Warm Hearts / Cold Butts Hang
NCHH's Valentine's season winter hang at VanHoy Farms. Cold nights, warm company and hot showers nearby.
This February hang brings North Carolina hangers to VanHoy Farms for a winter weekend that is easy on beginners thanks to car camping and a shower house. It is a good chance to test winter gear with experienced people around. The NCHH rate has been $10 per person or $15 per family for the weekend. The 2026 edition ran February 20 to 22, and 2025 was February 14 to 16. Bring your warmest quilts and a thermos.
What to bring
- ✓ Hammock, wide tree straps and carabiners
- ✓ Rain tarp and stakes
- ✓ Underquilt or pad for the night
- ✓ Headlamp, camp chair and a dish for the potluck
- ✓ Water and anything the registration page asks for
New to sleeping in a hammock? Read how to hammock camp before you go.
Frequently asked questions
When is Warm Hearts / Cold Butts Hang?+
The next date hasn't been announced. Usually mid to late February
Where is Warm Hearts / Cold Butts Hang?+
VanHoy Farms Campground, Harmony, North Carolina.
How much does Warm Hearts / Cold Butts Hang cost?+
$10 per person or $15 per family for the weekend
How do I sign up for Warm Hearts / Cold Butts Hang?+
RSVP in the Hammock Forums thread
Hammock spots near Warm Hearts / Cold Butts Hang
Make a trip of it.
Yes in many areas, but camping is banned at Graveyard Fields and limited to designated sites in parts of the Pisgah Ranger District.
Yes, hammocks are allowed in campsites and designated backcountry sites with tree saver straps, but never in or on shelters.
Likely yes, since campsites list hammocks as permitted equipment, but the park has no published hammock rule, so use wide straps and stay inside your site.
More hammock events nearby
A September hang at VanHoy Farms just off I-77, with hot showers, a creek and stargazing with local astronomers.
A laid back, family friendly fall hang in North Carolina's Uwharrie National Forest. Dogs on leash, tents and newcomers all welcome.
The spring edition of the relaxed Yates Place hang in the Uwharrie National Forest. Early season camping with a friendly crew.
Pisgah National Forest 7.4, Great Smoky Mountains National Park 7.3, Shenandoah National Park 7.5