Welcome to Your Perfect Stay in McDowell County, NC
When you’ve decided to visit McDowell County and the big question is "WHERE WILL WE STAY?", no worries, friends. Marion, Old Fort, and the surrounding areas offer a wide variety of options to make your stay enjoyable, no matter the size of your group or your activity goals in the mountains.
Diverse Accommodation Options
McDowell County boasts a range of accommodations including new hotels, motor court style motels, campgrounds, lodges, B&Bs, and private homes of all shapes and sizes. Whether you’re looking for a pool, a hammock, or a babbling brook just outside your door, you’ll find the perfect place to stay.
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Explore the diverse lodging options in McDowell County, NC, and find the perfect place to make your visit unforgettable. Whether you’re seeking adventure or relaxation, you’ll discover accommodations that suit your needs and enhance your Blue Ridge Mountain getaway.
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La Petite Chalet
Enjoy a romantic retreat with this 2-bedroom, 1-bath vacation rental cottage in the heart of Little Switzerland, which sleeps 4.…
Buck Creek RV Park - RV Campground
Experience the natural splendor of Buck Creek RV Park, set on a picturesque 48-acre meadow. Our park boasts 74 full…
Waters Edge
Custom 5 bedroom/4 bath home on gorgeous Lake James. The 5500 square foot home includes large covered deck, with views…
Jarrett Creek Cottage
Adjacent to Jarrett Creek, this custom cottage is located just outside the town of Old Fort, NC with three bedrooms…
Linville Gorge Wilderness Area
Visitors to the Linville Gorge Wilderness Area in the Pisgah National Forest can enjoy primitive, strenuous recreation in a wild and isolated terrain!
Lakefront Retreat
Custom luxury lakefront home at Lake James. Features 5 bedrooms/5 baths, gourmet kitchen, theater room with stadium seating, two living areas with…
Big League Camp
Big League Camp is a baseball and softball sports and lodging facility on Lake James, just outside Marion, North Carolina.…
Catawba Falls Campground -Temporary Closure
Due to flooding and damage during Hurricane Helene, this campground is temporarily closed. Support the campground through online donations
Mountain Appalachian Inn
Victorian home, c. 1880, located in picturesque, downtown Old Fort, NC. Private rooms/bath within walking distance of Mountain Gateway Museum,…
Budget Inn
Small renovated motor court style motel located on North Main Street in Marion.
Rivers Ridge Lodge
Upscale timber lodge encircled by Crooked Creek. Plenty of amenities, 6BR/5.5BA with 17 undeveloped acres with 3000 ft. of river…
Squirrel's Nest
Built in 2007, this 4 BR/3.5BA rough-cut timber home offers generous amenities and is open year round. Lots of outside…
Comfort Inn
Conveniently located off Marion's By-Pass US Hwy. 221-226 North with easy access to Lake James, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Linville…
Little Switzerland Vacation Rentals
Secluded mountaintop cabins with awe-inspiring views. Fireplaces, full kitchens, pool & tennis privileges.
Spacious Skies - Hidden Creek Campground
Escape to Spacious Skies Hidden Creek for the ultimate family adventure in the Blue Ridge Mountains! Located in Marion, North…
Stardust Retreat
Lovely cabin located in Jack's Mountain Preserve outside the town of Old Fort, NC. The Jack's Mountain community offers natural…