Year-round access to the Pisgah National Forest, in our unforgettable region of the Blue Ridge Mountains and foothills.
Guided Fun - Thrifty Adventures and The Catawba Angler.
Float the Catawba River, book a trip with Catawba River Outdoors.
Explore a trail in the Pisgah National Forest! 20+ area waterfall, running, and hiking trails totaling more than 150 miles.
Off-road biking trails including Kitsuma Peak/Young's Ridge, Curtis Creek Recreation Area, Woods Mountain, and Lake James State Park.
Blue Ridge Parkway - Stops at Little Switzerland, the Orchard at Altapass, Crabtree Falls, Linville Falls and a quick segue off the Parkway to explore Linville Caverns.
Gold and gem mining, golf courses, museums and art galleries.
Marion's 310 District - A .3 mile of a downtown neighborhood dotted with small breweries, tap rooms, music hall, restaurants, and art!
Old Fort, where you'll experience rushing trout streams, Mountain Gateway Museum, Catawba Falls, Andrews Geyser and Curtis Creek Recreation Area, thousands of acres in old growth U.S. Forest Service land with miles of trails and streams.
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Bear Creek Marina is part of a 200+ acre combined residential and recreational facility located on picturesque Lake James. Boat ...
Big League Camp is a baseball and softball sports and lodging facility on Lake James, just outside Marion, North Carolina ...
The catch-out pond is a wonderful place for family fun and group outings. Fishing poles, bait, and ice provided. Any ...
Camp Grier began in 1952 with 600 acres of land donated by R. D. Grier of Statesville. He set up ...
Full hook-ups and tent sites along the Catawba River and close to Catawba Falls. Cabins including an authentically constructed log ...
Motorcycle rentals are available on site at the Skyline Village Inn and Cavern Tavern. Offering BMW and Yamaha motorcycles, Dual ...
All Wildlife Resources commission regulations apply. A fishing license is required. Cool, deep waters and warm surface waters provide a ...
"Welcome to Hidden Creek Campground Resort in Marion, North Carolina. Visit one of North Carolina's best campgrounds, featuring lake ...
Indigo Nature Retreat is located on Newberry Creek in the heart of the Pisgah National Forest, outside the small town ...
"Last of the Mohicans" and "Hunt for Red October" were filmed along the shores of this picturesque lake. Two park ...
The "Grand Canyon of the East." Primitive recreation in a wild and isolated terrain. Strenuous hiking, back packing, rock-climbing and ...
Located just off the Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost 334/Little Switzerland. This seasonal tourist colony was created in 1909 ...
Campground facility on 40 acres with RV and tent camping plus several log cabins. Choose from family cabins, couples retreat ...
Former commercial mine, operating today as a recreational mine with campsites, hook ups, restrooms, showers and the Miner's Diner ...
A travel guide for Marion, Old Fort, Lake James, Linville Falls and Little Switzerland, NC.
91 South Catawba Avenue
Old Fort, NC 28762
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+1 (828) 668-4282
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