8 acres hosted by Jim K.
1 Vehicle/Tent site · 1 tent site
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Private sites
98% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.
Near Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Within a 60-minute drive from the Clingmans Dome Visitor Center.
Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
Activities
Biking
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Fishing
Hiking
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Forest
River, stream, or creek
Mountainous
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58 Ratings · 48 reviews
Mc M.recommends
April 24, 2024
#1 - Base Camp
A fantastic base camp
We loved car camping on Jim's base camp one! the location was fantastic with a general store and a gem mine right down the street (would def recommend doing the gem mine perfect activity for a hot day)! The site itself was a very pretty location tucked away in a mountain. You can hear a near by stream running from the site, its very peaceful. There is picnic table and umbrella at the site which cam in super clutch as it was raining some of the days we were there. Jim was very helpful as well answering our questions about getting the water pump to work!
Officially C.recommends
April 23, 2024
#1 - Base Camp
A great spot to be surrounded by all sorts of stuff to do! Access to lots of hiking spots, the Smokey Mountains, and a small town (Bryson City) with lots going on.
If you go during autumn/winter, you'll have a beautiful view of the mountains. Even during the spring or summer you'll hear the relaxing sound of the river not far below.
The picnic table and running water was nice, the water tasted great as well. You don't have to go down a hill to access toiletries, and there's a market with anything you could need camp wise within walking distance.
Wrenna W.recommends
April 11, 2024
#2 - Wildercamp
Jim’s place is gorgeous! Feels like you’re deep in the woods, very tranquil and secluded. We slept in the treehouse and got a little wet with rain but still very much worth it!
The path up to the campsite is definitely steep but we had no issues bringing our things up.
Laney O.recommends
November 19, 2023
#1 - Base Camp
Beautiful view! A bit of a tight left turn onto the road of the campsite. Found the chairs set out up top and sat to enjoy the view. Felt very private!
Taylor M.recommends
November 15, 2023
#2 - Wildercamp
This was awesome! We went in November and it was great. The bathroom was well set up away from the camping are and it felt pretty far away from the road, just what we wanted.
Darren S.recommends
October 24, 2023
#1 - Base Camp
I really enjoyed tent camping on Jim's land. The site was very nice and quiet and I will be returning
Hosted by Jim K.Joined in March 2021
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