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Spence Cabin

Spence Cabin Front Entrance
Spence Cabin Rear Patio
SPENCE CABIN with table and chairs in side room
Spence Cabin
SPENCE CABIN main room

About Spence Cabin

Spence Cabin is an ideal place to hold a small family gathering or family reunion away from the hustle and bustle of nearby towns. It is also an excellent location for a meeting or training session for a small group of people, or for a small wedding or reception. The outdoor patios are great places to relax and enjoy the beautiful atmosphere of the Great Smoky Mountains. The cabin is situated within the Elkmont Historic District, which was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994.

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2026 (Current year)

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Reviews (82)

What Guests Are Saying

Spence Cabin is a stunning historic venue set in serene natural surroundings, making it ideal for intimate events like weddings. Guests praised the beautiful scenery, helpful staff, and the cabin's accessibility. Notable points to consider include the absence of mirrors and some chilliness inside, but overall, it offers a magical experience that many highly recommend.

Review Summary

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David L

October 19, 2020

5

Excellent venue for our small Smoky Mtn wedding! Cabin was clean and in great condition. Park Rangers and staff were kind and courteous. Of note, they have stopped reserving the rectangular gravel parking area by the road for Spence Cabin parking. Plan to have all of your guests park on the gravel driveway leading up to the cabin if you are there on a busy day. Price was very reasonable and they refunded the deposit quickly.

David L

October 19, 2020

5

Excellent venue for our small Smoky Mtn wedding! Cabin was clean and in great condition. Park Rangers and staff were kind and courteous. Of note, they have stopped reserving the rectangular gravel parking area by the road for Spence Cabin parking. Plan to have all of your guests park on the gravel driveway leading up to the cabin if you are there on a busy day. Price was very reasonable and they refunded the deposit quickly.

Ashlynn B

January 17, 2020

5

We rented Spence Cabin for a gender reveal celebration in September. We had plenty of room in the main room and patio for about 30 family/friends to gather for lunch and then did the actual reveal by the river on the stone patio! There is a microwave, but it’s kind of small so if you’re heating lots of food to put in a crockpot (we did BBQ) be prepared for it to take a while. We chose to do a cake dyed on the inside because you cannot have confetti or confetti like substances in the park. We had a fabulous day overall!

Ashlynn B

January 17, 2020

5

We rented Spence Cabin for a gender reveal celebration in September. We had plenty of room in the main room and patio for about 30 family/friends to gather for lunch and then did the actual reveal by the river on the stone patio! There is a microwave, but it’s kind of small so if you’re heating lots of food to put in a crockpot (we did BBQ) be prepared for it to take a while. We chose to do a cake dyed on the inside because you cannot have confetti or confetti like substances in the park. We had a fabulous day overall!

Sharity G

January 16, 2020

5

It was my wedding day there and the location was so beautiful and peaceful. The patio was so appropriate with the River in the beautiful mountains was incredible. The pink cabin I fell in love with!

Amanda B

January 16, 2020

5

This was a perfect location for our wedding. We loved the venue and everything was as described online. The rangers come before and after to go over everything with you and to inform you on what you need to do, along with what you can and cannot do. My only advice would be to call ahead of time to figure out how to access the cabin the day of. There was no correspondence on that so I had to call several different numbers to figure out how to gain access to the cabin the day of the event. Also, the rangers will tell you on the day of your event that they will handle the deposit, which was not the case in my situation. I waited several months for my deposit and had to call and leave several messages. I finally spoke to someone in the office and they had not started my refund for my deposit because they weren't notified. After speaking to that person, it was only a matter of days that the refund was on my credit card. The lady I spoke to was friendly and took care of the refund promptly. Again, just sharing my experiences that others may find helpful. In all I couldn't have asked for a better venue for our day.

Sharity G

January 16, 2020

5

It was my wedding day there and the location was so beautiful and peaceful. The patio was so appropriate with the River in the beautiful mountains was incredible. The pink cabin I fell in love with!

Amanda B

January 16, 2020

5

This was a perfect location for our wedding. We loved the venue and everything was as described online. The rangers come before and after to go over everything with you and to inform you on what you need to do, along with what you can and cannot do. My only advice would be to call ahead of time to figure out how to access the cabin the day of. There was no correspondence on that so I had to call several different numbers to figure out how to gain access to the cabin the day of the event. Also, the rangers will tell you on the day of your event that they will handle the deposit, which was not the case in my situation. I waited several months for my deposit and had to call and leave several messages. I finally spoke to someone in the office and they had not started my refund for my deposit because they weren't notified. After speaking to that person, it was only a matter of days that the refund was on my credit card. The lady I spoke to was friendly and took care of the refund promptly. Again, just sharing my experiences that others may find helpful. In all I couldn't have asked for a better venue for our day.

Roy S

December 20, 2019

5

I am always impressed with our park systems facilities, personnel and public support. I just wish they got more respect and support from our goverment officals.

Roy S

December 20, 2019

5

I am always impressed with our park systems facilities, personnel and public support. I just wish they got more respect and support from our goverment officals.

Location Spence Cabin

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

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.

Latitude & Longitude: 35.6533 / -83.5775

Elevation: 668 feet

Nearby National Park

Yosemite National Park

Arch Rock Entrance

Approximate driving time: 32 min

Nearby Campgrounds


Last updated: June 4, 2026

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