From the main gate, Zion Eagles Nest is 4.3 miles on the main road from the main entrance. then you’ll turn right on Timber Rock Trail. Our house is the third house on the left, 85 Timber Rock Trail (lot T3). 

 

On the 4.3 miles drive, you’ll pass “Great Camp” on the right at 2 miles. You’ll eventually get up to the mountain ridge (stop and enjoy the amazing views). Then you’ll head back down. Timber Rock Trail is approx 1 mile from the top ridge.

 

 Community Amenities (names you can enter in Google Maps are in quotes):

 

• "Eagles Nest Great Camp" has putt putt, archery, fields, playground, amphitheater, pavilion, fireplaces and more. There is also a nice hiking spot with some rope bridges here (this is a short, fun hike that is definitely worth doing).

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• "North Pavilion at Eagles Nest" is the closest amenity to our home. When leaving Timber Rock Trail, turn right on the main road. North Pavilion is 1.4 miles on the right.

  • North Pavilion has an indoor fireplace, televisions, bathrooms, ball fields, etc. North Pavilion has a bistro open for lunch Wednesday through Sunday.

  • There is a nice hiking spot right before you get to North Pavilion. The trail head is at the sharp left turn. There is a small waterfall and creek on this trail. It is next to the ATV trails.

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• "Camp Eagles Nest” has all kinds of outdoor activities: tennis, pickleball, basketball, gaga pit, etc. To get there from our home, go right from Timber Rock Trail onto the main road. Then make the next right, EagleCreek Trail. Take it to the end. There is a gravel entry on the right to Camp EN amenities.

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• There is a winery in Eagles Nest. It’s members only, but you can buy a day pass. No guests allowed under the age of 16. Open Thursday - Sunday. They have food and live music most evenings. Find the website here.

 

 

Food Options

 

• The Bistro at North Pavilion is typically open for lunch Wed - Sunday. 

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• Saturday night, there is freshly-made pizza at Great Camp for the live band at the amphitheater (May through October) 

• Epic Chophouse has an amazing steak restaurant in Great Camp. It is open for dinner Wednesday - Sunday. Call 828-860-EPIC for more info. Renters can dine there - but owners & members get advanced access to reservations. 

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• There is a small personless Dollar General Store in Great Camp for any needed last-minute items 

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• Food Lion by Sugar Mountain entrance is the closest grocery store. You’ll pass it on the way in. 

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• There are many great restaurants in downtown Banner Elk (Sorrento’s, Bayou, Banner Elk Cafe & Tavern, Stonewalls, LP on  Main, and others!)

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We hope you enjoy your stay at Zion at Eagles Nest as much as we do!