Ridgecrest (Buncombe County, NC)

Around Ridgecrest ...

The largest community within a 50 mile [80 km] radius is Asheville. It is located about 15 miles [24 km] to the west of Ridgecrest. Asheville has a population of 92,900 people.<1>.

The next largest community is Hendersonville. It is located about 23 miles [ km] to the southwest of Ridgecrest and has a population of 14,200 people.

Below is a sample of nearby communities based on their distance from Ridgecrest, with the nearest first.

Black Mountain
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Black Mountain have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Black Mountain
- Black Mountain is located in Buncombe County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 8,256 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Black Mountain <3>
Montreat
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Montreat have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montreat
- Montreat is located in Buncombe County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 939 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Montreat <3>
Walkertown
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walkertown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walkertown
- Walkertown is located in Buncombe County
Old Fort
(5 miles [8 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Old Fort have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Old Fort
- Old Fort is located in McDowell County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 924 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Old Fort <3>
Lackey Town
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lackey Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lackey Town
- Lackey Town is located in McDowell County
Moffitt Hill
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moffitt Hill
- Moffitt Hill is located in McDowell County
Swannanoa
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Swannanoa
- Swannanoa is located in Buncombe County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Swannanoa <3>
Wilson
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wilson have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilson
- Wilson is located in Buncombe County
Greenlee
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenlee
- Greenlee is located in McDowell County
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- Gerton
  (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gerton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gerton
  - Gerton is located in Henderson County
  - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gerton <3>
- Riceville
  (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riceville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riceville
  - Riceville is located in Buncombe County
- Swannanoa Hills
  (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Swannanoa Hills
  - Swannanoa Hills is located in Buncombe County
- Azalea
  (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Azalea have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Azalea
  - Azalea is located in Buncombe County
- Bat Cave
  (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bat Cave
  - Bat Cave is located in Henderson County
  - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bat Cave <3>
- Village of Chimney Rock Village
  (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Village of Chimney Rock Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Village of Chimney Rock Village
  - Village of Chimney Rock Village is located in Rutherford County
  - Estimated population in 2015: 108 people

For more communities neighboring Ridgecrest, please visit our County-by-County Page for Ridgecrest.

Buncombe County ...

Ridgecrest is located in Buncombe County<4>.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Buncombe County: Haywood, Henderson, Madison, McDowell, Rutherford, Transylvania & Yancey.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Ridgecrest ...

It seems like there is always a nearby community with a name that seems interesting, maybe familiar or just catches our attention in some other way. We've collected some names which strike us as being curious or interesting. Our list can be found on the Tidbits & Trivia Page for Ridgecrest.

Airports Near Ridgecrest ...

When a trip includes a flight, we try to find an airport that best fits our travel plans.<5> To that purpose, we've assembled a list of that are relatively close to Ridgecrest and that information can be found on the Airports Page for Ridgecrest.

TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Ridgecrest ...

Looking for more information about Ridgecrest? A good source is the TripAdvisor website and we always start with their TripAdvisor page for Ridgecrest. Their page will give you an overview and then additional links that will help you to find lodging, restaurants and attractions.

In addition to the TripAdvisor page for Ridgecrest, there are neighboring communities that also have TripAdvisor pages. A list of those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Ridgecrest.

Websites We Enjoy ...

When we're planning a trip, we like to check the following websites for sights, attractions and places to visit.

For the State of North Carolina:
TripAdvisor Links for:
- North Carolina Statewide Tourism
- Ridgecrest Tourism
- Additional neighboring communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Ridgecrest
Also of Interest:

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Ridgecrest. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Buncombe County: www.buncombecounty.org/

The official website for State of North Carolina: https://www.nc.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>	Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Ridgecrest.
<2>	The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<3>	While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<4>	If you're interested in how the shape of North Carolina's counties, including Buncombe, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<5>	When we are planning a trip (for example, to Ridgecrest), we usually look for the obvious: the choice of airlines that fly into the airport, the number of flights, the connections we have to make, which car rentals are available, etc. We also look for sights and attractions that we might find between any given airport and our destination - we do love exploring. We're willing to fly into a more distant airport if we can get the services and amenities that we like. Even though our choice of airport might be inconvenient to others, it usually gives us a better trip.