Soon after the earthquake, the name was changed to Rumbling Bald Mountain.

The mountain was originally called Bald Mountain, named after the sheer rock-face of the mountain. Rumbling Bald Resort is situated at the base of Rumbling Bald Mountain. In 1874 there was a large earthquake at Bald Mountain, which in the words of the residents caused the earth to “rumble”. One of the great pleasures of staying at Rumbling Bald Resort is the opportunity to explore a region of North Carolina steeped in fascinating history, from the Carolina Gold Rush of the 1800s to the making of films like Firestarter (1984), Dirty Dancing (1987), and Last of the Mohicans (1992). Rumbling Bald Resort, located on the lovely north shore of Lake Lure, takes its name from the beautiful ridges and cliffs of Rumbling Bald Mountain (Old Bald), which surrounds the resort and provides some of the most dramatic scenery in Western North Carolina. Rumbling Bald Mountain was not always known by its current name. When planning your escape to Rumbling Bald Resort, experience our vast history, take in our beautiful views and revel in the excitement that Lake Lure and the Blue Ridge Foothills have to offer. The land now occupied by Lake Lure has an extraordinary and somewhat mysterious history.

Look out on the mountains, the lake, or the exquisite greens of the golf courses, and experience the luxury of … Rumbling Bald Resort offers a variety of Lake Lure vacation rentals, whether you’re looking for something intimate, or a place where everyone can gather at once.

Hickory Nut Gorge, much of which today lies beneath the lake, attracted visitors and travelers long before Rumbling Bald Resort existed. Our History. Guests at Rumbling Bald Resort have endless opportunities to explore and enjoy our surrounding area. Through our team members and some well-placed area insiders, we will pull back the curtain to give you a unique perspective on the history, people and activities that come together to create the Rumbling Bald Resort … Rumbling Bald Resort is excited to introduce their brand new blog, where we will be sharing stories and experiences about what makes the Resort and the Lake Lure area such a distinctive vacation destination. Yet there is much more to the history of the Lake Lure area than most visitors realize, a unique and sometimes …