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Winding Stair Campground

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· Franklin, Macon, North Carolina
15 acres hosted by Robyn A.
3 glamping pitches · 1 motorhome/tent pitch · 3 tent pitches
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Creature comforts
Enjoy the comforts of home—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.
Near Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Within a 60-minute drive from the Oconaluftee Visitor Center.
Private sites
96% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.
Robyn is a Star Host
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Winding Stair Campground sits at an elevation of 3,880 feet, next to the headwaters of the Nantahala River and is surrounded by national forest and undeveloped private land trusts. The stunning mountain views in a remote tucked-away setting make our farm a perfect getaway! Just a 15-minute scenic drive from Franklin in North Carolina, easily accessible off Hwy 64, our campground offers a chance to enjoy nature without being far away from the public amenities of a small but well-equipped town. A few features about our property: - Working farm: Campers are welcome to meet our Icelandic sheep and take a self-guided tour of our farm, along designated pathways. - Security: The campground and farm are fenced in on three sides with the river being the fourth boundary. Personal code to the entrance gate will be given at check in. - Bath House: The restored bathhouse is split into boys’ and girls’ sides. Each side has 2 private showers, 4 flushing toilets, sinks, hot water, and gas heat. - Community Pavilion: The Pavilion is a large 40x30 ft. open sided structure overlooking the Nantahala River. It has an ample fireplace, running water sink, counter space, couches, and table with benches. - Pack Room: Where the adventure begins! A cozy hub where all guests check-in, get local information, view maps, and grab some local seasonal groceries. Also available to all campers are washing sinks with hot water, toaster oven and microwave. - Communication: Or rather, lack thereof! There's no cell service on the property so it's a great time to get away from it all. There is limited Wi-Fi available near the Pack Room and an emergency landline available. - Charging: Traveling in an electric vehicle? Recharge for free at our dedicated EV 50amp outlet when you stay at any of our sites. First come, first served. Want to know more about the history of the property? Visit the 'Our Story' section on our website. Learn more about this land:
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Hayden S.recommends
April 15, 2024
River House (Private)
The River house is a beautiful spot sitting on Winding stairs farm! Every inch of the farm is well maintained including this cabin. The cabin itself was very cozy, and open with a glorious view of the river. I would absolutely recommend this spot or any other spots on this farm, everything about this place was beautiful and very serene!
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Justice Z.recommends
April 14, 2024
River House (Private)
Weekend Vaca
This site was immaculate!! They provided super clean amenities which made this trip very nice. The site itself was beyond peaceful and truly worth every penny!! We will definitely be coming back here!
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Bambang K.recommends
April 5, 2024
Johnsonville (Riverside Tent Site)
Site is perfect. Facilities are spotless. Location is great with plenty of hiking and close to town. EV charger is a great bonus, though we didn't need to use it. We can't wait to come back again.
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Lauren S.recommends
April 3, 2024
Glass House (Unique Structure)
We can’t wait to come back
This is one of the most beautiful campsites we’ve been to. The boathouse was SO clean, and there were so many thought out details. We came with 3 kids and 2 dogs. Pitched our tent inside the glass house and it was such a cozy spot! We loved all of the animals ❤️❤️. We were sad to leave!
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Jesse J.recommends
March 31, 2024
Johnsonville (Riverside Tent Site)
Great place to stay!
This is a beautiful and very well maintained property. The hosts were welcoming and the grounds are thoughtfully set-up, from the quaint camp site on the river to the pack room where you can pick-up supplies if needed. We truly enjoyed our time at Winding Stair Campground, and also the nearby hiking trails. It really felt like the owners had their guests in mind when setting up this property. We are definitely come back.
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Miller W.recommends
January 1, 2024
Brass Camp (Tent site)
I loved tent camping at Brass Camp. It had a nice moss cover on the ground so it wasn’t too hard and plenty of amenities. The bathrooms are spacious and clean and very close to the campsite. The fireplace has a grate to cook on which came in handy. I would absolutely stay here again. The sheep and animals were a highlight as well!
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Franklin, Macon, 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 Robyn A.Joined in October 2021
Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 2 hours
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