Tennessee Vacation - The State's Official Travel Planning Website

FROM KNOXVILLE: Take Hwy 129 past the airport and into Maryville following the signs poiting toward the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Take Hwy 321 North into Townsend. Once in Townsend look on the right for our sign. Check-in is in the main building at the top of the hill.

FROM ASHEVILLE: Take 1-40 West to Hwy 66 exit #407, which will bring you into Sevierville. Take Hwy 441 South through Sevierville and South to Pigeon Forge. Turn Right onto Hwy. 321 South. Hwy 321 South will take you approximately 17 miles through Wears Valley to Townsend. At the stop sign, turn right continuing on Hwy 321 through Townsend. Go 1.8 miles and look on the left for our sign. Check-in is in the main building at the top of the hill.

FROM CHATTANOOGA: Take 1-75 North to Lenoir City exit #81. Take Hwy 321 North through Maryville and into Townsend. Once in Townsend look on the right for our sign. Check-in is in the main building at the top of the hill.

FROM CHEROKEE: Take Hwy 441 North through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Turn left at the Sugarlands Visitor Center onto Little River Road, Hwy 73. Go approximately 17 miles south and exit the park into Townsend. Follow 321 South through Townsend approximately 4 miles and look on the left for our sign. Check-in is in the main building at the top of the hill.

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Looking for a place to rest between adventures? Here’s a quick list of nearby places to stay.

Comfort Inn - Apple Valley

Riverhouse at the Park

Summit of Gatlinburg

Accommodations by Willow Brook Lodge