On top of the world in NW NC /Fog

From the moment we arrived, Jonny’s Mountain top farm far and above exceeded our expectations. Beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and valleys speckled with bright wild flowers took our breath away. I was tent camping with my 10 year old cousin and it was a delight for us both. Chickens (with eggs to spare), cats, horses, piggies, and a dog named Max kept us company the whole time. And Jonny couldn’t have been kinder. The views alone were rewarding but Jonny’s passion and care for his livestock made it all the more special. I’ve stayed at 7 or 8 hipcamp sites around the country and this one was by the best. We will definitely return!

This camp site is incredible! Jonny was so friendly and accommodating, and the views are truly amazing. You really feel like you have your own mountain. We can’t wait to come back!

This site was better than I could have hoped for. Super secluded with a amazing view from the site, and a even better view just a short hike up the mountain. The steep accent to the top was as described but not a big deal at all with the proper vehicle. Highly recommended to purchased the grass fed beef from Johnny as well, it was the best grass fed beef I’ve had to date. Already planning a return trip for a warmer season when we can take advantage of the farm tour!

We had the best time at Top of the World! The views blew us out of the water, and my partner says that he cooked the best meal of his life here. Jon was a fabulous host. Following him up the mountain and rounding the corner to his property was pure elation. We loved visiting with the cows and learning more about Jon's farm. Thank you - we can't wait to come back!

If you’re looking for a unique experience camping on a mountain with stunning views left and right, this is it. The host, Jon, was super friendly and very attentive so you’ll be in good hands in case you ever need something. Be sure to ask him about some of the beef he has to offer! We bought some to take home and they are stellar. Our campsite was called Maple Skyline and it had amazing views of the sunrise and sunset.

It’s hard to put in words how perfect this place is. It exceeded our expectations and was worth every penny. The panoramic views are breathtaking, the campsites are spacious, private, and beautiful. The mountains are so peaceful and serene. We drove over 10 hours and we would do it again! We were so happy with this camping experience. Jon was very good about directions, communication, and making sure we felt at home during our stay. We added meeting the highland cows and it was a wonderful experience. Jon is so passionate and authentic with everything he does on the farm and it really shows through his care and love for the animals and the land they are on. The highlands visited our campsite and hung out with us for awhile! It was such a priceless experience.

We felt like we had our own private mountaintop with great views to the north, west and south. Looking forward to going back with the rest of my family.

Go here now. We camp a lot but are new to Hipcamp. To us, Jon's place is what Hipcamp is for. We used to backpack but don't really have the time or energy for it right now. We are super picky about any campgrounds we stay at and have managed to find a few we would go back to. Every time we do though we would say I'd gladly pay triple to stay where we want, with a great view, and no people. Well this is it. The perfect campsite. Site #1, the highest, is about all you can ask for if you are into primitive camping (ok I wish there was a trout stream :)

Jon is a fantastic host. He provided us with all the information we needed, had great suggestions about places to go in the area, and sells his craft beef he raises on his beautiful farm.

We took daily trips into the cool mountain town of West Jefferson just a few minutes away for supplies. Lots of great places there and everything you need.

I'ts a great base camp for fishing and hiking or mountain biking in the area.

Site #1 has sunset and sunrise views. Lots of birds and you may hear coyotes at night (i think they were and not wolves). Forgot there were that many stars. Keep in mind there is just a firepit so bringing a table is a good idea and maybe something for shade if you need it. Portable camp toilet and solar shower really improved our experience.

Staying here is as close as a slice of Heaven you’ll get. My boyfriend and I stayed at two different sites this past weekend as we camped at the Phoenix Vista and the Maple Skyline as both were so serene and magical. Jon’s directions were very accurate and his warm spirit gave us a great welcome.

Our first night a storm had surrounded us, but Jon was always a text away updating us and offering us safety at lower grounds if need be (thankfully it just missed us). While camping at the Phoenix Vista we were greeted by the sweetest pig Rocky who gave us companionship the entire time. If you’re an animal lover I highly recommend this site as you may be also lucky to spend some time with goats and piglets as well. Each site had a wonderful fire pit and never ending 360° views of mountains. If you are looking for my privacy, the Maple Skyline is a perfect choice as it is the highest campsite and the only thing that surrounded us was circle of fog. No matter the weather, your view will enlighten your perspective from watching a lightning storm and fireflies light up the mountains, to watching the fog creep down the mountain side and to waking up to a beautiful sunrise there really is no place I’d rather be.

At the end of our trip, we bought some grass fed non-GMO home raised beef from Jon and let me tell you it was absolutely delish. We were so sad to leave, but we most definitely will be back. One of the best things was simply talking to Jon as you can tell he is very compassionate about his land, animals and ensuring those to have the best stay possible. Thank you Jon for sharing your land as we will forever be grateful for this experience.