Gatlinburg Hiking Base Camp Cabins

Looking for the perfect hiking base camp cabin?

Our Gatlinburg cabins are just 5-10 minutes from the Sugarlands entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Start your day early on the trails, return for hot tub recovery, refuel in your fully-equipped kitchen, and relax in the game room. Repeat daily for the ultimate hiking vacation!

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Your Perfect Hiking Base

With over 800 miles of trails and some of the most beautiful scenery in the eastern United States, the Great Smoky Mountains are a hiker's dream. Our cabins put you right at the gateway to it all.

Trails Near Our Cabins

From the Sugarlands area (5-10 min from cabins):

Gatlinburg Trail - 2 miles, easy, paved (dog-friendly!)
Sugarlands Valley Nature Trail - 0.5 miles, easy
Grotto Falls - 2.6 mi RT, moderate, walk behind waterfall
Alum Cave Trail - 4.4 mi to bluffs, 11 mi RT to Mt. LeConte summit
Chimney Tops - 4 mi RT, strenuous, iconic views
Laurel Falls - 2.6 mi RT, easy-moderate, 80-ft waterfall

The Hiker's Daily Routine

5-6 AM: Wake up, breakfast at cabin
6-7 AM: Drive to trailhead (beat the crowds!)
Morning: Hike your chosen trail
Early Afternoon: Return to cabin
2-4 PM: Hot tub recovery and nap
Evening: Cook dinner, plan tomorrow's hike, game room fun
Night: Early to bed, rest those muscles!

Cabin Features for Hikers

Hot tubs - Essential for sore muscle recovery
Fully equipped kitchens - Cook hearty trail fuel
Washer/dryer access - Clean gear between hikes
WiFi - Download maps and check trail conditions
Multiple bedrooms - Everyone gets rest
Game rooms - Entertainment for rest days

🌄 Sunrise Advantage

Being just 5-10 minutes from trailheads means you can be on the trail before sunrise. Beat the crowds, see wildlife, get the best parking, and experience the magic of early morning in the Smokies!