Biltmore Estate
Asheville, NC
America's largest private home, with 250 rooms, formal gardens and a winery on 8,000 acres.
Biltmore Estate, near Asheville in North Carolina, is a country estate built around Biltmore House, a 250-room château that is considered the largest private home in the United States. George W. Vanderbilt had it built by Richard Morris Hunt; construction took six years and ended in 1895. Frederick Law Olmsted designed the grounds and gardens. The house has 43 bathrooms and 65 fireplaces. Vanderbilt once owned about 125,000 acres (roughly 50,600 ha); today about 8,000 acres (3,200 ha) still belong to the estate.
The style echoes French Renaissance châteaux. Highlights include the entrance hall with its glass roof and the Banquet Room with a ceiling four stories high, as well as the kitchen and the servants’ quarters. Outside you can explore the Italian Garden, the Shrub Garden and the English Walled Garden, plus forest and walking trails; a winery is part of the estate in Antler Hill Village. The house has been open to visitors since 1930. Allow at least two hours for the house.
According to RV Travel, motorhome travelers stay at campgrounds around Asheville and drive to the estate from there. Check hours, tickets and parking in advance on biltmore.com.
- Nearest town
- Asheville, NC
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 35.5405, -82.5523
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Blue Ridge Parkway tunnels (NC). Size limits for motorhomes and trailers (height 10 ft 6 in (3.2 m)). Alternative: Leave the parkway for I-26 or US-19 around the tunnels.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Wilson's Riverfront RV ParkMotorhome stopover3 mi from Biltmore EstateMotorhomes
- Rutledge Lake Rv ParkCampsite7 mi from Biltmore EstateCaravans
- French Broad River CampgroundCampsite10 mi from Biltmore EstateTentsCaravansShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
- Mount Pisgah Campground - Milepost 408.6Campsite15 mi from Biltmore Estate · 70 pitchesTentsCaravansToilets
- The Glamping CollectiveCampsite18 mi from Biltmore EstateWi-Fi
- Davidson River CampgroundCampsite20 mi from Biltmore Estate · 144 pitchesTentsCaravans
All campsites in North Carolina · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Biltmore Estate?
Biltmore Estate is in Asheville, NC, at GPS 35.5405, -82.5523. It is about 24 mi from Brevard.
Can you camp near Biltmore Estate?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Wilson's Riverfront RV Park, about 3 mi away; within 25 mi there are 60 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Biltmore Estate?
Biltmore Estate is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: The Blue Ridge Parkway, end to end.
What is there to see near Biltmore Estate?
Places worth a stop nearby: Mount Pisgah (15 mi), Craggy Gardens (15 mi), Cradle of Forestry in America (18 mi) and Chimney Rock State Park (18 mi).
When is the best time to visit Biltmore Estate?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)