Reviews

Joe Rhodes

Great camp ground!! We came for the fall colors but realized it was going to be a bit too cold for tent camping with a 1 year old. I was able to call their very friendly staff and upgrade to a brand new cabin that was perfect for the chilly nights. Will definitely return!

Danielle A

We had such a great camping trip at Bear Den! Very family friendly! 10/10 recommend. We brought a pop up camper but they have regular tent sites, RV sites and a variety of cabins (basic and fully furnished). The campground was quiet and relaxing, had clean bathrooms and the staff were so friendly and welcoming! They have fishing on site and a few different hiking trails - two of them lead to a waterfalls. One of them is a long hike to the big waterfall and fairly challenging so keep that in mind if you have little ones. If you have little ones, I’d recommend the shorter hike to the smaller waterfall or if you are a beginner hiker. You can play in the creek there as well. The campground is conveniently located right off the Blue Ridge Parkway so you can enjoy the beautiful drive. There’s also an apple orchard nearby, and it’s not too far from Linville Caverns. Highly recommend if you are looking for a family friendly campground during leaf peeping season! Mid-late October was the best for that!

Leann Langbehn

From the beginning when Kurt made the reservations with Kris Ann we were treated like family. He told her we liked to be off by ourselves and she personally got on her golf cart and checked out a good spot for us, Site B22. It was beautiful and quiet and we were very comfortable there. When we got there we had the pleasure of meeting Moses the GM and his daughter Britany. Moses is quite the character and just a good soul and Britany was as friendly as can be and they both have led very interesting lives. After all they have been through last year with Hurricane Helen and the floods you would never know their heartache by their joyful and helpful attitudes. I found out Kris Ann and I have a lot in common including our love of postcards! (Be on the lookout for some). Even though I didn’t want to/did want to see a bear we never did see one. We would highly recommend Spacious Skies Bear Den in Spruce Pine, North Carolina for the beauty, peacefulness and the great people who run it! Kurt and Leann Langbehn Crown Point, Indiana

Joyce Alverson

Very nice rustic campground, they are still recovering from the hurricane last years but most spots are open and wide n clean. The office staff was so friendly and helpful. You get a daily text making sure you are comfortable and asking if you need anything. The extra care was so nice. I rented a golf cart and it was worth the cost. Ran well for the 4 days 3 nights I was there. I was in spot D11

Crystal D

Absolutely Loved This Campground! Beautiful place with hiking trails, waterfalls, lake, playground for kids, arcade room with pool tables, jukebox, ping pong tables, fishing, golf cart rentals and so so much more to do and enjoy! Also dog friendly and has its own little doggie park! This won’t be my last time going for sure! Definitely plan on making this a couple times a year trip from now on!!!

Jan Gordon

Site A-54 was an excellent private spot. The campground is recovering from Helene..There needs to be a second bathhouse build close to the front of the campground..it way to far to walk if your younger staying near the entrance..especially at night with known bears in the area.The staff are wonderful, great place for children. Very quiet we hope to return.

Natalie Wooten

We loved every second of our trip to Spacious Skies Bear Den! Our site was large and secluded by trees. Very peaceful! Even during Father’s Day weekend, it was quiet and calm which is what we were looking for. This is the kind of RV camping I remember from my childhood rather than the crammed in sites and “resorts” that are everywhere now. The staff were all super friendly and helpful! They had a few things going on in celebration of Father’s Day such as Donuts with Dad, card making, and a scavenger hunt. We rented a golf cart for the weekend and had fun on it. The hurricane damage forced the closure of one of the trails, but we still had fun and our dogs really liked the rides. Speaking of dogs, our dogs were welcome and greeted enthusiastically by the staff. They were a lot happier with the space and lots of places to sniff around. They really enjoyed walking down to the waterfall and sniffing around the pond. We will definitely return!

Eduardo Gonzalez

This place was absolutely amazing! We camped from January 13 to 17, 2025. As Floridians, we were hoping to see snow—and wow, did we ever! The campsite was breathtaking, covered in a beautiful blanket of white. The staff was incredibly attentive and welcoming, making our experience even more special. We highly recommend this place. We were truly moved by the resilience of the people here—despite all they’ve been through, they have so much to offer.

cassie briggs

Cute little campground. Not much privacy between sites. Game area for kids, multiple playgrounds, and small pond to fish (catch & release). Plenty to do in the local area. Sites book quick so plan ahead

mark renfroe

Beautiful campground tucked back in the forest. It is so peaceful and has wonderful blue ridge parkway views all around. Its truly a gem.

Jessica Hall

Bear Den Campground is one of the best campgrounds we’ve been to! My husband and oldest son went in the spring, and loved it so much that we returned as a family in the fall. We stayed in a cabin which was comfortable and scenic with the creek rushing right behind the cabin. We enjoyed sitting on the rocking chairs, listening to the creek, and relaxing. One of the best things about the campground is the fishing pond where everyone can fish for free, no license required! Our boys LOVED this. They also really enjoyed the campground arcade! The campground is located near the top of the mountain so the views on the way there are outstanding! There is even an apple orchard about 10 minutes down the road that was fun! The staff was incredibly welcoming and kind. They take pride in keeping everything clean and well maintained! We will definitely return!

Patrick Jolley

We had a wonderful 4 day weekend at Bear Den. People could not be nicer and the location is FANTASTIC if you are a mountain person. A little curvy in and out but well worth it. We have a 32' travel trailer and I saw some very large a class RV's and fifth wheels in the park as well, so be confident it is accessible. I would highly recommend this campground. It is now definitely in our top rotation.

Samuel Johnson

Very peaceful and beautiful location. Our cabin was clean, convenient, and pleasant. The customer service was phenomenal. We will probably be returning, and would definitely recommend this place.