Schedule
Friday, Sept 25Arrival▾
Saturday, Sept 26Day 1 · Shabbat▾
Encounter devotional: Feast of Tabernacles and encountering God.
Sunday, Sept 27Day 2▾
Encounter devotional: God is Creator.
Monday, Sept 28Day 3▾
Encounter devotional: God as Father.
Tuesday, Sept 29Day 4▾
Encounter devotional: God is Teacher.
Wednesday, Sept 30Day 5▾
Encounter devotional: God is Provider.
Thursday, Oct 1Day 6▾
Encounter devotional: God as Source of All Comfort.
Friday, Oct 2Day 7▾
Encounter devotional: God as Protector.
Saturday, Oct 3Day 8 · Departure▾
Encounter devotional: God.
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Nearby
Emergency: Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
Nearest CVS, 12121 S 226 Hwy, Spruce Pine, NC 28777 9am to 7pm
Nearest 24 Hour, 1504 NE 2nd St, Hickory, NC
63 miles away · 828-322-3037
Walmart Supercenter
2514 Halltown Road, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
6am to 11pm. Delivery available.
Waterworx Laundry and Dogwash
6550 NC-226, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Open 24/7. 5 miles away. Free Wi-Fi.
Breakfast
DT's Blue Ridge Java4.8 (553) · 6 mi
169 Locust St, Spruce Pine
Tue to Fri 6:30am to 5pm, Sat 6:30am to 4pm. Closed Sun and Mon.
Fox and the Fig4.7 (444) · 6 mi
615 Oak Ave, Spruce Pine
Mon to Sat 7am to 5pm, Sun 9am to 2pm. Bagels baked on site.
Mammie's Breakfast Barn4.7 (304) · 15 mi
624 NC-226, Bakersville
Mon to Sat 7am to 11am. Closed Sun. Biscuits and gravy.
50's Classic Diner4.5 (175) · 6 mi
1161 Oak Ave, Spruce Pine
Mon to Fri 7am to 3pm. Closed Sat and Sun.
Chalet Restaurant at Switzerland Inn4.5 (961) · 10 mi
86 High Ridge Rd, Little Switzerland
Breakfast 7:30am to 10am every day, including Sat and Sun.
Lunch
Switzerland Cafe4.6 (1,696) · 10 mi
9440 NC-226A, Little Switzerland
Daily 11am to 10pm. Smokehouse barbecue, smoked trout, sandwiches. On the Parkway at Milepost 334.
Bonnie & Clyde's4.7 (726) · 17 mi
2660 NC-226, Bakersville
Mon to Sat 10:30am to 7:45pm. Closed Sun. Burgers.
Pepperoni's Gourmet Pizza4.5 (904) · 18 mi
2080 N Main St, Marion
Mon to Thu 10:30am to 9pm, Fri 10:30am to 10pm, Sat 11am to 10pm. Closed Sunday. Pizza, pasta, subs, wings. Delivery and take-out.
Dinner
Puerto Nuevo Mexican & Seafood4.5 (588) · 6 mi
2522 Halltown Rd, Spruce Pine
Daily 11am to 10pm, Fri and Sat to 10:30pm. Next to Walmart.
670 on Oak Tavern and Grille4.6 (254) · 6 mi
670 Oak Ave, Spruce Pine
Mon to Fri 11am to 9pm, Sat 10am to 9pm. Closed Sun.
Thai Table & Sushi Bar4.6 (123) · 6 mi
209 Locust St, Spruce Pine
Mon to Fri 11am to 3pm and 5pm to 8:30pm, Sat noon to 3pm and 5pm to 9pm. Closed Sun.
Anchor's Away Cafe4.5 (323) · 7 mi
163 Skyview Cir, Spruce Pine
Wed to Sat 11am to 8pm, Sun 11am to 2pm. Closed Mon and Tue. Seafood.
Mountain Holler Steak & Seafood4.6 (661) · 15 mi
1284 NC-226, Bakersville
Thu to Sat 4pm to 9pm, Sun noon to 4pm. Closed Mon to Wed.
Camp Info
Golf Carts: Electric Only
Per property management: no gas-powered scooters, golf carts, or bikes.
Cell Service & Maps
You'll be in the mountains and cell service is patchy. Download offline maps for the Spruce Pine area before you arrive.
Verizon and US Cellular have the best signal. Otherwise, cellular is lacking.
Wi-Fi & Staying in Touch
Starlink Wi-Fi is available at every cabin and at the camping (tent and RV) area.
Consider walkie-talkies for your family.
Bring
- Flashlights and camping chairs
- Your own coffee mug (coffee at the Pavilion each morning)
- A river tube, or buy one for $5 at the office
Tent & RV Campers
- Firewood bundles: $7 at the Camp Office
- Coin laundry in the newly built shower house. Bring quarters.
- Bring your own towels for showering
Camp Decorum
Pets
Keep pets leashed. Pets should not be brought into cabins or buildings (select cabins are pet-friendly). Please manage barking, especially at night and around the horses. Pick up after your pet on roads and trails.
Tevilah (Baptism)
After Shabbat service. No sign-up, just line up. Wear darker clothing and join the fellowship at the mikvah location announced at service. Photography encouraged.
Modesty
Modesty matters, in speech and attire. Please dress responsibly. Examples of improper dress: tight-fitting or overly revealing clothing, short shorts, short dresses or skirts, midriffs, belly shirts, halter tops.
Swimwear: one-piece or well-covered two-piece. No bikinis, no cheeky bottoms.
Campsites
Insects: the ground may already have residents such as ants. Consider a bag of insect-repellent granules to put down before you set up.
Wildlife: October is generally past peak season, but stay alert.
- Black bears may still be foraging before winter. Store food securely in containers or locked vehicles, never leave food unattended, and be noisy, they prefer to avoid people.
- Deer and turkeys are shy but may appear in clearings near dawn or dusk.
- Bobcats are reclusive; you may see tracks.
- Hawks and owls overhead; bats at dusk.
- Rattlesnakes are less active in the cool, but watch near logs and rocky slopes when hiking.
Quiet hours: quieter at 10pm, very quiet after midnight. No dog barking.
Bunkhouse
The bunkhouse and its facilities are not open for public use.
On-site Activities
Swimming
- Pond in front of the Main Office
- North Toe River
- Swimwear: one-piece or well-covered two-piece. No bikinis, no cheeky bottoms.
Tubing on the River
- New since 2025. Two river access points with signs
- The river is about knee deep
- Water is usually in the 60s. State samples on this stretch in late September have run 62 to 72 degrees
- Tubes can be purchased for $5 at the office, or bring your own
Fishing
- Several stocked ponds on the property
- Pond fishing is free for those staying on site
- Caught trout are $5 each and must be kept. Pay for trout here
- River fishing requires a NC fishing license (available online)
Hiking
- On-site waterfall
- Multiple trails
Day Trips
Blue Ridge Parkway. Split-rail fences, old farmsteads, mountain meadows and scenic overlooks. Hop on for a scenic drive, take a picnic to an overlook. Linville Falls is 30 minutes; Blowing Rock 90 minutes.
- Gem Mountain Gemstone Mine · right here in Spruce Pine
- One of North Carolina's most enjoyable attractions. Find treasures that last a lifetime.
- The Orchard at Altapass · 10 min
- Off the Parkway at MM328; open through October. Storytelling, easy trails, live local music, crafts and apples.
- Riverside Park · 10 min
- Downtown Spruce Pine on the North Toe River. Beach area for swimming, fishing, picnics; paved river trails and a playground.
- Chestoa Overlook · 10 min
- MM320 on the Parkway; flat, easy loop with great views of Table Rock across the gorge.
- Linville Falls · 20 min
- Easy-to-moderate hike from the Visitors Center with several views of the falls (strenuous option to the Plunge Basin).
- Grassy Creek Falls · 20 min
- Off the Parkway at Little Switzerland; moderate 2-mile hike to little-known falls.
- Tom's Creek Falls · 30 min
- 80-foot waterfall in Pisgah National Forest; easy one-mile hike.
- Penland School of Crafts · 30 min
- National craft-education center: clay, glass, iron, textiles, wood and more; gallery and information center.
- Crabtree Falls · 30 min
- MM339; moderate 1-mile hike to the falls (2.5-mile loop is more strenuous).
- Upper Creek Falls · 30 min
- Off NC181; moderate hike, swimming holes and a natural waterslide at the lower falls only. Do not climb the rocks at the upper falls.
- Flat Rock Loop · 30 min
- MM308; easy 3/4-mile loop with outstanding views from rock outcroppings.
- Wilson Creek Wilderness Area · 30 to 45 min
- Trails, falls and swimming holes off Forest Service Road 464 (long gravel road).
- Beacon Heights · 35 min
- MM305; moderate 2-mile hike with incredible views from Rocky Top.
- Linn Cove Viaduct · 40 min
- MM304; the iconic Parkway bridge. Park at the Visitors Center for trailheads in either direction (moderate to strenuous).
- Grandfather Mountain · 45 min
- $22 per adult (discounts for seniors and kids): mile-high swinging bridge, wildlife habitats, museum, trails. Free access via the very difficult Profile Trail.
- Roaring Fork Falls · 45 min
- Off NC80; easy 2-mile hike past historic buildings to a beautiful waterfall.
- Mount Mitchell State Park · 45 to 50 min
- MM355; highest peak east of the Mississippi at 6,684 ft. Free trails of varying length and difficulty.
- Roan Mountain State Park · 45 to 50 min
- On the TN/NC border on the Appalachian Trail; easy hike with 360° views, go as far as you like.
- Elk River Falls · 45 to 50 min
- Off NC194; easy hike, huge swimming hole at the base. Do not jump from the top and don't swim in high or swift water. People have died here even though you'll see others jumping. Don't do it.
- Craggy Gardens · 50 min
- MM364; multiple trails, gorgeous views, access to the Mountains-to-Sea trail.
- Loafers Glory Rafting and Tubing · Bakersville
- River excursions for ages 4 and up. Bring the whole family.
Maps
