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Smoky Mtn Mangalitsa River Ranch

99%

· Waynesville, Haywood, North Carolina

95 acres hosted by Catherine And Rick T.

1 lodging site · 11 RV/tent sites

Best in North Carolina: 2nd place

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.

Private sites

97% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

Near Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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

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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1160 ratings · 584 reviews

Aaron P.recommends

April 27, 2024

Site 8 Hilltop

Catherine was extremely accommodating and the property was beautiful. Will definitely be back

Ellie P.recommends

April 16, 2024

Site 8 Hilltop

Beautiful family vacation

Great hosts. Fantastic location. Irreplaceable memories. Thank you!

Cyrus W.recommends

April 15, 2024

Bamboo Deck Riverside

Amazing Experience, Great Memories!

We spent 3 days camping at the Smoky Mtn Mangalitsa River Ranch, and it was one of this most amazing experiences I’ve ever had. The location is simply stunning! Everywhere we explored and every moment were breathtakingly memorable. There’s no shortage of fishing, hiking, and opportunities to share a lifetime of good food and laughs around the camp fire. It’s secluded yet close enough to local restaurants and grocery stores. Also, Catherine and Rick were warm, welcoming, and treated us like family! I can’t wait to experience this location again with my family and friends.

Laura W.recommends

April 14, 2024

Site 3 Rapids

I can’t say enough about this truly special place! From the hospitality of the hosts, to the weather I was lucky enough to have, to the lovely walks on the property, to the really easy proximity to town, hikes, and the interstate: perfection. Will definitely be booking again in the future.

Gloria A.recommends

April 10, 2024

Site 7 Meadow

Our time on the farm

Absolutely breathtaking! If you're wanting to go camping around this area, I highly recommend that you stay here. So peaceful and quiet along with the beautiful views and the night skies are something you don't wanna miss. Catherine is so unbelievably sweet and is there for anything that you need, or just to talk to. If you decide to stay, please be sure to tell Stetson we said hello. Until we meet again.

Amanda S.recommends

April 9, 2024

Site 3 Rapids

Great river camping (and animals!)

We had a great time camping on Catherine and Rick’s property. We loved the setup and had plenty of room by the river to setup all our tents and camp tables/etc. All of the animals around are a treat and we enjoyed exploring the property and seeing them all. We even grabbed some pork products on our way home. We would definitely stay again, great experience.

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

Hosted by Catherine And Rick T.Joined in January 2021

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