Luxury safari tents with en suite baths, wood stoves, decks



































1015 Laurel Lick Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37862 Get directions

"Opening in June 2026 on an 86-acre site near North Conway, I can stay in luxury safari-style canvas tents outfitted with king beds, wooden furnishings, ensuite bathrooms with pull-chain showers, wood-burning stoves, and private decks. I can choose from tent types including the Stargazer Tent with a sky-viewing window, a Suite Tent with added lounge space, or the Mount Washington Suite that connects two tents via a shared deck and outdoor seating area for families or small groups. The camp will draw on regional ingredients for café-style dining, and evenings are planned around communal fire pits with live music, complimentary s'mores, yoga sessions, and outdoor games; a dedicated guest experience coordinator will help arrange activities such as Saco River paddles, boating on the Connecticut River, and mountain or gravel biking. Rates start at $279 per night and reservations are open for the 2026 season (June 25–October 11)." - Bailey Berg
"A safari-style glamping resort located just outside the national park that offers families communal fireside chats, movie nights, campfire s'mores, and on-site programming designed to foster bonding in an outdoor-luxe setting." - Sarah Bruning Sarah Bruning Sarah Bruning is the special projects and surveys editor at Travel + Leisure, where she has been on staff since 2018. She assigns stories across the magazine, primarily for the Experiences section and feature well. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A seasonal, safari-style glamping experience near the national park entrance that pairs roomy luxury tents with a robust slate of outdoor programming — guided hikes, trivia and movie nights, yoga, and live music — making it an active, social base for families exploring the Smokies." - Chelsee Lowe Chelsee Lowe Chelsee Lowe is a Los Angeles-based writer with an obsession with good eats and interesting stories. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure, TravelAge West, Ventura Blvd, and L.A. Parent, writing about food, family travel, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

"Nestled in the scenic Smoky Mountains, this hotel features a farm-to-table restaurant that sources ingredients directly from the hotel's farm. The menu changes with the seasons to provide the freshest dining experience." - Sophie Friedman

"Scheduled to open in 2021 about 15 minutes from the national park entrance known for stargazing, this site will feature safari-style tents that sleep up to four guests with king beds and wood-burning stoves. Campsites will include daily housekeeping, hot water, and low-flow toilets, and the project is part of a 50% expansion in the company's outposts that emphasizes sustainability — significant energy and water savings compared with hotels and a goal of zero-waste operations through plastic elimination, recycling, and compostables." - Katherine LaGrave