Camping Options
Join us on Mandala Springs land in the comfort of your own tent!
Here you will find a rustic mountain paradise with a trout stream, natural springs, boulder fields, and more! Surrounded by National Forest on 3 sides, and a short 4 mile drive or hike to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Just 25 minutes from Asheville.
Each campsite has access to a shared pit toilet, outdoor shower with a riverside view, high speed internet, and power within a short walking distance from each campsite.
You can also enjoy the living spring water available flowing endlessly throughout the property.
Available campsites
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Cardinal Camp
This campsite is the closest campsite to the parking area, just a 100 ft walk or so. Large enough for 2 or 3 tents, this site has its own fire pit and rests right next to the main swimming hole. This campsite is for you if convenience is key to enjoy your time in nature!
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Hawks Nest Camp
Our largest campsite, it is ideal for larger groups as it has many large flat areas to fit multiple tents.
This campsite is right on the stream with its own steps down to the water and a very large fire pit.
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Faerie Cove Camp
This magical campsite is hidden deep in the forest, but still only a minute walk from the stream. Here, you can enjoy the cocoon of the surrounding trees and your own private fire pit. This is for you if you’re looking for a little more privacy and looking to be held by the land.
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Titmouse Retreat Camp
This small campsite is right on the trail alongside the stream. It features a small private fire pit and is very close to the main parking lot (~100ft walk). This is for you if convenience is key for you to enjoy your time in nature!
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Salamander Sanctuary Camp
This campsite is tucked away in a forest nook with its own creek access and large fire pit. This is our most private campsite, held amongst the greenery.
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Mountain Camp
Our campsites are scattered in a natural forest haven, close enough to the spring-fed mineral stream to hear it as you fall asleep.
This listing is for undesignated camping on a first-come-first-serve basis, but if you would like to choose your site from our designated campsites, please check out our other campsite listings.