Our campground & farm is only 14 miles from the "Storytelling Capital of the World" in Jonesborough, TN.  http://www.storytellingcenter.net/  They host the National Storytelling Festival each year in October with  thousands from all around the world in attendance. To help people  celebrate and learn about local history, humorous mountain/farm stories,  and cultural heritage, our campground offers "Storytelling Llama Hikes"  on the farm. Enjoy picking out your favorite hiking llamas that will  carry your personal items including snacks & drinks for the hike.      

The Walnut Ridge Llama Trail is an easy hike  on the llama farm that will take you through the woods and llama  pastures. You will leave the campground entering the 19-acre farm loaded  with unique animals including several llamas, miniature donkeys, emus,  and a miniature horse. There will be several stops along the way to hear  humorous stories about the farm including “Blossom the Toe-sucking  Pig.” You will also hear the Native American tale of the “Wendigo” and  many local historical stories including Davy Crockett, President Andrew  Johnson, & General John Morgan. You will visit the llama barn where  you will be able to pet the baby llamas. The hike will reach the top  elevation on the farm of 1,560 ft. where you will see a beautiful view  of the Tennessee Valley that lays nestled against the Smoky Mountains.  The hiking adventure is about 1-1½ hours long. You will begin and end  the hike at the Llama Store where you can purchase lots of llama stuff  including llama hats, socks, toys, homemade soaps, walking sticks, etc.

Scheduled  hikes are Tuesdays at 10:00am or 1:30pm & Saturdays at 10:00am.  Tickets are available in the camp office.  Call the office for required  reservations.  Prices are as follows:

$45/Person (Minimum of 2)

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH, 2019

If you are looking for something special to do with your children, grandchildren, or holiday family visitors this Thanksgiving Holiday weekend, you need to experience HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS at the Lazy Llama Campground and Walnut Ridge Llama Farm.   

After filling up with turkey on Thanksgiving Thursday and shopping  till you drop on Black Friday, enjoy some Christmas music on a musical  hayride through the llama trails at Walnut Ridge Llama Farm on SATURDAY,  NOVEMBER 24TH. You will begin the adventure at the Llama Store at the  Lazy Llama Campground and get picked up by a tractor and wagon to begin  your trip.  You will end up at the llama barn where you can pet the baby  llamas called “crias.”  Enjoy some hot chocolate and then head back to  the entrance where you can do some unique shopping at the Llama Store.   What a great day to bring your family and friend visitors over the  holidays.  

Campers are welcome to take the FREE  weekly wagon ride farm tour of the Walnut Ridge Llama Farm.  The wagon  will pull out of the campground around 6:00 pm each Saturday, weather  permitting.  You will ride through the pastures and woodland trails  seeing emus, two miniature donkeys named Joey & Camille, and of  course several llamas.  The wagon ride will stop at the top of the ridge  where you will spend some time petting the llamas and playing with the  baby llamas called "crias."  The weekly ride is FREE for registered  campers up to 4 in a campsite group. Donations are accepted which goes  to feed the animals on the farm.  

Non-Campers & campground visitors  are:

Age 13 to Adults:   $20

Children (4-12): $ 10  Children (<3 yrs): Free 

Reservations Required; Get tickets at the campground office.  Approximately 1 1/2 hours;  

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90 Chuckey Hwy,
        Chuckey, Tennessee 37641
(423) 257-5192

Twin Creeks is less than one mile from the campground.   This golf course is an 18-hole regulation length golf course in  Chuckey, Tennessee. This medium-length layout has 3 sets of teeboxes for  a fun, but challenging golfing experience. The front 9 is a tight, fun to play layout in  which two converging creeks comes into play on five of  the nine holes. The back nine is longer, but more forgiving due to the  openness of the layout.  

910 Graysburg Hills Rd,
Chuckey, Tennessee 37641
(423) 234-8061

Graysburg Hills is about 10 miles from the campground.  This 27 hole course is a family owned and operated course  which opened for play in 1978. The Knobs and Fodderstack Nines were  designed  by Rees Jones, recognized today as one of America’s leading  golf course architects. The Chimney Top Nine was designed by Edward  Lawrence Packard and opened for play in 1994.  The course has bent  grass greens, riviera bermuda grass fairways, a continous golf car path  system thorough out the 27 hole course. There are 100 sand bunkers and  six water hazards to challenge  your accuracy and skill. 

615 Lick Hollow Rd,
Greeneville, TN 37743
(423) 636-1476

The Andrew  Johnson Golf Club is 13 miles from the campground.  It is an 18 hole public facility including a driving  range, practice green and snack bar. Our course architect was Robert C.  Walker. The  course is open and player friendly. Everyone from beginners to  experienced golfers will find this course a pleasure to play. Water  comes into play on three holes, but with well-placed shots it should not  interfere with play. (However it will make you think about it) Each 9  plays differently. The front 9 requires more placement type of shots,  while the back 9 allows you to fire away with each club. 

  2585 Highway 81 N,
     Jonesborough, Tennessee 37659
(423) 348-8855

 The Crossings Golf Course is 16 miles from the campground.  Located in the rolling hills of East Tennessee just minutes from the  historic town of Jonesborough, you will find The Crossings Golf Club.  The Crossings features a practice facility with a driving range,  practice bunkers and a chipping and putting green. Nestled into  the countryside as if it has been there since the game began, The  Crossings invites you to an enjoyable and challenging round of golf. 

 5605 Asheville Hwy,
Greeneville, TN 37743  
(423) 638-7888

 Nolichucky View Golf Course is 16 miles from the campground.   They invite you to  enjoy extraordinary golf in the foothills of the Appalachians at one of  the most scenic and challenging courses in Northeast Tennessee.  The  Course meanders along the banks of the Nolichuckey River, providing  spectacular views and peaceful river inlets against majestic mountain  ranges. The course is 18 holes and open to the public.

1709 Buffalo Rd,
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 434-6250

Pine Oaks is 22 miles from the campground.  The course is located in Johnson City and near the  mountains of East  Tennessee.  It has been a favorite of locals for years. Quality course  conditions, low rates, scenic mountain views and a course design  suitable to golfers of all skill levels are but a few of the reasons for  the continued popularity of Pine Oaks.  Combine this with a convenient  location, well stocked pro shop and a friendly staff focused on meeting  your needs and you have all the essentials most are looking for in their  next round of golf.