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Reviews

6.8 out of 10
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 4120 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Outdoor grill
  • Porch or lanai
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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West Jefferson, NC
  • Place, Five Ridge Theatre
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, New River State Park
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

About this property

Gavin Cabin

WE ARE OPEN SPRING TO FALL

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.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 1:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Onsite 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 deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

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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.
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Map
West Jefferson, NC

What's nearby

  • Five Ridge Theatre - 7 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Holy Trinity Episcopal Church - 9 min drive - 14.1 km
  • New River State Park - 11 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Ashe Lake - 12 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Elk Shoals - 12 min drive - 18.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Lassen Lodge at Ashe Lake - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Park Vista Inn & Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Don's Mountain Aire Seafood & Steak - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kerns Bakery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bradys Own Food and Nc Orchard Outlet - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gavin Cabin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gavin Cabin?

As of May 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gavin Cabin on May 3, 2026 start from $71, 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?

Onsite 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?

Check-out is at 1:00 PM.

Where is Gavin Cabin located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is within 12 mi (20 km) of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, New River State Park, and Ashe Lake. Elk Shoals is 11 mi (17.7 km) away.

Reviews

6.8
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8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

5.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaun C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was so quiet and peaceful!!! Will definitely be visiting again soon!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephanie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Gavin Cabin

We had a great time. This rustic cabin is in a very quiet location and we could hear the nearby creek running which added to the charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Phyllis L.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Not Happy

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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Katherine J Goodale

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Why they chose this property

We are a new family owned campground with hiking trails and a floating pond on site.
We are located 1 mile from the BRP and the new river in West Jefferson, NC.
Private, tranquil property.
Creekside cabin & tent sites
We can offer a river float as an amenity!

What makes this property unique

Please note: VRBO makes us list bedrooms and mattress sizes even though we don't provide either. There is plenty of room for a camping cot or air mattress which we also do not provide.
We are now offering a river float by tube or kayak as an amenity for an additional fee.
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