Winding Stair Campground

Policies

Cancellations

  • Sleeping sites receive a full refund with 5 days notice of your reservation and a 50% refund with less than 5 days notice. We are not responsible for bad weather.
  • Event venues and full campground rentals receive a refund with 14 days notice.
  • Reservation fees are not refundable.

Arrival & Check-out

  • Check in after 1pm (3pm at the Apartment and Gooseberry House). Check out before 11am.
  • The campground is behind a gate. You will receive your gate code via email 2 days before arrival. 

Communications

  • There is no cell service at the property. Make sure you write down your gate code before arrival.
  • Wi-fi is available at the Pack Room. The Guest Network is open with no password. We are on a satellite internet system, so don’t expect to stream or download large files. It is Starlink, so most people can make wi-fi calls.
  • There is an emergency land line phone on the outside wall of the private house, on the side of the Apartment.

Campstore

  • There is a small Honesty Store above the Bathhouse. Here you can buy ice, firewood, ice cream, local meats, and produce from our farm (in season) plus small necessities you may have forgotten. We also have books, guides and maps to borrow during your stay. 

Parking

  • Please park within your site. If using the pavilion, please only unload/load in the 2 spaces available next to the pavilion. Never park in front of the pavilion.

Water

  • Some outdoor sinks may be disconnected during freezing temperatures. Potable water is always available at the Bathhouse and all blue ground hydrants provide potable water. 
  • Our tap water is tasty, abundant, and tested regularly, so please bring refillable bottles and containers rather than single-use plastic.

Fires & Risks

  • Be fire safe. Make sure your fire is completely out. Only light fires in designated fire pits.
  • Access to on-site water features is provided at your own risk. Children must be supervised at all times.
  • Guests assume risks of camping and farming activities. No guest is allowed to operate any equipment or vehicles without written permission.

Trash & Recycling & Compost

  • Bring all trash and recycling to the bathhouse and dispose of it in the cans between the girls and boys sides.
  • Do not leave food out overnight. All food should be stored in coolers, locking tubs or inside your car.

River & Fishing

  • Fishing is catch and release only. Do not go beyond No Trespassing signs up or downstream on the Nantahala River. The entire opposite side of the river is also private property.

Consideration

  • Quiet hours are from 10pm to 8am. Guineas and geese, however, can’t tell time…

Termination:

Lessor, in their sole discretion, may terminate this Agreement if any or all of the following events occur: Failure by Lessee to pay the rental fee or any other charges due hereunder when the same is due; Lessee fails to keep the Premises in a safe and clean condition; Lessee uses and/or occupies the Premises in a manner that causes an interference or disturbance with the use and occupancy of the Premises by Lessor and/or other guests or; Lessee fails to perform any covenants or contractual obligations under this Agreement.

Indemnification

The Lessee hereby covenants and agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Lessor, Greg Mullins, Stacy Bredendieck, Rainbow Rentals of Macon County, LLC, Rainbow Springs Campground, LLC (d/b/a Winding Stair Farm), and any officer, employee, contractor, or agent thereof from any and all claims or liabilities which may arise from any cause whatsoever as a result of Lessee’s use and occupancy of the Premises, and further shall indemnify the Lessor for any losses which the Lessor may suffer in connection with the Lessee’s use and occupancy or care, custody and control of the Premises. The Lessee also hereby covenants and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Lessor from any and all claims or liabilities which may arise from any latent defects in the subject Premises that the Lessor is not aware of at the signing of the lease or at any time during the lease term.

Lessee agrees to irrevocably and unconditionally release Lessor, Greg Mullins, Stacy Bredendieck, Rainbow Rentals of Macon County, LLC, Rainbow Springs Campground, LLC (d/b/a Winding Stair Farm), and any officer, employee, contractor, or agent thereof from any and all liability, by way of subrogation or otherwise, for any loss, injury, or damage to equipment, property or person covered by any insurance policy held by Lessee.

Lessee agrees to assume liability for any and all damages caused to the Premises as a result of Lessee’s acts and/or failure to act, along with any expenses accrued due to the repair and/or replacement of any item or amenity of the Premises.

Pets

  • All pets must be kept on leash. We are a working farm and have free-range birds that don’t always keep inside the farm boundaries.
  • There are non refundable pet fees for the Apartment, Bunkroom and Gooseberry. No pets are allowed at the Hay Barn or anywhere on the Farm side of the property.
  • If a pet is creating a nuisance, disturbance or damaging property it is the sole discretion of the owners, or managers to request the removal of the pet from the property.
  • Again, the legal stuff… Lessee agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Lessor, Greg Mullins, Stacy Bredendieck, Rainbow Rentals of Macon County, LLC, Rainbow Springs Campground, LLC (d/b/a Winding Stair Farm), and any officer, employee, contractor, or agent thereof to any and all injuries and/or damages incurred by third parties, guests, or the pet(s) which may result from Lessee’s keeping of such pet.

Golf carts

  • No underage driver at any time or anywhere. (ALL DRIVERS must be 21 years of age with a VALID LICENSE)
  • Golf carts may not be operated at a speed that is greater than reasonable and prudent under existing conditions and in no circumstances at a speed greater than 20mph.
  • Golf carts may not be operated in a careless or reckless manner.
  • Our rentals may not be trailered by renter to any other location.
  • Each operator/passenger is required to be properly seated while the golf cart is in motion.
  • Golf carts can be charged in the parking area next to the Apartment (at the entrance). Allow 8-12 hours to fully charge.
  • Golf Carts are for use on the property only and cannot be driven on West Old Murphy Road.
  • Store the cart in a safe area, always take the key with you.
  • Lost or missing keys will result in a $25.00 fee