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A row of rustic Elkmont Resort cabins, including a log cabin with a blue porch, line a dirt road amidst bare trees. A stone wall runs alongside the path.
A framed historical sign details the Appalachian Club's social life, featuring a vintage photo of members gathered on the original clubhouse porch around 1917.
A couple sits on green rocking chairs on a wooden porch, holding hands and smiling. The woman is in the foreground, with the man behind her, overlooking a wooded area.
The dark wooden Appalachian Clubhouse, featuring a prominent stone chimney, metal roof, and a wide porch, stands in a clearing with a paved parking lot and bare trees.
A long, screened wooden porch of the Appalachian Clubhouse features several green rocking chairs, inviting visitors to relax and enjoy the view of the surrounding woods.
A woman stands in the doorway of a small, weathered log cabin with a red-framed window and a stone chimney, likely the historic 1830 cabin at Elkmont.
A light green cabin with a white porch railing and a metal roof is accessed by a concrete path flanked by stone planters, nestled among trees at Elkmont Resort.
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Great Smoky Mountain Bucket List Item

📝Description/Tips: Elkmont Resort - Abandoned cabin resort from the 1800s in the Great Smoky National Park. This was a small valley where two rivers in the mountains converged. They built these cabins in the 1800’s and guests arrived by trains.

These cabins housed families looking to escape the heat and pollution of the city. They enjoyed summer activities and playing bingo and gathering at the Appalachian Club.

The Appalachian Club was built in 1910 as their sportsman club after the resort was promoted by the lumber company. The members included business and civic leaders from Knoxville, TN. It also served as a hotel for members. This area was commonly referenced by the members as “Club Town”. We sat in the rocking chairs and imagined what life was like back then while listening to the river run by.

You can walk in every one of these cabins and they all have different features. The fireplaces are absolutely beautiful and unique. One cabin was built in 1830, 195 years ago and it was moved here to house a servant for one of the wealthy cabin owners.

This is highly recommended next time you’re in the area. Look up “Elkmont Resort” on Google maps and it will lead you right to it.

⭐️ Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

💸 Price Range: Free

📍 City/Country: Gatlinburg, Townsend, TN

Elkmont Campground
2025/2/19 Edited to

... Read moreElkmont Resort is a must-visit destination for history enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Nestled within the stunning landscape of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this site tells the rich story of the cabin community that thrived over a century ago. The cabins, built during the 1800s, showcase beautiful architecture and artifacts from a time when families sought refuge from urban life. The Appalachian Club, a central part of the resort, hosted extravagant social events including dances and card games, bringing together local dignitaries and their families. Visitors can explore various cabins, each with unique features and history, including a fireplace dating back to 1830. As you walk through these historic structures, take a moment to imagine the lively summer gatherings that once took place here. In addition to its historical significance, Elkmont offers stunning views of the converging rivers and lush mountain landscapes, making it a perfect backdrop for photography and relaxation. For a rich blend of culture, history, and nature, add Elkmont Resort to your Great Smoky Mountain bucket list. Don't forget to check Google Maps for directions to this unforgettable piece of American history!

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Should try to reopen them!!! They look so cool❤️

2025/3/11
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