A guide to our campground rules and policies.

Campground Policies

Need to speak to our bookings manager? Call 828-283-4182 or email: bookings@windingstairfarm.com.

FAQs

  • Campfires are allowed.
    Be fire safe, know how to properly extinguish your fire.
  • Pets are allowed on leash at all sites except for Hey, Barn.
    Well behaved dogs are welcome to be off leash ONLY while at their campsite.
  • Waste disposal is available. (Compost bin, Recycling bin, Trash bin)
    Recycling and trash bins are in the Mezzanine of the Bath House. Compost pile is on the farm side.
  • Kitchen equipment is available.
    The Pack Room offers counter space, a three compartment sink with running hot water, microwave, kettle and a toaster oven.
  • Be sure to bring proper lighting for setting up your site. 
    Not all sites have electricity and/or lighting and it gets very dark very fast at the campground. Bringing a lantern or head lamp is highly recommended.
  • 4WD vehicles are recommended. 
    All roads have gravel but can become quite muddy in certain areas after a hard rain.

Booking Options

  • There’s a minimum 2 night stay and maximum 5 nights stay.
    Allowances can be made for longer stays, please contact us if a longer stay is wanted.
  • Check-in times:
    Camping Sites – check-in is after 1pm and check-out is before 11am
    Glamping Sites – check-in is after 3pm and check-out is before 11am
  • Advance notice:
    Minimum of 48 hours before check-in
  • Booking window:
    Up to 12 months in advance.
  • Cancellations:
    Full refund up to 1 week before check-in time starts

Rules

  • No one is allowed in any pasture while touring the farm side.
    We are a working sheep farm and it is imperative to keep the sheep and the campers safe.
  • Do not enter any shed or barn.
    Again, we are a working farm and your safety is important to us.
  • No trash is to be left out overnight. Trash & Recycling is in the Mezzanine of the Bathhouse.
    Keeping your site free of trash is a must to keep animals at bay.
  • All food MUST be kept in coolers in your car.
    Please be mindful of the wildlife.
  • River access is limited to Winding Stair Farm property boundaries ONLY.
    Property boundaries are indicated upstream and downstream, but the entire bank on the other side of the river is off limits.
  • Quiet times are from 8pm – 8am.
    Please respect your fellow camper.
  • Do not download or stream media over our wi-fi.
    Guest wi-fi is throttled and downloading or streaming with slow down access for all campers.
  • Camper parking is available only within the rented site’s boundaries.
    Please do not park outside of your rented site as that will block other campers.
  • Do not use the bathroom at your site.
    Feel free to drive to our Bathhouse and park at the wood chip area to the right. We do have porto potties for rent if needed.