Lodging On the Banks of
the French Broad River

Camp Driftwood is Coming Back to Life

We are rebuilding with care - step by step, breath by breath.

 

In the wake of the storm, Camp Driftwood is finding its rhythm again. While the land continues to heal, we’re thrilled to share that 80% of our campsites are now open and ready for those who long to return to the wild beauty of this place.

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Our rental options will include a charming glamping cottage, a vacation home, and primitive riverside tent sites. Each accommodation offers direct river access, a fire ring, picnic table, and private space to enjoy. 

Right now, primitive car and tent camping are available—peaceful, grounding, and just what your soul might need. "Tiny Harmony" Tiny Home is being lovingly repaired from vandalism and will be ready for stays next month. And while "Paddler’s Paradise" cottle is still a little ways off, the river remembers you—and we expect to welcome you back to the water within a few months.

 

We’re not all the way back, but we’re well on our way.

​Come be part of the process. Come breathe in the stillness.

Camp Driftwood is open—and becoming whole again.

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Email us at camp.driftwoodasheville@gmail.com for more info.
Donations welcome via Venmo: @campdriftwood

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With Heartfelt Gratitude

 

We are deeply thankful to everyone who has supported Camp Driftwood’s recovery after the destruction of Hurricane Helene. Your generosity—both from grantors and individuals—has made an extraordinary difference.

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 Grant Support

• Appalachian Community – WNC Small Business Initiative: $25,000

• Mountain BizWorks: $10,000

• U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation – Hurricane Recovery Grant: $5,000

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 Personal Donors:

  Major Donors: $750–$1500

• Jennifer Nix

• Claudia Thomas

• Tammi Froeschke

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  Friends of Camp Driftwood:

• Tereasa Bacus

• Tatum Bastain

• Lisa Bourquin

• Lorraine Clabeaux

• Kris Deatrik

• Bibi Farrington

• Jayden Floyd

• Meagan Futch

• Ken Gwinner

• Lydia Marks-Wilt

• Casey McNeilage

• Joe Smaldone

• Liz Troy

 

These funds helped us complete essential recovery work including:

• Earth-moving and regrading

• Rebuilding boulder walls and recreating riverbanks

• Laying 55 tons of gravel for damaged roads

• Placing 60 loads of soil and 10 loads of boulders

• Major debris cleanup, stump and tree removal

• Restoration of Paddler’s Paradise cottage and Alex House laundry area

• Coco Cornett Ting for Ekke riverbank stabilization

• Heavy machinery rental, contractor pay, temporary power poles, and more

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 Still to Come:

• New bathhouse construction

• Well replacement

• Chalet Cottage rebuild

• Reinstallation of the Tiny Harmony home

• Final reconnection of infrastructure (power, water, septic)

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From the bottom of our hearts: Thank you. You are helping bring Camp Driftwood back to life.

Donations welcome via Venmo: @campdriftwood

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Please Note: **We cannot host Campers or RV's on campsites at this time. Guests 12 and under need prior management approval. Email us at camp.driftwoodasheville@gmail.com for more info.

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