Due 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.
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Swan Cabin Group Camp offers a secluded and beautiful setting, perfect for enjoying nature and watching fireflies. While some guests noted issues like overgrown trails and cabin maintenance concerns, many appreciated the joy of the swing and the tranquility of the area. Caution is advised for low-clearance vehicles, but overall, visitors had a lovely experience.
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4.3
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November 8, 2022 Stayed at: C01, Loop: SWCA
The Best place to stay..a very quiet place...the cabin does not have a fire place...so You have to bring your own heating...there mice and bats..but nothing that you hace not seen...the reality is that it is worth it... You Will not regret it.
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August 9, 2022 Stayed at: C01, Loop: SWCA
The folks who stayed in the cabin before us left tons of trash, candy wrappers and water bottles everywhere. Left Badminton, corn hole boards and other stuff. Rained a lot...
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August 9, 2022 Stayed at: C01, Loop: SWCA
The folks who stayed in the cabin before us left tons of trash, candy wrappers and water bottles everywhere. Left Badminton, corn hole boards and other stuff. Rained a lot...
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June 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.
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June 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.
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May 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.
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May 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.
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May 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.
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May 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.
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October 30, 2021 Stayed at: C01, Loop: SWCA
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500 Swan Cabin Road, Robbinsville, NC 28771 United States
Elevation: 1,385 ft
From Robbinsville, North Carolina, take Highway 129 north. After about 2 mi turn left onto 143 West (Massey Branch Road). Pass the Ranger Office and continue to the stop sign (2.2 mi). At the stop sign, turn right, continuing on 143 West for appro...
From Robbinsville, North Carolina, take Highway 129 north. After about 2 mi turn left onto 143 West (Massey Branch Road). Pass the Ranger Office and continue to the stop sign (2.2 mi). At the stop sign, turn right, continuing on 143 West for approximately 6.9 mi. Turn right on NC 1134 toward Joyce Kilmer. Continue only about 50 ft. Turn left onto Forest Service Road 81. Continue on this gravel road approximately 8 mi. Turn right onto Forest Service Road 81F and continue for 2.7 mi. Swan Cabin Group Camp is located on the left, off of Forest Service Road 81F.
The closest entrance is: Townsend Entrance
Approximate drive: 32.6 mi · 56 min
The closest entrance is: Arch Rock Entrance
Approximate drive: 55.9 mi · over 1 hr (96 min)
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
12PM
Due 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.
Last updated: October 22, 2026
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Population: 577
Nearby city: Knoxville, TN
Approx. 42 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 2,060 ft
Robbinsville, NC
