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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

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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.

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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1230 ratings · 643 reviews

Taran G.recommends

June 22, 2024

Site 8 Hilltop 4WD

The property was stunning! Our family had an amazing stay at the very top of the mountain, we felt secluded and had the best view of the night sky and the firefly’s were on display! We had so much fun spending the day swimming the creek and fishing! Catherine was very quick to respond and helpful. We will definitely be back!

Tom M.recommends

June 21, 2024

Bamboo Deck Riverside

Stunning Views and Exceptional Fish

My son and I had an amazing stay at Bamboo Deck Riverside. The property is absolutely wonderful. The hosts encourage guests to explore its expansive grounds, which are fenced, ensuring you don't stray onto someone else's land. Despite this, the remoteness sometimes makes it feel like you're in uncharted territory, adding to the charm. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there and highly recommend joining the pig and miniature donkey tour early during your stay. Catherine provided fascinating insights about the property and its animals, which improved the experience of the beautiful views and various locations on the grounds. We even brought home ground sausage, which we used in a spaghetti sauce that my son described as "glorious"! Coming from a 12-year-old boy in middle school, that's quite a compliment, and he's now urging us to find a way to order more. The River Deck area is very secluded, giving you a sense of complete privacy on the property. Accessing the Pigeon River from this spot can be challenging due to the elevated terrain; you'll need to walk about 75 yards to find an easier entry point. However, this didn't deter us from enjoying excellent fishing. We caught multiple smallmouth bass, and my son had success with several rainbow trout. If you haven't fished for either before, I recommend doing a quick Google search for the best tackle to use. I was also successful with my fly rod. The river is fairly easy to navigate with water shoes.

Bonnie G.recommends

June 20, 2024

Site 9 Lower Hilltop 4WD

Absolutely beautiful camp site! The views were stunning.

John B.recommends

June 18, 2024

Site 4 Shooting Shed

Great place to camp, especially with kids. The farm is beautiful and the river access is great.

Amber M.recommends

June 18, 2024

Site 3 Rapids

My family loved the camping experience on this property! It was absolutely beautiful! The kids played in the river all weekend. They loved exploring the property, fishing and tubing down the rapids. Such great memories were made!!

Lauren T.recommends

June 16, 2024

Site 3 Rapids

Stunning

Absolutely stunning property. Plenty of space between camp sites and wonderfully maintained. Enjoyed this site so much - river access, shade, sun, grass! All you need. We will be back!

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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