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Indigo Eagle Sanctuary

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· Maggie Valley, Jackson, North Carolina

140 acres hosted by Indigo Eagle S.

2 RV/tent sites · 11 tent sites

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at some sites.

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Near Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

Indigo Eagle Sanctuary is an incredible place to experience the abundance of nature in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Our Sanctuary features two main areas: Mountain Tops, or Creekside sites. Immerse yourself in beauty and adventure, with waterfalls, a rushing creek, fishing, and camping. Our creek properties include the Creekside Cabin, and Waterfall Haven (multiple camping site options, with their own areas by the creek). Guests have room to explore the mossy wonderland along Hornbuckle Creek, take a dip in a swimming hole, take an adventure and follow a rough trail (at your own risk) to another waterfall, accessed across the creek, or just kick back and relax. (Note to guests: Trail has not been maintained since last year. Go at your own risk.) Our mountaintop options include Eagle’s Nest and Songbird Campsites. These two sites provide breathtaking, long-range mountain views and epic sunsets. They are great for quick get-aways, with ease of access to main roads/highways. Indigo Eagle Sanctuary Sites are located within a few miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway, Cherokee Reservation (museum, shops, dining) and Maggie Valley, a quaint mountain town with more shops, food, and entertainment. Nearest grocery stores are Ingles in Waynesville, or Food Lion in Cherokee. The popular Asheville is about a 50minute drive from our Sanctuary. Plenty to explore here, while being able to unplug and unwind.

Activities

Biking

Fishing

Hiking

Off-roading (OHV)

Natural features

Forest

River, stream, or creek

Swimming hole

Waterfall

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341 ratings · 252 reviews

Tim M.recommends

July 20, 2024

Waterfall Haven Campsite 12

Relaxing Location

Great remote location still close to town. The on-site waterfall was impressive. We all enjoyed playing in the stream and sleeping right next to it.

Jenny L.recommends

July 8, 2024

Eagles Nest Top Mountain View #2

Our view was beyond what any picture could capture in panoramic beauty!!! Meeting John was a great bonus and he is so helpful and fun to chat with. The waterfall was magical and fairytale land like. Our kids said it was “our best adventure yet!” We will definitely be back again.

Roey P.recommends

June 26, 2024

Waterfall Haven Campsite 12

Best Campsite in NC

I loved the camp site area, the waterfall was nearby and a beautiful view from our site. This is a very nice relaxing area. The water was very cold but refreshing. I recommend coming here with family and friends if you’re planning your first camping together. It was a great experience overall!

Kendra S.recommends

June 12, 2024

Waterfall Haven Campsite 12

Beautiful landscape and the fireflies at night were amazing. A really great place to stay if you really want to disconnect! It is rough terrain getting down so I recommend a vehicle with high clearance!

Tristrum S.recommends

June 10, 2024

Eagles Nest Top Mountain View #2

Book it!

This place is beautiful beyond words. My wife, two kids and I stayed at both Waterfall Haven and Eagle's Nest 2 and loved both. Having morning coffee looking out at the endless view was amazing. Don't hesitate to book! Seriously, if you'll be in this area, I don't think you'll really find better places to set up camp. The owner came to meet us and checked on us a couple times which was very appreciated. He was so nice, cool to talk to, knows a lot about the area. 100% would book again!

Toryn D.recommends

June 9, 2024

Waterfall Haven Camping (2-11)

Magical very remote rustic camping

This beautiful camping spot is tucked way down in a holler with ferns, moss, waterfall, creek. It is peaceful and quiet. Except for the creek which will lull you to sleep and drowns out the noise of other campers. Absolutely no cell service and you need AWL or four wheel to make it down. The sites are smallish and can be near one another depending on where you choose. The host is very kind. This is a real treat if you are into rustic camping. Oh and in April it is covered in Trillium!

Location

Maggie Valley, Jackson, 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