Vacation Basecamp of the Smokies

Stirred by the sapphire mist that envelops our mountain vistas, the Cherokee people named the Great Smoky Mountains the place of blue smoke. At Dancing Bear, we call them our back yard. Whether visiting the Smokies for relaxation, sport, romance or business, Dancing Bear Lodge in Townsend, Tennessee, inspires getaways as expansive and free-spirited as the Smokies themselves.

Our Smoky Mountain lodge is ideally located for both a relaxing retreat and an engaging open-air adventure. Dancing Bear offers a number of impressively-constructed, luxurious cabins adjacent to Little River in Townsend, Tennessee. Only 5 minutes from the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and 25 minutes from the Knoxville Airport, our 36-acre estate is sure to provide you and your family or associates with an unforgettable escape.

Reawaken your spirit by indulging in the rustic luxury of Dancing Bear Lodge and our awe-inspiring panoramas. Catch your breath with air as fresh and crisp as nearby crystalline streams. Add an inviting network of scenic hiking and bicycling trails, regionally inspired cuisine in the Dancing Bear Dining Room and easy access to prime golfing and shopping—and you’ve discovered East Tennessee’s ultimate vacation basecamp. Make your reservations today.