Arden, NC
Asheville River Cabins
Asheville River Cabins is a family-owned private resort with luxury cabins on 1,000 feet of French Broad River frontage, just south of Asheville in Arden. Riverview…
Blue Ridge Mountains · North Carolina
Private campsites & glamping in Arden, NC
Arden is Asheville's southern suburb, straddling I-26 between the city and the airport — practical, quiet, and 10 minutes from everywhere that matters. The French Broad River runs through it, Bent Creek's mountain-bike trails start at its edge, and the Biltmore Estate's back gate is minutes away. It's the rare glamping base that's both riverside and convenient.
Asheville River Cabins sits on 1,000 feet of French Broad frontage in Arden, with luxury cabins — some with private hot tubs — built for river days: tubing, fishing, and kayaking steps from your door. You're 10 minutes from downtown Asheville, 15 from the airport, and 5 from Sierra Nevada's brewery. An easy, low-friction mountain trip.
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Camping in Arden: FAQs
How far is Arden from downtown Asheville?
About 10 minutes north on I-26 — close enough for nightly dinner runs, far enough for river quiet.
Can I tube the French Broad from Arden?
Yes — it's one of the most popular tubing stretches near Asheville. Asheville River Cabins is set up for it; local outfitters run shuttles in summer. The river is generally gentle here but always check conditions.
What's Bent Creek?
Pisgah National Forest's mountain-bike mecca, 10 minutes from Arden — 30+ miles of trails plus the NC Arboretum. Bring bikes or rent in Asheville.
Is Arden near the airport?
Very — Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) is about 10 minutes south, making Arden the easiest glamping base for fly-in trips.
What's the Biltmore connection?
The estate's south gate is minutes from Arden. It's the quickest route in for ticketed entry — and the estate's trails and winery fill a full day.