| amenities include camp-style dining and a communal campfire area. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. highway 321 is 4 miles away. airy permanent tents have safari-chic decor and wooden floors, and provide en suite bathrooms, wood-burning stoves and private decks. upgraded tents add seating areas with pull-out sofas. open april to november only. located 3 miles from the smoky mountain zoological park, this rural seasonal resort is 8 miles from the laurel falls trail and 10 miles from the gatlinburg space needle observation deck
McGhee Tyson Airport 1 hr 3
Gatlinburg Space Needle (23 min)
Opened in 1969, the 407-ft. observation tower offers an outdoor viewing deck, a theater & an arcade. Dollywood's Splash Country (17 min)
Seasonal 35-acre water park owned & inspired by singer Dolly Parton, featuring many water slides. Alcatraz East Crime Museum (13 min)
Museum displaying exhibits on American crimes, from the Old West to modern serial killers. Dolly Parton's Stampede (10 min)
Southern, 4-course feast followed by a show featuring music, comedy, live animals & pyrotechnics. TITANIC Museum Attraction (18 min)
This museum dedicated to the famed Titanic is shaped like the ship & features recovered artifacts. Hollywood Star Cars Museum (23 min)
Automobile archive featuring famous film & TV cars including the General Lee & 1966 Batmobile. Ober Gatlinburg (26 min)
This mountainside amusement park features skiing, mini-golf, wildlife encounters, a mall & more. Gatlinburg SkyLift Park (22 min)
Open-air chairlift ride to the top of an 1,800-ft. overlook with views of the Smoky Mountains. Ole Smoky Moonshine (23 min)
Rustic corn-whiskey distillery brewing moonshine in copper stills & offering tours. Great Smoky Mountains National Park (19 min)
Millions visit the campgrounds, trails, fishing streams, flora & fauna at this recreation area. Anakeesta (19 min)
Big outdoor adventure hub offering zip lining, gondola rides, a treetop play area & other fun. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies (20 min)
Sprawling aquarium showcasing sharks, sea turtles, string rays, penguins & a glass-bottom boat ride. Dollywood (15 min)
Owned by Dolly Parton, this theme park has water slides, rides & a number of live music shows. Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster (15 min)
Unique, mile-long downhill roller coaster where riders control velocity & braking. The Island in Pigeon Forge (14 min)
Playful destination featuring unique shops, casual restaurants & amusement rides, plus a hotel. | 
