Smoky Mtn. Mangalitsa River Camp

The entire property is oriented toward private farmland views and surrounding mountains. It's really quite remarkable to be so accessible yet feel so remote.

NOTE:  Tent camping and small RV camping, at more remote sites, is available through our alternate listing, Smoky Mtn. Mangalitsa Car Camp,  (offering 5 more campsites) at rates starting at $44/ night.

NOTE:  Groups of eight or more are required to rent a private porta potty.  Please add it to your booking through “extras” or arrange it with the host prior to arrival.  Should your group grow in size we can arrange a private john with notice and accept payment on the premises.  

Several campsite options exist for tent, car, van, motorcycle and RV camping. We are a 95 acre working farm raising the wooly Mangalitsa pig on a half mile of river that offers serenity in a pocket of wilderness 1 mile off of I40. The property is rolling pasture with forest stands, three streams as well as trails and farm roads for hikes leading to 360 vistas. Three horses, two adopted burros and six goats round out the charm.  Check in is BEFORE 5pm. Please contact hosts for exceptions.

NO CHECK-INS AFTER DARK

HOW TO FIGURE YOUR NIGHTLY RATE

The per night rate is for each vehicle and we charge for EVERY vehicle that is in your group. Rates are higher on holidays and weekends.

Each vehicle grants the admission of four campers. Extra persons beyond four (in one vehicle) are $7/person per night. 

If your group has two vehicles this grants you 8 guests.

Additional person fees apply when you exceed the number allotted per vehicle.  Select a $7 fee for each person for each night.  For example, 2 extra people for 3 nights is a total of $42.

EXAMPLE

Vehicle 1 for two nights (at $59/night) with 4 campers = $118

Vehicle 2 for two nights (at $59/night) with 5 campers $118 plus (one extra person staying two nights)  $7 plus $7 = $$132

Booking Total for this example = $250 

Checking in before 5pm is requested. Later times may be available with prior arrangement. 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.

Site 1 ROCKS is the main riverside campsite and is located just past the four-board horse pasture.  This area hosts our "Game of Thrones" firepit, flat grass areas, picnic table and options for shade and sun. Cooking outdoors is a snap with our dedicated fire-ring topped with a stainless steel grate. Charcoal works very well.  

This site is pictured in the background of the photo with three horses in the pasture. Gravel leads to this site and it accommodates RV's, cars, motorcycles and multiple tents.  Great for a large group.  Back in to the site~ we think a trailer of more than 30' may have a bit of difficulty, but it can be done.  Your call! Suited for several cars or two cars with trailers or two to three RV's.

Site 2 THE KNOLL is a flat raised site that overlooks Site 1 though you do not see the campers that are residing there unless standing at the very edge.  This is a favorite for RVs as the views of the area farms, the glow of the fire and the sounds of the river below make for a mesmerizing setting.  This is a flat knoll (that is high on the right side of the picture with the three horses)  that will require minimal leveling. Gravel leads to this site.  Suited for several cars or buses or cars with trailers or several motorhomes. Offers a firepit and picnic table.

Site 3 RAPIDS is riverside, opposite the horse pasture and four-board fence and envelops you in the sound of rushing water. Gentle grassy slopes lead to the water's edge while views across the river are of rugged forest and cattle. Build a fire and enjoy the eagles, turtles and cranes that grace the river. Sun & shade. Recently renovated using locally mined boulders, this site is now accessible by walking from your car down a stone path (15 yards)  to a pea gravel campsite with firepit and picnic table.

Site 4 SHOOTING RANGE is nestled in a grass pasture bordered by the Dawn Branch creek and the Pigeon river.  A large adjacent bamboo stand provides deep cool shade and the open air shooting range structure provides a covered deck and table surfaces to set up camp. This site is across the creek and gravel road from a few pig paddocks but we assure you there are very few animals in these pens; certainly not enough to create an unpleasant experience. Suited for several cars or cars with trailers under 20' or RV's under 20'. Firepit and picnic table.

We have a livestock guardian dog named Stetson on property that roams freely to ward off coyotes and other predators   He is a very large, sweet and friendly dog that we rescued two years ago. He will come say hello but shouldn’t be a nuisance to you. Please refrain from hugging him or grabbing his collar as he was abused in his early years.  He will happily redecorate your campsite should you leave your garbage out. (Smiling) Please don’t hesitate to contact us if he’s a nuisance.

YOUR DOG MUST BE ON LEASH AT ALL TIMES PLEASE. WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR DOG'S WELFARE AND WE APPRECIATE YOUR UNDERSTANDING.

Check out our pictures and video clips on Instagram for more pictures of the various campsites. Our handle is ~  smokymtnriver_hipcamp

PORT-A-JOHN

If you want to have YOUR OWN PRIVATE Port-a-john we are happy to rent one for you.  If you have a group of 8 or more we REQUIRE that you rent one. We can usually work this out with a few days notice. Otherwise, we have two port-a-johns on site, each serving 3 to 6 sites. Select the Extra Port-a-John at check out.

GROUPS OF 8 OR MORE ARE REQUIRED TO RENT A PRIVATE PORTA POTTY 

LOCATION

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.

PORK AND WATER

Fresh spring water is available through our private well. Mangalitsa meat available for purchase on the farm (Hip campers enjoy 10% discount on most items) and there is a charming yet well supplied farm store two miles away, Presnell's Market. We have a few convenience items to purchase also i.e. ice & charcoal.

GROUPS 

Groups are welcome with prior arrangements through host, Catherine.  Please do not hesitate to inquire how we might accommodate your reunion, party or conference.  We have the space to park multiple RV's and erect tents for gatherings.  Private chef services are available including BBQ's and roasts!