Road closure notice in the wake of hurricane Helene PLEASE READ!
Currently, we are accessible by road only via I40 East. You take Waterville Road Exit 451 and go underneath the interstate and up the gravel road (going around the road closed signs) to our hostel which is the first building on said road. Interstate 40 will open back up March 1 with one lane going in either direction. We will post updates on our webpage and Facebook as we learn more and look forward to seeing everyone's smiling faces during the 2025 hiking season!
In the heart of the Smoky Mountains surrounded by Cherokee National Forest lies Standing Bear Farm, a turn of the century multi-generational farmstead including the original homestead, barns, outbuildings and farmhouse. The outbuildings have now been converted to a bunkhouse and cabin where we offer rustic lodging to hikers and others interested in stepping back from today's hectic lifestyle to a time in America's past when life in rural back-country Appalachia was considered the "good life".
We are located 3 miles north of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park only 200 yards from the Appalachian Trail.
Shuttles are available. For scheduling and quotes, please contact Maria at 4234870014 (call) or 4236080149 (call or text). Shuttles are cash only. Parking is also available at our location for $5/vehicle/day cash or Venmo on arrival.