Warning
GeneralDue to health and safety concerns, occupancy within Swan Cabin will no longer be permitted. However, group camping outside the cabin is allowed and reservation holders have the choice to maintain their existing reservation or cancel for a full refund by calling Recreation.gov at 877-444-6777 or directly through your Recreation.gov profile. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.
About Swan Cabin Group Camp
Number of accommodations: 1
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Reviews (26)
What Guests Are Saying
Swan Cabin Group Camp is a hidden gem for camping enthusiasts, offering an isolated and peaceful environment. Visitors appreciate the tranquility and natural beauty of the location. Overall, it's a highly recommended spot for a relaxing camping experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Swan Cabin Group Camp is a hidden gem for camping enthusiasts, offering an isolated and peaceful environment. Visitors appreciate the tranquility and natural beauty of the location. Overall, it's a highly recommended spot for a relaxing camping experience.
Review Summary
Randy H
VerifiedJune 11, 2022 • Stayed at: C01, Loop: SWCA
Cabin is dirty and full of vermin including mice and bats. It is a shame that this old cabin is not better maintained. Logs are rotting, windows are broken, etc.. Had some midnight visitors who tried to break into my car. This would also be a much easier place and more secure place to stay is you did not have to carry everything up and down the hill. No reason that the driveway should not drive up to the building , except just to make it more difficult.
On the plus side, the location and privacy are Excellent.
Jordan G
VerifiedMay 27, 2022 • Stayed at: C01, Loop: SWCA
Beautiful setting. Peaceful surroundings. Be prepared to secure all food and cooking supplies from mice and bears. Excellent location for viewing the night sky with no light pollution.
Roy P
VerifiedMay 11, 2022 • Stayed at: C01, Loop: SWCA
Second visit to Swan Cabin. Got there during a new moon and the stargazing was incredible. The location is peaceful and the American Gold Finch nesting nest the cabin were beautiful to watch and had a lovely song too.
David M
VerifiedOctober 30, 2021 • Stayed at: C01, Loop: SWCA
Charles P
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2021 • Stayed at: C01, Loop: SWCA
Swan cabin is a very special place. Visitors should be prepared for isolation, relaxation and adventures. The Stratton bald hike is amazing! Pack a lunch and enjoy the beautiful view of both TN and NC.
Ralph R
VerifiedJuly 5, 2021 • Stayed at: C01, Loop: SWCA
The Swan Cabin is NOT a place for just anyone to visit, due to it's primitive accommodations and remote location. But, for those of us who wish to escape the heat of summer and the technologically driven culture of our time, it is a true treasure! I have visited Swan Cabin 6 times now and WILL plan to visit again next year if it remains available for public use. I fear the new cabin that is planned for construction to 'replace' it will somehow just not be the same experience as with the present cabin. I personally believe that most of the past visitors with plans to return would rather see the same cabin simply maintained and/or restored in it's present location, if at all possible.
Laura E
VerifiedJune 30, 2021 • Stayed at: C01, Loop: SWCA
What a beautiful and special place. The land around the cabin is full of beautiful plants and creatures. Don’t plan on sleeping in the cabin as there are tons of mice and bats. Pitch a tent in the yard and enjoy!
Shannon O
VerifiedJune 16, 2021 • Stayed at: C01, Loop: SWCA
The cabin is great, but there are a lot of bears around. Proper food storage and handling are necessary. Remember you are in bear country.
Sara S
VerifiedJune 7, 2021 • Stayed at: C01, Loop: SWCA
This place is heaven! So isolated that you can go days without seeing another sole. Cabin was clean and yard had just been mowed. The first night the bats were active in the cabin and upon check out we saw the black snack that lives under the plywood and rock. Have been going for years and we are planning are return already.
Mukesh J
VerifiedJanuary 5, 2021 • Stayed at: C01, Loop: SWCA
If you’re planning to stay here, come prepared for mice, and know that the cabin has no insulation at all. I do think this place would be nice to stay in spring or summer if you came with full knowledge, but since we came in winter with only the information on the website, our experience wasn’t great. We may return in the future, however, as the cabin itself was fairly nice, though our visit was cut short.
Location Swan Cabin Group Camp
Address:
500 Swan Cabin Road
Robbinsville, NC, 28771
United States
From Robbinsville, North Carolina, take Highway 129 north. After about 2 miles turn left onto 143 West (Massey Branch Road). Pass the Ranger Office and continue to the stop sign (2.2 miles). At the stop sign, turn right, continuing on 143 West for approximately 6.9 miles. Turn right on NC 1134 toward Joyce Kilmer. Continue only about 50 feet. Turn left onto Forest Service Road 81. Continue on this gravel road approximately 8 miles. Turn right onto Forest Service Road 81F and continue for 2.7 miles. Swan Cabin Group Camp is located on the left, off of Forest Service Road 81F.
Latitude & Longitude: 35.3597 / -84.0031
Elevation: 1385 feet
Policies & Rules
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Please do not bring your own lock and chain to lock the road gate. There is private land directly adjacent to Swan Cabin Group Camp and access must remain available for private landowners to access their property. You may push the gate closed, but do not lock the gate. |
| General |
Forest Service Roads 81 and 81 F that provide access to Swan Cabin Group Camp are gravel roads. During certain times of the year, these roads may be muddy or covered with snow. During ideal conditions, Swan Cabin Group Camp may be accessed with two wheel-drive vehicles. During muddy or snow covered conditions, four wheel-drive and higher clearance vehicles are recommended. Refunds will not be issued for inclement weather conditions or the inability to access the cabin due to inclement weather conditions. |
| General |
Running water is not available at the group camp |
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Cell phone service may be unreliable in this area |
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Guest must bring trash bags and pack out all garbage |
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Check in time is 2:00 PM and checkout time is 12 PM. |
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Guests should take precautions during hunting season; check with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Agency for dates |
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Click here for more information about National Forests in North Carolina |
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Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more. |
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All equipment must be carried in from the parking area, located approximately 100 feet from the group camp. |
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralDue to health and safety concerns, occupancy within Swan Cabin will no longer be permitted. However, group camping outside the cabin is allowed and reservation holders have the choice to maintain their existing reservation or cancel for a full refund by calling Recreation.gov at 877-444-6777 or directly through your Recreation.gov profile. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.
