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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 · 10 RV/tent sites

Near Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

Best in North Carolina: 2nd place

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

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.

Activities

Biking

Fishing

Hiking

Horseback riding

Natural features

Forest

Hot spring

River, stream, or creek

Mountainous

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1322 ratings · 718 reviews

Kristin G.recommends

November 13, 2024

Site 2 Knoll

My partner and I spent a week on the knoll in our skoolie, and we could not have loved our stay more. Catherine was so easy to communicate with, she gave clear instructions on how to get to the farm and to our designated spot on the knoll. Their location is great, you feel like you are isolated and away from all the hustle and bustle, however just a few minute's drive puts you in nearby towns, restaurants, farmer's markets, hiking, etc. And the animals must have been the best part of it all! We loved exploring the property, sitting by the river with some coffee and visiting all the sweet farm animals every day. Being here for the week was healing and rejuvenating for us, which was so needed. I can't recommend this place enough!

Alice S.recommends

November 6, 2024

Site 8 Hilltop 4WD

Catherine and Rick’s land and campsites are beautiful. Even with the recent hurricane it is still a magical place. Me and my family had a wonderful time and will definitely be back!

Jacob R.recommends

November 4, 2024

Site 1 Rocks

Couldn’t be happier. Our family enjoyed a beautiful, peaceful weekend. Catherine and Rick are great hosts and keep the place in beautiful shape.

Chris C.recommends

September 28, 2024

Site 3 Rapids

Numba 1!

Catherine and Rick are the kind of human beings we need more of on this spinning rock we call Earth. Thank you for a wonderful stay. Best campsite we have ever camped!

Angelica P.recommends

September 12, 2024

Site 4 Shooting Shed

Perfect

Beautiful property and the host was so kind. The river along with the space at each campsite was so nice. We will definitely be back and next time we will purchase some of their pot products for sale. Great find!

Deborah B.recommends

September 12, 2024

Site 1 Rocks

Very quiet with great views. Catherine, as always, is very responsive.

Location

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