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
Brad L
July 5, 2021
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Brad L
July 5, 2021
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Gina B
July 18, 2021
Gina B
July 18, 2021
Gina B
July 18, 2021
Gina B
July 18, 2021
Gina B
July 18, 2021
Hannah M
July 24, 2021
We had our wedding here on July 17, 2021 and it was amazing! So beautiful and serene, we couldn’t have picked a better spot!
Hannah M
July 24, 2021
We had our wedding here on July 17, 2021 and it was amazing! So beautiful and serene, we couldn’t have picked a better spot!
Phillip V
August 18, 2021
The cabin was an excellent venue for our small wedding. A few things to consider if you are planning a wedding… it’s a cabin that’s 100 plus years old, it’s rustic, primitive and not exactly clean. We rented the cabin two days in a row, first day for set up, cleaning and rehearsal, second day for the wedding. Visit the area first, it’s difficult to find for first time visitors. No air conditioning, it was sticky in August which made for a warm reception, bring some fans to keep air moving. This may not be your place… but for us, very active hikers and lovers of the National parks it was perfect. Do your research and visit first.
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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