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.

Join us on September 18th at 2pm for a Vintage Cake Decorating Class! Create a beautifully decorated cake using classic ...
08/31/2026

Join us on September 18th at 2pm for a Vintage Cake Decorating Class! Create a beautifully decorated cake using classic vintage piping techniques in this hands-on class. Choose between a chocolate or vanilla cake, then follow step-by-step instruction as you learn to pipe elegant borders, ruffles, rosettes, and other timeless designs. By the end of class, you’ll have a stunning cake to take home and share with friends and family—along with the skills and confidence to recreate the look on your own. Tickets are available on Resy at the link below!

https://resy.com/cities/maggie-valley-nc/venues/switch-back-at-cataloochee-ranch/events/vintage-piping-class-2026-09-18?date=2026-08-31&seats=2

Our property and restaurant will be closed for a private event this weekend from Friday at 3pm until Sunday at 11am. We ...
08/21/2026

Our property and restaurant will be closed for a private event this weekend from Friday at 3pm until Sunday at 11am. We look forward to welcoming you back up the mountain on Sunday afternoon!

Childhood should be full of adventure, fresh air, and friendship. Discover the joy of an unplugged vacation with your fa...
08/20/2026

Childhood should be full of adventure, fresh air, and friendship. Discover the joy of an unplugged vacation with your family at Cataloochee Ranch.

This summer, one of our dreams is blooming. Our garden is planted and producing! These plans have been in the works for ...
08/19/2026

This summer, one of our dreams is blooming. Our garden is planted and producing! These plans have been in the works for a couple of years, and it's such a joy to see the vision become reality and be enjoyed by you! We are now growing some of our produce for Switchback right on property and, of course, partnering with many other local growers to provide the freshest local cuisine.

Join Chef Matt on August 19th for Barbecue Basics. A hands-on introduction to the fundamentals of barbecue at The Forge ...
08/15/2026

Join Chef Matt on August 19th for Barbecue Basics. A hands-on introduction to the fundamentals of barbecue at The Forge including a delicious lunch and the tricks of the trade! Tickets are available at our Resy page at the link below.

https://resy.com/?date=2026-08-14&seats=2

Come and play in The Parlor! Our pool table, collection of board games, and library offer hours of fun! Unless booked fo...
08/13/2026

Come and play in The Parlor! Our pool table, collection of board games, and library offer hours of fun! Unless booked for a private event, this space is always open to guests of the ranch.

Check the map and hit the trails! Our property offers miles of hiking trails and direct access to the Great Smoky Mounta...
08/10/2026

Check the map and hit the trails! Our property offers miles of hiking trails and direct access to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Whether a casual stroll or major miles is on your to do list, we have you covered.

Anyone else feeling like it’s summer reading crunch time at their house? It’s not too late for a last minute August geta...
08/06/2026

Anyone else feeling like it’s summer reading crunch time at their house? It’s not too late for a last minute August getaway to Cataloochee Ranch! With no TVs in the room and plenty of reading spots on porches or by the pool, this could be the most enjoyable summer reading spot imaginable. Fresh air, big views, and a Cataloochee beef burger to go with that page turner!

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119 Ranch Drive
Maggie Valley, NC
28751

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+18008681401

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