Appalachian Clubhouse

A valid parking tag is required for any vehicle parking for more than 15 minutes in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Visitors occupying the 15 designated parking spaces allocated to Appalachian Clubhouse during their reservation do not need a parking tag. Vehicles parking outside of the 15 designated parking spaces will need a parking tag. *Learn more at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park website.

Over the last 10 years, an average of 339 negative human-bear encounters have been reported each year; many more go unreported. Visitors should be aware that high bear activity can occur in any area, and that your safety is not guaranteed. To increase your odds for a safe visit, please follow best practices for living and recreating in bear habitat. Stay alert and be prepared to react appropriately during possible encounters, and always report any unusual bear interactions as soon as possible.

The Clubhouse is available for daily use from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. between April 1 and October 31. A reservation is required and may be made up to one year in advance. 

Facility available for rental for day-use from 10 AM to 8 PM. Day use fee is $300 per day. An additional $400 refundable security deposit is due at booking and will be refunded if the facility is left in good condition. Refund of security deposit will be authorized 5-7 business days after reservation date. Refunds are returned via original method of payment. 

Clean-up of the grounds, building, and furnishings is the responsibility of the guest. Furnishings must be returned to their original storage location. Guests are required to sweep and mop. General cleaning supplies and step ladders are provided.

Visitors must check in with park staff at the Elkmont Campground Office between 10 am to 4 pm (EST), no exceptions. Park staff will present the historical structure rules with the door code for the day. Check out time is by 8 pm, no exceptions. 

Visitors are encouraged to carpool or consider shuttling guests from outside the park. Shuttle vehicles may not exceed 25 in length. Event-Directional Signs inside the park are prohibited.

Outside paths are not lighted. Visitors should bring flashlights for night use.

Candles, oil lamps and open flame devices are prohibited.
Portable heating devices, electric or otherwise, are prohibited.

There is no heat or air conditioning in the building.

Decorations are permitted, provided they do not harm the structure (no staples, tape, nails, screws, tacks, hooks, etc.) Carpet runners, balloons, garden arches-stands-risers-arbors or similar unnatural props, fireworks, fog machines, bubbles, silly string, or any other such materials are prohibited. Glitter, Rice, and Seeds are prohibited.

Alcohol is permitted in the cabin and on the patios, consistent with state law and park regulations.

Smoking is prohibited in all federal buildings. 
Pets are prohibited in all federal buildings.

There is no cell phone service in the Elkmont area; the nearest limited coverage is about 3 miles away at Maloney Point.

Weddings and wedding receptions require a separate permit in addition to the cabin reservation; check the park website for Wedding and Special Event Permits.
Guests are prohibited from throwing any substance ( rice, seeds, glitter, confetti, flower pedals, and any similar substances.)

Caterers should call the park dispatch at 865 436 1294 when entering the park