
Where to stay and what to do
While in Hendersonville / Asheville
Welcome to the Mountains!
This area of Western North Carolina has a lot to offer! After bringing your camper to Falling Creek, you might be planning to stay and enjoy a mountain vacation in the Hendersonville or Asheville area. We hope the following suggestions can help you make the most of your time here!
Looking for somewhere nearby to go camping? Cold Springs Basecamp is the closest accomodation option for families interested in camping/glamping. Book on their website or call 828-817-5258.
Scroll down for accomodation suggestions north of camp
In addition to locally owned Airbnbs and Vrbo accommodations, below are some hotels and B&Bs in Flat Rock, Hendersonville, and Asheville. Staying farther south? Check out our suggestions for Traveler’s Rest and Greenville, SC!
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Flat Rock
The Village of Flat Rock is the town closest to camp, located between Falling Creek and Hendersonville. You can be there in just 20 minutes, enjoying delicious restaurant options and fun shops on their “Rainbow Row.”
Places to eat in Flat Rock
- Hubba Hubba Smokehouse
2724 Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock, NC 28731
Phone 828-694-3551 - Flat Rock Village Bakery
2710 Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock, NC 28731
Phone 828-693-1313 - Campfire Grill
2770 Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock, NC 28731
Phone 828-694-3551 - Hubbaloo
2730 Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock, NC 28731
Phone 828-393-5493
Flat Rock Places of Interest
- Carl Sandburg House
National Historic Site, Famous Poet Home
Small admission charge into house / Free grounds
81 Carl Sandburg Lane, Flat Rock, NC 28731
Phone 828-693-4178 - Flat Rock Playhouse.
North Carolina’s State Theater
Phone 828-693-0731 - Pick your own apples at Skytop Orchard
1193 Pinnacle Mtn Rd, Zirconia, NC 28731
Phone 828-692-7930 - Shopping on Little Rainbow Row
- Flat Rock Bistro Cinema
2700-D Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock, NC 28731 - St. John in the Wilderness Church
An Episcopal Church, listed on the National Register of Historic Sites - The Park at Flat Rock
55 Highland Golf Dr, Flat Rock, NC 28731
Where to Stay in Flat Rock
- The Flat Rock Inn at Five Oaks
(843) 743-4228 - Highland Lake Inn & Resort
800-635-5101
call for 10% lodging discount for camp families - Mountain Lodge
828-693-9910
Mention Falling Creek Camp and receive a 15% discount - Fairfield Inn & Suites
828-513-5100 - Holiday Inn Express & Suites
888-897-0088 - Mountain Inn & Suites
828-692-7772

Hendersonville
Known for it’s pedestrian-friendly downtown, apple orchards, culinary scene, and proximity to outdoor adventure, the town of Hendersonville has plenty to do for the whole family!
Places to Eat in Hendersonville
- West First Woodfired Pizza
101b 1st Avenue West, Hendersonville, NC 28792
828-693-1080 - Kilwin’s Ice Cream & Fudge shop
506 N Main St, Hendersonville, NC 28792 - Sierra Nevada Brewing Company
100 Sierra Nevada Way, Mills River, NC
828-681-5300 - Umi Japanese
633 N. Main St, Hendersonville, NC 28739
828-698-8048 - Mike’s On Main
303 North Main Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792 - Papa’s and Beer
1821 Asheville Hwy, Hendersonville, NC 28791
828-692-9915 - Three Chopt Sandwich Shoppe
103 3rd Ave, Hendersonville, NC 28739
828-692-0228 - Harry’s Grill & Piggy’s Ice Cream
102 Duncan Hill Rd, Hendersonville, NC, 28792
828-692-1995 - Mezzaluna
226 N. Main St, Hendersonville, NC 28792
828-697-6575 - Thai Spice
220 S King St, Hendersonville, NC 28792
828-693-7323 - Champa Sushi and Asian
437 N. Main St, Hendersonville, NC 28792
828-696-9800
Hendersonville Places of Interest
- Hiking, Biking, and Waterfall Tours at Dupont State Recreational Forest
- Holmes Educational State Forest
- Play vintage and contemporary pinball games at the Appalachian Pinball Museum
(sister museum located in downtown Asheville too) - Hands On! Children’s Museum
- Western North Carolina Air Museum
- Apple Valley Model Railroad Museum
- Mineral and Lapidary Museum of Henderson County
- Scenic Views & Trails at Jump Off Rock
Where to Stay in Hendersonville
- The Canoe Dock
828-696-8060 - The Charleston Inn
828-693-6737 - Cottage at Long Mountain
828-696-2011 - Echo Mountain Inn
828-693-9626
call for 10% lodging discount for camp families - Elizabeth Leigh Inn
828-808-5305 - The Henderson
828-696-2001 - Timberlake Cabin
828-458-5301 - Waverly Inn
828-693-9193
call for 10% lodging discount for camp families - Best Western
828-692-0521 - The Cascades Mountain Resort
828-595-8155 - Comfort Inn
828-693-8800 - Days Inn
828-697-5899 - Hampton Inn
828-697-2333 - Ramada
828-697-0006

Asheville
The city of Asheville’s vibrant downtown can be reached in an hour’s drive from camp. Known for it’s Great restaurants, art scene, and live music, there’s something for everyone in Asheville.
Asheville Places of Interest
- Biltmore Estate
Admission charge | House/Gardens/Winery
One Approach Road, Asheville, NC 28803
Phone 800-411-3812 - Drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway
- Watch an Asheville Tourists baseball game
- Live music downtown at The Orange Peel
- North Carolina Arboretum.
- WNC Nature Center
Admission charge | Nature Trails
75 Gashes Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28805
Phone 828-298-5600 - Biltmore Village
Shopping & Restaurants - Smith-McDowell House Museum
- Zipline Tours in Asheville
Hotels and Bed & Breakfasts in Asheville
- The Grand Bohemian Hotel Asheville
Save 15% using the Summer Rate link - The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa
- The Inn on Biltmore Estate
- The Residence at Biltmore
- Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park
- AC & Aloft Hotels - Downtown Asheville
Discounted camp rate is available May 1st through August 31st. Rate must be booked using the link.
It will take you to Marriott homepage for both hotels and you may select your hotel/dates from there. - Kimpton Hotel Arras - Downtown Asheville
You must use the link, which will take you to Kimpton Hotel Arras homepage. Please enter your travel dates.
If the rate is available, it will say “HAPPIER CAMPER RATE AVAILABLE” - Springhill Suites
828-253-4666
call for 15% lodging discount “camp rate” for camp families - Courtyard of Asheville
828-281-0041
call for 15% lodging discount “camp rate” for camp families
Other Fun Locations
Saluda, Tryon, & Brevard
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Purple Onion
16 E. Main St, Saluda, NC 28773
Phone 828-749-1179 -
Green River Barbecue
131 W. Main St, Saluda, NC, 28773
Phone 828-749-9892 -
Bed & Breakfast on Tiffany Hill
828-290-6080 -
Blue Firefly Inn
828-808-4248 -
Orchard Inn
800-581-3800 -
Saluda Inn Bed & Breakfast
828-749-9698 -
Pine Crest Inn
800-633-3001