Directions to LEAF

mapquest.com 377 Lake Eden Road, Black Mountain, NC 28711
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  • From West:
    1-40 to Swannanoa Exit 59. Left at end of ramp. Right at light onto US 70. Left at next light,cross small bridge, right at yield onto Old US70. 1.9 miles to Lake Eden Rd Light (left turn only). NOTE After 1.4 miles see LEAF DAY PARKING on right at Owen Middle School across from big fence (parking here Friday 6pm -2am/ Sat 9am-2am/Sunday 9am-7pm).
  • From East:
    I-40 to 1st Black Mtn. Exit #65. Exit merges to Hwy. 70. 3.5 miles, pass lots of small businesses, Marine Boats & see large Ingles Warehouse on left. Right at traffic light onto Grovestone Road. Left at next light onto Old US 70. 1st light right onto Lake Eden Road.
  • By Air:
    Asheville Airport w/ USAir, Delta, Continental, Northwest-25 minutes
    Greenville SC (GSP) Airport- 1.5 hours     Charlotte NC (CLT)- 2.5 hours
  • By Bus:
    Ride the Asheville Transit Bus from Asheville, Airport or Black Mtn. www.ashevilletransit.com
  • By Bike:
    Discounts for bike riders who arrive in this environmentally friendly style. Park & lock bikes at tennis courts.

Ins & Outs

  • Parking is $2 per vehicle. If you have a Vehicle Camping Permits this does not apply to you
  • NO ARRIVALS prior to Thursday 3pm
  • Thursday Arrivals - 3pm-10pm only.
  • Friday - 9am-1am Saturday - 9am-10pm Sunday - 8:30am-4pm
  • The festival ends Sunday eve at 7pm. Please plan to depart by dark.
  • Happy & Safe Travels!!
  • LEAFbit: Once you are parked please plan to leave only when necessary. Less car action = more relaxation.
Help make LEAF more CAR-FREE

Saturday & Sunday (non overnight leafers) please park in our off-site shuttle parking at Owen Middle School. Comfy shuttle runs 9am-2am.
For Vehicle Camping remember you must have a vehicle camping space (15w x 20 d $30/ RVs $75) reserved in advance.
All Cars park in Gate 6 or designated parking areas. Plan once you park in car-camping not to leave and re-enter.
All cars not needed as part of the campsite please park in Gate 6 lot. Thanks - less vehicles about-more friendly space.

Directions to Lake Eden Cabin

If you are coming to Lake Eden Cabin during non-festival times please follow Lake Eden Road. You will pass Camp Rockmont (do not turn in!) and the next entrance will say "Lake Eden Arts Festival" "Lake Eden Events" and "Eden". Turn left onto this paved drive that is between two lakes. The address is 377 Lake Eden Rd. Follow drive and at the fork bear right, come up hill, go straight behind Pickering Home "Mountain Stream" and the drive turns to gravel. You will see your cabin awaiting you just ahead.