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Friends With The Forest Retreat

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· Bryson City, Swain, North Carolina
10 acres hosted by Jenna B.
2 tent sites
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Near Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Within a 30-minute drive from the Clingmans Dome Visitor Center.
Friends with the Forest Retreat is located on 10 beautiful forested acres, conveniently located only 7 minutes from the magical town of Bryson City, 11 minutes from Nantahala Outdoor Center for hiking, whitewater paddling, and other outdoor activities, and 15 minutes to Deep Creek, the nearest access to Great Smoky Mountain National Park. There are so many activities to do in the area, including hiking through gorgeous mountain trails, tubing down Deep Creek or Tuckaseegee River, biking at Tsali Recreation Area, backpacking adventures, riding the train on the scenic Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, visiting unique little shops, and much more. We currently have space for tent camping and will soon have glamping areas available. Space includes a picnic table and fire pit. There is a communal bath house with a toilet, shower, and washer/dryer. Electric is not available yet. There is cellphone service on the property, but no WiFi.Pitch your tent in a grassy forest clearing at Friends with the Forest Retreat, a brand new homesteading project in the making conveniently located just 6 minutes from the magical town of Bryson City, the gateway to the Smoky Mountains. The land is surrounded with beautiful foliage and we hope to eventually transform this beautiful place into an educational nature retreat. All within a few minutes from the land are endless possibilities for outdoor recreation and adventure. Ride the train on the scenic Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, hike through endless breathtaking trails, go tubing down Deep Creek within Great Smoky Mountain National Park, enjoy whitewater activities at Nantahala Outdoor Center, connect with the magic of the Appalachian Trail, go biking at Tsali Recreation Area, explore the unique local shops, and so much more. You can set up your tent anywhere in the grassy field. There is a large communal fire pit and a picnic table. There is a communal bath house with a toilet, shower, and washer/dryer. Glamping will be available soon!
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Daniella F.recommends
October 12, 2023
Friends With The Forest Tent Site
huge grassy site, giant fire pit, definitely space for a group, and even a toilet and laundry machine available for us to use! such generous, kind hosts, and very friendly cockatoos. thanks for sharing your delicious treasures with us from your foraging trips - hope to meet you again soon!
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Bryson City, Swain, 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
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Hosted by Jenna B.Joined in February 2022
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