Places to stay in Ridgecrest, North Carolina

Ridgecrest is an unincorporated settlement in eastern Buncombe County, North Carolina, off Interstate 40/U. S. Route 70, in eastern Buncombe County. The community is part of the Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is also home to Ridgecrest Camp for Boys and Crestridge Camp for Girls. Places to eat in the region include Number One China, Bush Farmhouse, La Guinguette, and Black Mountain Bistro.

If you are travelling in the area, Ridgecrest is located close to Chestnut Mountain, Right Prong Mill Creek, Pleasant Grove Church, Spivey Lake and Swannanoa School.

The center of Ridgecrest ( which is at is longitude -82°16'58.854 and latitude 35°37'10.398 ) is located 3 miles away from Black Mountain, 6 miles away from Old Fort and 7 miles away from Swannanoa.

Available Ridgecrest lodging

We currently have 7 accommodations in and around Ridgecrest.

Ridgecrest Hotels, Motels, Resorts, B&Bs and Extended Stay

Listing updated 2026

Hotels

Super 8

Approx 2 miles away in Black Mountain:

Stop into our Super 8 Black Mountain hotel near Pisgah National Forest at the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains for comfort and convenience on your South Carolina road trip. Located just off I-40 between Asheville and Morganton, we offer Appalachian relaxation at an affordable rate..

101 Flat Creek Road

Black Mountain, North Carolina

Bed & Breakfasts

The Mountain Getaway

The Mountain Getaway is a cozy lodge located less than 20 minutes from downtown Asheville in the attractively quaint town of Black Mountain, NC.

140 Holly Street

Ridgecrest, North Carolina

Motels

Apple Blossom Motel

Approx 4 miles away in Black Mountain:

Clean comfortable rooms. Complementary Morning Coffee. Full baths. Air-conditioning. All major credit cards accepted. Internet Access. Reasonable rates..

602 West State Street

Black Mountain, North Carolina

Hampton Inn

Hotel

Approx 3 miles away in Black Mountain:

Expect a great stay at Hampton Inn by Hilton Black Mountain. Guests love our spacious rooms, free WiFi, free hot breakfast, pool and fitness center..

306 Black Mountain Avenue

Black Mountain, North Carolina

Ridgecrest Camping & RV, Cottages, Rentals and Lodges / Ranches

Campsite / RV Parks

Catawba Falls Campground

Approx 4 miles away in Old Fort:

Catawba River Camping at Catawba Falls Campground, we offer RV Camping, NC Mountain Cabin Rental, Tent Camping, River Camping, Mountain Camping, close to Waterfalls and Hiking and we are open ALL YEAR. Located in the mountains of Western North .....

35 Peggy Loop

Old Fort, North Carolina

Vacation Rentals

Greybeard Rentals

Approx 3 miles away in Black Mountain:

204 East State Street

Black Mountain, North Carolina

Vacation Rentals

High Rock Rentals

Approx 4 miles away in Black Mountain:

25 Upper Ridge Drive

Black Mountain, North Carolina

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Things to see and do, places to eat in Ridgecrest

Bush Farmhouse

Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails ( Dining / Other ). Located at 308 West State Street, Black Mountain, 3 miles from the center of Ridgecrest. Contemporary New Southern Cuisine that utilizes fresh, local ingredients to create regionally inspired comfort food with bold flavors. miltonsblackmountain.com Link

Bush Farmhouse ( / African ). Located at 151 South Ridgeway Avenue, Black Mountain, 2 miles from the center of Ridgecrest. Since 2021, we celebrate South African-inspired food and drink, with locally prepared ingredients and fresh, organic produce from our on-site garden and greenhouse. bushfarmhouse.com Link