About Spence Cabin
Spence Cabin is an ideal place to hold a small family gathering or family reunion away from the hustle and bustle of nearby towns. It is also an excellent location for a meeting or training session for a small group of people, or for a small wedding or reception. The outdoor patios are great places to relax and enjoy the beautiful atmosphere of the Great Smoky Mountains. The cabin is situated within the Elkmont Historic District, which was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994. There are numerous hiking trails within or near Elkmont, including the Little River, Jakes Creek and Laurel Falls Trails. The lower section of the Little River Trail is an old roadbed and relatively easy to hike. The Laurel Falls Trail is paved and accessible. The self-guided Elkmont Nature Trail is nearby. The most unique feature of the area is the Elkmont Historic District with a number of…
- Fees: The fee is $200 per day. Due at checkout a $400 damage deposit is also charged but will be refunded if the facility is left in good…
- Managed by: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, NPS
- Where: 7 mi southwest of Gatlinburg, TN · 35.65333, -83.5775
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Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Feb.
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Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 3.1 mi
Water fill-up: 21.1 mi
Propane: 16 mi
Camps nearby
- Appalachian Clubhouse 0.2 mi
- Elkmont Group Camp 0.7 mi
- King Branch #20 1.6 mi
- Mile 53 #21 2.1 mi
- Lower Jakes Gap #27 2.5 mi
- Dripping Spring Mountain #26 3.1 mi