Adventure lodging in the Blue Ridge

Bear Wall'r Bus in the Blue Ridge caters to offroad and outdoor enthusiasts who are looking for comfortable lodging with a camping vibe. We are located near adventure trails such as Hurricane Ridge (Bear Wall'r) & Max Patch, and paved rides such as Hwy. 209 (The Rattler) and Blue Ridge Parkway. We are 25 mins to downtown Waynesville & Maggie Valley, 45 mins to Hot Springs & Asheville. If you like mountain scenery where barns & cows outnumber neighbors, then we're the bus for you.

THE PROPERTY: Bear Wall'r Bus is located in remote Fines Creek, near Max Patch Road. We offer a bunkhouse with 2 twin beds in two separate bedrooms. The bus has a full kitchen with cooking essentials provided, bar and bistro seating, and bathroom with full shower. All cookware and linens are provided. Outside is another hot-water shower, two deck areas, covered motorcycle parking or picnic area, state park grill and fire ring. Trailer parking is also available free of charge.

PRIVACY: The bus is located on appx. 3 fenced acres, mostly surrounded by trees. The bus is secluded enough that you'll have your own private space, especially when at outdoor picnic and campfire areas. We live on the adjoining property but there are so many trees that the only time you'll see us is when we are at the barn, which is on a separate fenced off property--but we're always here to help if you need us.

SURROUNDING AREA & DRIVING TIMES: We are located near adventure trails such as Hurricane Ridge (Bear Wall'r), Harmon's Den & Max Patch, and paved rides such as Hwy. 209 (The Rattler) and Blue Ridge Parkway. We are 25 mins to downtown Waynesville and Maggie Valley, and 45 mins. to Hot Springs and Asheville. From the bus you can be at Interstate 40 exit headed toward Asheville in 15 mins, and the exit toward Knoxville in 10 mins.

CEILING HEIGHT: This is an old school bus and the ceiling is 73" high in the center so guests over 6 feet will need to duck a bit when standing inside the bus. The bedrooms have high ceilings.

WIFI & CELL PHONE SIGNAL: We provide free WIFI Internet. However, it is via satellite and may be temporarily unavailable during extremely foggy weather. Cell signal can be unreliable due to our mountain location--Verizon seems to work the best.

GROCERIES: There is a small old-timey general store nearby but it closes in early evening. Since the nearest grocery store is 20-25 mins. away, we suggest that guests bring along groceries or snacks if they will be arriving late in the day. Driving at night on twisty mountain roads can be a bit nerve-wracking to newcomers.

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE PURCHASE: While beer and wine are available in most stores and gas stations, hard liquor is available only in NC state-run liquor stores (ABC Liquor Stores). The nearest one is about 30 mins. away and closes at 9pm.