Black Mountain homes and mountain properties in a private NC gated community near Asheville.

Old Fort

The quaint mountain town of Old Fort is located just 12 minutes from Creston. This town is rich in history of the Revolutionary War and Civil War, including a reconstruction of the 1776 Davidson's Fort.

Just minutes from Old Fort, is Curtis Creek Campground. Located at the site of an old Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) camp, the campground is surrounded by old growth forests and roaring trout streams. The gravel road through the campground ascends to the Blue Ridge Parkway, providing easy access to the Mount Mitchell area.