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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

Near Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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

Creature comforts

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

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.

Activities

Biking

Fishing

Hiking

Horseback riding

Natural features

Forest

Hot spring

River, stream, or creek

Mountainous

99%

1298 ratings · 699 reviews

Adam T.recommends

August 26, 2024

Site 2 Knoll

Beautiful place. Far exceeded my expectations. Will definitely be returning in the future.

Nathan L.recommends

August 25, 2024

Site 5 Heisman's

Absolute perfection

If you want to pretend you are literally inside a Thomas Kinkade painting you found the place. It's an absolute perfect slice of Appalachia. The landscape is genuinely stunning. The farm is beautiful. The river is pristine. Get some eggs and sausage and bacon when you arrive. I Promise it's worth it. Low and slow on a skillet to maximize the richness of the pork.

Kate T.recommends

August 25, 2024

Site 5 Heisman's

Quiet, relaxing retreat!

Beautiful property with much to see and do. Every site available has either a mountain and/or river view. Adirondack chairs are placed throughout the farm for guests to use. The hosts were attentive and with their delicious local meat on-site for purchase (bacon, chorizo, and so much more!), we couldn’t have asked for a better weekend getaway. Don’t forget your bathing suit as the clean river has shallow + deeper spots for swimming!

Paulina K.recommends

August 22, 2024

Site 4 Shooting Shed

Such a beautiful piece of land. My husband our dog an I had a wonderful time at a farm. Site 4 is beautiful with easy access to river. Catherine and Rick are very nice and helpful. Make sure to try the Italian sausage while you're at the farm.

Lupe M.recommends

August 18, 2024

Bamboo Deck Riverside

My family and I love camping here. The views were beyond beautiful and the directions were clear to get there. Owner is incredibly friendly.

Eric S.recommends

August 18, 2024

Site 7 Meadow

Two Thumbs Up! 👍🏼👍🏼

Where do I begin?! My wife and I decided to celebrate our three year wedding anniversary roughing it in WNC. Our first time experience with Hipcamp was a huge success thanks to Catherine and Rick for an unforgettable time spent on their beautifully sculpted masterpiece of a ranch! Too good to be true?? Guess again! From rolling hills to vibrant meadows nestled in between, the pictures simply don’t do it justice. Once we arrived, Rick greeted us with a kind, warm welcome, making check-in a snap. He eagerly escorted us to our campsite (No. 7) where we were soon immersed into an authentic Appalachian paradise. The campsite featured plush, green grass (no shoes necessary) complimented by a gentle, sleepy creek meandering around the perimeter. A variety of hardwoods lined the creek bank, providing a serene atmosphere, boasting ample shade to host a picnic on the hottest of days. We opted for the tour (highly recommend). On our second day, Catherine showed us around the ranch, educating us on her diverse community of livestock: donkeys, hogs, and chickens. She gave us a brief tour of her exclusive Air B&B, 17 Degrees North, which offered a spectacular view of the valley abroad. Catherine was quite knowledgeable as well as a delight to be around! If you’re looking for a memorable camping trip, I definitely recommend giving this place a whirl because Smoky Mountain River Ranch will do everything but disappoint!

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