Birds Creek is a quiet, wooded area of cabins along Birds Creek Road, between Sevierville and Gatlinburg. Its biggest perk is location: back roads connect it to the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community, downtown Gatlinburg and Sevierville, so you can get around the Smokies while skipping much of the Parkway traffic.
The back way in
Birds Creek Road is part of a popular back route into Gatlinburg. From Sevierville, local drivers follow Pittman Center Road and Birds Creek Road through quiet farmland and into the Arts & Crafts Community, then on to downtown Gatlinburg, avoiding the busiest stretches of the Parkway.
Close to the Arts & Crafts Community
Birds Creek Road leads straight into the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community, a loop of independent studios, galleries and shops where local artisans make pottery, woodwork, candles and more.
A peaceful setting
Away from the main tourist corridor, Birds Creek cabins are tucked into the trees, with quieter roads and a more relaxed, residential feel.
Gatlinburg
Downtown Gatlinburg, the national park and attractions like Anakeesta are a short drive through the Arts & Crafts Community. See our guide to Gatlinburg attractions.
Sevierville
Head north toward Sevierville for outlet shopping, family attractions and more dining. Browse our guide to Sevierville attractions.
Pigeon Forge
Dollywood and the Pigeon Forge Parkway are within easy reach, too. Plan your days with our guide to Pigeon Forge attractions.
Couples
A quiet cabin in the woods and easy access to Gatlinburg's restaurants make for a relaxed romantic getaway. See our honeymoon cabins for more options.
Travelers who hate traffic
If you'd rather spend your vacation exploring than sitting at Parkway stoplights, Birds Creek's back-road access is a big advantage.
Art lovers
Staying near the Arts & Crafts Community makes it easy to browse the studios over several mornings.
Learn the back roads
Ask us for directions using Birds Creek Road and the Arts & Crafts Community, and check for road work before you go.
Stock up before you arrive
Birds Creek is quieter and more rural, so pick up groceries in Sevierville or Gatlinburg on your way in.
Visit the studios early
Mornings are a great time to catch artisans at work before the afternoon crowds arrive.
Birds Creek is along Birds Creek Road, between Sevierville and the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community near Gatlinburg.
The area sits on the line between the two. Some Birds Creek cabins have Gatlinburg addresses and others have Sevierville addresses.
Birds Creek Road connects to the Arts & Crafts Community and downtown Gatlinburg in one direction and toward Sevierville by way of Pittman Center Road in the other, letting you skip much of the Parkway.
No. Birds Creek Campground is a separate business. Our Birds Creek listings are private vacation cabins.
Yes. Browse the cabins above and book direct with Colonial Properties to get our Stay & Play Pass.
Looking for more options? Explore our family cabins or all of our cabin resorts, and book direct to get our Stay & Play Pass with free attraction tickets for every paid night.