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Buena Vista Acres

Hosted by Laura · Franklin, North Carolina

6 guests max

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1 review

Near Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Within a 60-minute drive from the Oconaluftee Visitor Center.

Welcome to Buena Vista Acres! Once you arrive and get settled in at the campsite...enjoy a scenic drive or motorcycle ride along Bryson City Road (Hwy 28) or the Blue Ridge Parkway. We’re surrounded by the Nantahala National Forest and near the Great Smoky Mountains—about 2 hours north of Atlanta, 1 hour southwest of Asheville, 35 minutes to Cherokee, 30 minutes to Highlands, and just 20 minutes from the Nantahala Outdoor Center. We’re also only minutes from the Little Tennessee River and local ruby mines, with the Appalachian Trail nearby for excellent hiking. Our home sits on 25 acres about 8 miles north of Franklin in the community of Cowee (ruby mining is less than 5 minutes away). A small creek runs through the pastureland, which guests are welcome to explore. Site #1 is directly off the main road, easy to access, level, and covered in gravel. It currently does not have power but does offer water. Generators are welcome Monday–Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. A walkable road just north of Site #1 leads to the pasture. Site #2 is a private site closer to the pasture. It has a large turn around with full hook ups (power, water and sewer). A walkable road just south of the site leads to the pasture. The property is a work in progress, and guests are welcome to walk around from the campsites down the gravel road to the pasture. We have three friendly dogs who love their home—they stay at our residence or on a leash when campsites are booked. Cell reception is generally good with AT&T and Verizon, though T-Mobile can be spotty until you head back into town. Deer and wild turkeys roam the property in season. Sit outside in the early morning or late evening and you might catch a glimpse of them. Just remember—you’re in the country, so you may encounter other wildlife as well!Site #1 RV site is a 40 ft x 16 ft gravel space with water. There are no bathroom amenities. Guests will need to be self contained, take waste with them and leave no trace. You may hear traffic noise in the morning and in the late afternoon (work/school travel). But it is definitely not continuous and depends on the day.

Rig suitability

Vehicles under 40 feet allowed

Allowed rigs: travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers, pop-up campers, class A RVs, class B RVs, class C RVs, and campervans

Back-in site

Depending on what location water outlet is on rig, pull in or back in.

Accommodates slideouts

Surface type: Loose Gravel

Surface levelness: Flat

No cars, truck campers, and rooftop tents

Water hookup available

On-site hookup

Generators allowed

Monday - Saturday 8 am to 8 pm, Sunday 11 am to 8 pm

No electrical hookup

No sewage hookup

No TV hookup

What to expect

Vehicle site

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

6 guests max

Campfires allowed

No open fire. When there is not a fire ban in effect you may have a fire in a self contained fire pit.

Pets allowed

On leash. Dogs - maximum of 2. Dogs must be on leash. We love dogs and have three on our property. If you choose to camp with your dogs (2 maximum) it must be leashed and accompany you at all times when outside. Cats allowed if contained in RV. .

No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets

Potable water available

Spigot, pump or well. Recommend using a filter at all sites since well/spring water has not been treated.

Bins available

Trash bin. Garbage may be taken to the recycle center leaving Cowee, Iotla Bridge Center: 4433 Bryson City Road, Franklin, NC (828) 369-6699 Monday through Saturday: 7:00am - 7:00pm; Sunday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

No showers

Cooking equipment absent

Picnic table absent

No wifi

Starlink may should work on this site but limited due to trees near site.

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Meet with Host

Cancellation policy:

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 6 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 1 vehicle

2WD accessible

During your trip

Follow the

Leave it better

Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

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RV-only sites

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#1 Pull/Back In 40' Max(Water Only)

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Vehicle site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 40 ft

Site #1 RV site is a 40 ft x 16 ft gravel space with water. There are no bathroom amenities. Guests will need to be self contained, take waste with them and leave no trace. You may hear traffic noise in the morning and in the late afternoon (work/school travel). But it is definitely not continuous and depends on the day.

Campfires allowed

No toilet

Potable water

Pets allowed

No electrical hookup

Water hookup

Reviews

100% Recommend1 ratings · 1 review

Recommends

· July 2026

What a great stay!

14 ft campervan

Staying at site #1 was so enjoyable for my husband and I. Laura greeted us kindly and gave us some info about where to park and such. Two beautiful creeks with pretty rocks run through the property with a nice trail down. It was quiet, clean, and a great place to camp for the night! Would definitely stay again!!

Location

Franklin, Macon County, North Carolina, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Laura B.

Joined in October 2025