Within a 60-minute drive from the Oconaluftee Visitor Center.
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Romantic
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is romantic.
This is a hiker hostel of the Appalachian trail it is a lovely rustic vibe with a hint of hilbilly chic!! We have creeks that run under and past all the private rooms! We have a kitchen, laundry and hot showers! Our bathrooms are porta johns and a outhouse (for now) just so you know! We have fire pits and places to hang out even a little store! Lovley place tucked into the smoky mountains. There is dogs and cats this is a very pet friendly and family friendly too!! Safety is out number one concern đ! It's the taste of the outdoors without completely being on your own we have a lovely store with anything from soda and snacks to pizza and beer! Even has a lovely little hiking thrift sections with shoes hats clothes and more!! Constantly growing and expanding please come be part of standing bear family we look forward to meeting you!!
The staff were amazing the sites were extremely well maintained and the laid back atmosphere is bar none
Dia B.
2 reviews
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¡ September 2024
Great location, the facilities are well maintained, charming and unique. The host and staff provided excellent hospitality. I will definitely return!
Carter B.
6 reviews
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¡ August 2024
The perfect Smoky Mtn getaway
I feel so lucky to stumbled across this place. It was so peaceful and served itâs purposeful as a Smoky mtn place of rest. I spent two days in the creek house, reading, listening to the stream run under my room, and watching the summer thunder storms roll through. Maria has created a very special sanctuary that is so unique and has very cool design and layout. Itâs family vibes where you can socialize and eat on Mariaâs porch which I loved. The food was great and all of the amenities made my stay a joy!
Damon C.
3 reviews
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¡ June 2024
Hit the spot!
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Beautiful, well maintained hostel/campground that caters to hikers on the AP. Rolled in on a motorbike for one night and had the best time meeting the staff and hikers. Hospitality was top notch and paid extra for a meal cooked by staff that was healthy and hearty! Highly recommended if you are in the area!!!
Meri R.
5 reviews
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¡ June 2024
Smokehouse in the Smokies
I absolutely loved Standing Bear! Maria and her staff are beyond kind and helpful, and the land is gorgeous. It is a little mountain paradise. I stayed an extra night because it was so wonderful. This place isnât for everyone but itâs definitely for me. The communal kitchen, laundry, and fire pit were great, and I was so comfortable in the little smokehouse cabin on the creek. Very cozy annd private, and a fan kept it cool in the summer heat. Thanks for everything. I hope to come back again soon. â¤ď¸
Janet S.
2 reviews
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¡ December 2023
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Great spot to stop and rest. Maria is very welcoming and the feel of the entire place was like home. The hot showers wlfelt amazing!
Location
Hartford, Cocke, Tennessee, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of áŁáłáŤáŞááą Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee, East), Sâatsoyaha (Yuchi), and Miccosukee First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking