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Shoestring Creek Campground

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· Newport, Cocke, Tennessee
40 acres hosted by Rhonda R.
4 lodging sites
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Near Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Within a 60-minute drive from the Gatlinburg Welcome Center.
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We are a campground with tent sites and cabins. 40 acres to explore, the grounds are heavily forested, with walking trails and nature, nature, nature. Each site is secluded, We are located in the Cherokee National Forest at the foot of the Smokey Mountains. Just outside the towns of Hartford and Cosby. Hartford has River Rafting, Zip Lines, Kayaking on the Pigeon River. You will be able to get away from it all. but less than 45 minutes from favorite tourist attractions like Dollywood, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and Sevierville. We are located 2.6 miles off of I-40 at mile marker 447 just across the NC state line. Learn more about this land: Small off grid campground away from the noise and bustle of bigger campgrounds. Seclusion and privacy at all cabins. Cabins are primitive with no power or plumbing. Cabins have full or queen bed with 1 set of bunk beds in 2 of the cabins, table and chairs. Fire pit. Charcoal grills and picnic tables outside for cooking and eating. Bathhouse on site with thermal shower and real toilet. You will need your camping items such as sleeping bags, lanterns, and cooking items etc.
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Gabrielle L.recommends
October 27, 2024
Momma Bear
10/10
Absolutely wonderful! This was my very first time using HipCamp but after looking for a while we finally settled on these cute cabins. We stayed in Mama Bear cabin and had so much fun. The first night there we found salamanders, frogs, toads and heard a few wolves howling around the cabin. We ended up leaving a day early, disappointed that we didn’t make time to explore the woods more. The drive to the office is extremely fun. You don’t need a 4x4 but you should take it slow and cautious. Keeping this spot in my favorites as I plan to make more trips to Tennessee and this will be my go to.
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Ashley W.recommends
October 20, 2024
Bambie
I can't recommend this site enough. It was very secluded, which is exactly what I was looking for. Our hosts were amazing and super accommodating. You can buy 5 gallon buckets of firewood, but you can also use any downed wood on the property. I had a family emergency while there are Rhonda was so understanding and even checked on me while I was gone. If you enjoy primitive camping, do yourself a favor and book a site at Shoestring Creek Campground. I can't wait to go back.
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Erin L.recommends
September 29, 2024
Bambie
Very nice and quiet little cabins. You can still hear the birds and bugs chirping at night. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Definitely worth a visit.
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Mindy P.recommends
September 22, 2024
Momma Bear
Cozy cabin perfect for a small family to enjoy some peace and quiet in nature. Cabin was private not located near any other campers we absolutely loved it
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C P.recommends
August 25, 2024
Momma Bear
Love it here!
This was my third visit to Shoestring Campground and another totally relaxing stay. Cute camping cabins with real beds and great hospitality make for a wonderful getaway. The cabins are spaced far enough apart that you really have your own private space and rarely see or hear anyone else. The cabins have also been carefully placed in the woods disturbing as little nature as possible. This is definitely one of my favorite spots.
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Delia W.recommends
August 16, 2024
Sunflower
We had a great time in the Momma Bear cabin! The bath house was clean and Rhonda was always available if we needed anything. The camp store was so convenient- especially for ice! We would definitely recommend.
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Newport, Cocke, Tennessee, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee, East), S’atsoyaha (Yuchi), and Miccosukee First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Rhonda R.

Joined in September 2018
Response rate: 100%Response time: Within an hour
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