8/10 Good
laura m.
9 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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laura m.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Cabin
Rudy Cabin
Riverside cabin in Fleetwood with fireplace
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bathroomsSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area
West Jefferson, NC
- Place, Five Ridge Theatre7 min drive
- Place, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church9 min drive
- Place, New River State Park11 min drive
Rooms & beds
0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Common area 1
1 Double Bed
Common area 2
1 Single Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Rudy 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. Camping cots or air mattresses are highly recommended. 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.
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. Camping cots or air mattresses are highly recommended. 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.
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Amenities
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 1:00 PM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
No pets allowed
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
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 deadlock
About the area
Fleetwood
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 in the mood for shopping can visit Ashe County Cheese Store and Boone Mall. Tweetsie Railroad and Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade are also worth visiting.
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
- Roadie’s Parkway Restaurant - 10 min drive
- Blue Ridge Bakery Cafe - 10 min drive
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Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
9.4/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Linda
23 May, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Linda
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Angela B.
16 Oct, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 stars
Angela B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
About the host
Hosted by Katherine J Goodale
Why they chose this property
Private, tranquil setting
Close to the BRP and New River
Close to the BRP and New River
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.
We are now offering a river float by tube or kayak as an amenity for an additional fee.
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