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Smoky Mtn Mangalitsa River Ranch

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· Waynesville, Haywood, North Carolina
95 acres hosted by Catherine And Rick T.
1 lodging site · 11 Vehicle/Tent sites
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Best in North Carolina: 2nd place
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.
Private sites
97% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.
Near Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Within a 60-minute drive from the Oconaluftee Visitor Center.
Creature comforts
Enjoy the comforts of home at some sites—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.
Voted 2nd in NC!! We are a Mangalitsa farm in The Smoky Mountains of western NC. The entire property is oriented toward private farmland views, a half mile of river and surrounding mountains. It's really quite remarkable to be so accessible yet feel so remote! Come swim, fish, cook and play! Check out www.smokymtnriverranch.com for more information. PLEASE NOTE, our rate is based on the number of vehicles in your group. The first vehicle is included in the nightly rate and admits 4 campers. WE CHARGE FOR ADDITIONAL CARS. The charge will be added to your booking once you select the number of vehicles at checkout. Please note that each additional car admits four campers. For EXAMPLE, 2 cars = 8 campers total. If you only have two cars but more than eight people, YOU MUST select the "Extra Person" Extra for each night they are camping. Please select these extras at checkout. If you have questions about this PLEASE message me prior to booking. Our 95-acre farm was once owned by the Davis family who predominantly raised dairy cattle. We now raise the wooly Mangalitsa pig and sell to the best chefs and restaurants. We sell our pork at the farm too! All of our campsites are next to running water except the two hilltop sites. Two porta-potties are on the farm and private porta-potties are available for rent. Groups of eight or more are required to rent a porta potty should you not bring your own toilet system with you. We do not allow the use of our small wooded areas as toilets. Please review the Extras options as we offer river lifts, firewood and dog stays; thank you! Quiet hours are from 10pm to 9am. Checking in before 5 pm is requested. Later times may be available with prior arrangements. Our farm is very dark and navigating at night is difficult. Please contact Catherine directly so you can be checked in safely and accommodate your schedule. NO CHECK-INS AFTER DARK. We are 1 mile off of I 40, 17 minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway, 15 min. to Maggie Valley, 10 min to the Elk at Cataloochee, 25 min to Cataloochee ski area, 10 min to Lake Junaluska and 15 min to downtown Waynesville. Asheville is 20 miles to our East.
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Biking
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback riding
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Forest
Hot spring
River, stream, or creek
Mountainous
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1295 Ratings · 696 reviews
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Paulina K.recommends
August 22, 2024
Site 4 Shooting Shed
Such a beautiful piece of land. My husband our dog an I had a wonderful time at a farm. Site 4 is beautiful with easy access to river. Catherine and Rick are very nice and helpful. Make sure to try the Italian sausage while you're at the farm.
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Lupe M.recommends
August 18, 2024
Bamboo Deck Riverside
My family and I love camping here. The views were beyond beautiful and the directions were clear to get there. Owner is incredibly friendly.
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Eric S.recommends
August 18, 2024
Site 7 Meadow
Two Thumbs Up! 👍🏼👍🏼
Where do I begin?! My wife and I decided to celebrate our three year wedding anniversary roughing it in WNC. Our first time experience with Hipcamp was a huge success thanks to Catherine and Rick for an unforgettable time spent on their beautifully sculpted masterpiece of a ranch! Too good to be true?? Guess again! From rolling hills to vibrant meadows nestled in between, the pictures simply don’t do it justice. Once we arrived, Rick greeted us with a kind, warm welcome, making check-in a snap. He eagerly escorted us to our campsite (No. 7) where we were soon immersed into an authentic Appalachian paradise. The campsite featured plush, green grass (no shoes necessary) complimented by a gentle, sleepy creek meandering around the perimeter. A variety of hardwoods lined the creek bank, providing a serene atmosphere, boasting ample shade to host a picnic on the hottest of days. We opted for the tour (highly recommend). On our second day, Catherine showed us around the ranch, educating us on her diverse community of livestock: donkeys, hogs, and chickens. She gave us a brief tour of her exclusive Air B&B, 17 Degrees North, which offered a spectacular view of the valley abroad. Catherine was quite knowledgeable as well as a delight to be around! If you’re looking for a memorable camping trip, I definitely recommend giving this place a whirl because Smoky Mountain River Ranch will do everything but disappoint!
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Hope P.recommends
August 18, 2024
Site 2 Knoll
Wow! Thank you for sharing the stunning beauty of your land! We appreciate your welcoming, flexible arrival and were able to make a quick home on the knoll! The sunset and rainbow over the river on our last night were pure magic. We cannot wait to return!
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Shane C.recommends
August 17, 2024
Site 7 Meadow
Easy to find, beautiful property, and all amenities you need!
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Beth W.recommends
August 16, 2024
Site 3 Rapids
Beautiful quiet camping
Wow, this place is lovely and quiet. The campsites are not right on top of each other which was an added bonus for me. Catherine & Rick have looked after the small details, great instructions on how to get to your site, well marked water supply, Adirondack chairs situated at scenic points, port-o-lets convenient to each site. This attention to detail allowed me to get serious about relaxing. The location is convenient to many hikes, Hot Springs Motorcycle Route and 45 minutes from Max Patch trailhead. Buy the bacon, take the farm tour, swim/ fish in the Pidgeon River and unwind.
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Waynesville, Haywood, North Carolina, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee, East), S’atsoyaha (Yuchi), and Miccosukee First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Catherine And Rick T.

Joined in January 2021
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