Best Glamping near Tellico Plains, TN

Cherohala Mountain Trails Campground provides upscale glamping accommodations near the entrance to the Cherohala Skyway in Tellico Plains. The property features several canvas tent glamping sites with comfortable queen beds and memory foam mattresses, offering a luxurious alternative to traditional camping. "This place is such a gem! Wonderful hosts were so welcoming and helpful," shared one visitor who appreciated the blend of nature and comfort. The campground maintains clean facilities including modern bathrooms and hot showers, while providing convenient amenities like firewood, picnic tables, and electricity. For those seeking more structure, Olde English Farm offers secluded glamping sites with solar showers, queen beds, and essential cookware included, creating a turnkey outdoor experience without sacrificing comfort.

Guests at these glamping destinations enjoy easy access to the scenic Cherohala Skyway and nearby Bald River Falls, located just 30 minutes away. Olde English Farm features a three-acre pond for fishing and miles of private hiking trails on the property. One reviewer highlighted the "secluded, quiet and peaceful private campground" experience that makes it perfect for nature lovers. Most glamping sites include fire pits and grills for outdoor cooking, and many offer access to refrigerators and microwaves for added convenience. The region's natural attractions include numerous swimming holes along the Tellico River, mountain vistas, and opportunities for wildlife viewing. Visitors should note that Monroe County is dry, so those wanting alcoholic beverages should bring their own when planning extended stays at these eco-friendly glamping accommodations.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Tellico Plains, Tennessee (72)

1. Indian Boundary
28 Reviews
Tallassee, TN
11 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."
2. Cherohala Mountain Trails Campground
5 Reviews
Tellico Plains, TN
4 miles
Website
+1 (423) 253-6061
"The staff is friendly and grounds are kept very clean. There are cabins, a couple RV sites, and the rest of the grounds are available to pitch a tent wherever you want to. Bathrooms are clean."

"Wonderful hosts were so welcoming and helpful. Vanlife and dog friendly! Clean bathrooms, showers, trash, firewood, there are hookups/water or you can do a no hookup site for less."

3. Cades Cove Campground
98 Reviews
Townsend, TN
33 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..."
4. Chilhowee Recreation Area
30 Reviews
Benton, TN
23 miles
Website
+1 (423) 338-3300
$12 - $30 / night
"It has clean bathrooms with showers, fire rings with grill grates, lots of hiking, hike to a beautiful waterfall, huge lake to swim or float on a raft, and the lightning bugs were breath taking!!"

"The campground is well maintained the park staff is always driving around and friendly. Each campground has a fire pit, lantern pole and picnic table!"

5. Smitty's Lodge Motorcycle Campground
3 Reviews
Tellico Plains, TN
2 miles
+1 (423) 253-2918
$20 / night
"I found this awesome campground close to the beginning of the Cherohala skyway in Tellico Plains."
6. Double Camp/Citico Creek
4 Reviews
Croatan National Forest, TN
12 miles
+1 (423) 253-8400
"All secluded and away from overpopulated areas. Bring your fishing pole!"

"TWRA stocks plenty of trout Feb-early Sept. I have met some of the nicest folks here too. Leave your phone at home, you won't have a signal, broadcast radio barely makes it in"

7. Tellico River Campgrounds
4 Reviews
Coker Creek, TN
13 miles
Website
$10 / night
"Tellico has a variety of camping options ranging from cabins that can be rented, to primitive camping with no running water, except the river."

"Tellico river has the best, pristine, remote, camping in all of tennessee"
8. Olde English Farm
1 Review
Tellico Plains, TN
6 miles
$89 - $120 / night
"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."

9. Sweetwater KOA
14 Reviews
Madisonville, TN
21 miles
Website
+1 (865) 213-3900
"There are two sites that are very long with amazing decks.

The park offers full hook up RV Sites, Cabins, Tent sites."

"Friendly and helpful staff. Great full hookups, clean and well maintained. Ask about the deck, fire pit camp sites, as they have a small table with chairs and glider swing."
10. Spivey Cove Campground
3 Reviews
Coker Creek, TN
11 miles
Website
"There is a pit toilet, but no running water. There was a water pump but the last several times I went it was broken. Perhaps the well dried up. So, pack in water."

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Angela B.
Scout
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!
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MICKEY D.
Scout
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!
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Joel
Traveler
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.
Katie K.
Scout
Sep. 11, 2020
Townsend-Great Smokies KOA
Perfect spot outside the smoky mountain national park
My family and I have been camping at this campground for over 25 years now. 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 sites along the river are by far the best, and the cost is reflective of that. They upgraded the bathhouse to be climate controlled recently... the best upgrade!!! The location is superb, right outside cades cove and a five min drive from put in for tubing down the river and one of the few places you can simply tune to without having to pay a service to shuttle you one way or the other. The staff is amazing. Definitely a must stop!
Heather W.
Traveler
Jul. 3, 2019
Chilhowee Recreation Area
Great place during lightning bug season!
This campground is great! It has clean bathrooms with showers, fire rings with grill grates, lots of hiking, hike to a beautiful waterfall, huge lake to swim or float on a raft, and the lightning bugs were breath taking!!

We stayed at site #39. Next to the trail that leads to the lake. Next to rest room, trash bin, and water spout. This specific site has the driveway and then stairs to the fire/table/tent pad. We set our large tent on the tent pad and a smaller tent on the driveway next to the stairs.

Pros: No reservation needed. Warmish showers. Hiking. Lake to swim in. Beautiful waterfall. Perfect to see millions of lightning bugs. Easy payment (put money in slip and put in bin, and yes they do check). Pets allowed.

Cons: we had the WORST neighbors I’ve ever experienced while camping! The staff warned them about quiet hours but never came back to in force it. Fire ring grill topper was broke off.

DON’T drive up the dirt path, we made that mistake. Take the regular rode. GPS sends you automatically to the dirt road.

Over all I’m defiantly going to camp there again. Well kept and overall has a lot to offer
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Bob P.
Guide
Apr. 17, 2024
Smitty's Lodge Motorcycle Campground
Motorcycle tent camping and cabins
The name has changed to Smitty's Lodge & CG. I found this awesome campground close to the beginning of the Cherohala skyway in Tellico Plains. Includes picnic table, fire pit and some chairs (they also sell firewood), clean restrooms and showers, use of refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, and super nice hosts. I highly recommend visiting this campground. I stayed in a tent, but they do have cabins for rent also. Campsites are level and spacious.
Shana D.
Legend
Sep. 30, 2022
Little Arrow Outdoor Resort
Amazing Resort!
This place is awesome! It’s not just an RV resort, they have so much more! 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. Every thing about this place is nice. Sites are level. The river is perfect to explore, watch or relax by.
Timothy T.
Ranger
Jun. 3, 2021
Smitty's Lodge Motorcycle Campground
This campground is in tellico plains
I went to visit this campground today. So I called the number and this campground is actually in tellico plains Tennessee. There is no campground at this location. So please please do not make the trip out there.
Marlene V.
Legend
Oct. 29, 2020
Gorgeous Stays
Cute place. Interesting Spots.
Cute place. Interesting stays. Glamping tent, a bus, a tent pad, a few tiny cabins and more. Owners are nice and very accommodating. Shared gas fire area. It was a very cold night and they had our tent with heated blankets. It was definitely a Unique glamping area.