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Hurricane Helene Response Info
WE ARE OPEN!
It is safe to get here and safe to be at Emberglow.
Thank you all for the incredible outpouring of support—we truly have the best guests! While many areas nearby were hit hard, we’re grateful to report that Emberglow sustained only minor damage and we were able to reopen soon after the storm last fall. Below, you’ll find the latest updates on volunteer opportunities, donations, road accessibility, and area attractions. We encourage everyone to visit the area, support local businesses, and even bring a group to stay and help with recovery efforts.
So much of the area is open!
It was a rough fall and winter for the area and local business would love to see you. Our Area Attractions page is up to date with the hiking, biking, restaurants, shopping, and activities that are open for you to enjoy.
LAKE LURE
Though the lake will remain closed this summer for cleanup efforts, the Town of Lake Lure is open and gems there like Lured Market & Grill, La Strada, El Lago, and more would love for you to visit.
Lake Adger is also a beautiful place nearby to kayak or paddle board.
CHIMNEY ROCK
The town of Chimney Rock is currently closed for visitors, but there is so much rebuilding happening, including a new bridge to Chimney Rock State Park. No reopening date has been given yet, but the supports and platform are in so everyone is hoping it will be very soon. You can see the latest updates here: 2025 Park Access – Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park
Community Support:
Volunteer opportunities
Volunteers will be needed for the coming months to assist with clean-up and rebuilding efforts in the area. If you or your group are looking for a place to stay, Emberglow offers the perfect base camp for that. We will also be honoring a 20% discount for those volunteering in the area.
Polk Referral Center holds community distribution events and rebuilding efforts. Please reach out to them if you would like to volunteer during your stay: Website
Spokes of Hope is accepting volunteers daily for rebuild work. You can sign up to help on their website: Website
Safety:
Are the roads safe?
Yes, there are clear roads all the way to Emberglow. There are some road closures in the area but no main roads that would effect travel to or from Emberglow.
Is the resort safe?
Yes, we’ve completed cleanup on-site.
Special considerations if you're planning to visit
- Please avoid the town of Chimney Rock as active disaster relief efforts are still underway.
- You are NOT stealing resources from locals. Quite the opposite, by patronizing businesses you are keeping people working and businesses alive.
We will be making real-time updates to social media, so follow us at:
Basecamp for contract workers
We have 36 full hook-up RV sites and 21 lodging sites where we can host people coming to the area to work in the relief, clean-up, and rebuilding efforts. Contact us at frontdesk@emberglowoutdoorresort.com if your group would like to stay here while working in the area.
Donations
We are no longer receiving donations and acting as a distribution point. Some more permanent locations have been established to meet the long term needs and we want to support them.
