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.
Ericka B
October 29, 2024
We booked Spence Cabin for our wedding and reception and it did not disappoint! Easy to locate and looks as pictured. Some things to note are there are no mirrors in the cabin and it is a little chilly on the inside even with the fireplace on. We had 16 people are our wedding and were able to fit everyone comfortably but would probably feel squished for any group over 30. Definitely would recommend this for anyone looking for something intimate with beautiful scenery and at a great price!
Ericka B
October 29, 2024
We booked Spence Cabin for our wedding and reception and it did not disappoint! Easy to locate and looks as pictured. Some things to note are there are no mirrors in the cabin and it is a little chilly on the inside even with the fireplace on. We had 16 people are our wedding and were able to fit everyone comfortably but would probably feel squished for any group over 30. Definitely would recommend this for anyone looking for something intimate with beautiful scenery and at a great price!
James H
April 16, 2025
Beautiful scenery
James H
April 16, 2025
Beautiful scenery
Mercedes C
October 15, 2025
It was amazing. Plenty of space and the perfect setting. We enjoyed our time very much. Perfect place for a small wedding!
Mercedes C
October 15, 2025
It was amazing. Plenty of space and the perfect setting. We enjoyed our time very much. Perfect place for a small wedding!
Carra S
November 5, 2025
Everything was lovely though they had waited to tell me in person they had no gas for the fireplace so it got very cold if I had known sooner I could have brought my own propane other than that everything was great
Carra S
November 5, 2025
Everything was lovely though they had waited to tell me in person they had no gas for the fireplace so it got very cold if I had known sooner I could have brought my own propane other than that everything was great
Reyna T
April 10, 2026
People frequently wander off the nearby public path, so you might want to have some people stationed to constantly tell people there's a private event going on. Otherwise, you'll be a half-naked bride, like I was, with a single mother and her two children barging into the cabin where you're getting ready. Then they have the audacity to be mad at you for "exposing" her children, when she's the one who ignored the private event signs posted and barged into a room that had the door closed.
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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