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Appalachian Clubhouse

Appalachian Clubhouse
APPALACHIAN CLUBHOUSE floor plan
Appalachian Clubhouse
APPALACHIAN CLUBHOUSE parking area
APPALACHIAN CLUBHOUSE main room with table and chairs

Featured amenities

Parking
Power Service
Water Hookup

About Appalachian Clubhouse

The Appalachian Clubhouse is a historic building constructed in 1934 in the Elkmont Historic District. The structure has been rehabilitated by the National Park Service to closely resemble its 1930's appearance, with the addition of few modern amenities such as electricity and running water. The building was originally used a gathering spot by lessees and guests of the Appalachian Club whose members, mostly from Knoxville, built rustic cabins nearby to serve as weekend or summer retreats in the years before the Park was created. Today the 3,000 square foot clubhouse provides an excellent location for meetings, events and celebrations with the added charm of exposed wooden beams and massive stone fireplaces at each end, equipped with gas logs.

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Hiking

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Currently open - Apr 1 to Oct 31

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking
Power Service
Water Hookup
RV Utilities and Hookups

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  • Power Service
  • Water Hookup
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  • Parking
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Reviews (42)

What Guests Are Saying

The Appalachian Clubhouse is a fantastic venue for events, offering a beautiful and clean setting with ample seating. Reviewers praised the friendly and helpful staff, as well as the fascinating history of the area. Many guests had memorable experiences, including weddings and family gatherings, and highly recommend the location.

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Elizabeth A

September 28, 2023

5

We had our wedding ceremony at Spence Cabin and our reception at Appalachian Clubhouse. It was a lot of prep work to get Appalachian ready, we ended up renting Appalachian the Thursday and Friday before the Saturday wedding so we could decorate and have the rehearsal dinner there Friday night. We loved how the wedding turned out and to be surrounded by so much natural beauty was very special. Despite some of the logistical issues having these cabins as your venue bring up, we would do it all over in a heartbeat!

Elizabeth A

September 28, 2023

5

We had our wedding ceremony at Spence Cabin and our reception at Appalachian Clubhouse. It was a lot of prep work to get Appalachian ready, we ended up renting Appalachian the Thursday and Friday before the Saturday wedding so we could decorate and have the rehearsal dinner there Friday night. We loved how the wedding turned out and to be surrounded by so much natural beauty was very special. Despite some of the logistical issues having these cabins as your venue bring up, we would do it all over in a heartbeat!

David B

April 30, 2023

5

This place worked really well for my daughter wedding It was beautiful and can't beat the price for the venue

David B

April 30, 2023

5

This place worked really well for my daughter wedding It was beautiful and can't beat the price for the venue

David B

April 30, 2023

5

This place worked really well for my daughter wedding It was beautiful and can't beat the price for the venue

Alyssa G

October 30, 2022

5

Amazing location for our small wedding. We had 68 guests on Oct 28, 2022. The lodge was a great size and stayed a perfect temperature throughout the event. My one and only complaint is that the website stated that the tables were 60” but they are actually 72”. Overall, not a big deal. Loved the experience!

Alyssa G

October 30, 2022

5

Amazing location for our small wedding. We had 68 guests on Oct 28, 2022. The lodge was a great size and stayed a perfect temperature throughout the event. My one and only complaint is that the website stated that the tables were 60” but they are actually 72”. Overall, not a big deal. Loved the experience!

Alyssa G

October 30, 2022

5

Amazing location for our small wedding. We had 68 guests on Oct 28, 2022. The lodge was a great size and stayed a perfect temperature throughout the event. My one and only complaint is that the website stated that the tables were 60” but they are actually 72”. Overall, not a big deal. Loved the experience!

Christopher L

July 11, 2022

5

Had a beautiful rustic Appalachian wedding. The clubhouse was the perfect setting.

Christopher L

July 11, 2022

5

Had a beautiful rustic Appalachian wedding. The clubhouse was the perfect setting.

Location Appalachian Clubhouse

Address:
500 Elkmont Road
Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
United States

Highway access

The Appalachian Clubhouse is accessible via Newfound Gap Road (US 441), approximately 1.7 miles south from Gatlinburg, TN. Little River Road, which leads to the campground, branches off from US 441.

Latitude & Longitude: 35.6533 / -83.5817

Elevation: 667 feet

Nearby National Park

Yosemite National Park

Arch Rock Entrance

Approximate driving time: 33 min

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

10AM

Check out time

8PM

  • Check in at the Elkmont Campground Office is mandatory for all visitors.
  • Caterers must notify park dispatch upon arrival.

Cancellation policy

  • Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
  • Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
  • Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
    • Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
  • Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
  • Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
  • Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

Vehicles & parking

  • A parking tag is needed for vehicles parked over 15 minutes unless in designated spaces.
  • Carpooling is encouraged and shuttles must be under 25 feet long.

Wildlife & food storage

  • Be aware of bear activity and report unusual encounters.

Site types & loops

  • The Clubhouse can be reserved daily from April 1 to October 31.
  • Decorations must not damage the structure; some items are prohibited.

Fees & deposits

  • Day-use rental fee is $300 with a $400 security deposit.

Safety & rules

  • Guests must clean the facility and return furnishings to storage.
  • Bring flashlights as outside paths are unlit.
  • Alcohol is allowed in the cabin and on patios per laws.

Fires & fuel

  • Open flames and portable heating devices are not allowed.

Utilities

  • The building has no heating or air conditioning.

Pets

  • No smoking or pets allowed in federal buildings.

Accessibility

  • Cell service is limited in the Elkmont area; nearest coverage is 3 miles away.

Local regulations

  • Weddings need a separate permit, and throwing substances is prohibited.

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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