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Gavin Cabin

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Nestled under a pine forest, Camp Karuga offers creek side campsites and primitive cabins with picnic tables and fire pits. Enjoy fully equipped shower houses, kayak float trips on the New River, or simply relax to the soothing sound of the creek.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Entire cabin

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 411 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Mountain view
The current price is NZ$193
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 120 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events 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
On-site 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 deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Map
West Jefferson, NC

What's nearby

  • Appalachian State University - 27 min drive - 30.7 km
  • Kidd Brewer Stadium - 28 min drive - 31.1 km
  • Boone Golf Club - 28 min drive - 31.5 km
  • Tweetsie Railroad - 32 min drive - 35.5 km
  • Appalachian Ski Mtn. - 32 min drive - 34.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Lassen Lodge at Ashe Lake - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Don's Mountain Aire Seafood & Steak - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Park Vista Inn & Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Roadie’s Parkway Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Roadie's Parkway Restaurant - ‬7 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 23 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gavin Cabin on 24 Sept 2025 start from NZ$193.04, 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.

What time is check-in at Gavin Cabin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gavin Cabin?

Checkout is at 1:00 PM.

Where is Gavin Cabin located?

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

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Reviews

Gavin Cabin Reviews

6.8

8.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 3 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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