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*This offer is based on room availability and does not apply to groups. The rate cannot be used to attend any scheduled conference or event and is subject to change.
Getting Here
Location
Ridgecrest is located 15 miles east of Asheville, North Carolina, on Interstate 40 at Exit 66. We are approximately 30 miles from the Asheville Regional Airport.
Physical Address
1 Ridgecrest Drive
Black Mountain, NC 28711
Distance From
- Atlanta, GA - 3.5 hours
- Birmingham, AL - 6 hours
- Charlotte, NC - 2 hours
- Cincinnati, OH - 6 hours
- Columbia, SC - 2.5 hours
- Jacksonville, FL - 7 hours
- Knoxville, TN - 2 hours
- Louisville, KY - 5.5 hours
- Memphis, TN - 8 hours
- New York, NY - 10.5 hours
- Orlando, FL - 10 hours
- Washington, DC - 7.5 hours
Airline Travel
Asheville Regional Airport - 30 miles (30 minutes)
Charlotte International Airport - 110 miles (2 hours)
Greenville-Spartanburg Airport - 90 miles (1.5 hours)
Retail / Outlets
Experience Ridgecrest’s popular dining outlets to satisfy your sweet tooth, sip your favorite coffee drink, hang out with friends or find the perfect gift for someone at home. Clouds Coffee Shop, and Nibble Nook are located in the center of campus, they are near Pritchell, Dogwood, Johnson Spring and the main Dining Room.
NIBBLE NOOK
Nibble Nook is a staple at Ridgecrest. Choose from over 15 flavors of ice cream, which are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. You can also find a variety of snacks and meal options, including hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, pizza, popcorn, drinks, chips, crackers and candy.
Open summers only, click HERE for hours.
CLOUDS COFFEE SHOP
Stop by Clouds Coffee Shop where specialty coffees, teas, fresh lattes, frozen frappes and smoothies are prepared just for you. Whether you’re looking for a place to sit back and relax with a good book or to fellowship with friends, Clouds is a great place to take a break from the day’s activities.
Open year-round, click HERE for hours.
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Recreation
RECREATION AREA
Many of Ridgecrest’s recreational activities are available to our guests at no additional charge. Equipment is available complimentary for guests to check out at either the main Rec Shack (near the recreation fields) or at the registration desk in Pritchell. Guests will only be charged if the equipment is damaged or not returned, replacement value only. Hours of operation for the Rec Shack vary by season and campus occupancy.
Complimentary recreational options include:
- Softball
- Basketball (gymnasium)
- Tennis
- Volleyball (gymnasium or outdoor sand)
- Fishing (bring own gear)
- Disc Golf
For a modest fee, we offer:
- Miniature Golf ($4 per guest)
- Wii Rental ($75 per day)
- Fire Ring ($75 per use, reserved through Event Coordination)
ADVENTURE RECREATION
High Adventure & Teambuilding at Ridgecrest (summer only)
Adventure recreation includes a climbing tower, a high ropes course and laser tag among the thick foliage and trees.
(Pricing:
High Ropes Course- $35/person
Climbing Tower/Zipline- $20/person
Laser Tag- $18/person
Minimum # of people: 10
Maximum # of people in group: 25)
Each outdoor experience is facilitated by trained leaders of Ridgecrest’s Adventure Recreation Staff. This is a perfect opportunity for youth and adult groups to build memorable and rewarding times into their camp program. It’s also a great way to have some fun and fellowship!
Advanced reservations are required a minimum of two weeks prior to your event. All recreation activities are first-requested, first-served.
Call our Rec Staff to learn the details of these exciting opportunities at (828) 669.4844 or submit a recreation form request below.
Release Form Requirements
You must be at least 10 years old to participate. Youth 17 years and younger require a form signed by a parent or legal guardian prior to participating in Adventure Recreation activities.
Please print and fill out the Ridgecrest Waiver Form below in order to participate.
Recreation Coordinator
(828) 669.4844
Scott.Darnell@ridgecrestnc.com
HIKING
Hike the Blue Ridge Mountains right outside your door. Choose from five different hikes among white oaks and red maples, with mountain laurel that grows so thick in places, it creates a lush umbrella over the entire pathway. Trails range from easy to moderately difficult, but each affords spectacular views from scenic vantage points.
The Ridgecrest Trail System is located on private property. All guests must register at the Main Entrance and agree to all rules and regulations when hiking on Ridgecrest Conference Center’s property.
AREA ATTRACTIONS
- Biltmore Estate – For Discounted Tickets click here and enter promo code: ridgecrest20
- The Asheville Tourists Minor League Baseball
- Blue Ridge Parkway
- Cherokee Indian Reservation
- Chimney Rock Park
- Grandfather Mountain
- Great Smokey Mountains Railroad
- Linville Caverns
- The North Carolina Arboretum
- Pisgah National Forest
- Waldensian Trail of Faith
RECREATION AREA
- Softball
- Basketball (gymnasium)
- Tennis
- Volleyball (gymnasium or outdoor sand)
- Fishing (bring own gear)
- Disc Golf
- Miniature Golf ($4 per guest)
- Wii Rental ($75 per day)
- Fire Ring ($75 per use, reserved through Event Coordination)
ADVENTURE RECREATION
High Adventure & Teambuilding at Ridgecrest
Adventure recreation includes team-building exercises, a climbing tower, a high ropes course and laser tag among the thick foliage and trees.Each outdoor experience is facilitated by trained leaders of Ridgecrest’s Adventure Recreation Staff. This is a perfect opportunity for youth and adult groups to build memorable and rewarding times into their camp program. It’s also a great way to have some fun and fellowship!Advanced reservations are required a minimum of two weeks prior to your event. All recreation activities are first-requested, first-served.Call our Rec Staff to learn the details of these exciting opportunities at (828) 669.4844 or submit a recreation form request below.Release Form Requirements
You must be at least 10 years old to participate. Youth 17 years and younger require a notarized release form signed by a parent or legal guardian prior to participating in Adventure Recreation activities.Please print and fill out the Ridgecrest Waiver Form below in order to participate.DOWNLOAD WAIVER FORM


HIKING






AREA ATTRACTIONS
- Biltmore Estate – For Discounted Tickets click here and enter promo code: ridgecrest20
- The Asheville Tourists Minor League Baseball
- Blue Ridge Parkway
- Cherokee Indian Reservation
- Chimney Rock Park
- Grandfather Mountain
- Great Smokey Mountains Railroad
- Linville Caverns
- The North Carolina Arboretum
- Pisgah National Forest
- Waldensian Trail of Faith
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