Eagle's Nest Camp - Wilderness

Wilderness

Experience the Pisgah Forest-area wilderness on two- and three-day backpacking treks while learning simple rope, map and compass, foraging, camping and survival skills. We place campers in Campcraft classes appropriate for their skill levels.

Explorer’s Club
Backpack through the Blue Ridge Mountains on a two-day adventure, or float down the French Broad River on a homemade raft. Campers discover Pisgah Forest’s natural beauty while caving in underground streams or exploring the treetops.

Fairies and Toads
Young campers venture into fantasia through medieval mysteries relived in the woods and streams around camp.

Indian Lore
See the world through the eyes of a Native American child by way of stories, tracking, tribal relations and nature. Campers create and perform stories in Indian Village, teaching the camp community about the rich history of the Native American traditions.

Pathways of Native America
Enhance your Indian lore experience by living and respecting the ways of Native America. Older campers will expand their knowledge of the wilderness and ancestral stories before venturing on a Night Journey and a 24-hour solo.

Rock Climbing
Climb some of the Eastern United States’ best granite sites after learning safety precautions, knot-tying skills, climbing signals and rescue techniques. Nesters can master rock-climbing techniques on our wall before venturing out to the natural faces of Looking Glass and Linville Gorge. Ages 11 to 17.

Secret Garden
Help plant and harvest herbs, vegetables and flowers in our organic and composted gardens and improve your green thumb.

Whitewater Paddling
Learn paddling skills and safety from our qualified instructors, and test your ability on some of North Carolina’s whitewater rivers. Lead instructors are certified in swift-water rescue. Some C-1 and kayak instruction available.