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Coyote Valley Art Farm: Otto, NC

Hosted by Shannon · Otto, North Carolina
4 guests max
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15 reviews
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Coyote Valley Art Farm is 6.67 acres located in the Foothills of the Smoky Mountains nestled between Chattahoochee and Nantahala National Forest in Otto, NC just outside of Franklin NC. You have a private spot all to your self right next to the creek. Our property offers a beautiful mountainous landscape, surrounded by a bold rushing creek and mountains surrounding us on 3 sides. We are a family friendly peaceful and serene environment and strive to keep that vibe for everyone to enjoy, (so no wild parties) We are just a short drive to hiking, waterfalls, breweries, restaurants and shopping. Black Rock Mountain State Park is just up the road, we are a short distance from Highlands and Cashiers, and about a half hour from Tallullah Falls The perfect place to get away sticking your feet in the cold mountain creek and even take one of the many classes we will be offering in jewelry making and blacksmithing. You can view Shannons jewelry and class offerings at https://www.shannonnoelkemetalarts.com/ and instagram @shannon_noelke_metalarts and Roberts instagram @robert_noelke_customs There are therapy horses for autistic children and adults on the neighboring property, so enjoy their beauty from afar. No feeding or going into their pasture, please respect the horses and their owners. Violators will be asked to leave immediately.Pull right into this beautiful spot just feet away from the soothing sounds of a rushing creek. This spot offers a beautiful creekside tent camping site that you can pull your car right up to, or park your Camper/RV. Enjoy the fire pit in the evening while listening to the crickets and the peaceful sounds of flowing water. During the day enjoy some creekside yoga, or bring your fishing pole for some catch and release trout fishing. Just sit back, relax and enjoy yourself. You aren’t too far from the main road but our road is a "No Outlet" road, so there is minimal traffic, especially at night. Fall asleep listening to the creek and the occasional howls of coyotes!! This is bear country so please practice bear safety!!! You might see some deer and turkey, and you may even get to see our neighbor, the beautiful Blue Heron who sometimes makes an appearance. For you bird watchers, looks out for the abundance of beautiful native bird species in our area. Enjoy the evening light show with the beautiful lights of the fireflies. The mountain is just across the street from the main road creek. So much magic around in this hollar!!! There are therapy horses for children and adults on the neighboring property. Please be respectful of our neighbors and horses, no feeding the horses or sneaking into their pasture. Immediate termination of camping if caught doing so. This is a family friendly, serene environment, so no rowdy parties please. We like to keep it peaceful for everyone to enjoy. We are just 15 minutes away from Franklin NC to the north and 15 minutes to Clayton Ga to the south. There are many hiking trails and waterfall just a short drive from here including Black Rock State Park, Pickens Nose Trail, Bartram Trail, Tallulah Falls and Mooney Falls just to name a few. You will find breweries , restaurants, grocery stores and other shopping within a 15 minute drive. If you are a motorcyle rider, you are minutes away from some beautiful, scenic routes. Head 15 minutes north into Franklin, NC to 64 East, then get off at Highlands Rd and take a right for a beautiful ride up to Highlands NC. Or head 15 minutes south to Clayton Ga, left on Warwoman Rd to 28 on into Highlands. Beautiful scenery along the way No renting the site for someone else. Whoever rents must be the person who comes. If you dont have 4wd you can park in the gravel lot next to it and walk your tent and other camping items over (very short distance)
Rig suitability
Vehicles under 30 feet allowed
Allowed rigs: travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers, pop-up campers, class B RVs, campervans, cars, truck campers, and rooftop tents
Back-in site
Surface type: Grass or field
Surface levelness: Flat
No class A RVs and class C RVs
Doesn't accommodate slideouts
Generators allowed
No generators on Saturday between 9am- 12pm due to equine therapy classes on the neighboring property.
No electrical hookup
Generators allowed except between 9am-noon on Saturdays due to Equine Therapy classes on the neighboring property.
No water hookup
No sewage hookup
No TV hookup
What to expect
Short walk to site
Parking isn't available at the site. You will park a short distance away and walk to the site (1-5 mins)
RV/tent site
You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.
4 guests max
Campfires allowed
Firewood provided, firepit, private. Please keep fire under control and attended. After use please douse with water. We will supply a bucket.
Toilet available
Portable toilet, composting toilet. There will be a small tent with a composting/sawdust and bucket with seat inside to use as a toilet. Potty then add a small layer of sawdust to cover.
No pets
Showers available
Cold water only. 1 solar shower available. We will have it filled and warming when you arrive but you are responsible for refilling for use.
Picnic table present
No potable water
Bring your own water, purify from river or stream. ..
Pack it out
Take trash with you. There is a garbage drop of center just minutes away up Coweeta Church Road a few miles to the left up 441
Cooking equipment absent
We are happy to set up a small kitchen with camping stove for you for a small additional fee. Check extras for details
No wifi
We are planning to have a charging station soon where you would also be able to pick up wifi from our network
Laundry absent
Hot Tub absent
No playground

Things to know

Getting there
Check in: After 11:00 AM
Check out: Before 11:00 AM
On arrival: Meet with Host
Cancellation policy: Flexible
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 12 months out
Park at listing
Wheelchair access
Max 2 vehicles
2WD accessible
During your trip
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Bear Hollow: Creekside Camp

100%
(15)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 30 ft
Pull right into this beautiful spot just feet away from the soothing sounds of a rushing creek. This spot offers a beautiful creekside tent camping site that you can pull your car right up to, or park your Camper/RV. Enjoy the fire pit in the evening while listening to the crickets and the peaceful sounds of flowing water. During the day enjoy some creekside yoga, or bring your fishing pole for some catch and release trout fishing. Just sit back, relax and enjoy yourself. You aren’t too far from the main road but our road is a "No Outlet" road, so there is minimal traffic, especially at night. Fall asleep listening to the creek and the occasional howls of coyotes!! This is bear country so please practice bear safety!!! You might see some deer and turkey, and you may even get to see our neighbor, the beautiful Blue Heron who sometimes makes an appearance. For you bird watchers, looks out for the abundance of beautiful native bird species in our area. Enjoy the evening light show with the beautiful lights of the fireflies. The mountain is just across the street from the main road creek. So much magic around in this hollar!!! There are therapy horses for children and adults on the neighboring property. Please be respectful of our neighbors and horses, no feeding the horses or sneaking into their pasture. Immediate termination of camping if caught doing so. This is a family friendly, serene environment, so no rowdy parties please. We like to keep it peaceful for everyone to enjoy. We are just 15 minutes away from Franklin NC to the north and 15 minutes to Clayton Ga to the south. There are many hiking trails and waterfall just a short drive from here including Black Rock State Park, Pickens Nose Trail, Bartram Trail, Tallulah Falls and Mooney Falls just to name a few. You will find breweries , restaurants, grocery stores and other shopping within a 15 minute drive. If you are a motorcyle rider, you are minutes away from some beautiful, scenic routes. Head 15 minutes north into Franklin, NC to 64 East, then get off at Highlands Rd and take a right for a beautiful ride up to Highlands NC. Or head 15 minutes south to Clayton Ga, left on Warwoman Rd to 28 on into Highlands. Beautiful scenery along the way No renting the site for someone else. Whoever rents must be the person who comes. If you dont have 4wd you can park in the gravel lot next to it and walk your tent and other camping items over (very short distance)
Short walk to site
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
No pets
No electrical hookup

Reviews

100% Recommend15 ratings · 15 reviews
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· June 2026
Tent ·
Bear Hollow: Creekside Camp
Shannon' spot was a pretty iconic creekside camping spot. Having the privacy as well as the accessibility was awesome. Having a privy on site just makes things so much nicer. The ground was flat for tent camping. She provided firewood and even picked up some coffee for me while she was in town. Super nice.
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Rick M.
5 reviews
Recommends
· October 2025
Good privacy, amenities, and nature
Bear Hollow: Creekside Camp
For our party of 2 staying at Bear Hollow: Creekside Camp, this tucked away spot was the perfect little place to lay down our camp! Coyote Valley Art Farm seems to have a lot to offer beyond this spot and we would love to check out more in the future, but for our stay, the accommodations were perfect. It was all the necessities needed in a spot that felt fairly secluded while still being reasonable to drive back to a town. It had a pop up tent toilet, outdoor shower stand with provided hand soap, and a nice addition of a hammock and a couple chairs to cozy up under the stars or around the campfire. We were provided an axe to chop some firewood, though what Shannon provided was just as well for getting something started if we chose not to. There was a gate to close for some added security with being tucked away off the road, and some stone steps leading down to the creek. We had a lot of fun in the water and the view of the stars was breathtaking. We also got to enjoy seeing some wildlife- what we think was a bald eagle flying fairly nearby as well as an armadillo that sauntered up to the campsite. We also heard owls through the night. All in all, its a great place to lay down camp and go explore from there, or to rest a while between adventures!
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Adam S.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent ·
Bear Hollow: Creekside Camp
I can’t say enough about how perfect this campsite is. The composting toilet was the best I’ve seen in a while. Everything was so clean, and there were lots of special touches. We really appreciated the full bucket of water next to the fire pit. And the fire pit was all set up with kindling, all ready to go. The creek is gorgeous and we loved being in the hammock listening to the water and just relaxing. We went on a beautiful walk along the greenway in Franklin, about 15 mins away. Grocery store also about 15 mins away. Had the best sleep I’ve had in a long time. Shannon was super responsive and helpful! 10/10 I will be back!
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Liz C.
4 reviews
Recommends
· October 2024
Great spot on the stream!
Tent ·
Bear Hollow: Creekside Camp
The camp spot was really great and easy to find. Hospitality was top notch from the hosts and being right next to the stream made it super enjoyable. We will definitely be back again!
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Matthew K.
2 reviews
Recommends
· October 2024
Soothing sounds
12 ft pop-up camper · Group trip ·
Bear Hollow: Creekside Camp
Private level campsite alongside a stream. It is just off the road, but traffic/road noise was not an issue. The establishment fire ring, chairs and privacy tent were a plus. We had plenty space and enjoyed the soothing sounds of the stream.
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Daryl G.
8 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
Tent · With kids ·
Bear Hollow: Creekside Camp
This was a great camping spot for our family. Our kids enjoyed playing in the creek and had plenty of room to run around and play. The host was very nice and stopped by to make sure we had everything we needed! Even though it was closer to the road, not very many cars came by making it a quiet place to camp.
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Shauna D.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2024
Camping & Motorcycle Riding
16 ft car ·
Bear Hollow: Creekside Camp
We stayed at Bear Hollow for a few days to do some motorcycle riding in the North Carolina mountains and the camp and location was perfect. Given the summer days we’re hot, taking a dip in the creek after our rides was just perfect. The cool, refreshing water was perfect for a cool down. Shannon & Robert were great hosts. Highly recommended!
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Mike P.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2024
Tent · With kids ·
Bear Hollow: Creekside Camp
This is a perfect roadside camp with a cute stream. It was very well maintained and clean. Perfect spot for us to stay on our travels!
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Tim B.
9 reviews
Recommends
· June 2024
Tent ·
Bear Hollow: Creekside Camp
Great, quiet campsite near a beautiful stream. Decent fishing - got some suckers and a Brookie. Shannon made sure we had everything we needed, including a gallon of water, firewood, and a luxurious compost toilet. Great spot!
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Will L.
6 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2024
Tent · With kids ·
Bear Hollow: Creekside Camp
We had a great stay at Shannon’s camp! The site was exactly as described. It was a quaint little spot right next to a relaxing stream. We didn’t hear any cars driving by all night. The accommodations of a composting toilet, sunshower, firewood, gallon of water, and chairs were a really nice touch. We would definitely come back and spend some time in the water next time.
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Kassidy L.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2024
19 ft campervan ·
Bear Hollow: Creekside Camp
Shannon was a great host! The camp spot is easily accessible, clean and private. Camp is on is beautiful creek, that is a great spot to fish! Loved the stone fire pit and it was a great night for a fire. The hosts provided a compost toilet in a tall shower tent, chairs, table and solar shower bags. Highly recommend this camp during your travels.
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Tanya A.
5 reviews
Recommends
· November 2023
20 ft pop-up camper · With kids ·
Bear Hollow: Creekside Camp
We had a great stay here. Our pop up camper had a perfect set up right by a beautiful babbling creek. It was very private and very quiet. Our hosts were extremely kind and generous!
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Laura H.
6 reviews
Recommends
· September 2023
Peaceful, easy camping
Tent ·
Bear Hollow: Creekside Camp
Had a great stay at this spot with my friend! I tent camped, and she hammocked (there wasn’t an ideal spot for a hammock but she made it work fine), and we both enjoyed time sitting in the creek. Shannon was a fantastic host and provided amenities I wasn’t even expecting! The compost toilet was clean and handy, and she left us several solar lights we used around the site at night. A few cars drove by during the day, but it was totally quiet at night. This is a peaceful, easy spot if you are looking to set up and chill (rather than hike in) and don’t want camp neighbors. Shannon told us about some nice hikes in the area, so you can still get some walking in, too. Would stay again!
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Melissa R.
2 reviews
Recommends
· August 2023
Beautiful Creekside Camping.
Tent ·
Bear Hollow: Creekside Camp
Lots of privacy, hundreds of feet of beautiful creek in an idyllic setting in Otto, NC. What's there not to love? I slept in the bell tent, which was perfectly appointed and comfortably large and warm on a cool evening. There were trails, a firepit, and hosts Robert and Shannon go out of their way to make sure I had everything I needed to make the stay complete and perfect! I would highly recommend a stay and look forward to returning.
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James H.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2023
Beautiful area!
Tent · With kids ·
Bear Hollow: Creekside Camp
Shannon and Robert were friendly, responsive and helpful hosts! The site is easy to get to with Shannon’s detailed instructions and it is a beautiful area. It’s off a “no outlet” road so there is minimal road noise. We loved all the thoughtful details! The bathroom with DIY composting toilet is awesome, the warm water shower bags were great for rinsing off and the lanterns were charged and ready for the night. We didn’t do a campfire while visiting as we had a rainstorm come through, but the sitting area is welcoming and comfortable. Splashing in the creek was one of our favorite parts! We absolutely recommend this hipcamp location. Shannon and Robert are new to hipcamp and chatted about all the cool things they will continue to add to this area. We don’t venture this way too often, but it is one we would definitely return to!
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Ashley B.
11 reviews

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Otto, Macon, North Carolina, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Joined in February 2023
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