Under Canvas Great Smoky Mountains
Hotel · Sevier County ·
Luxury safari tents with en suite bathrooms, private decks, and wood stoves
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1015 Laurel Lick Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37862 Get directions
Luxury safari tents with en suite bathrooms, private decks, and wood stoves
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
