Blue Ridge Gemstone Mine and Campground, Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina Custom Search   This is a primitive camp ground which naturally means that there are quite few conveniences. If you adore nature you will enjoy a primitive campground like this one, and the natural attractiveness at this primitive campground is good. Blue Ridge Gemstone Mine and Campground is a campground that is extremely loved by the folks of Little Switzerland. Outdoors people generally go for this section of North Carolina. It's been too long since you went outside,       you've gotta get out, and Blue Ridge Gemstone Mine and Campground is a good local campground if you happen to be in North Carolina. As if Blue Ridge Gemstone Mine and Campground wasn't enough, you can also go playing golf, whitewater   paddling, swimming, fishing, and hiking, so probably you want to stay for a while. Scores of folks stay at Blue Ridge Gemstone Mine and Campground when they come to go to Mount Mitchell State Park. Getting to this primitive campground may be a tad tough, but it's well worth it. So many amusing things close to Blue Ridge Gemstone Mine and Campground, and it is a very good campground. The Blue Ridge Mountains scenery is always striking. All the perfect local       attractions close by and the perfect variety of outdoors recreation are great reasons to come. On Catawba River - North Fork nearby you locate the 5.6-mile-long Route 1559 to Route 1552 Bridge section of type II-III whitewater. The   Route 1559 to Route 1552 Bridge section of Catawba River - North Fork is advised for whitewater paddlers of medium practice. Don't snub to check the situation in advance of a trip whitewater kayaking and rafting to guarantee your wellbeing. Collis Branch is a stream that you may encounter while you're here. Why not take a refreshing hike along the Red Fork Falls Trail, and Lake James State Park is a pleasant site to stretch your legs a bit.   Map and Contact Info Comfort Inn Marion, Marion 10 miles away    Super 8 Marion NC, Marion 15 miles away        Outdoors Recreation Near Forest City, North Carolina Outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Forest City, North Carolina, the metro area neareast to Blue Ridge Gemstone Mine and Campground. Find info on campgrounds, marinas, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater, golf courses and more. Hotels and Campgrounds Near Blue Ridge Gemstone Mine and Campground, Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina   North Carolina Campgrounds Complete list of all campgrounds in North Carolina Mcdowell County Campgrounds Complete list of all campgrounds in Mcdowell County Books about campgrounds in North Carolina List of books available on Amazon.com about campgrounds in North Carolina. 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Map Detailed Map Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Weather Local weather forecast All Mcdowell County Campgrounds All North Carolina Campgrounds These outdoors activities are available near Blue Ridge Gemstone Mine and Campground.   Campgrounds Near Blue Ridge Gemstone Mine and Campground: Springmaid Mountain, Spruce Pine, 4 miles away Bear Ben Family Campground, Spruce Pine, 4 miles away Armstrong Creek RV Park, Marion, 5 miles away Toe River Campground, Micaville, 6 miles away Mountain Stream RV Park, Marion, 7 miles away Triple C Campground, Marion, 7 miles away Buck Creek Campgrounds, Marion, 8 miles away   Hotels Near Blue Ridge Gemstone Mine and Campground: Comfort Inn Marion, Marion , 10 miles away Super 8 Marion NC, Marion , 15 miles away Days Inn Marion, Marion , 15 miles away Hampton Inn Marion, Marion , 18 miles away Super 8 Black Mountain, Black Mountain , 19 miles away Black Mountain Inn, Black Mountain , 20 miles away Skyline Village Inn And Cavern, Spruce Pine , 20 miles away   Trails Near Blue Ridge Gemstone Mine and Campground: Bald Mountain Trail, McDowell County , 8 miles away Red Fork Falls Trail, Unicoi County , 19 miles away   Ski Areas Near Blue Ridge Gemstone Mine and Campground: Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 23 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 8 lifts, 20 runs Ski Beech, North Carolina , 25 miles away, 830 foot drop, 10 lifts, 15 runs Hawksnest, North Carolina , 25 miles away, 619 foot drop, 4 lifts, 12 runs Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 28 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 36 miles away, 365 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs Cataloochee, North Carolina , 70 miles away, 740 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 96 miles away, 225 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Sky Valley, Georgia , 99 miles away, 210 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs   Whitewater Near Blue Ridge Gemstone Mine and Campground: Catawba River - North Fork, McDowell County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 5.6 miles long (Route 1559 to Route 1552 Bridge) Toe River - South, Avery/ Mitchell/ Yancey County , 7 miles away, Class I-II - 22.5 miles long (Carolina Hemlocks Camp to Route 1131) Curtis Creek, McDowell County , 10 miles away, Class IV+ - 7 miles long (Close to Old Fort) North Toe River, Avery County , 11 miles away, Class II - 10 miles long (Plumtree to Bush Rd/Rt. 19E) Catawba River - North Fork, Burke County , 12 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2.5 miles long (Linville)   Public Lands Near Blue Ridge Gemstone Mine and Campground: Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 34 miles away Mount Mitchell State Park, North Carolina , 12 miles away Lake James State Park, North Carolina , 16 miles away Roan Mountain State Park, Tennessee , 19 miles away Cherokee National Forest, Tennessee , 21 miles away   Golf Courses Near Blue Ridge Gemstone Mine and Campground: Grassy Creek Golf & Country Club, Spruce Pine , 3 miles away Grassy Creek Golf Course, Spruce Pine , 4 miles away Mt. Mitchell Golf Club, Burnsville , 6 miles away Old Fort Golf Course, Old Fort , 14 miles away   Lakes Near Blue Ridge Gemstone Mine and Campground Lake James, Burke County , 20 miles away