Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights11 sites open for every nightA campground near fishing. RV fit varies by site.
We have thought of everything to make your outdoor camping and travel experience exceptional at The Ridge Outdoor Resort with over 50 acres of lodging and amenities that include: 2 zero entry pools, lazy river, luxury bathhouses with private family bathrooms, 24-hour guest laundry, 2 dog parks, fitness center, fishing pond, indoor golf simulator, on-site deli, daily jeep rentals, golf cart rentals, and MORE!

















Length limits vary by campsite.
Availability on Hipcamp.
| Site | Fr 13 | Sa 14 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70' Back-In | ✓ | ✓ | from $79 |
| 74' Back-In | ✓ | ✓ | from $79 |
| 80' Back-In | ✓ | ✓ | from $79 |
| 73' Back-In | ✓ | ✓ | from $79 |
| 67' Back-In | ✓ | ✓ | from $79 |
| 71' Back-In | ✓ | ✓ | from $79 |
| 65' Back-In | ✓ | ✓ | from $79 |
| 72' Back-In | ✓ | ✓ | from $79 |
| 75' Back-In | ✓ | ✓ | from $79 |
| 76' Back-In | ✓ | ✓ | from $79 |
| T02) Luxury Tent | ✓ | ✓ | from $135 |
Hookups (individual campsites): 10 full-hookup individual sites.
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Hipcamp listing. Anything we can't source says so.
| T05) Luxury Tent | ✓ | ✓ | from $135 |
| T06) Luxury Tent | ✓ | ✓ | from $135 |
| 016 | X | X | from $101 |
| TH1-TH3 Tiny Home | X | ✓ | from $118 |
| T01) Luxury Tent | X | X | from $135 |
| T03) Luxury Tent | X | X | from $135 |
| T04) Luxury Tent | X | X | from $135 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights11 sites open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights8 sites open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights57 sites open for every nightAn idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.
Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.
Explore Cades Cove as you drive the 11-mile loop road. Along the way, discover historic homesteads, churches, an active grist mill, and scenic vistas of the surrounding mountains.
Beginning in today's Elkmont Campground, this walking or driving tour will allow you to explore the rich history of the area that led to the birth of tourism within and the establishment of Great…
Source: National Park Service. Tours are in the free NPS App.
Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 75 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

Travel trailer · 36 ft · sleeps 10 · 111 mi from campground
$119/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
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Fifth wheel · 39 ft · sleeps 10 · 125 mi from campground
$150/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 37 ft · sleeps 10 · 150 mi from campground
$175/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
View rentalPaid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

2 mi · 2.5 hr · from $119/person

2 mi · 1.3 hr–1.5 hr · from $26/person

2 mi · 3.5 hr · from $72/person

4 mi · 1.3 hr · from $46/person
Mountain Farm Museum, behind the Oconaluftee Visitor Center
Oconaluftee Visitor Center porch
Cades Cove Orientation Shelter (before the entrance to Cades Cove Loop Road)
Source: National Park Service (Great Smoky Mountains National Park). Photos link to nps.gov and are credited to their photographers.
Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Hipcamp for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.
| Month | Open | Booked | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 78% | 0% | 0% |
| Dec 2026 | 61% | 0% | 0% |
| Jan 2027 | 61% | 0% | 0% |
| Feb 2027 | 61% | 0% | 0% |
| Mar 2027 | 73% | 0% | 0% |
| Apr 2027 | 76% | 0% | 0% |
| May 2027 | 92% | 0% | 0% |

4 mi · 10 min–30 min · from $19/person

4 mi · 1.8 hr · from $38/person

4 mi · 2 hr · from $22/person

4 mi · 1 hr · from $84/person

9 mi · 2 hr · from $123/person
Ranger programs, trails and park activities — typically free. Separate from paid tours above.

Walk 5 miles (8 km) roundtrip through rhododendron, hemlock, and pine-oak forest to a 25-foot (7.6-m) waterfall and scenic pool. Swimming in the pool is not recommended due to…

Enjoy a riverside stroll approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) roundtrip through a cove hardwood forest along one of the only dog- and bike-friendly trails in the park. This trail…

Hike 3.5 miles (5.6 km) roundtrip on this popular but challenging trail to enjoy views of surrounding mountains and the Chimney Tops pinnacles. This trail is steep and rocky at…

One of five routes to Mount Le Conte, the Bullhead Trail offers consistent views. The strenuous hike is 13.6 miles (21.9 km) roundtrip. Near the beginning, visitors will see rocky…

Hike 0.62-mile (1 km) roundtrip on Smokemont Nature Trail which provides a peaceful escape and views of the surrounding peaks.

The Bradley Fork Trail offers a scenic and diverse outdoor experience, featuring picturesque creeks, seasonal wildflowers, fishing access, horseback riding opportunities, and…
Source: National Park Service (Great Smoky Mountains National Park). Photos link to nps.gov and are credited to their photographers.
18 individual reservable campsites from Hipcamp, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.
18 sites · from $78.74, from $101.24/night
13 open Nov 13–Nov 15