At the gift shop, BC Depot you can purchase your Smoky Mountain Roasters coffee, clothing, souvenirs, items you forgot, treats for your pups from the Smoky Mountain Dog Bakery, bison meat, and animal feed for the goats and mini horses! We also have tickets for mini horse rides, the Agapeland Station, and day passes for those not staying on the property. During the winter months, this is where you can score your Kids Ski Free tickets for the Cataloochee Ski area. We have lots of information on things to do in the area, don’t forget to grab the Western North Carolina Adventure guide!

To learn about the BC Depot schedule, contact us now or email guestcare@buffalocreekvacations.net. There is also an office, bathroom, and laundry room for your convenience.

Located on the second floor of the BC Depot, you can visit Agapeland Station. We've partnered with Smoky Mountain Model Railroaders for an unforgettable experience.

Agapeland features a 30-foot by 50-foot model train layout, which depicts how the railroad serviced America. The setup is inspired by Western North Carolina's lush mountains, streams, and farmlands. There is even a mini version of Buffalo Creek Vacations!

We operate a wide range of trains. This includes the Lionel-type, three-rail O-gauge trains from before World War 2 and modern locomotives and equipment.

Kids can do a scavenger hunt to find things in the layout. There is a free prize for kids who complete the challenge!

Ticket Prices

• Adults: $10
• Kids: $8
• Children Under Two: Free
• Family of Four: $30
• Military and Senior (Over 65): $8

Children must be supervised at all times while viewing the model trains. Purchase your tickets at the BC Depot or book your tour by contacting us now.

We have a number of fun extras that you can find around the ranch. Kids will enjoy the short hike through the woods to our custom playground:

• Rock wall
• Zipline
• Infant swing
• Teeter toter
• Monkey bars
• Swings
• Slide
• Horseshoe pit (stop by the BC Depot to pick up the horse shoes.)

The playground is lots of fun for kids. They can play and expend their energy while parents enjoy the pleasant landscapes.

You don't have to stay at Buffalo Creek Vacations to enjoy what we have to offer. You can call ahead to plan a day trip to our ranch. Visit our Resort Day Pass page to learn more!

You will be with Dennis, the donkey whisperer. He will take you inside the donkey enclosure, where you will be able to pet, feed, and brush our mini donkeys. Closed-toe shoes are required. Only one family per time slot is permitted.

• Adults: $6
• Kids: $5
• Children Under Two: Free

Children must be supervised at all times while visiting with the donkeys. Purchase your tickets at the BC Depot or book your excursion by contacting us now.

Our mini horses are adorable. They're also perfect for our youngest riders. If your child is interested in a mini horse ride, check out the Our Animals page. You can learn more about the requirements, costs, and benefits!

Feeding the goats is so much fun at Buffalo Creek Vacations. To learn about the options, visit the Our Animals page for details.

Our llamas are lovable! To learn more about the llamas and your opportunities to interact with them, visit the Our Animals page. These curious creatures are waiting for you!

Our game room includes ping pong, air hockey, chess, life-size connect four, foosball, a piano, a play area for the smaller tikes, and free movie rentals. Children must be supervised by an adult. Ask us about the #buffalocreekvacations sign for your chance to receive $5 in Bison Bucks!

To find out the BC Depot schedule this week, please email us at guestcare@buffalocreekvacations.net. We also have an office, laundry room, and bathroom.

Anyone staying at Buffalo Creek Vacations is welcome to feed our bison. To learn about the daily feedings, visit the Our Animals page. The schedule and expectations are listed there!

Paintball is great family fun! You can enjoy paintball with Splat Forest Paintball.

The Pigeon River of Western North Carolina and East Tennessee rises above Canton, NC and is impounded by Walters Dam. There, it enters Tennessee and flows into the French Broad River, just past Newport, TN. This river runs right in front of the entrance to our property. There is a pull-off just .2 miles down the road after turning left out of the main property. You can park here and walk down to the river. In addition to fishing, kids love to skip rocks or just cool off in the mountain stream.

Another great place to fish is Ferguson’s Trout Pond, located just 8 miles from Buffalo Creek Vacations. This pond is behind Ferguson’s General Store, and since it is on private property, no fishing license is required. They have cane poles for your use as well as bait available. They charge about $5 for every pound you catch.

To get your fishing license, visit the Fishing Regulation License page from the state of North Carolina.