101 acres hosted by Jim N.
20 Vehicle/Tent sites
Located in the hills and high forests of Hohenwald, Tennessee, Calico Junction Ranch is a large, multi-faceted operation with over forty head of horses, breeding kennels for Long-Coat German Shepherds, and a
modest Heritage Breed Hog farming operation.
Occupied by Native Americans as early as 10,000 BC, the Chickasaw Indians hunted our hills in the 1500's, and the ranch property is located along the Cherokee
"Trail of Tears." The ranch
was
later home to a miner named "Grizzly Jack"... You can visit his cabin
during your stay.
More recently, Calico Junction hosted benefits for St. Jude's Children's Hospital, and
we regularly
host dinner trail rides on weekends. Calico Junction New Beginnings Ranch is
our
non-profit 501(c)3 providing
Equine Assisted Therapy
and a horse rescue.
Because Calico Junction has so much to offer, we have joined Hipcamp in order to give
everyone the opportunity to enjoy our beautiful and relaxing ranch home.
Learn more about this land:
Pitch your tent in a beautiful meadow not far from a pasture with horses. Choose a site close to the main ranch or as remote as you prefer. We are a family-oriented operation where children are welcome. Explore the ranch on foot or arrange for a horseback ride or two. Bring your binoculars and get up early to catch the Great Blue Herons feeding near the bridge. You'll probably disturb them, but if you're quick, you may capture a picture of the Heron's graceful flight. Go wading, collect rocks or hunt for arrowheads in Rockhouse Creek--you are almost certain to find them, the best free souvenirs! Take nature walks to see our abundant wildlife: deer, wild turkeys, foxes, rabbits and squirrels, because they play here too! Tour the kennels and walk or brush the dogs upon request. Tell stories or play your guitar as you enjoy a relaxing evening campfire. Then listen to the Whippoorwills as they serenade you to sleep.
You must arrive 1 hour prior to sunset.