What kinds of vehicles can stay?

Cars, SUVs, standard-size vans, conversion vans, and vehicles with rooftop pop-ups are welcome if they fit in one standard parking space. RVs, oversized vehicles, and anything tow-behind are not allowed.

Are bathrooms and showers included?

Yes. Car camping guests have 24-hour access to the hostel bathrooms and showers, plus breakfast, coffee, and the fully stocked shared kitchen.

Can I book car camping online?

No. Car camping is available only when arranged in advance. Send an inquiry with your dates and vehicle details, and The Lazy Tiger will confirm whether a space is available.

One dog is allowed. The dog must remain leashed and may not be left unattended in the vehicle.

A simple place to park, sleep & reset

Car Camping Near Asheville—with a Hot Shower

Park your car or standard-size van in our off-street gravel lot, then come inside for 24-hour bathrooms and showers, breakfast, local coffee, and a fully stocked kitchen.

Ask About Your Dates

$30 per vehicle, per night

The rate

$30 / vehicle / night

Includes one or two people. Each additional person is $30 per night.

The space

One standard parking spot

Off-street, gravel, and not gated. Your whole setup must fit in the space.

The location

North Asheville, near Woodfin

104 Weaverville Rd, Asheville, NC 28804

What this is

A Practical Stop Between the Road and the Mountains

This is not a campground or an RV park. It is one standard parking space at a friendly Asheville hostel for travelers who sleep in their car or van and would rather start the morning with a real shower and a good cup of coffee.

We are on Asheville's north side, close to Woodfin and a short drive from downtown. It works especially well as a base for people spending their days hiking, riding the Parkway, chasing waterfalls, or exploring western North Carolina.

Car camping is never automatically bookable. Send us your dates and vehicle details first; we will confirm the space before taking a deposit.

The gravel parking area beside The Lazy Tiger Hostel mural — The actual parking area at The Lazy Tiger—off street, gravel, and beside the hostel.

Included in your stay

The Useful Stuff Is Inside

You bring the sleeping setup. We provide the facilities that make a night in the vehicle much easier.

24-hour bathrooms & showers

Come inside whenever you need the restroom or a hot shower.

Breakfast & local coffee

Self-serve coffee, tea, oatmeal, cereal, eggs, bread, and milk.

Fully stocked kitchen

Use the shared dishes, silverware, pots, and spice rack to make your own meals.

An Asheville home base

Easy road access for town, the Parkway, Pisgah, waterfalls, and mountain day trips.

Fits in one spot?

Vehicles We Can Accommodate

Cars and SUVs
Standard-size vans and conversion vans
Vehicles with rooftop pop-ups

Not a fit:

RVs, oversized vehicles, tow-behind campers or trailers, and ground tents. If you are unsure, include the vehicle length and a short description in your inquiry.

Before you ask

A Few Clear Ground Rules

No hookups or generatorsThere are no power or water plug-ins, and generators cannot be run.
Quiet hours are midnight–8:00 AMKeep voices, music, doors, alarms, and packing noise low.
One dog is welcomeYour dog must remain leashed and cannot be left unattended in the vehicle.
Standard hostel hours applyCheck-in is 3:00–9:00 PM and check-out is by 11:00 AM.

Worth the drive

Wake Up and Pick a Direction

The advantage of arriving in your own vehicle is that Asheville's best day trips are already within reach.

Blue Ridge Parkway

Choose an overlook, a short trail, or a long ridgeline drive. Conditions can change, so check the National Park Service road status before leaving.

Check Parkway status

Pisgah & Looking Glass Falls

Drive US-276 through Pisgah National Forest for roadside waterfalls, forest stops, and access to Brevard.

Hot Springs

Follow the winding roads north for a small mountain town on the French Broad River and Appalachian Trail.

Downtown & the River

Keep the day close to home with downtown Asheville, the River Arts District, or the French Broad River greenway.

Advance arrangement required

Ask About a Car Camping Spot

This is an inquiry, not an automatic booking. We will review your dates and vehicle, then reply with availability and deposit instructions.

Name *

Email *

Phone

Check-in date *

Check-out date *

Vehicle type and approximate length *

Guests *

Bringing one dog? *

Estimated nightly rate

$30

Questions or anything else we should know?

I understand this is an availability inquiry, my setup must fit in one standard parking space, and an accepted stay requires a non-refundable 50% deposit. *

If your stay is available, a non-refundable 50% deposit reserves it. The remaining balance is due at check-in.

Prefer email? Write to info@lazytigerhostel.com.

Car Camping Questions

Is this a campground?

No. It is a standard parking space in The Lazy Tiger's off-street gravel lot, with access to the hostel's facilities. There are no hookups, dedicated campsites, or room for outdoor tent setups.

Can I just show up?

No. Every car camping stay must be arranged in advance. We need to confirm that a parking space is available and that your vehicle fits before accepting a deposit.

What does the $30 include?

The base rate covers one vehicle and one or two people for one night. It includes 24-hour bathroom and shower access, self-serve breakfast and coffee, and use of the shared kitchen. Each person beyond the first two adds $30 per night.

What if my van is converted for sleeping?

Conversion vans are fine as long as the vehicle fits completely within a standard parking spot. Rooftop pop-ups are also welcome. We cannot accommodate RVs, oversized rigs, trailers, or anything tow-behind.

Decided you would rather sleep indoors?

Our bunks and private rooms can be checked and booked through the regular reservation page.

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