Outercamp
Quick Facts
Why Asheville & the Blue Ridge Parkway
Arden sits just south of Asheville, close to the North Carolina Arboretum’s 434 acres of cultivated gardens and forested trails within Pisgah National Forest, and near the Blue Ridge Parkway’s access points around Milepost 393. This corner of the mountains is genuinely quiet, with the busier Asheville attractions a short drive away.
Outercamp leans fully into an off-grid experience, with a private waterfall right on the property — a genuine standout even among the area’s many glamping options.
What Makes It Special
- Location: Arden, near the North Carolina Arboretum
- Setting: Genuine off-grid, private waterfall on-site
- Site type: Domes
- Amenities: Private waterfall on property, hiking trails, close to Walmart for supplies
- Recreation: Hiking and waterfall viewing
Pro Tips for Booking
Come prepared for genuine off-grid conditions. There’s no running hot water or indoor plumbing (an outhouse is on-site) — this leans closer to true off-grid than typical glamping.
Stock up before arrival. A nearby Walmart makes last-minute supply runs easy.
Spend time at the private waterfall. It’s the genuine standout feature of the property.
What to Do Around Here
- The property’s own private waterfall
- Hiking trails right on-site
- The North Carolina Arboretum, with 10-plus miles of trails
- The Blue Ridge Parkway, a short drive away
- Downtown Asheville, for dining and shopping
