Nestled under a pine forest, Camp Karuga offers creek side campsites and primitive cabins with picnic tables and fire pits. Enjoy fully equipped shower houses, kayak float trips on the New River, or simply relax to the soothing sound of the creek.
Reviews
6.86.8 out of 10
Entire cabin
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 411 sq m
Popular amenities
Parking available
Barbecue
Fireplace
Mountain view
The current price is AU$161
AU$161
includes taxes & fees
20 May - 21 May
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Gavin Cabin
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Nestled under a pine forest, Camp KaRuGa is a campground with tiny cabins and tent sites located 1 mile from the Blue Ridge Parkway and the New River. Beautiful creek side campsites and primitive cabins each with its own picnic table and fire pit with cooking grill.
Camp Karuga offers 2 fully equipped shower houses with hot/cold water, electricity and charging stations. The "Family" bath house is also hanidicap accessible.
The tiny cabins accommodate 2 adults and 2 children maximum occupancy. The cabins have an 8ft carpeted sleeping loft. The Gavin cabin also comes with a twin sized pullout loveseat. Please bring everything you need for a amazing camping experience. Each cabin is generously spaced from the others for a pleasant heir of privacy. Tent sites are also spaced apart with your privacy in mind.
Ashe County is offers something for everyone. Beautiful hiking trails are as close or as far as you want to drive to get there. Downtown offers an experience in walking back in time with a small town feel that is unmatched. Delicious eating experiences are available from country cooking to fine dining.
Camp Karuga is also perfectly situated for traveling to Boone, Blowing Rock or Banner Elk without the exhaustion of a long drive. There is so many wonderful experiences around Camp Karuga that it will be hard to choose from.
At Camp Karuga, you can be as active as you want, or just kick back and enjoy the view while your ears relax to the sound of our beautiful creek. Either way, you will leave a healthier, happier person and we are sure you'll want to come back. When you stay at Camp Karuga, we will make sure of it! NEW for 2023!! We now offer kayak float trips on the New River! Additional fees apply.
Property amenities
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Food and drink
Paper towels
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Porch/lanai
Laundry
Laundromat nearby
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility
Designated smoking areas
Location highlights
In a rural location
In the mountains
Near a hospital
On a river
Things to do
Kayak
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Swimming nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Unit size: 120 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the area
Located in Fleetwood, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. Jefferson Landing and Mountain Aire Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore New River State Park and Mount Jefferson State Park. Tweetsie Railroad and Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling. Visit our Fleetwood travel guide
As of 19 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gavin Cabin on 20 May 2026 start from AU$161, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Gavin Cabin?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Gavin Cabin?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Gavin Cabin?
Checkout is at 1:00 PM.
Where is Gavin Cabin located?
Situated on a river, this cabin is within 12 miles (20 km) of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, New River State Park and Ashe Lake. Elk Shoals is 11 mi (17.7 km) away.
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We arrived and found out that Gavin Cabin had no electricity and no running water. In order to use the bathroom you had to go to a community one. I did not read anything telling me that it was a primitive cabin. We were not very happy when we had to find another place to stay for the night