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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

Best in North Carolina: 2nd place

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.

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.

Creature comforts

Enjoy the comforts of home at some sites—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.

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.

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1157 ratings · 581 reviews

Ellie P.recommends

April 16, 2024

Site 8 Hilltop

Beautiful family vacation

Great hosts. Fantastic location. Irreplaceable memories. Thank you!

Gloria A.recommends

April 10, 2024

Site 7 Meadow

Our time on the farm

Absolutely breathtaking! If you're wanting to go camping around this area, I highly recommend that you stay here. So peaceful and quiet along with the beautiful views and the night skies are something you don't wanna miss. Catherine is so unbelievably sweet and is there for anything that you need, or just to talk to. If you decide to stay, please be sure to tell Stetson we said hello. Until we meet again.

Amanda S.recommends

April 9, 2024

Site 3 Rapids

Great river camping (and animals!)

We had a great time camping on Catherine and Rick’s property. We loved the setup and had plenty of room by the river to setup all our tents and camp tables/etc. All of the animals around are a treat and we enjoyed exploring the property and seeing them all. We even grabbed some pork products on our way home. We would definitely stay again, great experience.

Leighanne J.recommends

April 8, 2024

Site 3 Rapids

This was the best camp site. We stayed at site 3 rapids and WOW. The pictures don’t do it justice. The place is stunning. It was so peaceful and waking up to the rapids was such an experience. The hosts were very kind and everything went so smoothly. We will absolutely be back with our family. Thanks for an awesome memory!

Matt R.recommends

April 7, 2024

Site 8 Hilltop

We loved it here the weather was a bit colder then we anticipated but Catherine and Rick allowed us to move to a more sheltered site not problem! The land is beautiful lots to explore! Sites are very private and well maintained. Would definitely refer to a friend and would definitely rebook!

Ann Marie F.recommends

April 7, 2024

Site 1 Rocks

We loved everything about this beautiful farm; the friendly and informative greeting, the stunning views and land, the privacy from hosts and other campers and the cute animals on property really made it the perfect place to stay. We fell asleep to the sounds of the babbling brook and woke up to birds chirping and an occasional cow moo'ing or donkey braying. We loved everything about it and will definitely be back!

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

Hosted by Catherine And Rick T.Joined in January 2021

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