About Harmon Den Campground
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Reviews (17)
Review Summary
Tony P
VerifiedMay 16, 2021 • Stayed at: HD14, Loop: Upper
We had a great time camping and horse back riding. 5 people of my group had never been trail riding and camping before and loved it and can't wait till are next trip
pam r
VerifiedOctober 27, 2020 • Stayed at: HD11, Loop: Upper
Enjoyed our stay at Harmon's Den Horse camp. Very quiet campground. A beautiful bald, Max Patch, is very near by. You can ride horses to the bald or drive and hike the bald.
David Z
VerifiedAugust 6, 2020 • Stayed at: HD13, Loop: Upper
Wide open sites with plenty of space. Latrine was relatively clean. Only negative was that the water pump was not working.
Sharon A
VerifiedJanuary 23, 2020 • Stayed at: HD13, Loop: Upper
I LOVE Harmon Den!
Gay M
VerifiedJanuary 23, 2020 • Stayed at: HD05, Loop: Upper
Only problem I have with camp is the previous camper don’t clean stalls last few time we been there had to clean stalls before we could use them..we alway clean ours when we leave..after driving for several hours to get there don’t care anything about shoveling someone else poop..really enjoy the camp otherwise..great trails..like it been a gated campground
Debra P
VerifiedJanuary 13, 2020 • Stayed at: HD13, Loop: Upper
Beautiful campground, great area to explore, excellent sites! Our problem was getting there - the directions only said " turn at 3 miles" up the road, not which way to turn, and there was a parking area with a road going out on the left at 3 miles. Unfortunately, we turned there instead of going a little farther and taking the correct right-hand turn. Probably wouldn't have been a big problem except our truck overheated and died with horse trailer behind on that steep, narrow gravel road. The campground was great once we found it. The combination on the gate worked fine but the gate itself requires some muscle power to open - could not have done it without my husband. Also the water pump was a two person project and the water was a little brown so not sure I would recommend drinking it. These were minor things and our overall experience was very enjoyable. We trekked up to Max Patch which was truly awesome and we were excited to spot elk twice during our visit. The mountains, trails, and creeks are beautiful and the campsites are well designed and convenient with plenty of room to navigate a trailer. I would recommend some sort of portable corral or high line set-up for horses as I wouldn't want my horse to have to stand in the pipe-rack stalls for an extended period of time.
Anonymous
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Location Harmon Den Campground
Address:
632 Manor Rd
Mars Hill, NC, 28754
United States
From Hot Springs, North Carolina, take Highway 209 south for approximately 7 miles.
Turn right onto Meadowfork Road NCSR# 1175. After 6 miles
turn right onto Little Creek Road NCSR# 1181 for 3 miles. Take a left onto Max Patch Road NCSR# 1182, then travel approximately 0.75
miles and turn right onto Cold Springs Road NFSR# 148. Travel southwest
for about 3 miles to the intersection of Fall Branch Road NFSR#3526, the continue a half-mile to entrance of the campground on the left. Also access from Interstate 40 Exit 7 Harmon Den, travel east 3.0 miles on Cold Springs road NFSR#148 to Falls Branch road NFSR#3526 and 0.5 mile to entrance.
Latitude & Longitude: 35.7586 / -82.9767
Elevation: 882 feet
Policies & Rules
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No accommodations for walk-ups at this location; reservations are required no less than 24 hours in advance. |
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The water handpump is non-potable currently, please bring your own drinking water. |
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This campground has gated access; the lock combination will be given when a reservation is made. Once code is entered, push down on shackle to open. |
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Horses are not allowed in the interior portion of the campground; a perimeter trail provides access to riding trails. |
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Campground is located within a bear sanctuary; all food and waste must be in bear-proof containers. |
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Coggins test required. |
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Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more. |
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Please remove all leftover hay and straw during your departure. |
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The upper loop is designed for horse camping, the lower loop is available for tent campers and small trailers. |
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Please use shovel and wheelbarrow provided to dispose of any horse manure and hay into designated trailer. |
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Click here for more information about National Forests in North Carolina. |
