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This is a guide to the different spectrum of activities and resources that are available in Marion, North Carolina.
Table of Contents
Topics Pages
Arts and Culture 2-4
Campgrounds and Parks 5-12
Childcare 13-16
Community Health Services 17-23
Community Services 24-48
Family Fun 49
Fitness Centers 50
Food Donations and Shelter 51-53
Gardening 54
Historic Sites and Attractions 55-57
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services 58-60
McDowell County Physicians 61-64
Monuments 65
Museum/Gallery 66-68
Music 69
Other Summer/Fall Events 70
Outdoors 71-75
Parent Support Education 76
Reproductive Health 77-79
Rape Crisis Help 80
Sports 81
STDS and HIV/AIDS Help 82-83
Treatment Providers 84-85
Volunteer Opportunities for youth 86-87
YMCA/Camps 88-90
Arts and culture
Historic Downtown Marion: Downtown Marion is listed on the National Register of Historic Places; downtown Marion was established in 1842. Commercial development began in 1870 on 50 acres donated by John Carson. The Marion Depot is an 1860’s building recently renovated and is the oldest surviving depot on the Western Rail Line. Other interesting structures include four churches built between 1882 and 1935. Cost: To rent the Depot: $200 deposit and $200 for the day. Total of $400.
Hours: Varies with event but is open year round. Directions: Main Street Marion, NC 28752. Properties are open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm and majority are open Saturday 10am-5pm.
Phone: 828.652.2215.
Marion Mountain Music: Open to all musicians, no scheduled performers. Outdoors (weather permitting), bring chairs and blankets. Call for more information.
Cost: Free.
Hours: Every Thursday 7pm-9pm.
Directions: Historic Marion Depot, Marion, NC 28752. Phone: 828.652.2215.
McDowell Arts Council Association (MACA): On February 28th, 1972, a group of 52 local residents created the MACA organization. These people were all proud of their local, artistic heritage, and wanted to share this legacy while promoting local artists and inspiring cultural life in McDowell county. 41 years later, the arts council continues to encourage local artists providing gallery space, a retail shop, teaching opportunities, and theater space for the performing arts. Private lessons taught at MACA: Beginning Piano, Guitar, Vocal Lessons, and Wood Turning Lessons.
Cost: Depending on program/class offered. Contact MACA for more information. Possible donations to participants.
Hours: 10am-5pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. 10am-2pm on Saturday.
Directions: 50 South Main Street, Marion, N.C 28752. Phone: 828.652.8610.
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail (OVNHT): The OVNHT follows the Revolutionary war route of Patriot militia men from Virginia, today’s eastern Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia to the battle of Kings Mountain, South Carolina, site of the Kings Mountain National Military Park. The OVNHT is part of the National Trails System. While there are hiking segments, the primary public access is by car over the commemorative motor route. The only trail marked portion is access from Old Hwy. 221 Linville Mountain Road.
Hours: Anytime.
Directions: Old Hwy. 221 Linville Mountain Road, Marion, NC 28752.
Phone: 888.233.6111 (toll free).
Overmountain Victory Trail Encampment: Part of the National Historic Trail marking March from Abingdon, Virginia to Kings Mountain, South Carolina during the Revolutionary War. Encampment features period clothing and historical re-enactments near Marion. Cost: Free.
Hours: October 1st 2013 12:00pm-October 2nd 2013 8pm.
Directions: Dysartsville Community Center, Marion, NC 28752.
Phone: 828.668.4282.
Campgrounds, Parks, and Pools
Barefoot Landing Address: Lake James get-away. Boar access.
Cost: Free.
Directions: 50 Uptons Landing Rd, Marion, NC 28752
Hours: Anytime.
Phone:828. 652-0145.
Bear Creek Marina: This is a unique piece of property that offers a variety of services including boat slips, full service marine/general store, tent and RV camping, plus their equestrian trails are coming soon. Rent an RV/cabin on site. Outdoor grill serves lunch and dinner. Live music on the weekends.
Cost: Call and see
Hours: Friday: 5pm-Midnight. Saturday: 11am-Midnight. Sunday: 11am-8pm.
Directions: 608 Marina Drive, Nebo, N.C 28761.
Phone: 828.655.1400.
Buck Creek Campground and Driving Range: Peaceful and natural setting with a half mile of frontage on Buck Creek. Alongside the stream is a large green meadow which is surrounded by a natural forest. Easy access to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Mt. Mitchell, Biltmore House, Linville Falls, and many other attractions.
Cost: 30 amp full hook-up $30-$36 (regular rate) and $36-$40(holiday rate). 50 amp full hook-up. $33-$39 (regular rate) and $39-$43 (holiday rate). All rates include two adults and two children under 18. Extra persons overnight are $3 each and maximum of 6 persons per site. Pay regular rate for six nights and get the seventh for free.
For Campers: 74 full hook-up sites for campers. Shady sites on Buck Creek. Large pull-thru’s with 50 amp. Clean bathhouse with hot showers. New laundry facilities. Cable TV. RV storage. Swimming, tubing, and fishing in the creek.
For Golfers: Large, level driving range. State-of-the-art lighting system. Well marked at 50 yard intervals. Mats or grass tees with convenient bag stands. Lessons available by appointment.
Directions: 2576 Tom’s Creek Road, Marion, N.C
Hours: April 1st- November 1st.
Phone: 828.724.4888.
Catawba Falls Campground: Quiet and family oriented campground with the sole purpose of providing you a safe and inexpensive vacation in a quiet and relaxing mountain setting. Offers Wi-Fi, fishing, clean bathhouse, playground, manicure and pedicure service, and ice cream. There is a small fishing pond and a clear stocked mountain river. Walking distance to Catawba Falls. RV, tent camping, and cabin rental.
Cost:
Type of Site / Daily Rate / Weekly Rate / Holiday RateTENT
Primitive off river / $18 / $108 / $20
Primitive on river / $19 / $114 / $21
Tent with utilities / $20 / $120 / $25
RV
Full Hookup / $30 / $180 / $35
CABINS
Bear Haven / $80 / $480 / $85
Laurel Haven / $60 / $360 / $65
Camping Cabin / $50 / $300 / $55
Playhouse Cabin / $40 / $240 / $45
Directions: 35 Peggy Loop, Old Fort, N.C 28762.
Hours: 9am-9pm Sunday-Saturday. The campground is also open ALL year round.
Phone: 828.668.4831.
Clinchfield Neighborhood Park: Constructed in 2012 on 10 acres of land, the park contains a walking trail, a picnic shelter and tables, a basketball court, and playground equipment.
Cost: Free.
Directions: 20 Hill Street in the Clinchfield neighborhood, Marion, N.C.
Hours: Open during daylight hours.
Phone: N/A
Eastfield Neighborhood Park: Completed in the summer of 2010, the park includes a walking trail, basketball court, picnic shelter and tables, swing set, and jungle gym.
Cost: Free.
Directions: Located adjacent to the Eastfield Elementary School on Perry Street.
Hours: Open during daylight hours.
Phone: N/A
Jellystone Park: 64 acres of fun! Jellystone provides the perfect base camp to explore North Carolina Mountains, 30 minutes from Linville Caverns, Linville Falls, and Blue Ridge Parkway. Yogi Bear, Boo Boo, and the staff at Jellystone provide daily activities, and fun and games. Yogi Bear and Boo Boo make appearances daily. They also have a lighting fast Super Duper Triple Looper Waterslide, a pool, and a kiddie pool. There is access to a pond where you can fish for large and small mouth bass, catfish, and carp. No fishing license required. Kayak, canoe, and paddle boat rentals are also available. There are 18 holes of putt putt and you can also do a little gem mining. Arcade alley, sandbox, horseshoe pits, corn hole, badminton, basketball court, hiking trails and volleyball are other options you have to choose from on where you spend your time at Jellystone. Camp sites available: Tent, Big Rig, Creek-front, Lake-view, Lake-front, Premium, G1, G2, G3, G4, Deluxe Cabin View, and Pop-Tent.
Cost: For Campers:
Site Type / Spring / Summer / Fall / Holiday / Club YogiTent Most of our tent sites provide shade and are close to a bathhouse. Communal water, picnic table, and fire ring are included with each site. / $30.00 / $40.00 / $30.00 / $44.00 / Tier A
Big Rig These sites are the largest in Jellystone Park. Each site is a minimum of 60 ft. and a maxium of 80 ft. long. 50/30 amp electricity, water, sewer, gravel pads, picnic table, and fire ring. Can accommdate up to a 42' 5th Wheel. / $42.00 / $52.00 / $42.00 / $55.00 / Tier E
Creekfront Creek front and adjacent to Lake Yogi, these sites are perfect pull-through site with plenty of room for slides. Each of these sites can accommodate up to a 42' 5th Wheel. 50/30 amp electric, sewer, and water.
/ $47.00 / $55.00 / $47.00 / $57.00 / Tier E
Lakeview Our lake view sites are full hook up 30amp electric/sewer and water. These sites provide a great view of Lake Yogi, equipped with picnic table and fire pit. Can accommodate up to a 34' TT or 30' 5th Wheel / $42.00 / $50.00 / $42.00 / $52.00 / Tier B
Lakefront Lake front RV Site: (Full Hook up) A fisherman's dream, these sites are ideal for anyone that enjoys the calmness of Lake Yogi or the sheer thrill of landing the "big catch." Sites range from 40 - 65 ft, and are equipped with 50/30 amp electric, gravel pad, picnic table, fire ring, water , and sewer. Can accommdate about any camper type or size. / $47.00 / $57.00 / $47.00 / $59.00 / Tier E
Premium Nestled in the heart of our lake front sites, our premiium site A27 offers 50/30 amp electric, sewer, and water. Site is approx 60 ft, with a bird's eye view of Lake Yogi, and a covered pavilion on site that is exclusive to this site. Fite pit and picnic table are also included. Can accommodate up to a 40' motor home /TT or 36' 5th wheel. / $52.00 / $62.00 / $52.00 / $64.00 / Tier E
G1* Scout group, family reunion,youth group or just a bunch of friends getting together…this is it! G1 is a group site can accommodate up to 6 tents. Each site is equipped with water, electric, picnic tables, fire ring, and grill. Rate includes first 10 campers, each addt'l camper is $5/night / $44.00 / $52.00 / $44.00 / $54.00 / Tier B
G2* Scout group, family reunion,youth group or just a bunch of friends getting together…this is it! G2 is a group site can accommodate up to 6 tents. Each site is equipped with water, electric, picnic tables, fire ring, and grill. Rate includes first 10 campers, each addt'l camper is $5/night / $49.00 / $57.00 / $49.00 / $59.00 / Tier B
G3* Scout group, family reunion,youth group or just a bunch of friends getting together…this is it! G3 is a group site can accommodate up to 15 tents. Each site is equipped with water, electric, picnic tables, fire ring, and grill.Covered pavilion with 12 picnic tables, fire grills and large fire pit Rate includes first 10 campers, each addt'l camper is $5/night / $59.00 / $67.00 / $59.00 / $69.00 / Tier B
G4* Also known as Yogi's Outback. Tucked away along Boo Boo's river, this is a great group tenting area to explore the great outdoors. Primitive (no water or electric), picnic tables, fire pit and access to nature trails. Can accommodate up to 10 tents. Rate includes the first 10 campers, each addt'l camper is $5/night. / $50.00 / $57.00 / $50.00 / $64.00 / Tier B
Deluxe Lakeview Cabin Overlooking Lake Yogi, Yogi's Lakeview cabins combine luxury with rustic appeal. Master bedroom features a queen sized bed with box spring and mattress, mirror, nightstand, and ceiling fan. A spacious main room includes a seating area with spring-loaded futon, coffee tables, TV with Direct TV, ceiling fan, and dining area for 4. The kitchen includes a stovetop, oven for baking, full sized refrigerator, microwave, coffeemaker, pots, pans, silverware, and table settings for 4. Bathroom includes shower, tub, sink, toilet, and additional space for toiletry storage. Vaulted Cathedral Ceiling allows for a spacious loft with a sun bar window, light, ladder, and is the perfect "clubhouse: for kids. Outdoor seating includes a screened in pirch with seating for 4, and a campfire grill, and fire ring adjacent to each cabin. Each cabin is furnished with handmade cedar furniture, remote controlled air conditioning and heat. Can accommodate up to 4 adults, and 2 kids. / $128.00 / $145.00 / $128.00 / $150.00 / Tier H
Pop-Tent These sites have 30 amp electric, water, sewer, gravel pads, picnic table, and fire ring. These sites are better suited for pop-ups and tag alongs no to exceed 30 ft. Tenters particularly enjoy these sites due to the close proximity to the bathhouse. Some are pull through and some are back in. They can accommodate units from 15-30 ft. Most of these sites offer shade. / $42.00 / $50.00 / $42.00 / $52.00 / Tier B
All sites include 2 adults and 2 children, additional campers are $5 per person per night. 4 and under are free. Group tent site rates include first 10 campers; each additional camper is $5 per person per night. 4 and under are free.
For a wrist band: 1 day is $10. 2 days is $15. 3+days is $20. Spring and fall wristbands are 50% off: 1 day is $5 and 2 days is $7.
Directions: 1210 Deacon Drive, Marion, NC 28752. Hours: Spring: March 12th-May 9th. Summer: May 10th-September 15th. Fall: September 16th-November 15th. Water Park is open until September 17th.