LeConte Lodge

LeConte Lodge is truly a one-of-a-kind experience. After a strenuous hike, we arrived to a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The check-in process was smooth, and the afternoon drink service was a lovely touch—lemonade, coffee, hot chocolate, and even tea on request made for a comforting welcome. The lodge was cozy and quiet, even during a very rainy stay. (At one point, the stairs looked more like a stream—but it all added to the adventure.) Despite the weather, the staff stayed upbeat and friendly. Though I’d heard they were slightly understaffed, it never showed—they were helpful and genuinely happy to chat. Dinner is served family-style with assigned tables, which led to some great conversation with fellow guests. The food was hearty and satisfying. The room was warm and comfortable overnight, and the shared bathrooms were clean and well-maintained. Breakfast the next morning was the only part that felt a little underwhelming—biscuits and grits didn’t quite match the standard of dinner, but it didn’t take away from the overall experience. We picked up our sack lunches and headed down the mountain already talking about our next trip. Highly recommend—it’s a rustic, communal, and truly special mountaintop getaway.

truly a trip of a lifetime - the shuttle service provided by Erika was great. The views at the top of the mountain were phenomenal. The food was plentiful and hearty. The entire trip was something out of a fairytale. Thanks for a great experience!!! Definitely recommending to everyone. Thank you Danielle, Maggie, and Erika for your efforts into making this a great trip.

Be careful with a trip to Leconte Lodge, like everyone I was excited to hike Mount Leconte, and stay in the rustic backcountry cabin, I was thinking after a long hike, I would enjoy a hot meal, a clean bed, stars, peace, quiet like other back country lodges in the area This is not a quiet place, it is super busy and unfortunately. I experienced bed bugs. I sent pictures of the bed bug welts to management, and their response was I could have sent them pictures from anyone or anywhere, ( smart phones provide time date and location of all photos......) Other Details Leconte lodge is book to capacity each night with focus on large groups that take over a large section of the small property During the day, many many hikers, visit Leconte lodge via alum trail, people hang out, have lunch, etc It is a continual flow all day The lodge runs on a strict list of rules so they can manage the very small dining room/meeting space the is available at this time, so you may or may not get a positive helpful response to questions or needs, manager on duty anxious, and likes to draw attention to situations.

What a unique experience!!! We hiked up the Alum Cave Trail on Thursday. Had the most amazing dinner at the lodge! Got to sleep in a rustic cabin, and enjoyed a fantastic breakfast before our descent the next day. The staff was friendly and truly made the experience! The views are phenomenal only a shot trek from the lodge!

I was a little pissed when we got there. We drove 4 hours and check in was at 3pm, we got there at 8:40 pm our room was still getting cleaned and we had to stand in the hall for 10 mins with language in hand till they finished. The location was great, plenty of restaurants and stores near by. The beds were good, the tub was small and there was no faucet so could only take a shower. And there was stink bugs everywhere!!!!

Took a challenging 8 mile hike up the mountain with a group of friends. Stayed overnight in a rustic cabin with some squeaky bunk beds, but I suppose that is part of the charm. The food was really good and the attendants were really nice.

We spent a night at the Lodge after being on the waitlist for a room. With Route 441 out we hiked to the Lodge via the Boulevard Trail via the Newfound Gap Trailhead, a hard 8 mile, 5 1/2 hour hike. So glad we stayed at the Lodge. Super friendly staff, family style meals were filling, more than enough. We had awesome weather. Very rustic but a bucket list stay if you are hiking in the Great Smokies!

Hiked up through the Alum Cave trail with 2 young teenagers 30 years ago. I've always wanted to go again but you have to be ready physically for that hike! It was very strenuous! The most beautiful scenes of the mountains I've ever seen! We had no idea there were cabins up there until we got up there. Make reservations at least a year ahead! Be prepared with water and lunch if you hike with no reservations because they don't usually have enough food.