WHAT TO EXPECT
NO Electricity - Which means no electrical outlets, no A/C! Light will be provided at meal times by oil-burning lanterns and in the cabins by LED rechargeable lanterns. All other light will be provided by the flashlight or headlamp YOU bring.
Limited Cell Service - There is no cell service available in the valley at the lodge. You will potentially have service at higher elevations such as the Charit Creek Lodge Parking Lot and the Twin Arches.
Bathrooms & Showers - Facilities are separate, free-standing structures. They are not connected to your cabin. These are modernized facilities with hot showers and flush toilets.
On-Site Purchases - CCL Merchandise, beer/wine, snacks/drinks, towels and firewood are available to overnight guests. We accept cash, check, credit card or Venmo.
Check In 3 p.m. - Checkout 11 a.m.
Quiet Time is 11 p.m. - 7 a.m.
Charit Creek Lodge operates on Eastern Time.
MEALS
DINNER.
Our meals are prepared and served family-style and consist of a meat entree, starch side, cassarole, fresh vegetable, bread, homemade dessert and tea, lemonade and water. Vegetarian options are available with advance notice.* Our guests rave about the menu; the main ingredient is LOVE! Sample menu:
Chicken and Dumplins
Mashed Potatoes
Green Bean Casserole
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Fresh Baked Cornbread
Peach Cobbler
BREAKFAST.
For breakfast you can expect eggs or an egg dish, breakfast meat, pancakes, muffins or biscuits, grits or yogurt, juice and locally roasted coffee. Breakfast is served at 8am, but coffee is available starting at 7am (because no one should ever have to wait until 8 for coffee).
Please be punctual for serving time! You may NOT schedule a personal meal time. Kitchen closes 1 hour after serving time. Schedule your needed travel & hike time accordingly (minimum of 30 minutes hiking from CCL parking).
Charit Creek Lodge operates on Eastern Time.
Please Note:
*Vegetarian meals are available. They are determined by what is on-hand or in-season. To order a vegetarian meal (includes eggs), specify in the notes during the booking process. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate vegan, lactose-free or allergy-specific meals. Gluten-free meals can be arranged for $25 per day (if celiac disease is a concern, please take into account our backcountry location and lack of resources before purchasing the meal option). All meals are prepared and served family-style.
HOW TO PREPARE
Please bring your own towel and soap ($5 towel rental now available). Due to our remoteness, there are no laundry facilities on-site. You will also need:
water bottle or canteen
bug spray
a flashlight or headlamp
rain gear
sturdy shoes
and a light backpack filled with your overnight necessities.
a First aid kit and a camera are also good ideas. Dress according to the season. Cabins are heated by wood burning stove during the winter months, rooms at the horse barn have propane heaters & WARM blankets are provided for guests! All cabins contain one cooler for keeping your items safe from critters.
DOG POLICY
Dogs are welcome at Charit Creek Lodge at a rate of $10 per night. They will be provided a comfy dog bed for your cabin. The National Park Service enforces a leash law. Please clean up after your dog around the lodge. As much as we love your furry friends, dogs are not allowed in the dining hall or on the beds.
BEAR AWARENESS
Bears are prevalent in Big South Fork and active in the area of Charit Creek Lodge. Bears have become the subject of intense management efforts, so they do not have to pay for human mistakes with their lives. If you see a bear please inform us so we can file an observation report with the Park. Learn more here Black Bears in the Big South Fork.