Best Glamping near Robbinsville, NC

Nantahala Hideaway Campground and Kickstand Lodge house premium glamping accommodations for travelers exploring the picturesque Robbinsville area. Glamping offerings include luxury canvas tents and upscale cabins equipped with comfortable beds, electricity, and private outdoor spaces. Most locations feature picnic tables, fire rings, and access to clean shower facilities with unexpected amenities. "The bathhouse was clean and extremely well stocked. Towels, soaps, shampoo, even hair dryers," noted one guest about Kickstand Lodge. These glamping sites boast stunning natural settings along creeks and streams, providing a perfect balance of outdoor immersion with modern comforts. Little Arrow Outdoor Resort and Murphy/Peace Valley KOA also offer yurt rentals with climate control, comfortable furnishings, and easy access to surrounding attractions.

The Nantahala National Forest creates a dramatic backdrop for glamping experiences, with sites strategically positioned to maximize nature views while maintaining accessibility to activities. Guests appreciate the proximity to whitewater rafting on the Nantahala River, hiking trails including sections of the Bartram Trail, and fishing opportunities in mountain streams. One visitor highlighted, "We found ourselves just hiking the picturesque gravel road each morning. The creek has some of the best water coming right out of the ground!" Safari tents and yurts provide an ideal base for exploring nearby attractions including Bald River Falls, the scenic "Dragon" motorcycle route, and Lake's End Marina. Most glamping sites maintain seasonal availability between April and October, though some locations like Iron Horse Motorcycle Lodge & Resort remain open year-round. Camping with amenities reaches its peak during summer months when guests can enjoy swimming, fishing, and evening gatherings around community fire pits.

Best Glamping Sites Near Robbinsville, North Carolina (104)

    1. Cades Cove Campground

    98 Reviews
    Townsend, TN
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (865) 448-4103

    $30 / night

    "We were impressed with the paved parking space, picnic table, fire pit and level tent pad. It looks like these are very new. Proximity to cades cove loop was great."

    "The one lane, one way, circular drive around Cades Cover is scenic but can get very crowded and cars will stop for any wildlife, go early..."

    2. Elkmont Campground — Great Smoky Mountains National Park

    124 Reviews
    Gatlinburg, TN
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (865) 430-5560

    $30 / night

    "The only bad part was the non quiet hours- so It was loud at night. But the campsites are far apart, easy walking distance to bathrooms."

    "There are no hook ups for electric and sewer here, nor are their showers."

    3. Indian Boundary

    28 Reviews
    Tallassee, TN
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (423) 253-8400

    $20 / night

    "The grounds themselves are immaculate, the bathroom and showers are so clean they don't even smell like bathrooms."

    "Beautiful lake. Well maintained.  Easy access to hiking/biking trail. Clean bathrooms. Well stocked camp store."

    4. Townsend-Great Smokies KOA

    28 Reviews
    Townsend, TN
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (865) 448-2241

    "When we first started going here it was a small family owned business and it has certainly changed since KOA took over but I think they’re all positive, just less of the charm."

    "The Townsend KOA is located close to the entrance of Cades Cove. It has many rv, tent, and cabin sites. The sites on the river seem to be the best."

    5. Kickstand Lodge

    2 Reviews
    Almond, NC
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 479-6069

    "We chose a site close to the barn and the stream that runs through.  A nice site but was a bit muddy in certain locations. There is a pavilion with a cooking area. "

    6. Iron Horse Motorcycle Lodge & Resort

    2 Reviews
    Almond, NC
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 479-3864

    "The staff are super friendly, the bathhouse is clean (well, the women’s, can’t speak for the men’s) and there’s a laundry room on site if you need it."

    "Perfect location for many rides. Good food, fire pit, bathroom/showers, etc. Find this place & stay!"

    7. Murphy/Peace Valley KOA

    8 Reviews
    Murphy, NC
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 837-6223

    "The place is pet friendly, the owner is awesome, the price is reasonable. There is an acre field for dogs to be off leash and run, you can tube in the creek, they have nice cabins."

    "Upon arrival, we loved how cute and quaint it was. It is a small park, with all sites very close together."

    8. Nantahala Hideaway Campground & Cabins

    2 Reviews
    Croatan National Forest, NC
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 321-4407

    $20 - $45 / night

    "I prefer to be the furthest from other sites so I chose the primitive site near the end and it was great. Bathhouse was clean and wifi was available in the cabin near it."

    "Loved being close to the water. There were lots of great trails, and gorgeous waterfalls. Nantahala is just a beautiful area in general."

    9. Little Arrow Outdoor Resort

    22 Reviews
    Townsend, TN
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (865) 448-6363

    $60 - $185 / night

    "Glamping, cabins, airstreams…something for everyone! There are so many options for activities here to keep the whole family happy.

    The bathrooms are really nice."

    "The bathhouses are the nicest I have ever seen. The sites were level and had full hook-ups. They are renovating the pool and it looks like it will be amazing."

    10. Jackrabbit Mountain

    14 Reviews
    Hayesville, NC
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 837-5152

    $20 - $40 / night

    "Located on Lake Chatuge in both North Carolina and Georgia, you can ride right to the biking trails or launch your paddleboard right from your lakeside site.  "

    "Not only was the drive there a beautiful place to see, the campgrounds were amazing as well. There were plenty of amenities, bathrooms and showers included."

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Glamping Reviews near Robbinsville, NC

1193 Reviews of 104 Robbinsville Campgrounds


  • Angela B.
    Sep. 4, 2020

    Olde English Farm

    Glamping Campsites

    Family friendly Glamping campsites with solar shower, queen bed, memory foam mattress, night stands, all the essential cookware, campfire and grill, bathroom facilities, extra 4 person tent. A secluded, quiet and peaceful Private campground with fishing in their 3 acre pond and Miles of hiking Trails. Perfect getaway!

  • M
    Sep. 30, 2018

    North Sungate Farms Treehouse Glamping

    Peaceful, private Creekside gem...

    Fun and relaxing creekside Glamping treehouse, there's plenty of space for a few tents as well. The creek is cool and refreshing to enjoy rock hunting. Large fire pit and grill to make our dinner. We stargazed on one if the clear nights, looked like the planetarium! When we went to sleep we we're comfortable in the Air-conditioned beautifully decorated treehouse. Lots of fun places to go within 20 minutes in any direction... really centrally located in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains!

  • Ashley M.
    Sep. 17, 2019

    Moonshine Creek Campground

    Beautiful Campground

    My husband and I stayed here for my birthday in one of the camping cabins. We will definitely be back now that we have our A-frame camper. The campground is beautiful with a mountain stream flowing through the entire campground. Immaculate bathhouses and wonderful owners. Great store onsite and lots to do in the surrounding area.

  • Nate H.
    Sep. 30, 2020

    Camp LeConte Luxury Outdoor Resort

    Vintage campers!

    Camp Leconte Luxury Resort is located in Gatlinburg near the Greenbriar area of the Smokies. It’s a fairly small campground right on the Parkway. It’s close to town, but far enough away to avoid traffic. The campground has nice, paved spots for rv’s. It has glamping tent cabins, as well as vintage campers. There is a camp store, but the campground is not far from a grocery store and liquor store. There’s a trolley stop nearby also, so if you’d like To go to the strip, you can take the trolley and not worry about parking. There’s a nice pool and playground. Very clean campground.

  • Nate H.
    Dec. 9, 2020

    GlampKnox

    One of My Absolute Favorites!

    I highly recommend this glamping spot. It could not be more perfect. This spot is new, and the set up is awesome. Perched on top of a hill, the site has great sunrise views. The glamping tent is very high quality, with a covered porch, two comfy beds, and a wood burning stove, so camping is possible year round. a fire pit is out front of the tent too.

    The spot has great hammock trees, as well as spots for tents for extra room.

    The property has a one mile hiking trail. There are restrooms and an outdoor shower justba short walk, or drive down the hill. The is a cabin, and event venue on site also. 

    The area is close to The Great Smoky Mountains, and also Downtown Knoxville. A perfect spot for a nice glamping getaway.

  • Nate H.
    Dec. 9, 2020

    GlampKnox

    One of My Absolute Favorites!

    I highly recommend this glamping spot. It could not be more perfect. This spot is new, and the set up is awesome. Perched on top of a hill, the site has great sunrise views. The glamping tent is very high quality, with a covered porch, two comfy beds, and a wood-burning stove, so camping is possible year-round. a fire pit is out front of the tent too. The spot has great hammock trees, as well as spots for tents for extra room. The property has a one-mile hiking trail. There are restrooms and an outdoor shower just a short walk or drive down the hill. The is a cabin, and event venue on-site also. The area is close to The Great Smoky Mountains, and also Downtown Knoxville. A perfect spot for a nice glamping getaway.

  • Sarah S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 7, 2022

    Jenny's Creek Family Campground

    Great Family Campground!

    We stayed here over July 4th weekend and it was a really great experience! The campground is nice and well kept. The bathrooms were so clean and so nice! They are air conditioned with three stall and three showers. They also have a nice playground on site as well as a air conditioned club house they provides a nice break from the heat. They also have firewood and I’ve on site which is really convenient. The owners are super nice and come by each morning to pick up your trash. We enjoyed fishing in the pond and trekking through the creek. We would highly recommend for anyone camping in the Cleveland/Helen area.

  • J
    Mar. 4, 2021

    Two Wheels of Suchess

    Love TWoS!!!

    I have stayed here 3 or 4 times. The owner takes great great pride in his ownership. He was able to buy it from a family whom let the place go down hill then rebuilt it himself with family and friends. The cabins are warm at night without the need for a heat source. The shower house is also climate controlled. There are no designated places for tents therefore you don't necessarily have to stay in the first spot you picked. Another thing I love about the ownership is your bill is on the honor system. They will not hound you about what you owe. You can pay as you go or wait for the total as you leave. You are far enough in the sticks but also close to whatever you need from down the road. He placed 2 or 3 (can't remember) posts for electricity and never complained about me stinging my 100' extension cord through the creek so we could enjoy the fire pits as well as the electricity for phones and tent heaters. Their food is very good too sadly, only on the weekends from Friday evening to Sunday morning.

  • S
    Oct. 16, 2016

    Moonshine Creek Campground

    Moonshine Creek Campground

    Owners are very friendly. Our tent campsite was very secluded, included a fire pit, picnic table, over looking deck, running water and electric. Loved hearing the running creek from our tent site. Very clean bathrooms. Highly recommended!


Guide to Robbinsville

Camping near Robbinsville, North Carolina offers access to the Cherokee and Nantahala National Forests, which cover over 1.3 million acres across elevations ranging from 1,200 to 5,800 feet. Weather patterns vary significantly by season, with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F during the day but dropping to 50-60°F at night. Most primitive camping options remain accessible from April through October, though winter camping requires additional preparation for below-freezing temperatures.

What to do

Motorcycle touring routes: 5-10 miles from multiple campgrounds provide popular riding experiences. At Iron Horse Motorcycle Lodge & Resort, visitors appreciate the location advantages. "Perfect location for many rides. Good food, fire pit, bathroom/showers, etc. Find this place & stay!" notes one motorcycle camper.

Bike the Jackrabbit Mountain trails: 15 miles of varied terrain suitable for different skill levels. Jackrabbit Mountain Campground connects directly to these trails. "The 15 miles of mountain bike trails are absolutely amazing for all skill levels," reports a cyclist. "There is a 1.5 mile connector dirt trail to the Jackrabbit mountain trail system, so no need to ride on the road."

Explore historical sites: 1-3 miles from camping areas. Cades Cove features preserved structures from early settlers. "Go on the car tour loop and make sure to stop and look at the cabins and church. History at its finest," mentions a visitor. The Elkmont ghost town area contains numerous historic vacation cabins in various states of preservation.

What campers like

Creek access: direct from sites at many campgrounds enhances the outdoor experience. Nantahala Hideaway Campground offers sites with water features. "Creek ran through the campground so the sounds were really relaxing," shares one camper who selected a primitive site.

Clean facilities: maintained daily at most developed campgrounds, with some offering unexpected amenities. One visitor to Kickstand Lodge noted, "Bath house & rest rooms were super clean and extremely well stocked. Towles, soaps, shampoo, heck even hair dryers. Washer and Dryers, you name it, if you needed it they had it."

Wildlife viewing: regular sightings occur in less developed areas, particularly early morning and evening hours. A camper at Cades Cove Campground shares, "This is a very unique spot in the smokies. I have never seen more black bear. It was a very safe distance we watched them about a football field away across a field pretty amazing experience."

What you should know

Limited cell service: prepare offline maps before arrival as coverage is spotty throughout the region. "No cell service for Verizon and none for many miles on the drive to the site," reports a visitor to Cades Cove.

Road noise: affects some riverside sites at several campgrounds located near popular scenic drives. At Little Arrow Outdoor Resort, one camper noted, "There is a A LOT of road noise coming from the other side of the little river at all hours of the day and night. It was not exactly relaxing and peaceful with dozens of motorcycles going by at a time."

Seasonal availability: most facilities operate April-October with limited winter camping options. Indian Boundary Campground typically opens "April 17 to November 4," while more developed glamping close to Robbinsville, North Carolina typically offers similar seasonal availability, though some motorcycle-focused facilities remain open year-round.

Tips for camping with families

Community atmosphere: select loops A-F at larger campgrounds for more social environments. A visitor to Elkmont Campground explains, "It's located only a short drive from Gatlinburg and several major hiking trails including Chimney Top. It's also beautiful, surrounded by trees, you can hear waterfalls, plenty of space from other campers."

Water activities: lake and stream options provide different experiences for various age groups. Murphy/Peace Valley KOA offers water-based recreation. "We made 2 trips to Walmart, and also picked up breakfast one day. There are plenty of food choices if you need a break from grilling," mentions a family that appreciated the proximity to conveniences.

Playgrounds and recreation: check facilities before booking as amenities vary widely. "Little arrow outdoor resort was an awesome Campground... There was a lot to do there for everyone in the family," notes a family visitor who appreciated the structured activities available for children.

Tips from RVers

Site selection: request away from road when possible, especially for longer stays. At Townsend Great Smokies KOA, location within the campground matters. "We had a great spot on the river. The staff is very helpful and accommodating. We needed to work and do school while there and the Verizon cell service was limited and the WiFi signal was not great at our rig."

Dump stations: limited availability requires planning, especially during peak season. "The nearest dump station is a seasonal one at the Sugarlands Visitor Center (doesn't open until late May); the one at Cades Cove is open year round," advises an experienced RVer.

Leveling challenges: bring blocks as many sites have natural slopes. "Only surprise was unlovely site, our neighbor had to loan blocks to set camper," reports a camper at Little Arrow, highlighting the importance of being prepared for uneven terrain common in mountain glamping sites near Robbinsville.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Robbinsville, NC is Cades Cove Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 98 reviews.

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