I am looking for an area in Western NC or East TN that has suitable camping spots (i.e. not crowed) and some decent mountain biking within a few minutes of the camp sight. Trails should be easy to moderate as my girlfriend is just getting in to the sport with me and I don't want to overwhelm her. Anywhere between 2-3 hours from Greeneville, TN will be considered. Thanks in advance for any tips!
Thanks. Tsali looks like it might be the place, I've never heard of it until now. We actually ride Panther Creek often, and we're looking to get away this weekend and try something new.
Other suggestions welcome for future trips as well :thumb
If you go to Tsali, there is a campground right at the trail head, but it's usually pretty crowded. I really like Turkey Creek campground a couple minutes down the road. Turkey Creek can get a little crowded on the weekend, but very nice bathrooms and facilities, and the owners are very nice people. The nice thing about going to Tsali is you can go paddleboarding on Fontana Lake or go white water rafting and zip lining at NOC. Lots of stuff to do there within a 10 minute drive, and it is absolutely beautiful there.
You should also take a look at JackRabbit trails and campgound in Hayesville NC. These trails are very beginner friendly, and very fast and flowy for more advanced riders. Very fun trails imo for riders of all levels. The campground at JackRabbit is very scenic, and some of the campsites are pretty private. The only thing I don't like is there is no water or electricity at the campsites, which is fine if you're prepared for that, and the bathrooms are probably so so at best. This stuff doesn't bother me, but can be a factor when the wife comes.
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