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Pause || Eco-Retreat at Aramesh

Hosted by Jill · Clyde, North Carolina
8 sites · RV, Tent, Lodging · 120 acres
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This no ordinary campground. Pause is an adventure that will feel like you are exploring your own private mountain nature reserve. Aramesh is 120 acres of Blue Ridge heaven with something for every wilderness adventure seeker: unmatched mountain views, lush old growth forests, babbling brooks, and miles of trails for all skill levels. The property starts at 3700 ft altitude, with summit at 4500 ft on the Glades mountain ridge. We have only a few campsites on the vast property, so the wind in the trees and birds will be all you hear. Come and stay with us and be renewed! IMPORTANT: 4WD or AWD is required to access our property. There is a sometimes steep and windy gravel road into Pause. Please make sure your vehicle has 4WD or AWD before you book. Campsites: They are 3/4-1/4 mile from the entrance. Some are accessible by 4WD. There may be some vigorous hiking involved, but the views are worth it. The pads are various sizes. Let us know what the needs of your party are and we can help you choose from the available spots. We also have several more remote “off-menu” sites for those seeking a backpacking adventure - ask for more information if your are interested. Hiking: There are several miles of trails on the property. They range from an easy slope to very strenuous. The entire property is fenced so you won't easily get lost. Your climbing efforts will be amply rewarded by stunning views, especially at sunset. Trail maps are available upon request. On-Site Amenities: we provide a clean porta-potty and running water that is spring fed. We ask that you follow "Leave-No-Trace" procedures during your stay. Off-Site Amenities: If you choose to explore the area : we are a 10 minute drive from I-40 Exit 24. Asheville is 45 minutes away; Waynesville is 25 minutes away. Presnell's Grocery (highly recommended, family-owned store that sells locally farmed products) is 10 minutes away from the property entrance. The Ingles supermarket in Canton is a 15 minute drive. You will find every kind of fast food in that area. There are also several excellent local dining options in Canton, Clyde, and Waynesville which we are happy to recommend to you by request.
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Tai Chi Hill

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Tent site · Sleeps 10
Tai Chi will take your breath away. This site requires a vigorous but doable 3/4 mile hike from the barn at the entrance. We therefore recommend this to more experienced hiker/campers, unless you wish employ our ATV transport service. The views of the Blue Ridge Mountains are astronomically stupendous. You will have a private 200 degree view of the mountains, at cloud level! From this site, you can take an easy hike into the woods on Icicle Path, or choose to take our most challenging hike directly to the summit on Chloe's Path, which rises 400 ft in 1/3 mile.
Moderate walk to site
4WD recommended
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
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Lijah's Garden

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Tent site · Sleeps 8
The closest to our entrance, Lijah's Garden allows you to park within a few steps of the campsite (4WD or AWD strongly recommended). You will be conveniently located close to the portapotty, outdoor shower (seasonal), and fresh drinking water. You will enjoy a large grassy knoll with partial long range views that can accommodate several tents (we have had a group with 10 tents on the Garden!), and you will be very close of two of our hiking trails, allowing access to the entire property and beautiful vistas. The site is partially sheltered from the elements by tall trees to the north.
Moderate walk to site
4WD recommended
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
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Zimbo Hill

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Tent site · Sleeps 2
Newly improved! Zimbo Hill is a private, grassy knoll just above Lijah's Ridge. Long range mountain views are spectacular from here. You will be able to drive up a 4WD vehicle to within 30 feet of the site. The site is higher than Lijah's and has recently been expanded to accommodate a 4 person tent. From Zimbo Hill, you have access to the nearby Hiddenwood Trail, which takes you through a deep forest experience under some of our most grand oak, hickory, and locust trees. A walk through this forest in the rain will leave you changed forever. The two structures seen in the distance are our main barn and horse shed at the entrance of the property.
Moderate walk to site
4WD required
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
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Hiddenwood Camp

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Tent site · Sleeps 6
Hiddenwood camp is Fara's favorite site on the property. Hiddenwood is for those adventurers that are experienced, fit backpackers and want blissful, total quiet, forest seclusion. Experiencing a rainstorm while camping in this spot is a spiritual experience! You will hike past Lijah's Ridge up a grassy incline into the forest, surrounded by massive oaks, poplars, and locusts. A steadily climbing path will lead you to this completely private, level camping spot that measures 10x24 feet. Hiddenwood is a vigorous 1 mile hike from the barn parking area!! Only reserve this site if your party are all experienced pack-in/pack-out backpackers, as the parking to this site is at the entrance and you will backpack uphill to the site.
Moderate walk to site
4WD recommended
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
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Dreamy Walnut

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Tent site · Sleeps 7
Dream in a secluded but sunny knoll just steps from several hiking paths! Dreamy Walnut is only a bit farther from the entrance than Lijah's (about 1/4 mile). A 100 year old walnut gives shade, and evergreens to the rear protect from severe weather. You'll have gorgeous long range winter views, and in the fall you will be surrounded by stunning foliage. This is one of our favorites to beginning campers: you will have two level, dry tenting spots to set up on, ranging from 12-24 feet wide, and access is via a beautiful hike of about 1/4 mile from the entrance. Perfect for a family with kids to spread out on and play!! With a 4WD, you can deliver your gear to about 300ft to the site and then return to the parking area at the barn. You will be well away from other campers and enjoy a quiet stay, with lots of green space to spread out. A steel fire pit is provided.
Moderate walk to site
4WD recommended
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
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Meditation Rock Camp

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Tent site · Sleeps 10
Meditation Rock Camp is about 1/2 mile from the parking area, with a steadily climbing, but more gradual rise than Hiddenwood Camp. This camp is a favorite for those who want shade, but also is convenient to the rest of our hiking paths as well as wide open mountain views close by. Once you settle in, you can continue on the path all the way up to the summit, most of the way protected by mature trees. There are several small streams along the path. Simply beautiful, serene, and restful! Carrying your gear in will be a welcome challenge to experienced campers. If you want the seclusion without the sweat, we offer ATV deliver of you and your gear for an additional fee.
Moderate walk to site
4WD recommended
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
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Lijah’s Ridge

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 15 ft
Lijah’s is no ordinary campsite. This site can be driven to with 4WD but has stunning mountain views that will take your breath away. Lijah’s is a perfect place for your rooftop tent or tear drop camper, and we’ve had large groups with several tents camp here with room to spare. Originally the site of Lijah's log cabin, Lijah's Ridge is an entire, expansive grassy ridge you will have to yourself, relaxing in the shade of a 150 year old Black Walnut tree. The sunsets are glorious from Lijah’s Ridge, as are the night skies. The porta potty is just a short walk away. If you don’t have 4WD, you can still get to within 50 ft of the site by car. Camper vans, small travel trailers (e.g. tear drop campers), and Rooftop Tents are welcome, though 4WD is REQUIRED for these.
Moderate walk to site
4WD recommended
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
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Modern Camper on AVL Blue Ridge MTN

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Onsite RV/trailer · Sleeps 3 · 2 beds
Looking for an adventure? Try an Ultra-Modern, Unique Taxa Cricket parked at 4200 ft on a grassy knoll surrounded by 160 acres of your own private mountain park! For those not familiar, the Taxa Cricket is designed by a NASA engineer, and features aluminum and fiberglass open construction suggestive of the International Space Station. This one lives mid-way to the summit of the Pause || Eco-Retreat, under the quiet shade of a giant mother Oak. You will be enjoy the breathtaking views, but you are somewhat protected from the elements by the hillside behind the site. For those that want an unforgettable mountaintop camping experience, but may not want to feel exposed to wildlife or deal with the hassle of tent camping, the Taxa Cricket fits the bill. More secure and weather-tight than any tent, the Cricket has a prep sink with running water. All windows open and have screens and shades. 7 ft of headroom give it an open, spacious feel. A small propane camp stove is provided. A trunk-style fridge can keep your vittles cold. Comfortably sleeps two adults, and has a bunk bed that can accommodate a child or small adult up to 100 lbs. From the Cricket, you can take a gentle hike through the forest on Icy Waterfall path, or a very rigorous 1/2 mile climb on Chloe Trail to the 4500 ft summit at Goat Rock, where private 270 degree views of the Blue Ridge range await. Though the site has a blissfully remote feel, you are 12 minutes from grocery shopping, and 20 minutes from Waynesville. Keep in mind that if you will still have to hike up to the Cricket, and get your vittles/supplies/sleeping bags up there. We offer ATV transport for $50 round trip per person if you want to skip the hike. Note: if you want hot water and AC 110v power, we can place the Cricket under the awning of our barn - still a beautiful location, facing a giant hickory tree and a stream.
Hike-in access only
4WD required
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
No pets
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Reviews

100% Recommend200 ratings · 139 reviews
Recommends
· November 2025
Beautiful!
15 ft campervan · With pets ·
Lijah’s Ridge
This is an absolutely beautiful campsite. The hosts are very accommodating and give great directions. We also love seeing the horses.
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Katie L.
4 reviews
Recommends
· November 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Lijah’s Ridge
The land was beautiful and private. Definitely a relaxing visit.
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Brittney V.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· November 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Zimbo Hill
So beautiful and such a special place, this land is a true gem! As stated, be absolutely sure your vehicle has 4 wheel drive (I rented a truck specifically for this trip and it DID NOT have 4WD like the rental company told me it did) Extra grateful for Jill & Fara for sending their friend to help my tow truck driver extract me from the hill. Please do not make the same mistake I did, especially after heavy rain the hill to the top camps (Zimbo/Lijahs Garden) can become very slick and muddy.
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Stephanie H.
9 reviews
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· November 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Lijah’s Ridge
We loved camping & eloping at Lijah’s Ridge. What a beautiful, scenic spot. We look forward to returning again and again. Thank you! 😊
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Forest S.
3 reviews
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· November 2025
Best experience with a family!
Tent · With kids ·
Lijah's Garden
Our family of 4 had an absolutely amazing time here at Lijahs garden. It was a perfect view yet close to porta potty and park king place. Great for little ones too! We also got to love on the beautiful horses thanks to Ms Jesi ❤️ How great is our God to make such a breathtaking view for us to enjoy with Him 🙏🏽❤️
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Abigail F.
6 months on Hipcamp
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· November 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Hiddenwood Camp
I very much enjoyed my long weekend retreat with my dogs. Our campsite was set off about a quarter mile from the next closest sites, so nights were quiet and peaceful. The property was beautiful, with the highlight being a hike up to the grassy bald for sunset. Amenities were all as described and well maintained. Surrounding area loaded with things to do. I would not hesitate to stay here again.
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Joshua R.
5 months on Hipcamp
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· November 2025
Zimbo Hill
Tent ·
Zimbo Hill
Great, clean campsites with beautiful panoramic views of the mountains. An amazing getaway , several acres, not crowded with people. The host was great and very good at communication! Can’t wait for my next opportunity to go back!
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Lindi H.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· October 2025
Tent ·
Zimbo Hill
Incredible views, absolutely beautiful. So peaceful and quiet. We stumbled upon the horses while hiking the trails and it was so magical. Love this spot
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Jenna F.
9 reviews
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· October 2025
Tent ·
Zimbo Hill
Our second stay here, and it was just as amazing as the first. The fall foliage was absolutely stunning, and the views from our campsite felt like having a private Blue Ridge Parkway overlook all to ourselves. Plenty of great trails right on site, and the free roaming horses wandering by were a real bonus. Peaceful, beautiful, and hard to beat.
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Henrique F.
3 reviews
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· October 2025
Great views - beautiful night sky !
Tent ·
Lijah’s Ridge
Lijah's Ridge - beautiful views ! We enjoyed our stay here - and loved the drive up to location. The description for site was accurate - and I might say that this site would be perfect for tents and group of people. We have a roof top tent -so we parked just in front of the tree stumps. Weather was gorgeous - made fire, purchased some wood as part of camp site. Recommending ! Note: This is in description, but can be easily missed. Campers on site above will park in same area, and if you have a rooftop tent - someone maybe parked quite close to you. It did not bother us - but FYI.
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Leena A.
3 reviews
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· October 2025
Lijah
Tent · With kids ·
Lijah's Garden
Loved camping at Lijahs Garden. Family friendly and a short little walk to some great views ! Can’t wait to be back !
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Brittany H.
11 months on Hipcamp
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· October 2025
Mountain top camping with views!
6 ft pop-up camper ·
Lijah’s Ridge
This campsite was exactly what I needed. I brought my trailer with a rooftop tent and it fit into the space perfectly. The mountain views were incredible, and the dark skies made it ideal for astrophotography which is just what I was hoping for. The porta potty was super clean, which was a huge relief for my daughter. We had a few friendly horses wander over to say hello at our site looking for head scratches. Getting there does require a 4x4 or all wheel drive, so keep that in mind. The site did have a fire ring and a swing hanging from a tree, which we loved. Jessie, who works there, was amazing with my daughter and she let her help brush the horses and really helped her get over her fear of them. It was one of those trips that just perfect from start to finish.
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Allen W.
5 months on Hipcamp
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· October 2025
Tent ·
Zimbo Hill
Super nice spot with great long distance views. The horses at the site were a nice addition. The trails on the site were also super nice to walk around. The site is pretty close to I-40, Max Patch, and Waynesville. Definitely will be coming back’
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Brianna B.
6 months on Hipcamp
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· October 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Lijah's Garden
This was hands-down the most beautiful camping spot we've found in North Carolina! The beauty of the spot feels like a dream, and the chance to visit the sweet horses grazing amongst verdant mountainsides felt otherworldly. It's both quiet and full-bodied in its sound, and we could've spent hours just listening to the calls of owls, coyotes and the thousand orchestral sounds of autumnal insects. Truly a slice of heaven on earth. It was a gift to be there! We are already planning our return. :)
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Azar K.
7 reviews
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· September 2025
A once in a lifetime site
Tent ·
Lijah’s Ridge
Do not hesitate to book this site, absolutely stunning and the pictures (although gorgeous) couldn’t compare to how beautiful this site really is. We saw a couple other great sites on our way up to this one but this is definitely the one to pick. Private, with 360 views. And the horses were an amazing addition to this little relaxing retreat :) One of the greatest experiences I’ve had camping. 4wd is definitely a must
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Emma U.
8 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2025
Beautiful campsite and views
Tent · With kids ·
Lijah’s Ridge
What a beautiful campsite, with 180 degree views across the mountains! My kids particularly enjoyed the visits from the horses and the swing on the big walnut tree :)
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Joe V.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2025
Spectacular views and Hiking
Tent ·
Lijah's Garden
We loved our stay on Jill and Fara’s land. Absolutely magnificent!!!! I highly recommend if you are looking for gorgeous views and private hiking. The owners are super helpful and the horses that roam around super friendly. We will rent again! :)
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Sheri S.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2025
Lijah’s Ridge
Tent · With pets ·
Lijah’s Ridge
We had a wonderful weekend at Jill and Fara’s place! Lijah’s Ridge is definitely the move for camp spot, great drive up spot with a swing and some rad sunsets. A 4WD or AWD is pretty necessary but our truck (not a 4x4) made it up. Glad we got to meet Jill and Fara-who even picked some fresh apples from the property and shared them with us. Also glad to report, we had no tick sightings in September! The horses visited us a few times, which was a treat. There were other campers one night we were there, but we were far enough away that we couldn’t hear them or bother them.
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Kristin G.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Lijah's Garden
The property is gorgeous! Lots to explore and the wildflowers during this time of year were magical. We’d planned on driving out near the parkway to hike but ended up staying on the property exploring the trails there. The Mountain views are fantastic.
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Katie C.
3 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
Made friends with horses
Tent ·
Lijah’s Ridge
Beautiful location. Definitely requires an all wheel drive vehicle to get there. Unfortunately for us it rained the entire time we were there, so it was hard to see all the beautiful views we were there for. But we made friends with horses, so it was a nice bonus.
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Daria S.
7 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
Amazing stay
Tent · With pets ·
Lijah’s Ridge
Beautiful property, breathtaking actually, very nice property owners, lots of natural attractions nearby ( within an hour). Can’t wait to go back.
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Andrew K.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
Beautiful spot!
15 ft pop-up camper · With pets ·
Lijah’s Ridge
This place is great! Will definitely be back!!!!!!
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Alex H.
4 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
Wonderful and romantic experience!
Tent ·
Zimbo Hill
It was a fantastic and romantic experience, the lower campsite was unbooked so I got a full experience of the area. MAKE SURE YOU DONT GO PAST THE ZIMBO SIGN….. my mistake. I highly recommend for the stargazing and equine lovers out there!
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Jackson E.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Traded up for the Ridge
Tent ·
Lijah's Garden
Great hosts - responsive and helpful. We ended up moving up the hill to Lijah’s Ridge - if you have the option pick that site. The views were outstanding and just enough shade to stay cool in. The horses visited us a few times - a fun experience for the kids. Port a potty was clean enough and hand washing station was a nice bonus. Beautiful sunrises and stargazing at night. Ended the trip by breaking down camp and taking a cold but incredibly refreshing shower. We will def be back in the future.
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Michael W.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent ·
Lijah's Garden
Lilah’s garden is a beautiful area, I would recommend this place to anyone!
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Emily W.
9 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Lijah’s Ridge
It’s so good we started planning our return visit before we even left!
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Stephen J.
10 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
BEAUTIFUL!!!
Tent ·
Lijah’s Ridge
Words cannot describe the beauty of this spot. We stayed for 2 nights and waking up to see the mountains like that is just magical. We hiked on the property and got some even better views. I will say being you DET since there are ticks, but even saying that we will absolutely be camping her again, and again.
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Brad H.
2 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Stunning views
Tent ·
Lijah’s Ridge
This was probably the most beautiful campsite we’ve found on HipCamp. I have had this site saved on my HipCamp for over a year but we didn’t have a car that could access it. This year, my fiancé wanted a new truck which I didn’t think we needed… he convinced me by pitching that we could finally camp here! The views are absolutely stunning, and you cannot beat waking up and going to bed looking out over those mountains. Wonderful trails to hike on the property, with the possibility of making some horse friends along the way. Make sure to pack your deer - we killed about 10 to 12 ticks while we were camping. En route home now to see if we brought home any stragglers… even with that we will absolutely be back soon!
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Coryn M.
4 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Lijah’s Ridge
Absolutely amazing campsite! Lijah’s has incredible views and plenty of space to set up camp. The porter potty is just a short walk away and there are amazing hikes on the property that allow for great views. Jill and Farah were great host and were very quick to respond to all messages. I cannot recommend this place enough. The horses came and joined us for several hours at our campsite and they were amazing to interact with. Can’t wait to come back!
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Renee B.
7 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Lijah's Garden
We had an amazing time camping on Jill and Fara’s land with our friends and children. Lijah’s Garden was close to the gate and the drive was easy compared to other hip camps we have stayed. This particular site was convenient to the ports potty, narrow but could fit our 2 extra large tents. The land and experience were 10/10 but will definitely try to stay at Lijahs Ridge or Tai Chi Hill in the future as those sites have truly breathtaking views. Lijahs garden is more in the brush but short walk up to a view towards Lijahs Ridge.
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Erin S.
2 reviews

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Clyde, Haywood, North Carolina, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Jill And Fara H.

Joined in June 2022
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