You’re Never Too Old for Mountain Adventures in Brevard
Brevard is a place where summer camp traditions thrive. Kids discover the magic of the mountains, explore waterfalls, paddle down the rivers, and make lasting memories to share excitedly at the end of an activity-filled week. If you’re dropping your child off at summer camp in Brevard, NC, here’s how parents can turn camp week into their own mountain getaway.
This summer, take the time to make some memories of your own. While the kids are having fun at camp, discover your summer adventure. Relax in a cabin for a few days, or get out and play in North Carolina’s Land of Waterfalls. The fun starts after camp dropoff—and you deserve it!
Tips on 4 Ways to Do Camp Drop-Off, Based on Your Travel Style
For Rest & Relaxation in the Blue Ridge
If you think that mountains are best viewed from a window with a drink in hand, this itinerary is for you. Kick up your feet and soak up the zen.
Lodging
- Stay at Meraki Escape for a romantic weekend in Brevard
- Book a room at The Greystone Inn for a luxury lakeside escape on Lake Toxaway
- Stay in a luxury A-frame and unwind in the sauna at Valley Bear Farms
Restaurants
- Try the shrimp and grits at Grand Olde Station
- Take in the atmosphere at Wild Morel
- Sit on the patio at Wood & Vine or Quixote Fine Cuisine
Your to-do list
- Sip on wine at Moondance Wine Bar, Wine Down on Main, or Territory Wine Market after camp dropoff
- Get a spa experience at Meraki Escape or The Greystone Inn, or go to Elements Spa for a treatment
For an Outdoorsy Mountain Weekend
Brevard is an outdoor lover’s paradise. Plan a vacay that’s focused on fresh air and stunning views at every turn.
lodging
- Head to Pisgah Domes for expansive views and easy access to the Blue Ridge Parkway
- Stay near the DuPont waterfalls at DuPont Yurts
- Try Pilot Cove for a forest escape near Pisgah National Forest
restaurants
- Get lunch at Cedar Mountain Outpost or Cedar Mountain Cafe
- Fill up with a smashburger at Pisgah Social
- Eat outdoors in Transylvania County
- Head to one of Brevard’s five breweries after a hike
Your To-Do List
- Check off our Waterfall Bucket List
- Explore the forest and hit the trail
- Take a scenic drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Transylvania County
- Try something new—go with a guide
For a Cute Mountain Town Getaway
Explore the Blue Ridge—Brevard-style. Mingle with the locals and get a taste of our authentic charm.
Lodging
- Stay at Key Falls Estate for a cute historic inn
- Walk to Downtown Brevard from the Campbell House
- For a retro vibe, book a room at Sunset Motel
Restaurants
- Treat yourself to a dish from Square Root
- Get brunch at Smokey Sunrise
- Experience global flavors at The Bohemian
- Have a date night at The Blind Mule
Your To-Do List
- Take honky tonk dance lessons at 185 King Street
- Look for white squirrels at Brevard College
- Get a coffee at Cup & Saucer and pick up something to read at Highland Books
Get the Camp Kid Experience
Live out your adult summer camp dreams while the kids are living theirs.
Lodging
- Stay on the grounds of a former summer camp at Deerwoode Reserve or Earthshine Lodge
Restaurants
- Indulge in a milkshake and a burger at Rocky’s Grill and Soda Shop
- Grab a hot dog at Corky’s Dawg House
- Find a few nods to nostalgic camp days while enjoying a meal at The Falls Landing
your to-do list
- Get a cone from Dolly’s Dairy Bar after a hike
- Unleash your inner kid at O.P. Taylor’s Toys
- Ride down nature’s waterslide at Sliding Rock
- Float down the river on an inner tube
- Grab a Camp Pac for your camper from Main Street Ltd
Practice Destination Stewardship
Many families return to Brevard year after year for summer camp. Practicing destination stewardship helps preserve the waterfalls, forests, and small-town character that make these traditions possible.
Transylvania County is ready to welcome destination stewards with open arms. While visiting, we ask that you treat our public lands, communities, and locals with the same care that you would treat your own.
