Fall is right around the corner, and here at Jellystone Park™ Golden Valley, we are ready for it! From cooler temperatures to cozy sweaters, the fall season has a little something for everyone. But, how can we forget the breathtaking fall foliage that will surround our North Carolina camping resort?! We've gathered everything you need to know about fall camping this season - including when the colors will be in peak, recommendations on the best spots to view the foliage, as well as fall activities & events you won't want to miss at our campground.
North Carolina Fall Foliage Prediction Map
Although nobody truly knows when the exact dates of peak fall foliage will be, we can assume that peak colors will hit the Bostic area in mid to late October, around October 16-30, 2024. This is the perfect time to continue your family's annual Halloween traditions in the crisp, autumn temperatures. For a more detailed view of the North Carolina fall foliage map, you can check it out on the Almanac or American Forests websites.
Plus, this time range lines right up with our camper-favorite event: our Halloween Weekends! We still have a variety of luxury cabin rentals and campsites available during this weekend. If you're a glamper at heart, our best value cabin option is our Hickory Forest Deluxe Cabin. Equipped with a full bathroom, kitchen, a spacious porch, and accommodations that sleep up to 6 people (including a private bedroom!), this North Carolina cabin type is the ultimate choice. For our fellow RVers, our best value campsite option is ourPremium Back-In RV Site! Book this site while fall camping and enjoy a gravel pad with full hook-ups, a picnic table, fire ring, and charcoal grill. But don't wait to book your site - we tend to sell out!
Nearby Areas for the Best Fall Foliage
As many of our campers, know, our Blue Ridge Mountain campground offers gorgeous views of the fall foliage, but it's also important to explore the surrounding areas for even more photo opportunities! We roped together a few places we recommend for scenic views of the fall colors below:
Chimney Rock State Park
Experience the expansive view of the Blue Ridge Mountains at Chimney Rock State Park. During this hike, you’ll get to see some of the best fall colors in North Carolina. Don’t forget your camera!
Lake Lure Tours
Cruise around beautiful Lake Lure in a pontoon tour, where you’ll get to witness the changing seasons and the beautiful colors of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the fall. This is a relaxing way to enjoy a whole new perspective of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Craggy Gardens
This easy hike is located in Asheville, not too far from our Camp-Resort. This 1.4-mile trail will take you to one of the most breathtaking lookout points that you’re not going to want to miss.
On-Site Fall Activities & Events
Yes, the fall foliage is an annual event that almost everyone looks forward to, but what about booking a fall camping trip to Jellystone Park™ Golden Valley for some Halloween festivities?! Every year at our North Carolina campground, we plan the ULTIMATE Halloween schedule that includes everything from magic pumpkin patches to trick-or-treating. This way, you can enjoy all of the classic Halloween activities in one place! Read all about what we have to offer during our 6 Halloween Weekends here.
Fall Camp & Store
Looking to score massive deals while RV camping near North Carolina? You're in luck! Book 4 consecutive weekends of camping (9/5-9/30) with our Fall Camp & Store deal and save up to 54%! Not only do you get up to 4 weekends of fall camping fun, but you also receive on-site storage for your RV while you're not there during the week. No need to worry about a promo code, as it's automatically applied while booking online! If booking over the phone, be sure to let our team know you'd like to book for Fall Camp & Store.
There's a lot to look forward to this fall camping season, and we hope we've supplied everything you need to know about the North Carolina fall foliage timeline so you can better prepare for this autumn. If you haven't booked your fall getaway, you can do so online or give us a call at (828) 417-0086.
