Lakeside glamping in Norris Lake

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Twin Valley Horse Ranch

5 sites · Lodging100 acres · Walland, TN
My late husband and myself bought the property in 1983 and it was all just overgrown land!We worked, cleared, built horse shelters/barns, cabins, cut trails, built the outdoor chapel for our wedding and of course fenced it all in for the horses! Started sharing with guests in 1993, so we have met so many amazing folks from all over the world!  Pass thru our gate into another world and leave all your worries and tensions behind. We are all about getting back to what is real -- nature, animals/horses and each other. Complete privacy!There are many mountain trails leaving right from our property! Lots to explore. You can even hike to the outdoor chapel with the pretty view of the Chilhowee Mountain range.  It is a short hike to the barn area for those who want to spend time rubbing the pot belly pigs' tummy, walk the mini horses, groom the love bug~Junebug (donkey), pet horses, cuddle with bunnies and feed chickens!  Every morning and night we set a time for all those who want to become involved with the care/feeding of petting animals and horses! 
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GlampVentures- @ Nolichucky River

5 sites · Lodging75 acres · White Pine, TN
🌄🌿 Your Ultimate Mountain Escape Awaits! 🚣‍♀️🐟🥾 Welcome to our secluded slice of mountain paradise, tucked away at the end of the road on the breathtaking Nolichucky River, right near the majestic Smoky Mountains. 🏞️✨ 🏕️ Your Adventure Haven: Choose from not one, not two, but four unique off-grid accommodations, each thoughtfully furnished for your comfort and relaxation during your next thrilling escapade! All built by us with the help of family and using lumber harvest from our property.🌳🏕️ 🚣‍♀️ Kayaking, Fishing, Hiking: Set your sights on an abundance of on-site activities, including kayaking, fishing, hiking, and bird/wildlife watching. Nature's playground awaits you right at your doorstep! 🛶🎣🚶‍♀️ 🌟 Unleash Your Inner Explorer: Venture beyond our property to a world of wonder! Experience the thrill of a Drive Thru Safari Park, enjoy catered picnics at a charming vineyard, embark on an exhilarating whitewater rafting trip, and get lost in the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains. 🐆🍷🚣‍♂️🏔️ 🎢 Adventure Around Every Corner: The excitement doesn't end there! Discover the magic of Dollywood, explore nearby State Parks, and uncover even more hidden gems in the vicinity. 🎡🌳 Your mountain getaway dreams are about to come true! Book now and let the adventure begin! 🌄🏕️ #MountainEscape #SecludedParadise #NolichuckyRiver #SmokyMountains #OffGridGetaway #KayakingAdventure #WhitewaterRafting #GreatSmokyMountains #Dollywood #ExploreTheOutdoors #BookNow
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Teepee Camp

1 site · Lodging20 acres · Newport, TN
Dear Spirit brothers and sisters, greetings with blessings. This 20 acres on beautiful rolling foothills of the Great Smoky mountains is any very private but very easily accessed spot. The whole land is aromatherapy with about 80% of it being cedar trees. There are three little 20 ft ponds. Land borders a small little unmarked old looking half paved half Stone road called , W. Turner Ridge road. The just finished 15 ft diameter TP is made of 8 cedar tree poles. This TV has granted and marble 1 in thick Stone floor. There is a 4 ft dirt circle in the middle for making a fire and the smoke exits out the covered peak. The only picture I can find is when the TP was being built and the marble and granite floor was not installed yet. The TV is in a nice private spot overlooking the neighbors pretty rolling Hill pasture. And on the other side of the TP about 100 ft to the east I have a 30 foot by 30 ft copper tubing pyramid built for meditation and sending out blessings and calming the nervous system. There are 2 picnic tables next to the TP with stone tops. You are welcome to hike all the way around the land. There are several trails cut through the woods. Plus the order of the 20 acres is mostly fenced and Mark with markers on the east side that's not fenced. About 50 ft from the TP is a small 10 ft tent TP that has a hanging bag camping shower and portable toilet. There are two cots in the TP with 4 inch thick foam mattresses. The two cots can be put side by side to sleep next to one another. Sleeps 2 ? The TP is $69 a night. Lake Douglas is only 2 mi away ,on Holt Town road going west. I have a kayak and a blow up raft for two . rent for $20 for half a day, each. There is also a nice sunlight 25 ft Camper here with a bed in the front and a bed in the back the kitchen and bathroom in the middle. Sleeps up to 4. This is a pretty private spot also about 900 ft from the teepee. Camper is $39 a night for 2. Has propane stove top and for heet. & Flushing toilet. Uses my rain water jugs of water to flush. But for #2 there is an outside toilet in woods 50 ft away. Has clothes line also. Teepee and Tiny also have clothes lines. Buckets for hand washing things. Rain water in Barrels provided. Has ice chest. The third rental here is a 10x20 ft story and a half tiny home with two lofts inside. It is about another 250 ft further across the land from the camper. Tiny home has three beds. One bed in each loft on each end, plus a single bed below. One loft has king size bed. Built only 6 years ago. Has kitchen with propane stove top, ice chest small eating table for two or three. With lofting 10-ft ceiling over table area. Bathroom toilet with shower stall in the rear for Spong baths. Also has a covered porch about 4 ft by 6 ft. This is in a nice private spot also with cedar trees on the back side and on the porch side overlooks a couple rolling hills which do you like to travel at the bottom of. Tiny home will sleep up to 6. =$69 W Turner Ridge road dead ends after about 3/4 of a mile after leaving Point Pleasant road. Then becomes a dirt road for about a mile across a small mountain Rd. Therefore this is a good hiking or mountain biking road with a fairly steep 100 ft area of the road. Once it turns to dirt road it is Forest with no homes. I am looking to buy a 12-ft or so Jon boat, but don't yet have it. Coming from interstate 81 that goes north and south on the east side of Morristown, go to the southeast at exit 12 on highway 160 which is a two-lane road. Go only about 6 mi then make a right on Holt Town road which is a two-lane road also. If you miss Old Town road you will come to a Dollar general about a half a mile down. Then you can fire supplies there and turn back around and go back North on 160 then you would make a left onto Holt Town road. Go only 2 miles west and southwest on Holt Town road then make a right on to Point Pleasant road then only 50 make a right onto west Turner Ridge road I am the second Stone driveway on the left which is only about 800 ft. 545 is painted with white paint on the left Cedar Post on the left side of the driveway coming in. But this post is about 50 ft up the driveway so it's hard to read the number that far away. During summer 10 miles away in Newport there is an outdoor park with an outdoor swimming pool and tennis courts and swing sets and monkey bars for children and picnic tables for picnicking. This is the new part City Park there is also a boat ramp five miles away my finger of Lake Douglas. It's a straight drive on Holt Town road to the boat ramp, which is right before you come to the big 400 ft long bridge going over the finger of Lake Douglas. Morristown has a big shopping mall with hey steakhouse on one end and in the middle five below store in Dick's sporting goods and on the outskirts of the parking lot of the mall is a Olive garden and a McDonald's restaurant. There is a really good restaurant about 3 miles ,called , CJ Papadops, which was started by a lady from Greece and her husband who is a local .Very nice people with super good food ! About $20 a plate Good ! Newport is a very small town but it does have a Walmart on the south side of interstate 40. In Newport is also a really super interesting Collectibles store. They must have a million dollars of antique collectible toys and all kinds of kitchen utensils and jewelry etc. It is on the north side of Newport on highway 321 that goes up to Greenville, TN. From there Greenville is only about 20 or 25 miles. I also have a badminton set and tennis rackets and balls. Also I am a natural health healer specializing in alphabiotics alignment. I was very ill for years after having a very bad back injury in the military , which rendered me unable to even walk. A spirit brother with a massive amount of Faith spoke life to my body and 3 days later I work and could walk slowly. Then I met a man that did alphabiotics alignment. As soon as he aligned me I was instantaneously twice as strong and could jump in halfway run! Therefore I determined right then I must become an alphabiotic aligner. I ask for a donation of $30 or more for this. It will help any and all ailments that you have. It opens up pinched up nerves at the base of the brains and allows the energy from the brain back to parts of the body that have been pinched off. Tent campn only $22. RVs = $30 and up depending on size due to driveway damage. 30 ft probably max to turn around. Blessings from your new friend Robert.
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NorrisLakeFront Rentals& Event!

4 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents1 acre · New Tazewell, TN
More information The Place and the Spaces Norris Lake Front Paradise - Lake Front Rentals and Events LLC - Norris Lake, Tennessee! LakeTN Norris Lake Front Rentals and Events - Norris Lake, Tennessee. Custom Apartments, Lake Front Tiny Homes and Camping, Lake House. Norris Lake, Tennessee. Check out our 5 Star Reviews, About Us, Picture Gallery and Upcoming Post. Follow latest Contest and Events! Fishing, Skiing, Tubing, Birthdays, Weddings, Team Building, House Concerts. Deluxe Hot Tub, Massage Chairs. VIP Experiences on a Budget! Kind People & Pets Welcome!  Lake Norris, Tennessee. Lake Front Rentals and Events on Beautiful Norris Lake. Private Gated Entrance. 28 Miles from Knoxville, Knox Co.  Close to Quiet and Convenient Straight Creek Dock, Stores, Restaurants and by Land or Water Between 33 Bridge Marina - Bubba Brews Restaurant and Bar & Norris Landing Marina and Jimmy's Place each with seasonal entertainment in either direction 15-20 minutes by boat or car. Only a couple miles off the highway and 10 minutes to Grocery & Walmart. Very Gradual Sloped Yard and Gradual Slope out into the Lake as well so you can touch a long ways and most could stand behind the Dock & Boat any time of year. Amazing nearly flat yard is idea for camping, roasting marshmallows, badminton, horse shoes, corn hole etc. Great Out Door Space and Furniture, Wraparound Covered Porch with Skylights, Ceiling Fans and Ferns all around. Deluxe 50 Jet color changing LED Hot Tub, Three Massage Chairs, Rent any or all and Save on groups! Discounts for Overnight Rest Stops When Available! Pet Friendly! Family Friendly, Couples Retreat, Friends, Events, Experiences, Birthdays and More at the Lake!   Gas & Charcoal Grills, Bluetooth Speakers, Flowers, Water Features, Stone Seasonal Vegetables and Fish Pond. Accent Lighting above and below, Plenty of Sun Chairs, Bag Chairs, Benches, Tables,  Fire Rings and  Umbrella Tables. City and Well Water Available.  Suitable for Gatherings, Events, Reunions and House Concerts with notice and planning. Very close and convenient from highway in just a couple minutes. The Sky is the limit on wants, needs, custom orders and experiences, comfort and satisfaction. From a Custom Stocked Pantry to Live Bands, Fishing Guides and Boating, Tubing, Massage Therapist and Spa Treatments by Appointment.  Privacy in a quiet natural setting and Available for planned Events, Reunions, Birthdays, House Concerts, Celebrations, Weddings, Honeymoon’s etc. * Custom Cedar and Walnut Interior Studio Private Apartment. Approximately 705 SQ FT. Very Unique & Posh, Very Convenient Private Entrance & Parking with a Private Covered Porch, Tables. King Size Bed with down type topper and Custom Cigar Box Headboard. Walls Decorated with Van Gogh, Monet, Renoir, Reproductions. Sleeps 5-6.  Huge Sundeck Area, Gas & Charcoal Grills, Night Hawk Wi-Fi & Extender, Smart TV’s, Blu-Ray, WiFi - Night Hawk & Range Extender,  Extra Refrigerator, Deep Freeze and Dry Storage *Custom Queen Efficiency with Two Adjoining Rooms across Sundeck. Walls Decorated with Picasso, Van Gogh, Dali Reproductions and other art. 2 TV’s, Private Entrance, Shower etc.  Sleeps 6-7 with Kitchenette & Bath Amenities, WiFi, Smart TV's/ Blu-Ray, Queen, Bunks, Futon with Bunk, Extra Mattresses, 2 Person Back Packing Hammocks and Various Sleeping arrangements available. Gaming Systems available. AC & Heat *Mobile and Separate Lake Front Tiny Home - “Glamper” also available. Pop up Porch, with LED Lighting. AC, and Electric Outlets. Full & Twin Beds, Desk, Small Table, WiFi, RV Potties & Solar Showers. Full locked private bath also available. Fish, Deer, Turkey, Water, Trees,  Great place for Walking & Bike Riding. Secluded and Private but Convenient to Dock & Stores. Two Gentle Giants- Great Pyrenees that will probably be in the AC if it's hot a Very Friendly Outdoor Cat. Friendly Pets and People Welcome! Everyone that has been here Loves it and they often remark on how it was Just What They Needed! Stress Free Relaxation Zone Here! The Sky is the Limit on Wants, Needs, Comfort and Satisfaction. Occasional Concert & Football Tickets Up Front Available from long time donor and supporters of the University of Tennessee, The Tennessee Theatre & Bijou Theatre.   Short drive to Cumberland Gap National Park, and Many Attractions in: Knoxville TN, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Cherokee, NC, Virginia or Kentucky. Special offers available off season and to people just needing a place to sleep between destinations. Just Inquire about availability. Guest access Part or all of the offerings are available. Custom fit to everyone's needs. Please Contact us about any Specific Request, Requested Sleeping Arrangements, Weather Forecast, Current Lake Level which is significantly lower fall and winter for seasonal TVA water usage to produce electricity at Norris Dam, Flooding, Fire Permit Seasons, Winter Road Conditions, Possible Services or Possible Repairs or issues and availability or status of any offerings outside of our immediate control such as but not limited to TV services, telephone, electrical, internet service provider, hot tub, boat motors, generator or any other possible Limitations or Any Questions Prior to Booking as We Don't want anyone to not Experience Total Satisfaction! Guest interaction Call on us for anything you need. If you just want privacy that is accommodated as well. Kind and respectful people only please as there may be children on the premises unless property is reserved by an adult group in advance. Special Event's and Special Party Planning is Available for Adults, Children or Families.  Come visit to relax, unwind, make a friend and enjoy yourself and forget about stress for a while. Life is short! Be happy! Neighborhood overview Very quiet here almost all of the time but there is a possibility for noise especially on some major holiday weekends. Usually if someone comes down the road it is the Post Man, UPS or Fed EX except for the 4th of July when our boat dock is often a prime location for a big fireworks display. Usually can't tell a Saturday from a Tuesday most of the time as 80-90% of houses in the area are second vacation homes and unoccupied most of the year. Only 2 houses are located past ours before the cul-de-sac. We are separated by trees and woods on both sides. Private yet very Conveniently located. Getting around Plenty of Convenient Parking located across the concrete driveway. A Large Heavy Duty Wagon is Available for loading and unloading. Plenty of Great biking and hiking spaces are all around. Close to Knoxville, Cumberland Gap, The Smokey Mountains, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Cherokee NC and plenty of options should you choose to leave the lake for a while or your against fishing in the rain. We are located approximately 8 Miles to New Tazewell Municipal Airport and about 9 Miles to Woodlake Golf & Country Club. Hospital, Veterinarian, Groceries, Walmart, Dollar Stores, Subway, McDonalds, KFC, Taco Bell, Local Dining, Antiques & Thrift Shops, etc. all within a 5-7 Mile Drive. Awesome hiking in and around the national and state parks and all over the area to Magic Places like The White Rocks or the Sand Cave or water falls and rivers as well as more historical trails from Daniel Boone heading west to the Tri State Marker.  Lots of things to do like Annual events,  local and regional Music, Sports, River Rafting, Coffee Shops, Dirt Track Racing, Farms, Horses, Wineries, National, State & Local Parks, University, Museums and much more to discover Kind People & Pets Welcomed! Please read House Rules for more information on Taxes, Generator and any other Information or disclosures. Plenty of Smoking Space Outside and Cigar Ashtrays Available.  Events or parties must be planned and approved in advance. Any and All Types of Gatherings, Parties or Events Must Be Understood by All and Thoroughly Discussed With Detailed Planning and Receive Prior Approval or Risk Being Evicted From the Property. Plenty of Covered and Sun Deck Space, Plugs, Charging Stations, Outdoor Furniture, Tent Spaces and Boat Dock. Some Basic Camping Gear may be Available. Weekends, Holidays, Custom Studio Apartment, Generator costs. Price listed is for the "Two Adjoining Rooms Apartment" Only. "Tiny Home" and "Custom Cedar and Walnut King Studio Apartment," Camping Sites, Boat Rides, Exclusive Hot Tub Use and other amenities additional and subject to availability. If only a few people are staying there is a small possibility of other space on property being utilized as well unless arrangements are made at time of booking. Please Inquire. Other things to note Just let us know what you need. Family Vacations, Couple's get away, Friends getting together, Gatherings, Birthday Parties, Weddings, Honeymoons, and House Concerts etc.  Custom and VIP Treatment/Services a Specialty!  If few people are staying there is a possibility of other space on property being utilized as well unless arrangements are made at time of booking. Please Inquire.  28 miles from the north end of Knox County. About a mile off the highway and another mile to the right following the lake. Often see deer and sometimes turkey driving in and out.  Very close to New Tazewell Airport and not far from Middlesboro or Knoxville Airports. Part or all offerings. Custom fit to everyone's needs. Please Contact us about any Specific Request, Requested Sleeping Arrangements, Weather Forecast, Current Lake Level which is significantly lower fall and winter for seasonal TVA water usage to produce electricity at Norris Dam, (TVA has an App Available on Play Store and other sources to monitor lake levels and dam usage.)  Not responsible for things beyond our control such as Wild Animals, Flooding, Fire Permit Seasons, Winter Road Conditions, Possible Services or Possible Repairs or issues and availability or status of any offerings outside of our immediate control such as but not limited to TV services, telephone, electrical, internet service provider, hot tub, boat motors, generator, if fish bite or not, Acts of Nature or any other possible Limitations or things out of our immediate control. Please Ask Any Questions Prior to Booking as We Don't want anyone to not Experience Total Satisfaction! Taxes, Fees, Insurance and Related Things. State and County Occupancy Tax is 12.5% of your rate minus any third party fees and is due Before or at the time of check in. 
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The Farmers Forest

3 sites · Lodging12 acres · Plainview, TN
Welcome to 'The Farmers Forest' by Keeper and Guardian Farmstead. We've built a very unique and private site that is exclusive to our Farm. We have a beautiful abundance of wildlife and because we center around maintaining a healthy balance for our Farm and Forest; we keep our camp booked for less than 15 nights a month. This ensures our wildlife the freedom to still pass and not feel crowded out and for our Farm to rest in between social interactions. This makes for the best and most full experience you can have when you stay at the one and only 'Equilibirum Escape'. Besides the adventure that awaits you on our grounds, this is also a fantastic location to enjoy several amenities such as: 1) Smokey Mountains 1hr 2) Downtown Knoxville 35mins 3) Big Ridge State Park 25mins 4) Hickory Star Marina 15mins 5) Grocery stores within 10mins 6) Seven Springs Winery 7mins Regardless if you choose to stay put or venture off site, you have many options within a very reasonable distance to maximize your stay! The access to camp is off a main route, therefore we are an easy drive from the hustle and bustle. But once you are on the grounds, your site will take you deep into the tranquility of the earth. At night there's no telling what visitors (don't worry we mean the 4 legged kind) may pass through or the melody of creatures you may hear. Our Farm is located on site and private tours and experiences are available if you'd like to bolster your stay. But if you want to just unplug, hike, explore or star gaze then come elevate to the next level camping!
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Lakeside glamping in Norris Lake guide

Overview

A 34,000-acre reservoir on the Powell and Clinch rivers, Norris Lake is 30 miles northwest of Knoxville. Campgrounds and marinas surround the lake, so access to watersports and fantastic bass fishing is a breeze for campers, while surrounding state parks spotlight East Tennessee’s mountain-and-river terrain and its Appalachian culture. The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) developed several of these state parks during the Great Depression, and CCC-built facilities are still in use today. Glamping options include farm sites, canvas tents, and tiny homes—and birdwatching and hiking are popular no matter where you stay nearby.

Where to go

Anderson County

Campgrounds are scattered along the shoreline beside Norris Dam, which sits at the southwestern edge of the lake in Anderson County. Small towns with camping, glamping, and RV sites include Rocky Top, Norris, and Andersonville.

Norris Dam State Park

The 19 cabins built by the Civilian Conservation Corps at Norris Dam State Park merge Depression-era history with modern amenities. The sprawling lakefront park also has two campgrounds, both with tent and RV campsites. A marina and a Southern Appalachia museum are bonus highlights.

Big Ridge State Park

Lakeside campsites accommodate tents and RVs at Big Ridge State Park, another Depression-era park constructed by the TVA and the CCC. Watersports are popular here, but hikers have plenty of options too, with 15 miles of trails exploring the forests, hollows, and ridges. Campgrounds are also scattered across the towns of Maynardville and New Tazewell.

Knoxville

Tennessee’s capital and the home of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville is a convenient launchpad for campers looking to mix urban adventuring with paddling and fishing at Norris Lake. In Knoxville, ride the elevator to the observation area atop the soaring Sunsphere, then check out the quarry and the nature center inside the Urban Wilderness, a network of parks and multi-use trails scattered across the city. Campgrounds surround the downtown area.

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