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Lake Lure, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Polk County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
1,488
Population
113/sq mi density
$72,813
Median Income
$66,090 per capita
$510,300
Home Value
$441,953 Zillow
$778
Median Rent
31.3% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$72,813 median income, 1.2% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$510,300 home value, $778/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
58.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Campgrounds in Lake Lure (8)
NORTH MILLS RIVER
STANDARD
25 sites 4.7/5 (249 reviews) $31–$62/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
Swimming Site, Water Sports, Hiking, Fishing, Camping
North Mills River Campground is a rustic mountain getaway in Pisgah National Forest in western North Carolina. Located just outside the popular city ...
BRIAR BOTTOM GROUP CAMPGROUND
STANDARD
6 sites 4.6/5 (21 reviews) $125/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent
DAY USE AREA, WATER SPORTS, HORSEBACK RIDING, HIKING, FISHING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING, CLIMBING, BIKING
Briar Bottom Group Campground is the perfect getaway for visitors to enjoy mountain scenery and easy access to hiking trails. The campground sits at t...
LAKE POWHATAN
STANDARD
71 sites 4.6/5 (1,296 reviews) $37–$130/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up
Swimming Site, Picnicking, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Birding, Backpacking, Day Use Area, Mountain Biking, Mushroom Picking, Photography, Star Gazing, Swimming, Water Access
Glamping sites are now available at Lake Powhatan! Experience nature and outdoor recreation without sacrificing the comforts and luxuries of home. Ch...
WASH CREEK HORSE CAMP
STANDARD
1 sites 4.6/5 (8 reviews) $40/night Reservable
Equipment: Horse
HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BIKING
Wash Creek Horse Camp is a small group area designed for equestrian use located two miles northeast of the North Mills River Recreation Area and Bent ...
BLACK MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND
STANDARD
37 sites 4.5/5 (137 reviews) $28–$56/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
Swimming Site, Day Use Area, Hiking, Fishing, Interpretive Programs, Camping, Climbing, Biking
Black Mountain Campground sits in the shadow of Mt. Mitchell, the highest peak in the eastern U.S. and borders the South Toe River. Black Mountain is...
CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)
STANDARD
24 sites 4.5/5 (120 reviews) $10/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
WILDLIFE VIEWING, VISITOR CENTER, HORSEBACK RIDING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, BIKING
Curtis Creek Campground is nestled in the mountains at the base of the Blue Ridge just minutes from the quaint town of Old Fort and less than an hour ...
Lake Powhatan Glamping
STANDARD
12 sites 4.5/5 (97 reviews) $100/night Reservable
Accessible Swimming, Antiquing, Biking, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Mushroom Picking, Picnicking, Photography, Scenic Drive, Swimming Site, Swimming, Wilderness, Star Gazing
Located just minutes from the popular city of Asheville, North Carolina, Lake Powhatan Glamping is the perfect, all inclusive getaway. The campground ...
CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA
STANDARD
39 sites 4.3/5 (145 reviews) $28–$70/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Pop up
SWIMMING SITE, WATER SPORTS, PICNICKING, HIKING, FISHING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING, CLIMBING, BIKING
Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area sits in the scenic mountains of Pisgah National Forest. This is a great place for small to medium-sized groups to sw...