Ashe County NC

Blue Bear Mountain Camp offers year round camping experiences for every type of outdoor enthusiast. Car accessible tent and RV sites in a natural setting. Hike in sites for those looking for a little more adventure and privacy. Stargazer Domes and Cabin rentals for guests wanting a rustic, mountain getaway while staying in comfort. Located just 8 miles north of Boone, NC on over 150 acres of pristine mountain land, miles of hiking trails, a trout pond and spacious low density sites allow the guest to get away from it all in a rustic, remote setting. In the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. At 4,000 feet elevation, come enjoy cool mountain breezes and mild temperatures. Blue Bear Mountain is a scenic location for large events such as weddings, corporate events and family reunions.  Come Get away from it all at Blue Bear Mountain!

Located in Ashe and Alleghany counties 35 miles northeast of Boone, New River State Park covers seven accesses along this National Wild and Scenic River that flows north through three states. Elk Shoals has a swim beach, and all accesses allow for launching kayaks and inner tubes to paddle or float along the shallow, gentle river. Paddle-in only campgrounds provide a remote experience. The hellbender — the largest salamander in the U.S. — and 14 species of rare and threatened plant species inhabit the New River valley.

Country-style riverside guesthouse offering warm rooms & a cottage, plus a garden.

Leave your worries behind and come to The Cabins at Healing Springs to relax, renew, and replenish.

Tucked away at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, you will find a secluded glen of historic cabins surrounding a natural spring. The historic Healing Spring was discovered in 1884 and was originally called Thompson’s Bromine and Arsenic Springs. The property was then known as Healing Springs Resort in later years and is now simply called The Cabins at Healing Springs.

Many of the cabins are the original cabins that were built back in the early 1900s. We are proud to be on the National Register of Historic Places. The natural spring known as “Healing Spring” is reported to have healing abilities and recorded to have cured everything from poison ivy to rheumatism, indigestion to ulcers.

Between 1889 and 1899, the distribution of the water from Healing Springs played an interesting part of Ashe County’s history and development. Local tradition has held steadfast for over 100 years that the waters have curative powers.

Gem Valley LLC is a family-owned business just minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Founded in 2006 by Debbi Farmer and Harry Davis, Gem Valley is the only public panning facility in Ashe County, NC. We are located near the historical Ore Knob Mine that was in operation from the mid 1800’s to the mid 1900’s. Our creeks feed into the New River, which is the second-oldest river in the world! Please visit our Directions page for how to find us!

Gem Valley is a Seasonal gem mining, fluming and gold panning business. At Gem Valley you have opportunity to find and take home some truly beautiful and valuable gems of all sorts! The Appalachian Mountains of NC have a huge variety of precious and semi-precious stones in its soil! Our flume workers will be glad to assist you in identifying your stones!

Our Gem Shop and Museum offers a variety of jewelry, stones, souvenirs and information on geology, paleontology, and the lapidary arts. Our experienced gem cutters will be glad to take custom stone-cutting and jewelry setting orders.

The park has a picnic area with tables and grills if you wish to spend lunch. Restrooms are available inside the gift shop.

We invite you to browse our website for more information on our prices, services, and to answer any questions you may have. Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page for more detailed information on our business.

Mount Jefferson State Natural Area is a 1,188-acre North Carolina state park in Ashe County, North Carolina in the United States. Located near Jefferson, North Carolina, it includes the peak of Mount Jefferson, named for Thomas Jefferson and his father Peter, who owned land nearby and surveyed the North Carolina-Virginia border in 1749. In 1974, Mount Jefferson State Natural Area was designated as a National Natural Landmark by the National Park Service.

Located in Ashe County 25 miles northeast of Boone, Mount Jefferson State Natural Area surrounds a natural landmark that offers vistas as far as Tennessee from its overlooks and Luther Rock. The mountain, first spotted from the Blue Ridge Parkway, rises abruptly from the surrounding landscape. Over 700 plants call the park home, including the Dutchman’s pipevine, which is visited by the beautiful swallowtail butterfly and its distinct black-and-orange-spiked caterpillar. The park’s winding road to the summit hosts an annual downhill skateboarding event.

Where mountain sunsets meet the historic New River lies Jefferson Landing, a gated resort community in Western NC. Just two hours from Charlotte and minutes from fine dining, shopping, music and art, Jefferson Landing makes every day exceptional. Take in a massage or round of golf. Visit West Jefferson for world-class art and antiques. Go fishing, hiking, or relax by our junior Olympic pool. Our cool summers, mild winters and lush foliage make every day extraordinary.

In addition to luxury estates for purchase or rent, we offer lodging from rooms and homes to our stately Manor House. While here, you can access our club house and pool, fitness center, and onsite restaurants. Planning a corporate retreat, wedding or golf vacation? You’ve just found your perfect site.

Your Perfect Spot for Rest & Recreation on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Situated on five spacious acres, the Haven at Greenwood Glen offers eight separate vacation homes with ample privacy or the freedom to meet others around our communal fire pit area.

We are The Greenwoods: Kevin, Briggs & Lawson. While we are your hosts and your haven away from home is our home, we are happy to have as much or as little interaction with you as you’d like. We are delighted to provide you with ideas for outings, answer questions about the area, even shop for your groceries before you arrive, or chat with you around a bonfire, but if you prefer solitude it’s not necessary to interact with us at all during your stay. Of course, we are always available via phone, text or email.

Haven at Greenwood Glen is a dream come true for our family. We have long dreamt and casually talked about living in the North Carolina mountains, but it always seemed like something in the future: after our nest was empty, after retirement, after grandkids — just AFTER.  In the fall of 2021, our after became NOW.  We are indescribably excited to host you on our lovely Blue Ridge Parkway property.

West Jefferson Real Estate is hot property – with so much activity and growth offering an outstanding quality of life.

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Ashe High Country Realty is certainly not the new kid on the block. We have been here since 1989. Since 1989, we have remained in the same excellent location – downtown, West Jefferson, NC. Due to our phenomenal growth and success, over the past few years, we have expanded our office space from 850 square feet to a total of 3,750 square feet.

We strive to be the best in providing superior professional service to our clients, and our business philosophy is established on principles of ethics, reliability and service to our clients. We are a team doing the right thing, the right way every time. That’s why over the years, we have been the leader in real estate sales and services in the High Country of North Carolina.

Lose yourself in the beautiful outdoors that surround our Days Inn by Wyndham West Jefferson hotel. Whether you are our guest for just one night or an extended stay, we offer comfortable accommodations at a great price. Our hotel offers a little bit of everything to keep you happy. Enjoy a free light breakfast item together with your choice of coffee, tea, and juice each morning and unwind in our cedar lined dry sauna. Guest rooms are equipped with free WiFi, a coffee/tea maker, ironing facilities, microwave, mini-refrigerator, and flat screen HDTV.