Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Under Canvas Great Smoky Mountains
Appalachian tented camp
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Opened
2018
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Resort SocialOutside the door
The house
Under CanvasAppalachian tented camp
Life here is lived under canvas in the Tennessee hills, shaped by evening campfires, acoustic guitar, and dark night skies.
What it’s good at
Notable
Safari-style canvas tents fitted with wood-burning stoves and overhead stargazing skylights.
Listed
Wooded mountain acreage connecting guests to Pigeon River rafting and guided park hikes.
Listed
Communal campfire pits bring guests together for nightly s'mores and acoustic guitar music.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
As is the case at any Under Canvas resort, you’ll camp in style: king beds, wood-burning stoves, proper en-suite bathrooms, and hotel-quality comforts and furnishings.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The hiking trails of Great Smoky Mountains National Park are thirty minutes away, and Dollywood is a short drive north.
The rooms
Tents come with wood-burning stoves and private timber decks. In Stargazer layouts, a viewing skylight sits directly over the bed.
At the table
Long communal timber tables fill the main pavilion, where Embers serves hot breakfasts and evening suppers of grilled meats.
How it began
Co-founder Sarah Dusek drew on her aid work in Zimbabwe, adapting low-impact African safari glamping for the Great Smoky Mountains.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.