By:
Submission
DuPont Bike Retreat is a Ride In-Ride Out location just 1/4 mile from the Fawn Lake Access area into DuPont State Forest. The DBR is 37 acres and has a pond with a dock and numerous camping sites available. The property used to hold Glass Feather Studio, which was a glass art studio and is now being renovated into the Glass Feather Lodge. The mountain view from the indoor porch is amazing and there are several places to relax and enjoy this view. There is a bike wash station and outdoor shower behind the lodge and an indoor restroom off the porch. A second full bathroom will also be available off the porch in the spring. The lower Pond area of the property has port-a-johns near the pond, and outdoor showers may be available as well in 2023 . Starter bundles of firewood are included, and additional can be purchased on-site. Come enjoy the forest straight from your campsite!
At the top of the paved driveway turn RIGHT. Continue staying to the right when the drive splits until you see the tan building with Glass Feather Lodge sign. Lodge Porch is on the right side of the building.
This campground is gorgeous! Small campground, yet beautiful facilities. They even have a hot tub with a STUNNING view of the mountains! Very close to the trails. The host is friendly and helpful, and responded within minutes when I had questions about arriving late at night. I look forward to my next stay here!
My son and I came up to the area for mountain biking, staying at one of the pond campsites in June 2023 for three nights. The hosts have done an outstanding job creating a beautiful campground and were very helpful the entire time. The location is outstanding with easy access to Pisgah, Rock Creek, and especially Dupont State Forest. Really nice details like cool fire pits at each campsite stocked with dry wood (with extra wood available), and a 'common space' at the hilltop area with great amenities (bathrooms, a nice outdoor shower, hot tub, deep sink for dishwashing) that altogether make this a unique and super-comfortable car camping experience.
This is the back door into DuPont Forest- the Land of the Waterfalls! This Place is a hidden gem and the absolute closest entry into south DuPont! Trails maps are available and you have about 12 campsites to choose from.
Spent 3 nights "In the Zone". Awesome base camp while exploring DuPont. Can even ride to a trail head from camp. Firewood was much appreciated.
DuPont bike retreat is a very special place. We spent 3 weeks at the hilltop site and loved every minute of it. The place is nestled in the middle of the mountain and a few mins away from DuPont State forest. Very convenient location if you want to go biking, hiking, swimming in the lakes or visiting waterfalls.
The retreat is a real gem!
Cathie and Tod have been the best hosts ever. They went out of their way to make our stay perfect. We felt very pampered. Place is in the woods which we loved, bathrooms are clean, place overall is well looked after and sites are each one of them very unique. We will be back for sure!
