Travel Directions
Camp Merrie-Woode is located at: 100 Merrie-Woode Road, Sapphire, NC 28774
By Car
Camp Merrie-Woode is approximately a 3 hour drive from Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, and Knoxville, TN, and a 2 hour drive from Greenville, SC.
Camp Merrie-Woode is located in Sapphire, NC on Highway 64. It is approximately 35 minutes west of Brevard, NC; 5 minutes east of Cashiers, NC; and 30 minutes east of Highlands, NC.
From Knoxville, TN
Take I-40 East toward Asheville. Exit west on 23/19A toward Sylva, following the signs to Western Carolina University. In Sylva, take 107 South approximately 25 miles to Cashiers. At the stoplight in Cashiers, turn left onto US-64 East. The camp road is on the left, 3.5 miles east of Cashiers.
From Asheville, NC
Take Exit 40(airport exit) off of I-26. Follow Highway 280 to Brevard, picking up US-64 West in Brevard. Stay on US-64 West through Brevard and continue for approximately 25 miles toward Sapphire. The camp road is on the right.
From Greenville/Spartanburg, SC
Take I-85 South to I-385. Continue to Hwy. 183. Follow Hwy. 183 to Hwy. 178. Turn left on Hwy.11. Continue on Hwy. 11 to Hwy. 130 (Whitewater Falls Road). Go 9.5 miles, take a left turn (Hwy. 413 or Wigington Road) and travel for 2 miles. Turn right onto Hwy. 107. Travel 9 miles to Cashiers and at the stoplight in Cashiers. Turn right onto US 64 East. Travel 4.0 miles. The camp road is on the left.
From Atlanta, GA
Take I-85 to Exit 1 in SC. Turn left onto SC-11 and continue for 33 miles. Take the left fork on the Whitewater Falls Road. After 9.5 miles, take the left fork and travel for 2 miles. Turn right onto Hwy. 107. Travel 9 miles to Cashiers and at the stoplight, turn right onto US-64 East. Travel 3.5 miles. The camp road is on the left.
From Chattanooga, TN
Take I 75 North; Exit US-64 Bypass toward Cleveland, TN. Follow US-64 Bypass to US-64 East (follow signs toward the Ocoee River). Stay on US-64 East through Murphy, Franklin, Highlands, and Cashiers. In Cashiers go straight through the traffic light. The camp road is on the left.
By Plane
All airline reservations should be made to and from the Asheville, NC airport. Our camp staff will assist campers and provide transportation to and from the Asheville airport on Opening and Closing Days at no charge. Flights into Asheville, NC are limited; therefore, make airline reservations early. We request that you reserve flights that arrive at the airport before 12:00 pm so we can get campers to camp in time for opening activities. Flights home at the end of the session should be morning flights. Please email all camper itineraries and flight confirmation numbers to the camp office at annette@merriewoode.com. We hold all flight information, travel money, and identification documents in the office until the departure date.
Camp will assume responsibility for your daughter when a Merrie-Woode staff member meets her at the Asheville airport. Campers usually get to camp 2-3 hours after arrival. The camp office will call you to let you know when your daughter has arrived at camp.
Luggage traveling by air should be sent as checked luggage on your daughter’s tickets. Because luggage may arrive at camp after your daughter, she should have a small carry-on bag with a camp uniform, bathing suit, towel, and toiletries so that she can participate in activities upon her arrival at camp.
Unaccompanied Minors
Be sure to check with the airlines about “Unaccompanied Minor” forms (girls under 15 years of age) and pay all associated fees when you book your tickets, for both arrivals and departures. Attach these forms to the return portion of the tickets as the airlines do not accept minors without them. Do not assume that the airline does not require a fee because the booking agent does not mention it. Campers have missed flights in the past because parents have tried to avoid unaccompanied minor charges. Use Robin Walker as the name of the person meeting your minor camper on the unaccompanied minor form.
Local Accommodations
The surrounding area offers many accommodations near Camp Merrie-Woode. We are located in Sapphire, NC. You can find Cashiers, NC only 10 minutes away from camp. Highlands, NC and Brevard, NC are about 30 – 45 minutes away.
Hampton Inn, Sapphire: (May require a two night minimum) 828-743-4545
Black Bear Lodge, Sapphire: 828-553-6535
Pebble Creek Village, Cashiers: 828-743-0623
The Wells Hotel, Cashiers: 828-761-6289
Hotel Cashiers: 828-743-7706
Old Edwards Inn and Spa, Highlands: 866-526-8008
Skyline Lodge, Highlands: 828-526-4008
The Greystone Inn at Lake Toxaway: 828-966-4700
Hampton Inn, Brevard: 828-883-4800
Area Information
You may also find it helpful to visit the following links for full accommodation listings and other area information.
Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce: 828-743-5191
Highlands Chamber of Commerce: 866-526-5841
Transylvania County Tourism: 800-648-4523
Things To Do In Our Area
While near camp, we encourage you to spend some time exploring the surrounding area. The mountains of Western North Carolina are home to some of the most beautiful and rich landscapes in the country.
In downtown Cashiers and Highlands, you can enjoy many local shops and restaurants. Take a hike up Whiteside Mountain or down to Whitewater Falls.
If you enjoy the arts, there are a variety of cultural events. In the summer, the Brevard Music Center always has exciting performances planned. Go see a play at the Mountain Theatre Company or the Highlands Performing Arts Center. Down the road a bit, near Hendersonville, NC, you can find the celebrated State Theatre of North Carolina, Flat Rock Playhouse. Directly across the street from the Flat Rock Playhouse, you can visit the historic Carl Sandburg Home.
For the outdoor enthusiasts, you’ll want to visit Panthertown Valley, Dupont State Forest, Pisgah National Forest, and Gorges State Park. Take advantage of trails and rivers where you can hike, bike, swim, boat, and horseback ride! Or take a whitewater rafting trip with the Nantahala Outdoor Center.