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Under Canvas Great Smoky Mountains

4.6(203)
Hotel

About

Under Canvas Great Smoky Mountains offers a distinctive blend of safari-chic glamping and nature immersion just 10 miles from Gatlinburg. Its permanent canvas tents feature hotel-quality beds, wood-burning stoves, and private decks, creating a warm, upscale retreat amid 182 acres of wooded terrain near the national park entrance.

For business groups seeking an offbeat venue, the resort’s communal campfire and camp-style dining foster relaxed networking and team bonding. While it doesn’t have traditional meeting rooms, the curated outdoor experience and attentive hospitality make it a memorable choice for small teams wanting to unplug and connect in a stunning natural setting.

Best for

  • Executive retreats with nature immersion
  • Team bonding around campfire experiences
  • Multi-night stays near Great Smoky Mountains NP

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Meeting

Custom request

Professional meeting space for your team — whether it's a meeting, training, workshop, or multi-day offsite. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day — with the option to request AV, catering, and your preferred room layout.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Room Block

Custom request

Reserve a block of rooms for your group — ideal for multi-day conferences, offsites, or any event where attendees are traveling from out of town.

What's typically included

  • Reserved guest rooms for your group
  • Flexible check-in & check-out dates
  • Negotiated group rates

Meeting + Room Block

Custom request

Bundle your meeting space and guest rooms in one request — perfect for multi-day offsites and conferences where the team meets by day and stays overnight.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology
  • Reserved guest rooms for your group

Venue Details

Standout features

Safari-chic permanent tents with upscale comforts
Accommodations
Safari-chic permanent tents with upscale comforts
A variety of canvas tents including Deluxe, Stargazer, Suite, and Safari styles feature king-size beds with luxe linens, private bathrooms or nearby bathhouses, wood-burning stoves, and private decks. The tents balance rugged outdoor charm with
Communal campfire with nightly s’mores and live music
Outdoor Experience
Communal campfire with nightly s’mores and live music
Guests gather around a campfire each evening to enjoy complimentary s’mores and live music events, creating a social and immersive outdoor atmosphere unique to this glamping resort.
Nestled on 182 acres near Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Setting
Nestled on 182 acres near Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Set just 10 miles from Gatlinburg, Tennessee, the resort offers a lush, wooded terrain with misty mountain vistas, providing a distinctive nature-immersive backdrop for events and retreats.

At a glance

Rated 4.6 on Google · 203 reviews