Smoky Mtn Mangalitsa River Ranch

99%

726 reviews

· Waynesville, Haywood, North Carolina

95 acres hosted by Catherine And Rick T.

1 lodging site · 10 RV/tent sites

Near Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Family-friendly

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

Best in North Carolina: 2nd place

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

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. We are in our winter season offering only one campsite until March 2025 “Site 2 Knoll”~ come enjoy the river ranch all to yourselves! 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. Contact Catherine directly so you can be checked in safely and accommodate your schedule. LIMITED 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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99% Recommend1331 ratings · 726 reviews

Catherine and Rick's campsite offers a picturesque escape, nestled beside the soothing sounds of the river and surrounded by green rolling hills. Visitors adore the spacious, well-kept grounds and the chance to interact with friendly farm animals. Hosts are praised for their warm hospitality and helpfulness, contributing to a peaceful and rejuvenating experience. While most feedback is glowing, a few reviews mention the proximity to other campsites, suggesting some awareness of neighborly noise might be needed.

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Liz H.

4 months on Hipcamp

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· December 2024

Rocks Camping

Tent ·

Site 1 Rocks

We came this past weekend to camp at the Rocks site. My husband, two toddlers, and dog loved it! It was a beautiful location and we were just a quick walk to feed the donkeys. The sound of the river was so relaxing at night. We will definitely be back over the summer! The hosts were awesome and responsive.

Johnny V.

5 months on Hipcamp

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· December 2024

Camping right Beside The River

17 ft pop-up camper · With pets ·

Site 3 Rapids

I love their property and staying right beside the River ! Awesome people and Friendly. Also great place to walk around and look at their animals. Can wait to comeback when the weather is a little warmer.

Cody J.

7 months on Hipcamp

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· December 2024

Tent ·

Site 3 Rapids

Catherine and Rick were awesome and the farm was beautiful. I’ll definitely be back!

Hayes K.

4 months on Hipcamp

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· December 2024

Tent ·

Site 8 Hilltop 4WD

It was great in the winter and I think it would be even much more beautiful in the summer

Maddie D.

5 months on Hipcamp

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· December 2024

Tent ·

Site 7 Meadow

Loved tent camping on Catherine and Rick’s farm! Their dog, Stetson, was very friendly and hung out with us for an afternoon. Wood was for sale on the property and the hosts delivered it directly to our site along with some wood chips and paper to help get our fire going! The porta-john was clean and well within walking distance from our tent. It was very shady at the meadow site and the late November wind was strong, so this might’ve been a better spot for warmer weather, but we still had so much fun sitting by the fire, listening to the creek flow, visiting the animals, and exploring the grounds! The view from the hilltop site was immaculate and it was sunny and warm up there - we’ll probably stay there next time. All around: 10/10!!

Rebecca J.

6 years on Hipcamp

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· November 2024

Tent · With pets ·

Site 1 Rocks

Smoky Mtn Mangalista River Ranch is a camper’s dream destination. The sites are spacious and well taken care of. The land is absolutely breathtaking. You can spend the whole day exploring their farm. Stetson, the ranch dog, is adorable but Catherine is the real gift to this place. She is one of the most genuine and knowledgeable humans. It was truly a such a peaceful trip. We can’t wait to come back!

Location

Waynesville, Haywood, 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