Asheville, North Carolina
Great Asheville RV park location in the Blue Ridge Mountains, close to Asheville and the Biltmore Estate. With level sites and full hookups, the Rutledge Lake RV Park is a great jumping off point to explore the Asheville area.
Key Takeaways:
- Close to Asheville, NC and the Biltmore Estate
- Full hookups, cable, laundry, bath house
- Full size pool
Our Stay:
Rutledge Lake RV Park is located 15 miles south of Asheville, North Carolina in the Blue Ridge Mountains. We chose this park for its proximity to Asheville and the Biltmore Estate. The park includes a small lake with a few short walking trails. While the park was dog friendly, the pet walking area was very dirty.
From the park, we took an easy day trip to Asheville to explore the city. Our dinner at Tupelo Honey Cafe in Downtown Asheville was excellent. The dogs enjoyed a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway and a stop at the Hillman Brewing Company. We spent a day at the Biltmore Estate with a self-guided tour of the grounds, an audio tour of the house and a wine tasting at the estate winery.
What to Do:
Explore the arts and music scene of scenic Asheville. Check out the Asheville beer scene. With more breweries per capita than any U.S. city, you won’t run out of beers to taste! Bring the dogs to one of 28 dog-friendly breweries. Take the dogs for a ride on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Hike and bike the numerous trails in area state parks and forests.
Take a day to visit the Biltmore Estate. With over 8,000 acres, this National Historic Landmark is well worth a visit. You will need to make a reservation at least a day ahead of time and plan to stay for the day. The grounds are dog friendly, and they do have kennels for use while you tour the house. Don’t forget to sign up for a wine tasting at the Antler Hill Village & Winery. We arrived several hours before our house tour appointment time and toured the grounds and the winery. Pack a lunch and enjoy a picnic on the Biltmore Estate grounds.
Chili & Cedar’s Review: 4.5 PAWS (out of 5 PAWS)
We enjoyed our brewery stop at Hillman Brewing Company in Ashville. We also liked our ride on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Check out Cedar’s video: Happiness is the wind in my face. The Rutledge Lake RV park was just okay – nothing special for us.
Next Up: The Great Smokie Mountains/Gateway to the Smokies RV Park