Cataloochee Ranch

Cataloochee Ranch Lodging, dining and horseback riding. Visit us at www.cataloocheeranch.com Cataloochee Ranch was founded by “Mr. Tom” and “Miss. In 1938, Mr.
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Judy” Alexander in 1933, and was originally located in the serene, and beautiful, Cataloochee Valley. Tom purchased a large part of the present Ranch property on Fie Top Mountain from Verlin Campbell, the “Potato King” of Haywood County. From Verlin he inherited a sturdy stone and log cattle barn, now the main Ranch house, and several derelict cabins and sheds. The eroded pasture land was littered

with stumps and old potato crates, but it provided a number of excellent “bold” springs. Its 5,000-foot elevation bordering the Great Smoky Mountains National Park also created the ideal combination of extraordinary mountain views and wonderfully cool summer temperatures.

Are you brave enough to swim in the pond? With our pool opening, there may be a little less demand for it this summer, b...
06/09/2026

Are you brave enough to swim in the pond? With our pool opening, there may be a little less demand for it this summer, but there is still nothing better than seeing kids get up the courage to take a dip in the pond.

It's another wonderful Saturday at Cataloochee Ranch! Get gussied up and come join us for a cocktail in The Tack Room fo...
06/06/2026

It's another wonderful Saturday at Cataloochee Ranch! Get gussied up and come join us for a cocktail in The Tack Room followed by dinner in Switchback. Reservations required. Fringe western shirts are optional. But why wouldn't you?

Saddle up! The summer is a great time to hit the trails and enjoy the views from the back of a horse. Who is your favori...
06/04/2026

Saddle up! The summer is a great time to hit the trails and enjoy the views from the back of a horse. Who is your favorite Cataloochee horse? Let us know in the comments below!

Schools are getting out for summer, and we couldn't be more excited for long days outside! Give the kids a break from sc...
06/01/2026

Schools are getting out for summer, and we couldn't be more excited for long days outside! Give the kids a break from screens and explore the outdoors with Cataloochee Ranch!

Card Trick in our new lodge Quilt Top is the perfect spot to rest your head after a day of ranch adventure. Traveling wi...
05/29/2026

Card Trick in our new lodge Quilt Top is the perfect spot to rest your head after a day of ranch adventure. Traveling with the whole family? Card Trick can connect to Bear Paw for a larger space with room for the whole crew! Check out all the accommodations in our new lodges, Quilt Top and Horseback at the link below!

https://cataloocheeranch.com/accommodations/

Today we pause in remembrance and gratitude for those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for this beautiful country.
05/25/2026

Today we pause in remembrance and gratitude for those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for this beautiful country.

Raise a glass with us on May 29th as Dynamis, one of North Carolina’s finest vineyards, brings their winemakers to Catal...
05/23/2026

Raise a glass with us on May 29th as Dynamis, one of North Carolina’s finest vineyards, brings their winemakers to Cataloochee Ranch! From 3-5pm, enjoy stories of local winemaking, taste exceptional pours, and connect with our community. Glasses and bottles will be available for purchase, and the event is complimentary for guests with an overnight or dining reservation. We can’t wait to share this special afternoon with you!

There's a special kind of joy to making something slowly with your own hands. Our hand building pottery classes offer in...
05/22/2026

There's a special kind of joy to making something slowly with your own hands. Our hand building pottery classes offer infinite options for creativity and self-expression, whether you are a pro or this is your first time touching clay since kindergarten. Through pottery, watercolor, and printmaking, our Ranch Arts program gives the opportunity to slow down, practice being present, and enjoy the happy imperfections that only come with making something by hand.

Wednesday means it's Cataloochee Cookout time! Every week, we serve up a stellar barbecue buffet with live bluegrass mus...
05/20/2026

Wednesday means it's Cataloochee Cookout time! Every week, we serve up a stellar barbecue buffet with live bluegrass music, and you will want to be there. Reservations are available on our Resy page at the link in our bio!

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119 Ranch Drive
Maggie Valley, NC
28751

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