Cabins near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

The park is free, open year-round, and starts right where Gatlinburg's sidewalks end — hundreds of miles of trail, no gate, no ticket. Stay close and you can be at a trailhead before the parking lots fill. Filter by guests, bedrooms, or amenity to see what's open.

Why stay near the national park

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the heart of any trip to the Smokies, with hundreds of miles of hiking trails, waterfalls, scenic overlooks, and some of the best wildlife viewing in the eastern United States.

The closer you stay, the more of it you'll see. Starting your day near the park means getting to trailheads before the parking lots fill and catching the wildlife while it's most active.

Planning your park visit

There's no entrance fee for the park, but a Park It Forward parking tag is required for any vehicle parked for more than 15 minutes. Start with our tips for your first visit to the Smokies, then explore the best hikes with a view, the most beautiful waterfalls, and our favorite scenic overlooks. Learn more on our Great Smoky Mountains page.

Choose your side of the park

Our Gatlinburg cabins are closest to the main park entrance and Sugarlands Visitor Center. For Cades Cove and the quieter western side of the park, see our cabins near Cades Cove and Wears Valley cabins. Bringing the dog? Our pet-friendly cabins are a great option, though dogs are allowed on only two park trails.

Free attraction tickets with every paid night

The Stay & Play Pass — for each paid night you book, your reservation gets one free ticket to each attraction on the list, Dollywood included, good for that day. That's a value of $960+ per night. See how the Stay & Play Pass works.

Frequently asked questions

Does the national park charge an entrance fee?

No. There's no entrance fee, but a Park It Forward parking tag is required for vehicles parked in the park for more than 15 minutes.

Which town is closest to the national park?

Gatlinburg sits right at the park's main entrance. Wears Valley is the closest of our markets to Cades Cove.

Are taxes and fees included in the price?

Yes. The rates shown on our site include all taxes and fees.