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Indigo Eagle Sanctuary

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268 reviews
· Maggie Valley, Jackson, North Carolina
140 acres hosted by Indigo Eagle S.
2 RV/tent sites · 11 tent sites
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Near Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Within a 60-minute drive from the Oconaluftee Visitor Center.
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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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Waterfall Haven Camping (2-11)

91% (147)
Tent site · Sleeps 6
This listing is for Waterfall Haven campsites 2-11. Once reserved these sites are first come first serve so you can pick whichever you prefer, not including sites 1 or 12 as they are priced for groups. Come experience the wonder and beauty of Indigo Eagle Sanctuary. Enjoy the breathtaking Indigo Waterfalls or hike to hidden falls along beautiful trails. Boasting a rushing creek, fishing, camping, hiking, a group fire circle, swimming holes and wildlife!    Recommended 4WD or AWD vehicles and high clearance vehicles.  A mile down Reservation Rd. there's a gate that is not locked at this time but should be opened and closed upon entering and exiting. Another half mile upon entering Indigo Eagle Sanctuary there is a gate with a sign letting you know you've made it!
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No showers
No picnic table
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Waterfall Haven Campsite 12

96% (60)
Tent site · Sleeps 10
Come experience the wonder and beauty of Indigo Eagle Sanctuary. Enjoy the breathtaking Indigo Waterfalls or hike to hidden falls along beautiful trails. Boasting a rushing creek, fishing, camping, hiking, a fire circle, swimming holes and wildlife! Various mossy groves are available for camping, this site priced for 8 people ($5 per extra person up to a total of 10 people) Enjoy the serenity and privacy of the forest and reserve your site today!  Site 12 is along the rushing creek and seems to be everyone's favorite spot for larger groups of campers! Recommended high clearance vehicles, or 4WD or AWD. You can pull up to this campsite to park. Please be specific about your needs when requesting booking, and we will accommodate you as best as we can. Thanks! Please bring your own tents, bedding, kitchen supplies/ food, firewood and all essentials required for primitive camping. Biodegradable soaps only!  Indigo Eagle Sanctuary is dedicated to the preservation of the land and asks that you pack everything out that you came in with, including trash and recycling. ARRIVAL: Use GPS to get to 242 Plott Balsam Rd, Maggie Valley, NC 28751. Don't go up the driveway, this is just to get you into the community.  Continue along Plott Balsam Rd, turning left at the first intersection to stay on Plott Balsam Rd. Follow this road for about 2 miles of winding gravel road. You will reach a turn-around spot at an intersection to turn onto Reservation Rd.  Turn onto Reservation Rd. Take this for about a mile. This is where the road gets a little more rugged, best suited for high clearance! A mile down reservation Rd. there's a gate that is not locked at this time but should be opened and closed upon entering and exiting. Another half mile past the first gate, Indigo Eagle Sanctuary there is a gate with a combination lock. If locked the combination is 0000.  Please close gates behind you. Welcome to the Sanctuary! Site 12 is toward end of the road, look for markers on the left.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No showers
No picnic table
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Eagles Nest Top Mountain View #2

90% (73)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 17 ft
Sunsets over mountain tops and starry filled skies, wildlife and fresh air... is what is offered at this camp spot. Accessible by high clearance vehicles, or 4WD/AWD ! Included with this campsite is access to the waterfall haven camping grounds to hike and visit waterfalls (about a 12 minute drive from Songbird, and you definitely want high clearance for that), being mindful of our guests down there. Adventures await. This site is appropriate for larger camping parties! (Carpooling is helpful, but there is space for a few cars up there.) Pets welcome, but please keep them with you at your site. Directions: Use GPS 325 Parkway Drive, Maggie Valley. It will take you from Soco Rd onto Plott Balsam Rd. Left onto Parkway. Sharp left turn (2-point turn) to go up the driveway to the sites. Pull up to the last site for Mountain View Camping Site #2.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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Eagles Nest Top Mountain View #1

75% (4)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 10 · Vehicles under 1 ft
Sunsets over mountain tops and starry filled skies, wildlife and fresh air... is what is offered at this camp spot. Accessible by high clearance vehicles, or 4WD/AWD ! Included with this campsite is access to the waterfall haven camping grounds to hike and visit waterfalls (about a 12 minute drive from Songbird, and you definitely want high clearance for that), being mindful of our guests down there. Adventures await. This site is appropriate for larger camping parties! (Carpooling is helpful, but there is space for a few cars up there.) Pets welcome, but please keep them with you at your site. Directions: Use GPS 325 Parkway Drive, Maggie Valley. It will take you from Soco Rd onto Plott Balsam Rd. Left onto Parkway. Sharp left turn (2-point turn) to go up the driveway to the sites. Pull into the site labeled Mountain View Camping Site #1.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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92% Recommend363 ratings · 268 reviews

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Maggie Valley, Jackson, 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 April 2018
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