens, and remain aware that this is mountainous terrain with inherent risks.

This is a rustic property in the forest, centrally located to all the area has to offer. Privately run, we offer a variety of lodging options:

  • Seasonal and daily camping with full hook-up RV sites
  • Popup sites, tent sites with water and electric
  • Group tent site with pavilion
  • Primitive tent sites
  • Primitive cabins (no electricity/water)
  • Lodge with four bedrooms/bath
  • Cabin with a two-bedroom/bath among the trees
  • Cabin with a one-bedroom/bath pond side
  • Cabin with a one-bedroom/bath located at the top of property
  • Studio apartments. Four available. Includes one bedroom/bath

Campsites include a fire pit, picnic table, and electric/water/sewer depending on the site. There are 5 tent sites boasting elevated tent platforms nestled against the mountain. Sites are generally mossy, treed (think hammocks!), and have gravel parking. There are 3 his and her bathhouses on the property with the largest within walking distance of the tent loop, with 2 toilets and 3 stall showers each.

This corner of the world has so much to offer and we are close, but just far away enough from it all.

The scenic drives alone are worth venturing out:

  • Blue Ridge Parkway
  • Linville Falls
  • Linville Caverns
  • Grandfather Mountain
  • Beech Mt Ski Slope/Rec area
  • Jonas Ridge Snow Tubing Park
  • Sugar Mt Ski Slope/Rec area
  • Roan Mt State Park
  • Appalachian Trail
  • Yellow Mountain Gap Trail Head
  • North Toe River
  • Banner Elk
  • Little Switzerland
  • Mayland Dark Sky Observatory
  • Brown Mountain OHV Trail System

All these adventures are within a 20-40-minute drive.  Boone is only 50 minutes away, and Asheville is 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Off HWY 19-E is Spears Country Store, about 5 minutes from here, where you can get basic supplies, propane, and gas. We can also provide firewood for a fee. Ingles grocery stores in both Newland and Spruce Pine are just 20 minutes away. In Spruce Pine you will also find a Walmart, historic downtown with many shops and restaurants. Be aware cell service can be spotty in the area depending on your carrier. WIFI is offered, but not guaranteed due to the mountainous terrain.  One of the joys of being deep in the mountains is true disconnection from the everyday!

Attractions and destinations near Plumtree Campground and Retreat

Breweries, distilleries, taprooms, wineries, lounges and craft beer

  • Mica Town Brewing: Marion, NC
  • Mica Town Brewing: Nebo, NC
  • Homeplace Brewing: Burnsville, NC
  • Birdfoot Taproom/Bottle Shop: Burnsville, NC
  • Copper Creek Distillery: Marion, NC
  • Bierdock Brewery: Spruce Pine, NC
  • Kettell Beerworks: Banner Elk, NC
  • Linville Falls Winery: Newland, NC
  • Blind Elk Taproom: Banner Elk, NC
  • Banner Elk Winery: Banner Elk, NC
  • Beech Mountain Brewing Co: Beech Mountain, NC
  • Grandfather Vineyards: Banner Elk, NC
  • Carolina Beer and Tobacco: Elk Park, NC
  • Appalachian Hat Company (The Mad Hatter Tavern): Spruce Pine, NC

Restaurants

  • Hef’s: Spruce Pine, NC
  • 670 On Oak: Spruce Pine, NC
  • Live Oak Gastropub: Spruce Pine, NC
  • Skyline Restaurant and Bar: Spruce Pine, NC
  • The Tropical Grill: Spruce Pine, NC
  • Western Sizzlin: Spruce Pine, NC
  • Grassy Creek Golf and Country Club: Spruce Pine, NC
  • El Ranchero: Spruce Pine, NC
  • Elk River Depot Family Restaurant: Elk Park, NC
  • Kaye's By The River: Newland, NC
  • Tin Trout: Crossnore, NC
  • Old Hampton Store: Linville,  NC
  • Louise’s Rock House Restaurant: Newland, NC
  • Carolina Pizza Company: Newland, NC
  • New Miyoshi: Newland, NC
  • San Dee's Cafe: Newland, NC
  • The Mountain Boomer: Newland, NC
  • Mica Miner Cafe (Spear Store): Newland, NC
  • Town Tavern: Banner Elk, NC
  • Bayou: Banner Elk, NC
  • LP on Main: Banner Elk, NC
  • Stonewalls Restaurant: Banner Elk, NC
  • Banner Elk Cafe & Tavern: Banner Elk, NC
  • Highlanders Grill and Tavern: Seven Devils, NC
  • Mountain Holler Steak & Seafood: Bakersville, NC
  • Mammie's Breakfast Barn: Bakersville, NC
  • Tartan: Linville, NC
  • The Italian Restaurant: Pineola, NC
  • Americano Steakhouse: Roan Mountain, TN
  • Puerto Escondido: Roan Mountain, TN
  • Smoky Mountain Bakers: Roan Mountain, TN

 

Coffee Shops/ Desert

  • Cranberry Street Cafe: Newland, NC
  • Fox and the Fig: Spruce Pine, NC
  • The Liars Table: Linville, NC
  • Miracle Grounds Coffee Shop: Crossnore, NC
  • DT’s Blue Ridge Java: Spruce Pine, NC
  • Pelican’s SnoBalls: Spruce Pine, NC

Groceries/Retail

  • Ingles Market: Spruce Pine, NC
  • Ingles Market: Newland, NC
  • Walmart: Spruce Pine, NC
  • Lowe’s Foods: Banner Elk, NC
  • Dollar General: Newland, NC

 

Outfitters, Clothing, Fishing

  • Grassy Creek Clothing: Spruce Pine, NC
  • Burnette's Country Store: Spruce Pine, NC
  • Deep South Co. Outfitters: Elk Park, NC

 

Hiking, Waterfalls and Attractions

  • Elk River Falls: Elk Park, NC
  • Linville Falls: Linville, NC
  • Waterfalls Park: Newland, NC
  • Buckeye Lake Recreation Area: Beech Mountain, NC
  • Upper Creek Falls: Newland, NC
  • Duggers Creek Falls: Newland, NC
  • Crabtree Falls: Marion, NC
  • Setrock Falls: Burnsville, NC
  • Toms Creek Falls: Marion, NC
  • Linville Caverns: Marion, NC
  • Grandfather Mountain State Park: Banner Elk, NC
  • Roan Mountain State Park: Roan Mountain, TN
  • Beech Mountain: Beech Mountain, NC
  • Sugar Mountain: Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster: Banner Elk, NC
  • Blue Ridge Parkway (Linn Cove Viaduct): Newland, NC
  • Mayland Earth to Sky Park and Observatory: Burnsville, NC
  • Brown Mountain OHV Trail System: Morganton, NC
  • Yellow Mountain Gap Trailhead: Newland, NC
  • Jonas Ridge Snow Tubing Park: Newland, NC
  • Museum of North Carolina Minerals: Spruce Pine, NC
  • Emerald Village: Little Switzerland, NC
  • Gem Mountain Gemstone Mine: Spruce Pine, NC
  • Rio Doce Gem Mine: Spruce Pine, NC
  • North Toe River
  • Appalachian Trail
  • Linville, NC
  • Little Switzerland, NC
  • Bakersville, NC
  • Burnsville, NC
  • Banner Elk, NC
  • Boone, NC
  • Blowing Rock, NC