The best hot spring campgrounds near Sky Valley, Georgia

Looking to go camping near Sky Valley, Georgia in the United States? Hipcamp has over 1400 options for you to choose from! With campsites starting as low as $10 per night and an average price of $40 per night, there's something for every budget. If you're looking for top campsites, check out Smoky Mountain Mangalitsa Farm (388 reviews), Low Meadow Farms (Brown Bike Farms) (208 reviews), and Camping on Cloud 9 (181 reviews). Popular amenities like potable water, trash, and pet-friendly sites are available, and you can enjoy activities such as swimming, wind sports, and surfing. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Sky Valley

Looking to go camping near Sky Valley, Georgia in the United States? Hipcamp has over 1400 options for you to choose from! With campsites starting as low as $10 per night and an average price of $40 per night, there's something for every budget. If you're looking for top campsites, check out Smoky Mountain Mangalitsa Farm (388 reviews), Low Meadow Farms (Brown Bike Farms) (208 reviews), and Camping on Cloud 9 (181 reviews). Popular amenities like potable water, trash, and pet-friendly sites are available, and you can enjoy activities such as swimming, wind sports, and surfing. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Sky Valley

1. Smoky Mtn Mangalitsa River Ranch

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(1515)

46mi from Sky Valley · 17 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Voted #1 in NC and Top 50 in the USA!! 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! 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. No porta potties are provided b/tw Dec 15 and March 15 Please contact us in advance regarding paying for firewood ($7/5 pieces), dogs ($15 each), day vehicle visitors ($30), private farm tour ($15/person) and/or a private porta potty ($120). 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. Contact Catherine directly so you can be checked in safely and accommodate your schedule. LIMITED 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.

2. Destination Outdoors! DO IT!

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(90)

23mi from Sky Valley · 8 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

If you love the outdoors, our authentic yurts and improved campsites have it all. This peaceful mountain is located in Cullowhee, North Carolina, on a 108-acre eco-forestry private reserve. Nestled up to 2 national forests, in The Land of 150 Waterfalls, local activities are abundant. Our outdoor experience offers complete, private access to guests only, with fishing, tubing, kayaking, and hiking activities on the property. A rugged 9-hole disc golf trail encourages exploration of your private mountain. Our yurts provide large fire pits, exquisite views from their ample porches, hugging you with a warm, peaceful welcome home from a day full of activities. Our yurts are nicely appointed with a queen-size bed, mini-fridge, microwave, and coffee pot. The detached 144 sq ft shared bath house provides all the facilities, as well as towels and basic bathing necessities for yurt stays only. Lie on the heated mattress pad with soft linens and watch the stars sail across the clear dome as you drift off to sleep to dream of the day's adventures. Nestled up to the Great Smoky Mountains National park, this property is unique in everything it offers. Riverside on the renowned fly fishing river, the Tuckasegee River, or ridge top on Cullowhee Mountain, elevation 3850'. There are improved camp sites, yurts, or free range camping and hiking. The views are spectacular, wherever you decide to locate on the property. We implement " Leave no trace" rules and welcome respectful 4wd access to the mountain. All walks of life love the outdoors... The outdoors is here, Destination Outdoors! DO IT!

3. Buffalo Creek Vacations

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(12)

48mi from Sky Valley · 8 sites · RVs, Lodging

Buffalo Creek Vacations was started after our father, Harold, retired from NY as a UPS driver.  He wanted to go somewhere & experience all 4 season!  Him & our mom settled in Haywood County, NC & built their own log cabin & started raising bison.  Then, myself, 3 siblings & our spouses purchases the 40 acres behind my folks 18 acres when it came up for sale.  We decided to build a cabin & then we started rented it out in 2007.  Now, we currently have 6 cabins & 2 train cabooses for rent.  We love living in God's country & raising the bison along w/ a bunch other farm animals.  We love hosting guest on our property & decided after many calls asking if we allow camping, to include a few lucky folks to camp at Buffalo Creek.  If you are looking for something other then "car camping" & being "on top of each other" at traditional camp grounds, then give us a call & come check us out.  You will be glad you did!

4. Nantahala National Forest

95%

(73)

438 sites · Franklin, North Carolina

Discover what the Cherokee call the Land of the Noonday Sun.

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5. Pisgah National Forest

97%

(156)

251 sites · Burnsville, North Carolina

One of Pisgah's gems is Richland Balsam, the highest peak on the Blue Ridge Parkway at 6,410 feet.

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Toilets

Campfires

6. Cherokee National Forest

96%

(48)

625 sites · Mountain City, Tennessee

Follow us to Tennessee and dive into the grandeur of the Cherokee National Forest! It’s filled to the brim with scenic forested trails, rushing rivers, and rainbow trout. During the day you can go rafting, and at night you can bask yourself in moonshine (of various sorts) and brush up on your constellations. If you are in pursuit of some Appalachian Mountain bliss, this is the right place to start. Don’t forget your camera, you're going to want to show these vistas off!

Public campgrounds near Sky Valley

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Blue Valley Dispersed Camping

6.1mi from Sky Valley · 22 sites · Tents, RVs · in Nantahala National Forest

Van Hook Glade Campground

7.8mi from Sky Valley · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · in Nantahala National Forest

Ammons Branch Campground

11mi from Sky Valley · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · in Nantahala National Forest

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Cullasaja Gorge Campground

11mi from Sky Valley · 25 sites · Tents, RVs · in Nantahala National Forest

Hurricane Creek Horse & Primitive Campground

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Hurricane Creek Horse & Primitive Campground

11mi from Sky Valley · 16 sites · Tents, RVs · in Nantahala National Forest

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Ellicott Rock Wilderness

12mi from Sky Valley · 11 sites · in Nantahala National Forest

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Mountain Waters Scenic Byway

13mi from Sky Valley · 26 sites · Tents, RVs · in Nantahala National Forest

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Standing Indian Campground

13mi from Sky Valley · 80 sites · Tents, RVs · in Nantahala National Forest

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Chattooga Wild and Scenic River

13mi from Sky Valley · 1 site · in Nantahala National Forest

Wine Spring Horse Camp

21mi from Sky Valley · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · in Nantahala National Forest

A curious black bear stumbled through our camp one night atop Little Green Mountain, just a short hike up the trail from Schoolhouse Falls.

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Panthertown Valley Backcountry Area

23mi from Sky Valley · 13 sites · Tents, RVs · in Nantahala National Forest

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Fires Creek Recreation Area

24mi from Sky Valley · 9 sites · Tents, RVs · in Nantahala National Forest

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Peter

2 weeks ago

39 ft toy hauler

3 nights at Smoky Mtn Mangalitsa River Ranch

Fantastic site with a fantastic host. The property is exactly as described and pictured. Great location close to town and the interstate but you would never know it! If you are looking for peace and relaxation then look no further. I managed to get my 39’ fifth wheel into the knoll spot. It’s tight but can be done. Do not pass up on camping here!

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Megan

December 2025

21 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Smoky Mtn Mangalitsa River Ranch

Beautiful and serene space. Located 5 mins from the highway but tucked away in a perfect spot for optimal privacy, great views & a ton of space. My fiancé proposed to me right at the top of our campsite with the beautiful mountain views and river flowing in the back ground. This beautiful spot will always be a special place for us! Very kind and accommodating hosts as well. Farm animals to walk around and see. Definitely will be back!

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Joseph

November 2025

Tent

Group trip

3 nights at Smoky Mtn Mangalitsa River Ranch

Catherine and Rick were super nice! We arrived late and they were still willing to accommodate us without any problem. The place is comfortable, quiet, and a really great spot to relax. Highly recommended!

Rocks is in the background of this photo

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Jeanlu

November 2025

23 ft Class C

With pets

Weekend Trip to Smoky Mtn Mangalitsa River Ranch

No other words than absolutely beautiful!! Great hosts and great location! Try and ask for the bacon!

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An-Mei

November 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Smoky Mtn Mangalitsa River Ranch

This was by far the best camping experience I have ever had! Catherine and Rick are such great hosts. They are very responsive and create a great experience and atmosphere. The views are stunning and the farm animals add so much to the experience! My husband and I will definitely be coming back 😊.

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Liz

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Smoky Mtn Mangalitsa River Ranch

Camping with Catherine was a pleasure from start to finish! I love the story of the land. I appreciated her tour and I am so grateful for her hospitality. It was a wonderful experience!

Jeremy

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Smoky Mtn Mangalitsa River Ranch

We loved this place. It is absolutely beautiful. Sites are spaced out. We camped by the river which made going to sleep easy. We will definitely be back.

Dawn

November 2025

16 ft travel trailer

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Smoky Mtn Mangalitsa River Ranch

AMAZING and SPECIAL! The farm is on beautiful land and Catherine and Rick are very dedicated to keeping it authentic and gorgeous. Catherine was very welcoming upon arrival and gave us a great overview of the farm. And the animals were a wonderful bonus!

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Julia

November 2025

Weekend Trip to Destination Outdoors! DO IT!

I would definitely recommend Destination Outdoors! Matt is an awesome host, and he has created an amazing spot. The yurts are super comfy and the bathroom is great!

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Danielle

November 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Smoky Mtn Mangalitsa River Ranch

We really enjoyed our stay at the ranch! We had originally picked a different site, but Catherine let us know we’d be at the Rocks campsite instead—and we’re so glad we were. We would definitely choose the Rocks site again on our next visit. Our whole family loved being tucked away from the busier, tourist areas closer to the Blue Ridge Mountains. My husband is hard to impress after growing up in Montana… but even he was impressed and was the first to say we need to come back! The only thing we would change is wishing we had stayed longer.

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melissa

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Smoky Mtn Mangalitsa River Ranch

We loved our experience at Catherine and Rick’s land! Great communicators and we felt rught at home on their land. Our kids loved watching the farm animals and visits from Stetson. It was our golden retriever’s first experience camping, he even went for a swim in the river. We will absolutely be back. Happy to support such a great host/farm!

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Melanie

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

4 nights at Smoky Mtn Mangalitsa River Ranch

Always love our stay at the Mangalitsa Farm! Beautiful views, great sites, and wonderful memories. Looking forward to our next return!

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Jane

October 2025

25 ft campervan

2 nights at Smoky Mtn Mangalitsa River Ranch

Site 3, The Rapids, was everything we could have asked for. The site was very large, and was right on the Pidgeon River. The property was hilly with gorgeous views, and the pastures and animal enclosures were very well manicured! We felt like we had the whole place to ourselves. There are roads and trails throughout the 95 acres for walking. The hosts were very hospitable! They showed us to our site, and were available if we needed anything. We definitely would recommend this Hip Camp!

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Amanda

October 2025

2 nights at Smoky Mtn Mangalitsa River Ranch

genuinely the most beautiful spots i've been to. well maintained and really conveniently located with stores and a gas station close by! we camped on Site 7 (big group) & appreciated the seclusion. also, porta potty's on land! you can explore the grounds with beautiful views all around. we will be back!!

The Knoll offers loads of space and views of the river and pastures. Easy in and out too!

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Britt

October 2025

13 ft travel trailer

3 nights at Smoky Mtn Mangalitsa River Ranch

It was all great! Already recommended to a friend!

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Eddie

October 2025

Tent

With pets

3 nights at Smoky Mtn Mangalitsa River Ranch

Beautiful site. The Fall leaves were peak color. The property is serene, and the proximity to the river provided for a beautiful “ white noise” to add to the relaxing atmosphere. The animals and walking trails also added to the experience.

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Dolores

October 2025

Tent

With pets

3 nights at Smoky Mtn Mangalitsa River Ranch

Beautiful site for tent camping in the fall! Gorgeous colors, quiet and serene, extremely peaceful! We lacked nothing during our stay and we will be back for more camping!