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Smoky Mtn Mangalitsa River Ranch

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· Waynesville, Haywood, North Carolina

95 acres hosted by Catherine And Rick T.

1 lodging site · 11 RV/tent sites

Creature comforts

Enjoy the comforts of home at some sites—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.

Best in North Carolina: 2nd place

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

Private sites

97% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.

Best in North Carolina: 2nd place

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.

Voted 2nd in NC!! We are a Mangalitsa farm in The Smoky Mountains of western NC. The entire property is oriented toward private farmland views, a half mile of river and surrounding mountains. It's really quite remarkable to be so accessible yet feel so remote! Come swim, fish, cook and play! Check out www.smokymtnriverranch.com for more information. PLEASE NOTE, our rate is based on the number of vehicles in your group. The first vehicle is included in the nightly rate and admits 4 campers. WE CHARGE FOR ADDITIONAL CARS. The charge will be added to your booking once you select the number of vehicles at checkout. Please note that each additional car admits four campers. For EXAMPLE, 2 cars = 8 campers total. If you only have two cars but more than eight people, YOU MUST select the "Extra Person" Extra for each night they are camping. Please select these extras at checkout. If you have questions about this PLEASE message me prior to booking. Our 95-acre farm was once owned by the Davis family who predominantly raised dairy cattle. We now raise the wooly Mangalitsa pig and sell to the best chefs and restaurants. We sell our pork at the farm too! All of our campsites are next to running water except the two hilltop sites. Two porta-potties are on the farm and private porta-potties are available for rent. Groups of eight or more are required to rent a porta potty should you not bring your own toilet system with you. We do not allow the use of our small wooded areas as toilets. Please review the Extras options as we offer river lifts, firewood and dog stays; thank you! Quiet hours are from 10pm to 9am. Checking in before 5 pm is requested. Later times may be available with prior arrangements. Our farm is very dark and navigating at night is difficult. Please contact Catherine directly so you can be checked in safely and accommodate your schedule. NO CHECK-INS AFTER DARK. We are 1 mile off of I 40, 17 minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway, 15 min. to Maggie Valley, 10 min to the Elk at Cataloochee, 25 min to Cataloochee ski area, 10 min to Lake Junaluska and 15 min to downtown Waynesville. Asheville is 20 miles to our East.

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1261 ratings · 672 reviews

Ben C.recommends

July 23, 2024

Site 7 Meadow

This is the third occasion my son and I have stayed on the farm, and we always enjoy our time there. It is a beautiful, impeccably maintained property, and very peaceful. The location is fantastic if you enjoy hiking, as we do, offering easy access to the Great Smoky Mountains as well as the Blue Ridge. Catherine and Rick are great hosts. They also raise superb meat, which is one of the numerous pleasures of our visits.

Johanna H.recommends

July 16, 2024

10 Overlook

My favorite campsite!

This is the second time my husband, our two dogs and I have camped at the Overlook site, and we love it! Not only is it a gorgeous and serene setting, but there is also so much to do on the farm. We swam in the river, walked up and down the hills to see the Mangalitsa pigs, cows coming down to drink, and pet the mini donkeys. Catherine is a fantastic host and is very responsive and helpful. I recommend trying the Mangalitsa meat while you're here. The site is only about an hour from a lot of major hiking spots in the mountains and 30 minutes from Asheville. It's a hidden gem!

Melanie U.recommends

July 12, 2024

Site 5 Heisman's

Camped w/ 8 and 6 year old, great!

I loved our site, it was the perfect spot to stay with the kids! I camped as the solo parent with my kids for our first time. The creek kept my kids close and busy while I set up the tent. There was plenty of shade so the tent stayed cool well I to the morning, which helped the kids sleep a bit late. And this site is close (but not too close) to the bathroom, great for us. We floated the river a bit; the cows walked down to the river while we floated by and that was amazing. The views are incredible. Such a beautiful spot.

Hannah B.recommends

July 11, 2024

Site 3 Rapids

Such a lovely little spot! Easy to access and so charming! It was so nice to be by the rapids as it helped cut the noise from the neighboring campers (not that they were being noisy or anything). We also loved the trees, they were perfect for our little hammock village! Super communicative hosts too!

Ethan B.recommends

July 9, 2024

Site 8 Hilltop 4WD

Will absolutely be back here to camp. The view from the hilltop was great. It was a little difficult to get to, but absolutely worth it. Would highly recommend staying here.

Autumn L.recommends

July 8, 2024

Site 2 Knoll

Our group had such a wonderful time here. The views everywhere were stunning. The river offered some nice shallow areas for the smaller kids to play and some fun little rapids for the older kids. We walked all over the farm and saw the pigs and little donkeys and horses. We watched the sunset from the top of the hill and chased fireflies, and slept to the sound of the river. It was so nice not to deal with the constant traffic and noise of a public campground. And the hosts were absolutely lovely! 1000% would stay there again.

Location

Waynesville, Haywood, 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