24-hour bathrooms & showers
Shampoo and Soap provided, and towels upon request at check-in.
A simple place to park, sleep & reset
Car Camping Near Asheville—with a Hot Shower
Park your car or standard-size van in our off-street gravel lot, then come inside for 24-hour bathrooms and showers, breakfast, local coffee, and a fully stocked kitchen.
Ask About Your Dates
$30 per vehicle and one person, per night
The rate
$30 / vehicle + 1 person / night
Each additional person is $15 per night.
The space
One standard parking spot
Off-street, gravel, and not gated. Your whole setup must fit in the space.
What this is
A Practical Stop Between the Road and the Mountains
This is not a campground or an RV park. It is one standard parking space at a friendly Asheville hostel for travelers who sleep in their car or van and would rather start the morning with a real shower and a good cup of coffee.
We are on Asheville's north side, close to Woodfin and a short drive from downtown. It works especially well as a base for people spending their days hiking, riding the Parkway, chasing waterfalls, or exploring western North Carolina.
Car camping isn't automatically bookable. Send us your dates and vehicle details first; we will confirm the space before taking full payment.
Included in your stay
The Useful Stuff Is Inside
You bring the sleeping setup. We provide the facilities that make a night in the vehicle much easier.
Breakfast & local coffee
Self-serve coffee, tea, oatmeal, cereal, eggs, bread, and milk.
Fully stocked kitchen
Use the shared dishes, silverware, pots, and spice rack to make your own meals.
An Asheville home base
Easy road access for town, the Parkway, Pisgah, waterfalls, and mountain day trips.
Fits in one spot?
Vehicles We Can Accommodate
- Cars and SUVs
- Standard-size vans and conversion vans
- Vehicles with rooftop pop-ups
Not a fit:
RVs, oversized vehicles, tow-behind campers or trailers, and ground tents. If you are unsure, include the vehicle length and a short description in your inquiry.
Before you ask
Common Questions
- No hookups or generatorsThere are no power or water plug-ins, and generators cannot be run.
- Quiet hours are midnight–8:00 AMKeep voices, music, doors, alarms, and packing noise low.
- One dog is welcomeYour dog must remain leashed and cannot be left unattended in the vehicle.
- Standard hostel hours applyCheck-in is 3:00–9:00 PM and check-out is by 11:00 AM.
Worth the drive
Wake Up and Pick a Direction
The advantage of arriving in your own vehicle is that Asheville's best day trips are already within reach.
Blue Ridge Parkway
Choose an overlook, a short trail, or a long ridgeline drive. Conditions can change, so check the National Park Service road status before leaving.
Check Parkway statusPisgah & Looking Glass Falls
Drive US-276 through Pisgah National Forest for roadside waterfalls, forest stops, and access to Brevard.
Hot Springs
Follow the winding roads north for a small mountain town on the French Broad River and Appalachian Trail.
Downtown & the River
Keep the day close to home with downtown Asheville, the River Arts District, or the French Broad River greenway.
Advance arrangement required
Ask About a Car Camping Spot
This is an inquiry, not an automatic booking. We will review your dates and vehicle, then reply with availability and payment instructions.
Prefer email? Write to info@lazytigerhostel.com.
Car Camping Questions
Is this a campground?
No. It is a standard parking space in The Lazy Tiger's off-street gravel lot, with access to the hostel's facilities. There are no hookups, dedicated campsites, or room for outdoor tent setups.
Can I just show up?
No. Every car camping stay must be arranged in advance. We need to confirm that a parking space is available and that your vehicle fits before accepting full payment.
What does the $30 include?
The base rate covers one vehicle and one person for one night. It includes 24-hour bathroom and shower access, self-serve breakfast and coffee, and use of the shared kitchen. Each additional person adds $15 per night.
What if my van is converted for sleeping?
Conversion vans are fine as long as the vehicle fits completely within a standard parking spot. Rooftop pop-ups are also welcome. We cannot accommodate RVs, oversized rigs, trailers, or anything tow-behind.
Can locals stay here?
No. We're designed to host out-of-town travelers.
Decided you would rather sleep indoors?
Our bunks and private rooms can be checked and booked through the regular reservation page.
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