Balsam Mountain Preserve

Private Association

Sylva, NC

Balsam Mountain Preserve is a gated golf community near Asheville offering custom residences, fractional ownership, and private-club amenities.

  • buyers seeking a gated golf community near Asheville
  • buyers interested in custom mountain residences
  • buyers seeking fractional ownership

Chattooga Club

Private Association

Cashiers, NC

Chattooga Club offers private membership in Cashiers with seven Lodge suites, spa services, croquet, tennis, pickleball, and access to a private lake.

  • families seeking a mountain private-club retreat
  • members wanting spa and fitness services
  • families seeking children's camps and activity programming

Cedar Creek Club

Private Association

Cashiers, NC

Cedar Creek Club offers five Har-Tru clay tennis courts, three pickleball courts, croquet, Lake Lupton recreation, and invitation-only membership in Cashiers.

  • Private-club members seeking tennis, pickleball, or croquet
  • Families seeking swimming, lake activities, and summer children's programming
  • Members seeking dining overlooking Lake Lupton

Mountaintop Golf & Lake Club

Private Association

Cashiers, NC

Mountaintop Golf & Lake Club offers invitation-only membership with a Tom Fazio-designed golf course and Lake Glenville recreation.

  • Private golf membership
  • Families seeking mountain outdoor recreation
  • Lake Glenville boating and private beach access

Mountaintop Golf & Lake Club

Private Association

Cashiers, NC

Mountaintop Golf & Lake Club offers invitation-only membership with a Tom Fazio-designed golf course and Lake Glenville recreation.

  • Private golf membership
  • Families seeking mountain outdoor recreation
  • Lake Glenville boating and private beach access

Big Ridge Mountain Club

Private Association

Glenville, NC

Big Ridge Mountain Club offers membership-based stays starting at $500 monthly, with up to six reservations and a Moomba Mojo boat on Lake Glenville.

  • Families planning multiple mountain getaways
  • Members wanting up to six reservations at a time
  • Visitors seeking managed stays with housekeeping and maintenance included

Mountaintop Properties, LLC

Private Association

Cashiers, NC

Mountaintop Properties, LLC markets homes and land within a 750-acre private retreat featuring 240 estate lots and 75 cabins.

  • buyers seeking an estate lot in a private mountain retreat
  • buyers seeking a cabin within Mountaintop Golf & Lake Club
  • buyers prioritizing access to a Tom Fazio-designed golf course

Private Association in nearby counties

FAQ

How much does a private association membership cost in Jackson County?

The listed starting price is $500 per month for Big Ridge Mountain Club. The supplied information does not include initiation fees or dues for the other clubs.

Do these private clubs allow nonmembers to visit?

Access varies: Cedar Creek and Mountaintop describe invitation-only membership, while Chattooga Lodge suites are for members and referred guests. Mountaintop also limits golf access to members, families, and invited guests.

Which Jackson County private clubs are best for families?

Chattooga offers children's programming and camps, while Cedar Creek lists a summer children's camp, swimming, and lake activities. Mountaintop also emphasizes family outdoor recreation.

Which private associations offer lake activities?

Chattooga provides canoeing and fly fishing on private Lake Chattooga; Cedar Creek offers canoeing, kayaking, and trout fishing on Lake Lupton; Mountaintop and Big Ridge provide Lake Glenville boating access.