Campgrounds
Campgrounds at Little Switzerland Orchard & Winery
477 Blue Ridge Gem Mine Rd, Spruce Pine, NC
Campgrounds at Little Switzerland Orchard & Winery operates as a small, locally-owned camping property on a mountain orchard with winery and micro-brewery at approximately 3,455 feet elevation near the Blue Ridge Parkway. The 14-site campground offers both tent camping and RV spaces for vehicles 26 feet or smaller, with fire pits and picnic areas throughout the property. The on-site micro-orchard produces small-batch ciders and craft beers available at the cantina for patrons 21 and older. The property includes a working farm with animals, nature trails, and views of the surrounding mountain landscape.
The mom-and-pop operation originally opened in April 2020 in Woodfin before relocating to this Little Switzerland location in Fall 2023. The property's high elevation provides consistent mountain breezes throughout the summer season, creating a cool camping environment. Located five minutes from downtown Little Switzerland and Blue Ridge Parkway access, approximately 20 minutes from Crabtree Falls and 30 minutes from Linville Falls, the campground caters to visitors seeking a combined agritourism and camping experience with access to winery products and mountain recreation.
Common Questions
What camping options does Little Switzerland offer?
They offer tent camping and RV sites for vehicles 26 feet or smaller with fire pits and picnic areas.
What is on the property besides camping?
The orchard features a winery and micro-brewery producing small-batch ciders and craft beers. The farm includes animals and nature trails.
How close is Little Switzerland to Blue Ridge Parkway?
The campground is about 5 minutes from downtown Little Switzerland and Blue Ridge Parkway, roughly 20 minutes to Crabtree Falls.
When did this campground open at its current location?
The operation opened at the current Spruce Pine location in Fall 2023.