About Spence Cabin
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Parking
Site Setup and Access
- ADA Accessible
Parking and Transport
- Parking
Cabin Outdoor Features
- Deck or Patio
Reviews (91)
What Guests Are Saying
Spence Cabin is a beautiful and serene venue, perfect for intimate events like weddings, with stunning scenery and helpful staff. Guests appreciate the charming historic building, although it lacks mirrors and can be chilly inside. Overall, it meets the needs for special occasions and is highly recommended for its picturesque setting.
What Guests Are Saying
Spence Cabin is a beautiful and serene venue, perfect for intimate events like weddings, with stunning scenery and helpful staff. Guests appreciate the charming historic building, although it lacks mirrors and can be chilly inside. Overall, it meets the needs for special occasions and is highly recommended for its picturesque setting.
Review Summary
Jennifer M
September 29, 2024
I absolutely loved having the Spence cabin as the venue for our wedding. The gorgeous scenery, beautiful for pictures, just an absolute dream. Only thing I would recommend is bring your own full length mirror! I had no idea how I looked until I saw photos myself, which was actually quite wonderful as well. You will not be disappointed with this venue.
Jennifer M
September 29, 2024
I absolutely loved having the Spence cabin as the venue for our wedding. The gorgeous scenery, beautiful for pictures, just an absolute dream. Only thing I would recommend is bring your own full length mirror! I had no idea how I looked until I saw photos myself, which was actually quite wonderful as well. You will not be disappointed with this venue.
Jim B
September 2, 2024
Place is beautiful. Setting is amazing. Staff was fantastic. Great place to spend a day to rest, refresh, and renew.
Jim B
September 2, 2024
Place is beautiful. Setting is amazing. Staff was fantastic. Great place to spend a day to rest, refresh, and renew.
Eric A
April 12, 2024
Great location. Nice price.
Eric A
April 12, 2024
Great location. Nice price.
Amanda L
October 2, 2023
This was an absolutely perfect venue for our wedding. We got there early and set up and then had our ceremony and small catered reception. The cabin and surrounding Elkmont area were perfect! The rangers were incredibly kind and helpful.
Amanda L
October 2, 2023
This was an absolutely perfect venue for our wedding. We got there early and set up and then had our ceremony and small catered reception. The cabin and surrounding Elkmont area were perfect! The rangers were incredibly kind and helpful.
Diana L
September 21, 2023
Ranger explained everything to me as far as cleaning and condition to leave the cabin. The group we had loved the facility, its location, and the beauty surrounding the cabin with the stream in the back and nice walking path in front.
Diana L
September 21, 2023
Ranger explained everything to me as far as cleaning and condition to leave the cabin. The group we had loved the facility, its location, and the beauty surrounding the cabin with the stream in the back and nice walking path in front.
Location & Directions for Spence Cabin
500 Elkmont Road, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 United States
Elevation: 668 ft
Getting There
Spence Cabin is located near Elkmont Campground. Drive south from Gatlinburg, TN on Newfound Gap Road (U.S. 441) for 1.7 mi and turn right onto Little
River Road toward Cades Cove. Proceed 5 mi to Elkmont Campground road and turn left. Go 1.4 mi ...
Spence Cabin is located near Elkmont Campground. Drive south from Gatlinburg, TN on Newfound Gap Road (U.S. 441) for 1.7 mi and turn right onto Little
River Road toward Cades Cove. Proceed 5 mi to Elkmont Campground road and turn left. Go 1.4 mi and turn left just before the campground office (sign says Elkmont Nature Trail 0.3, Little River Trail 0.6 and Jakes Creek Trail). After crossing the bridge, take the second left into the parking lot. Parking for Spence
Cabin will be on your right as you make the loop through the parking lot. (The nearest street address is 500 Elkmont Road, Gatlinburg, TN.)
Highway access
Spence Cabin is accessible via Newfound Gap Road (U.S. 441), which connects Gatlinburg to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This road is the primary route leading to the area.
Near Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The closest entrance is: Gatlinburg Entrance
Approximate drive: 5.6 mi · 10 min
Near Yosemite National Park
The closest entrance is: Arch Rock Entrance
Approximate drive: 18.9 mi · 32 min
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Last updated: October 7, 2026
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