Talus Slope Farm

100%

21 reviews

· Swannanoa, Buncombe, North Carolina · 33 acres

Hosted by Lindsay W.

RV/tent site

· 6 guests max

Lindsay is a Star Host

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Hi! Lindsay and Matt West here. We are situated on a small, 33 acre forest farm in the Swannanoa mountains. We are just 8 miles from the heart of Asheville, 9 miles from Black Mountain, and 3 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Our property is home to some of the most rare and beautiful wildflowers in the region, wildlife of all kinds, and a pottery studio. We are pet friendly, but we do ask that your furry friend stay on a leash/run for their safety. We have bears, snakes, coyotes, bees, the occasional stray piece of barbed wire from the cattle farmers who owned this land a century ago. We have mud, and we have flowers. It’s wild up here, and it’s also really beautiful. This is a working organic farm and studio space, so there will often be sounds of productivity during daytime hours. We often have plants for sale, as well as pottery, herbs, and other farm offerings.Come kick back and relax on a botanical sanctuary. You can set up camp in a small, shady field at the wood’s edge, surrounded by trees and woodland plants. We call this area the Turkey Pasture because the wild turkeys tend to gather here. There is a small spring that runs much of the year which makes it a gathering place for wildlife. We occasionally see bears, deer, turkeys, foxes, coyotes, flying squirrels, turtles, salamanders, butterflies and snakes. We have two cats, an old hound dog, and a flock of chickens, but they should all be up at our house and not at your camp site 🙂 There is a short path near the campsite with beds full of spring wildflowers, medicinal herbs and other special native plants. Please stay on the paths and please don’t pick anything. Many of the plants we grow take 7 years to make seeds. Others are more prolific. We love to talk plants so feel free to ask questions. ☺️ We do have some poison ivy (a plant that makes most people itchy, identified by its vining habit and three leaves) but we try to keep it out of the camp site. "Leaves of three let it be" they say. We will provide you with firewood. You’re also welcome to pick up sticks from mowed areas but please don’t go in the woods off trail. We have things growing even in areas that look completely wild. There's plenty of room for a few big tents. AWD/4wd isn't a must but if we have lots of rain it can get muddy. We aren't accepting tow-behind campers of any kind right now. https://bearwise.org/six-outdoor-bearwise-basics/

RV details

Campervans and Cars allowed

One camper/van per group

Vehicles under 20 feet allowed

AWD/4wd not required but recommended if it has been wet

Back-in site

AWD/4wd not required but recommended if it has been wet

Surface type: Grass or field

Surface levelness: Requires leveling

No Travel trailers, Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Pop-up campers, Class A RVs, Class B RVs, and Class C RVs

One camper/van per group

Doesn't accommodate slideouts

AWD/4wd not required but recommended if it has been wet

Generators allowed

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

No sewage hookup

No TV hookup

What to expect

RV/tent site

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

6 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firewood provided, firepit, private. One large bundle of firewood provided, more available for purchase.

Toilet available

Flush toilet. You’ll take a short walk up the hill to our house. The bathroom is inside Lindsay’s pottery studio on the first floor which is totally separate from our living quarters upstairs.

Pets allowed

On leash

Potable water available

Tap, pump or well

Showers available

Hot water . You’ll take a short walk up the hill to our house. The bathroom is inside Lindsay’s pottery studio on the first floor. You will most likely hear/meet our dog Tellico when you walk up. He is sweet. We provide one towel per person.

Bins available

Compost bin, recycling bin, trash bin. We do have bears. Food should be in airtight containers at night, or anytime you’re not using it. If you have garbage the bears might be interested in, let us know and we will come get it.

Picnic table present

Cooking equipment absent

No wifi

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 3:00 PM

Check out: Before 11:00 AM

On arrival: Meet with Host

Cancellation policy: Moderate

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 6 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 2 vehicles

4WD recommended

If it’s dry it’s great for any vehicle, if it’s wet 4wd could be needed to get all the way to the site.

During your trip

Follow the

Leave it better

Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

ExtrasAvailable at checkout

Firewood bundlegood

$5.00

Start your trip off right with a bundle of firewood waiting for you at your camp for your first campfire.

Reviews

100% Recommend25 ratings · 21 reviews

Chloe I.

7 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· September 2024

Tent

Amazing trees!! Extraordinarily friendly and gracious hosts.

Angelique H.

25 reviews

Recommends

· September 2024

Such a delight, and herbs!

15 ft campervan

I had a delightful time on my overnight at this campsite. The lovely hosts made it super easy to find and, as if the beautiful location, lovely hosts and absolute silence weren’t enough, I got some fresh herbs right from the garden and would 1000% recommend adding that on to your stay! Looking forward to coming back :)

Spencer L.

25 reviews

Recommends

· September 2024

Remote & Private Near Asheville

20 ft campervan

Nice private site close to Asheville. Communication and directions from the host were excellent. The site is what I would call remote as it’s up a private dirt road for over half a mile and you feel alone in the woods, and it’s very private as you are not within sight of anyone. The site is close enough to I-40 where you can hear a low hum of vehicles, but inside our van we couldn’t hear it. The site is flat-ish, if you have a van or camper you may want to bring levelers. The fire pit and provided wood were excellent! We would definitely recommend this site and would stay here again!

Lee P.

1 year on Hipcamp

Recommends

· August 2024

Tent

Peaceful feeling nestled in the mountain Protected from the wind

Jerry S.

3 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· July 2024

Tent

Great place with privacy, yet close to downtown Asheville.

Christopher C.

9 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· June 2024

Perfect weekend getaway.

Tent · With pets

Lindsay and Matt were absolutely stellar. The campsite is everything you’ll ever need and more. We loved staying at here. 10/10 would stay again. 10/10 recommend other stay here.

Location

Swannanoa, Buncombe, North Carolina, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee, East), S’atsoyaha (Yuchi), and Miccosukee First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking