Knoll In The Balsams

100%

15 reviews

· Webster, Jackson, North Carolina · 5 acres

Hosted by Leisa Y.

Vehicle site

· 4 guests max

Near Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Within a 60-minute drive from the Oconaluftee Visitor Center.

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Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

All to yourself

100% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.

We are on five acres tucked in the privacy of our own woods. Although ridiculously close to all town amenities, you’ll enjoy the privacy our property offers. We have plenty of open space to enjoy! Play some frisbee, relax in a hammock, fly a kite, enjoy a walk through our woods, or just kick back and take in the mountain breezes atop the knoll.Camp on our beautiful knoll where you’ll be tucked in the privacy of your own woods. Enjoy the vibe of your own private park while being ridiculously close to all the local outdoor and town amenities. We boast super easy access with no steep or scary drives. We are ALL ABOUT DOGS and have a new outdoor learning center on our property. If you’d like to schedule a dog training session with @wncpawsabilities during your stay please let your host know. You and your pup/s will have access to agility and enrichment equipment. We like to think of it as our own dog park. We will soon be hosting outdoor canine adventure camps. We have a great frisbee field, trails through our woods to explore, and several inviting bonfire pits. Enjoy the shade of our stately Oak trees while chilling in the hammock. We are in the middle of everything our beautiful Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains have to offer.

RV details

Pop-up campers, Class B RVs, Class C RVs, Campervans, and Cars allowed

Vehicles under 35 feet allowed

Pull-in site

Accommodates slideouts

Surface type: Grass or field

The hipcamp is on the flats atop the knoll.

Surface levelness: Flat

The hipcamp is on the flats atop the knoll.

No Travel trailers, Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, and Class A RVs

Generators allowed

Not between the hours of 11pm-6am

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

No sewage hookup

No TV hookup

What to expect

Vehicle site

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

4 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firepit

Toilet available

Pets allowed

Off leash. There is a dog training learning center on our property so you will have access to agility equipment & fun enrichment trails. We have a great space for open runs. Don’t forget your frisbee or chuck-it!

Bins available

Trash bin. Dog waste bin

Picnic table present

No potable water

Bring your own water

No showers

Cooking equipment absent

No wifi

There is a cell tower nearby so we typically have great service.

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 2:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 3 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 2 vehicles

2WD accessible

There is an existing grass roadbed with some underlying gravel. It is not steep & 2WD will get you to the knoll.

During your trip

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Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

Reviews

100% Recommend16 ratings · 15 reviews

Rich M.

5 reviews

Recommends

· April 2025

25 ft campervan

What a nice place. Stopped here in the Sprinter on my travels south. Beautiful setting so close to town. Easy to get to, great communication along the wY. Would certainly stay here again

Holly C.

4 reviews

Recommends

· March 2025

Hidden Gem

16 ft car · With pets

Wow, what an incredible hidden gem! This place was absolutely perfect for our family of five, with three kids. It offers a stunning plot of land with breathtaking mountain views, spacious areas to camp and play, and wooded trails throughout the property for exploring and hiking. The dog agility course was a highlight—our dogs had a blast and even showed off some new tricks! It’s a private oasis that far exceeded all our expectations. The location is unbeatable. You feel like you’re tucked away in a peaceful natural retreat, yet you’re just minutes from downtown Sylva, with its charming shops, breweries, and restaurants. Everything you might need, from groceries to gas, is also just a short drive away, and Cherokee is only 25 minutes away. Although we couldn’t use the fire pits on the property due to a state-wide burn ban, the host was incredibly thoughtful and provided a camping stove for us. Plus, there’s a hammock with a perfect view of the mountains—ideal for relaxing. We’d seen a mention of road noise in another review, which made us wonder about the safety for the dogs and kids, but there was no issue at all. The road noise is in the distance and not because you are on a main road. You can't see any traffic from the property. We highly recommend this hidden gem, and we’re already planning our next visit! Our family unanimously agreed that it’s our favorite HipCamp spot by far!

Pablo P.

5 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· December 2024

15 ft campervan

We had an amazing time! The space feels very private and we were able to have our dogs off leash. They even have a fenced dog agility area that we were free to use along with a picnic table, fire pit, chairs, and cornhole. There was some road noise, but it was pretty minimal. We would definitely recommend this place for a weekend getaway!

Michael B.

3 reviews

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· November 2024

Great place

20 ft pop-up camper

Wonderful spot. You feel like you’re away from everything but you can really walk to the grocery store. The site is very clean and safe. Thanks again for a nice stay in Sylva.

Madison N.

2 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· February 2024

17 ft Class B · With pets

10/10!! This location was great proximity to downtown Sylva and Franklin. The spot was very private and our two dogs loved all the open space to run and be free! The views were also great! We will 100% rebook and stay again in the future!

Michael B.

3 reviews

Recommends

· November 2023

Great space

25 ft pop-up camper

We really enjoy this area. It’s very peaceful and even thought it’s at the end of a neighborhood it feels very secluded. It’s just a great space.

Location

Webster, Jackson, North Carolina, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee, East), S’atsoyaha (Yuchi), and Miccosukee First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking