Ghost Town in the Sky Travel Information (Maggie Valley, NC)

Balsam Mountain Campground The rare spruce-fir forests that cloak the highest elevations of the Smokies are among the primary reasons the Smoky Mountains were designated a national park. Covering 13,000 of the park’s 500,000 ac... Cherokee, NC

Balsam Mountain Campground The rare spruce-fir forests that cloak the highest elevations of the Smokies were among the primary reasons the Smoky Mountains were designated a national park. Covering only 13,000 of the park’s 500,... Cherokee, NC

Cataloochee Campground Cataloochee Campground is only the first attractive spot you’ll see in this valley of meadows, streams, mountains, and history. The celebrated fishing waters of Cataloochee Creek form one border of th... Canton, NC

Cataloochee Campground Cataloochee Campground is only the first attractive spot you’ll see in this valley of meadows, streams, mountains, and history. The celebrated fishing waters of Cataloochee Creek form one border of th... Canton, NC

Cataloochee Ranch North Carolina’s Great Smoky Mountains are one of the most beautiful and serene places in all of North America, a fact not lost on the original founder of the Cataloochee Ranch, Tom Alexander and his ... Maggie Valley, NC

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Hemphill Bald (Distance: 3.2 mi) Excellent moderate-length loop hikes are rare in the Smokies. This is one of the best. The only negative is that some of the views encompass more than you probably wish to see on a “wilderness” hike. ...

Cherokee, NC - Hiking - length:13.6 mi

Mile High (Distance: 3.7 mi) This difficult loop on the Cherokee Indian Reservation sticks to the high elevations for its entire length. Get ready for long descents, even longer lung-busting climbs, and plenty of spectacular vie...

Maggie Valley, NC - Mountain Biking - length:14.5 mi

Jonathans Creek: Haywood CR 1394 Bridge to the End of CR 1338 Just Above the Confluence with the Pigeon (Distance: 3.9 mi) Jonathans Creek heads up at Black Camp Gap (elevation 4,522 feet), just off the Heintooga Overlook Road from the Blue Ridge Parkway at Soco Gap. It plunges down through Maggie Valley before turning no...

Dellwood, NC - Whitewater Paddling - length:8.8 mi

Ferguson Cabin (Distance: 4.0 mi) A best-kept secret, this entry point to the national park near Maggie Valley permits an easy hike to the highest log cabin in the Smokies.

Waynesville, NC - Hiking - length:2.8 mi

Heintoga Spur Road and Nearby Parkway Locations (Distance: 4.3 mi) Heintooga Spur Road, which includes spruce fir forests, provides a good mix of species found at higher elevations (3,800 to 5,400 feet) in North Carolina. Roadside stops and a bit of walking should re...

Cherokee, NC - Birding - length:unknown

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Maggie Valley Maggie Valley Club Public, 18 holes 6505 yards, par 72 2.3 miles from center of Ghost Town in the Sky

Laurel Ridge Laurel Ridge Country Club Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 6904 yards, par 72 5.2 miles from center of Ghost Town in the Sky

Carolina The Waynesville Inn Golf Resort and Spa Public, 18 holes 2969 yards, par 35 6.5 miles from center of Ghost Town in the Sky

Dogwood The Waynesville Inn Golf Resort and Spa Public, 18 holes 2829 yards, par 35 6.5 miles from center of Ghost Town in the Sky

Blue Ridge The Waynesville Inn Golf Resort and Spa Public, 9 holes 2974 yards, par 35 6.5 miles from center of Ghost Town in the Sky

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