Bear Den

What to Know Before You Visit

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YEAR ROUND

Spacious Skies Bear Den IS OPEN

We are excited to welcome guests back to Spacious Skies Bear Den as our area continues recovering from the recent storm.

Many of our RV Sites and cabins are now available for reservations, for both long-term and daily stays, and we are working tirelessly to restore the entire campground for visitors.

All access roads to the property are open; however, ongoing utility work may cause lane closures and temporary traffic delays. The Blue Ridge Parkway is also operating with periodic one-lane closures during daytime hours for storm clean-up efforts. For details on Blue Ridge Parkway closures, please visit their official website

Our onsite team recommends the following directions to reach the campground.

Directions from Charlotte, NC to the Campground

  1. 40 West to exit 86 – Turn Right onto Route 226 (221 Bypass) go 13 Miles
  2. Turn Left at Dollar General to Stay on Route 226 go 5.2 Miles (Large uphill)
  3. Turn Right to stay on 226 go under Blue Ridge Parkway continue on 226 for 1.2 miles
  4. Turn Right at Halltown Road (Just before Walmart) go 2.5 miles
  5. Turn Right on Altapass Hwy go .8 miles
  6. Turn Left at State Road 1128 (Parkway Fire & Rescue Building on right) go .8 miles
  7. Turn Right at Humpback Mountain Road go 2.2 miles
  8. Humpback Mountain will become Jacksontown Road
  9. Cross over Blue Ridge Parkway on to Bear Den Mountain Road – Entering Spacious Skies Bear Den (Gravel Road – can be bumpy at times).
  10. Welcome to Spacious Skies Bear Den!

Coming from I-40 from Ashville

  1. 40 East to exit 86 – Turn Right onto Route 226 (221 Bypass) go 13 Miles
  2. Turn Left at Dollar General to Stay on Route 226 go 5.2 Miles (Large uphill)
  3. Turn Right to stay on 226 go under Blue Ridge Parkway continue on 226 for 1.2 miles
  4. Turn Right at Halltown Road (Just before Walmart) go 2.5 miles
  5. Turn Right on Altapass Hwy go .8 miles
  6. Turn Left at State Road 1128 (Parkway Fire & Rescue Building on right) go .8 miles
  7. Turn Right at Humpback Mountain Road go 2.2 miles
  8. Humpback Mountain will become Jacksontown Road
  9. Cross over Blue Ridge Parkway on to Bear Den Mountain Road – Entering Spacious Skies Bear Den (Gravel Road – can be bumpy at times).
  10. Welcome to Spacious Skies Bear Den!

PLEASE DO NOT USE PEPPER’s CREEK RD (Rt. 1566) even if your Online Map tries to take you that way! It is a dangerous road.

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Getting to the Western North Carolina

Because of some lingering road damage in the area stemming from Hurricane Helene, we suggest guests confirm their travel plans/directions at www.DriveNC.gov which provides current road conditions throughout the region, including alternate route recommendations for through traffic on I-40 and I-26.

TRAIL NOTICE

The trail system adjacent to the property is part of the Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina and runs across public and private land where there is known logging and hunting activity. These trails are NOT SUPERVISED by any Campground staff and guests are hiking at their own risk. These risks include risk of injury, falling, and acts of nature including, but not limited to: rockfall and inclement weather, risks associated with climbing, and encounters with insects or animals.

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What to Expect Around Spruce Pine

The town of Spruce Pine continues its recovery, and we appreciate your patience as local businesses reopen. Walmart, gas stations, and most restaurants are operational, though downtown businesses may remain temporarily closed. If venturing out, please contact the business via phone to confirm hours.

We also encourage you to visit local businesses to help the community rebuild.

For updates and ways to support Spruce Pine’s recovery, follow @DowntownSprucePine.

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We look forward to welcoming you to Spacious Skies Bear Den! If you have any questions before your visit, feel free to contact us or check our website for the latest updates. Safe travels, and we can’t wait to see you soon!