Bat Cave, NC is located in the mountains of Western North Carolina. The cave is owned by the Nature Conservancy and is closed to the public to protect the bat's fragile ecosystem. This area is a favorite destination for visitors seeking outdoor activities such as hiking, birding, rafting, and horseback riding. Guests find a variety of creek and riverside cabins of all sizes from which to choose for a trip to one of North Carolina's most traveled destinations.
In operation since 1946, the Evening Shade River Lodge and Cabins is located near a 404-foot cascading waterfall and the huge boulders of the Rocky Broad River. The property includes the Riverside Park, a naturally landscaped setting with picnic areas, grills, benches, swings and campfire areas. Chimney Rock Village is less than five miles away and offers gem mining, gift stores, restaurants and a River Walk. Local activities include golf, hiking, tennis, boating, whitewater rafting and horseback riding. Three cabins are offered. The Lazy Lodge features two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a game room with pool table, a stone fireplace, two queen futons and a fully equipped kitchen. The River Cottage includes a large screened deck with river view, one bedroom with a queen bed, a fully equipped kitchen and a sleeper sofa. The Waterfall Cabin features a fully equipped kitchen, one bedroom with a queen and a twin bed, and DirectTV.
Evening Shade
River Lodge & Cabins
745 Main Street
PO Box 111
Chimney Rock, NC 28720
(828) 625-4774
eveningshade.net
Located on the Rocky Broad River near Lake Lure and Chimney Rock, the River View Cabins are close to fishing, tubing, rock climbing and kayaking. Golf, shopping, horseback riding and fine restaurants are also near by. Cabins include two one-bedroom units with sleeper sofas in the living room, and a two-bedroom unit with a large family room with a fireplace overlooking the river. Cabins are available year round.
River View Cabins in Bat Cave
42 Rocky River Lane,
Bat Cave, NC 28710
(407) 876-4135
riverviewcabins.com
The Dowling Cabins are located in the Blue Ridge mountains in Hickory Nut Gorge. Hiking, mountain climbing, tubing, rafting and snow skiing are available in the immediate area. Other activities include winery tours, apple picking, and waterfall exploration. Each cabin is beside a creek or the river. Linens and towels are provided, and amenities vary by cabin. Some have fireplaces, fully equipped kitchens, jacuzzis, TV/VCR/DVD units and laundry facilities. Three-, two- and one-bedroom cabins are available.
Dowling Cabins
P.O. Box 238
Bat Cave, NC 28710
(828) 625-5400
dowlingcabins.com
