DIRECTIONS TO CAMP: If approaching Asheville from the EAST on I-40, take Exit 50B, US 25 NORTH. Follow signs to entrance to Biltmore Estate, turning right off exit ramp and moving into the LEFT lane to prepare for the turn into Estate Entrance.
If approaching Asheville from the WEST on I-40, take Exit 50, turn LEFT off the exit ramp at the light, following signs to Biltmore Estate Main Entrance. Stay in the left lane after your merge into traffic.
If approaching Asheville from the SOUTH on I-26, continue to the junction with I-40 EAST. After you get on I-40, take Exit 50 and follow directions as above.
After you pass through the first archway (Lodge Gate), continue to bear left to go past the Ticket Booth. At that point follow the signs for "Horse Event", going past
Deer Park Restaurant; continue just past turn into Deer Park to STOP sign where you turn left and continue to next STOP sign (2 miles from ticket booth). Turn left again. Continue on the road for 1.5 miles. You come to a large stone bridge that you cross and go straight onto gravel road, which will bear right, allowing turn for large trailers. Follow signs along river to camping/parking area. If late at night, take instruction form from sign at turn onto gravel road.
Note: Once within the estate,
watch for oncoming traffic and stay well to the right side of road.
Camping and Directions
CAMP: Camping is primitive in large open pastures. Corrals are limited to 14’ by 14’ per horse. No camper hook-ups; city water at spigots; Portajons. Open fires are prohibited; charcoal grills OK. Dogs MUST be ON LEASH at all times and confined (not tied) when you are riding. Motels / restaurants within 2 miles. We have 6 stalls @ $25/day; 4 large paddocks at $20/day/horse; and 6 pre-made pipe pens at $15/day. All are on first-call-to-reserve basis. The Biltmore Equestrian Center phone is: 828 225 1454.
Horse feed and hay are available by prior arrangement with the Biltmore Equestrian Center (phone 828 225 1454).
ARRIVAL: Camp opens on Thursday, May 1. If you plan to arrive earlier, please indicate on entry form and be prepared to pay extra camping and trail fees. All entry will be through the MAIN GATE of Biltmore Estate (open 24 hrs). All trailers must exit through the main gate.
If you have extra vehicle for your crew, please note driver name on entry form and purchase any requisite additional Length of Stay tickets at $25 / person. Note: Tickets are personal -- they have names on them.
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