When it comes to family resorts in North Carolina, few places offer as much room to roam as Leatherwood Mountains Resort. Tucked into the Blue Ridge Mountains in Ferguson, NC, our resort spans thousands of acres of forested peaks, open pastures, and winding creeks. Whether your crew wants to ride horses, cast a line, or simply relax on a cabin deck, this guide covers everything that makes Leatherwood one of the best family mountain getaways in the state.
Cabins Where the Stars Are Your Street Lights
Every great family trip starts with the right home base, and the best family resorts in North Carolina know that a cabin beats a hotel room every time. Many of our cabins in the NC mountains feature hot tubs, fireplaces, game rooms, and sweeping views, giving everyone space to spread out, share meals together, and gather on the porch after dark.
Family Resorts In North Carolina Made for Horse Lovers
Leatherwood Mountains Resort is home to one of the premier equine centers in the Southeast, and you do not need any experience to saddle up. Guided trail rides welcome riders ages 8 and up, while leadline rides let kids as young as 3 enjoy their first time in the saddle with a trained handler. Riding lessons run rain or shine in the show arena or covered riding pavilion, and horsemanship clinics and equine events round out a true horse riding vacation, with miles of scenic riding trails right outside your cabin door.
Creek Splashing, Trout Catching, and Friday Night Music
Beyond the barn, the Leatherwood amenities keep people of all ages entertained. Float Elk Creek in a tube, or grab a rod: serious anglers can enjoy trout fishing on the resort’s mile-long stretch of designated public mountain trout waters, stocked by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. Add pickleball, tennis, hiking trails, and Friday night live music at the Saddlebrook Grill. Family resorts in North Carolina rarely pack this much into one property!
Family Resorts in North Carolina Where Kids Roam Free
While many family resorts in North Carolina rely on scheduled entertainment, here children can explore on foot or by bike, and the creek bank is perfect for catching minnows and crawdads or hunting for animal tracks. The swimming pool and basketball court burn off any leftover energy, and the stocked pond delivers easy wins, with rainbow trout and smallmouth bass biting and no fishing license required. Before heading back to the cabin, stop by the barn to visit the famous Leatherwood barn cats.
Book Your Stay at Leatherwood Mountains Resort
From first pony rides to family reunions, memories come easily at one of the best family resorts in North Carolina. Book your cabin at Leatherwood Mountains Resort today and start planning your Blue Ridge Mountain escape!
