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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 RV/tent sites

Near Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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

Best in North Carolina: 2nd place

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

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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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1305 ratings · 705 reviews

Lena S.recommends

September 9, 2024

Site 5 Heisman's

Beautiful & Convenient Camp Ground

The Heisman site was perfect for our three-family camping expedition, with nice flat grassy spots for the tents alongside a pretty little creek. Firewood ($6 for five pieces) and water are short jaunts down the picturesque lane that runs along the Pigeon River, with cute Mangalitsa piggies munching alongside (they don't smell bad), and beautiful hillsides rising up towards a ridge where you can catch amazing sunsets over the Smokey Mountains. It's also nice having the Pilot gas station within a ten-minute drive for things you forget, and the owners are super cool and very reasonable people. They also sell their locally-raised Mangalitsa pork products like bacon and chops, just make sure to place your order before 2pm, or even better, the day prior. Privacy was moderately good, though you are within visual range and earshot of other campsites, requiring late-night gatherings to be somewhat subdued, depending on your neighbors (we were up til 10pm playing Charades around the fire and got a polite noise-warning the next morning). Overall a very good campsite to rent for family trips, and highly recommended.

Kody S.recommends

September 7, 2024

Site 8 Hilltop 4WD

Hilltop site 8

We had a wonderful experience at the hilltop site, beautiful views all around. Highly recommend for a family trip or a couples getaway, you can’t go wrong.

Matt S.recommends

September 2, 2024

Site 3 Rapids

Such an incredible property! Great for kiddos also. Will definitely be back.

Corbin K.recommends

September 1, 2024

Site 1 Rocks

Catherine and Rick’s farm and land is beautiful, with green rolling hills, picturesque pastures and forest along the rocky Pigeon River (one of the oldest rivers in the world). The campsites are located along the river and nicely maintained and spread out but close enough you may run into or see your neighbors occasionally. And make no mistake, this is a working farm with different meats available to buy and expect to see or hear farm equipment in the morning, however most the activity happens over a hill in the next valley so you won’t hear much noise. The spring water available from the pump house spigot is very tasty.

Cynthia L.recommends

August 28, 2024

Site 1 Rocks

Shhhh. Don't tell anyone.

This is the place. Easy access from highway 40. The entrance was at the edge of where my MINI can pull my teardrop, but doable. The farm is immaculate and stunning. The layout maintains privacy for each site. Catherine is so hospitable and on top of everything. There's cell service! The best Hipcamp I've been too, yet.

Oscar M.recommends

August 27, 2024

Site 3 Rapids

We visited the rapid campsite, and it exceeded all my expectations. The location is absolutely stunning, surrounded by beautiful nature. The facilities were clean and well-maintained, making the stay comfortable. Catherine was friendly and helpful, ensuring we had everything we needed. It’s the perfect place to unwind, connect with nature, and enjoy some peace and quiet. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a relaxing outdoor experience!

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