Balsam Lake Lodge

0.3 mi – Easy – Summey Cove Trail is an easy trail which initially follows an old railroad grade. This section is always wet, so wear appropriate footgear. Within ¼ mile you will start hearing the roar of the falls. Shortly beyond the falls, the Courthouse Falls Trail will be a sharp turn to your left—in a wide, smooth, sweeping, right turn of the main trail; though there may be no signs or blazes visible, two natural stone steps at the top of the trail help distinguish it. Please do not leave the main trail until you see a distinct side trail and/or trail sign; shortcutting causes erosion problems. Courthouse Falls Trail is a narrow trail which never receives much sunlight, so all log bridges and wooden steps can be slippery. It takes you to the base of a spectacular 45-foot waterfall dropping into a large, deep pool in a picturesque cove. The mist from the falls keeps this area cool, even in the middle of the summer, so it is delightful on a hot day. If you are a rockhound, you will be rewarded with small garnets that are common in the creek.

This special 1940’s cabin is located just 6.5 miles from the Blue Ridge parkway! This private retreat will give you a place of peace and solitude right in the heart of the mountains. You can hear our waterfall when sitting on the back deck. It is a perfect location for hiking the well-known waterfalls in Transylvania County and Pisgah Forest. Only 25 minutes from Brevard. Take a stroll around our property or hike the mini trail out the back door. A real treasure of a place to stay.

“Simple Mountain Camping” is our motto. Located approximately seven miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway, At the Ridge Campground is surrounded by North Carolina’s beautiful Pisgah National Forest and the North Fork River. Here you can experience what you came to the Great Smoky Mountains for: crisp evenings, sitting around the campfire, excellent views, relaxing in nature, hiking to waterfalls & fishing, Don’t forget our favorite, just watching the water go by!

McCall’s Grocery & Gas is a convenience store and gas station situated in Balsam Grove, NC. It offers a range of grocery items and fuel for local residents and travelers passing through the area.

With a focus on providing essential goods and services, McCall’s Grocery & Gas serves as a convenient stop for those in need of everyday necessities while on the go.

Our vision is to steward God’s presence for transformational encounter. Our mission is to create times of refuge for the generations to experience God and embrace Kingdom living.

The ministry brings healing and restoration to the infirm and the brokenhearted. It is a place to grow strong in the Lord and—empowered by Holy Spirit—to live victoriously in God’s Kingdom.

Located in Pisgah National Forest on NC 215, Sunburst Campground was once a logging camp. Now nine primitive campsites offer quiet camping near the West Fork, Pigeon Rivers. Sites have picnic tables, tent pads, and lantern hooks. Flush toilets in bath house, and firewood available for purchase. This facility also offers a Day Use Fee for picnic area and parking.

Located in Pisgah National Forest on NC 215, Sunburst Campground was once a logging camp. Now nine primitive campsites offer quiet camping near the West Fork, Pigeon Rivers. Sites have picnic tables, tent pads, and lantern hooks. Flush toilets in bath house, and firewood available for purchase. This facility also offers a Day Use Fee for picnic area and parking.

• 100-yard rifle range with 5 shooting lanes
• 50-yard pistol range with 5 shooting lanes
• Universally Accessible

Waterdance offers the following features and amenities for the use of its owners and their guests.

Located in Haywood County in a pristine valley near the Blue Ridge Parkway, Lake Logan is a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina. The Retreat Center is open year-round to host all types of events, groups, and individuals for retreat, rest, renewal, and recreation. Camp Henry is a summer camp program for children, youth, and families. And the Outdoor School offers a year-round outdoor education program for learners of all ages.

The 300-acre property is adjacent to the Shining Rock Wilderness Area of Pisgah National Forest, featuring a mile-long lake fed by the West Fork of the Pigeon River. The lake is surrounded by forested and open land, a wide array of historic buildings with 88 cabin beds and 92 dorm style beds, plenty of places to gather indoors and out, and five primitive campsites. Lake Logan is often described as “a thin place,” where visitors experience the serenity of God’s glorious gifts. All are welcome to this special place, where the power of nature’s bounty nourishes, restores, and rejuvenates.

Located in Haywood County in a pristine valley near the Blue Ridge Parkway, Lake Logan is a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina. The Retreat Center is open year-round to host all types of events, groups, and individuals for retreat, rest, renewal, and recreation. Camp Henry is a summer camp program for children, youth, and families. And the Outdoor School offers a year-round outdoor education program for learners of all ages.

The 300-acre property is adjacent to the Shining Rock Wilderness Area of Pisgah National Forest, featuring a mile-long lake fed by the West Fork of the Pigeon River. The lake is surrounded by forested and open land, a wide array of historic buildings with 88 cabin beds and 92 dorm style beds, plenty of places to gather indoors and out, and five primitive campsites. Lake Logan is often described as “a thin place,” where visitors experience the serenity of God’s glorious gifts. All are welcome to this special place, where the power of nature’s bounty nourishes, restores, and rejuvenates.

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We came to Lake Toxaway on vacation in October of 2000.  Chris is originally from Pennsylvania (via Florida for 34 yrs. so he is now a Halfback!) and Robin is a native Floridian (now a FL Escapee!!). We drove up at night in the fog and were just happy to make it on all those curvy roads.  When we woke up the next morning (we were staying at a friend’s home on the lake) and saw all the gorgeous color on Toxaway Mountain… we were hooked!! The earliest we could move up was 2005 and that is exactly what we did and have not looked back since.
We absolutely love the beauty of this area and the people.  Chris went into real estate and we did property management for quite a few years. In 2017 we found out that the market and the restaurant in Lake Toxaway were not going to be reopening so we decided to take a leap of faith and opened the Historic Toxaway Market.  We wanted the market to be different in that we carry as much organic, non-GMO, Gluten Free type food as we can.  We realized the need for this type of business after living here for years so with the help of our wine distributors and many friends and family, we opened the market on July 1, 2017.  It has been a huge learning experience but a great community to make it a success.
In December of 2019 we found out the store across the road from us was closing.  We have been listening to our customers wants over the years and kept hearing “coffee” and “ice cream” so on June 29, 2020, we opened the Historic Toxaway Market Mountain Café…. (Coffee Shop and Ice Cream Parlor) in that location.  Endeavoring to bring back business to this community, we feel that this expansion has been a welcome addition to the Toxaway presence and stature in the county!!  We renamed the Cafe in June of 2023 to separate it from the Market (better for bookkeeping)….new name is Sweetwater Perk & Creamery!!
​We look forward to serving this community for many years to come… see you soon😊

Chris and Robin Pickel

Summer in The Blue Ridge Mountains offers many options to create especial family memories! Come explore Northeast Georgia and Western North Carolina this year!

The Local is a restaurant/bar located in Glenville, North Carolina. Live music Fridays and Saturdays.

We are a seasonal restaurant that opens in April and closes in December. We have two other locations in South Florida: Trevini Ristorante in Palm Beach & Stresa Italian Restaurant in West Palm Beach. Osteria is a family owned and operated restaurant with elegant white-tablecloth that offers outdoor seating & a menu of upscale classics.

Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, our cozy inn is the ideal spot for a mountain getaway! With beautifully renovated rooms and suites, our family-owned lodge is the perfect base of operations for rest and relaxation or high adventure as you explore this “Land of Waterfalls.”