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Appalachian Clubhouse Campground

35.6541° N / 83.5817° W · Data Nov 2 2026, checked hourly
Tracked from Apr 1, 20271 day-use unit

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Opening record
No detected openings in the last 90 days

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01 · Availability Outlook · Apr 1 – May 3, 2027 · of 1 monitored site

Of the 33 tracked reservation dates (Apr 1 – May 3, 2027): 24 open for online reservation · 9 reserved.

Where the open windows are

27.3% of tracked reservation dates are not currently open for online reservation. 24 of 33 remain open; here is where they are.

Load status

Apr 1 – May 3, 2027
Not open online27.3%
Open reservation dates24 / 33
Reserved (of online inventory)9 / 33
Weekday openings18
Weekend openings6

Of the open reservation dates on mapped day-use units, 18 fall on weekdays and 6 on weekends (Fri–Sun).

Open dates by month

Apr 2027 – May 2027
0102030222APRMAYSOLID = OPEN RESERVATION DATES · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

April holds the most room. 22 of 30 reservation dates are still open there.

Holiday windows — day use

Units open per date · of 1 day-use unit
WindowDateUnits openStatus
Memorial DayFRI May 280None open
SAT May 290None open
SUN May 300None open
MON May 310None open

Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked date.

Availability by day-use unit

Most open reservation dates · tracked window
UnitOpen reservation dates
Appalachian Clubhouse  24

This day-use unit currently has 24 reservation dates available.

Tracked window

Coverage

Campsite Sniper's data for this facility starts Apr 1, 2027. That is about 150 days after the current snapshot was taken, so dates before Apr 1, 2027 are not covered by what Campsite Sniper tracks here — they are not known to be unavailable. The reservation dates shown on this page describe Apr 1, 2027 onwards only. Check Recreation.gov for earlier dates.

Reservation dates

24 available reservation dates across 1 day-use unit at Appalachian Clubhouse, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
All 1 day-use unit with current availability
UnitOpen reservation datesConsecutive datesDates
Appalachian Clubhouse246 datesApr 1, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027, Apr 13, 2027, Apr 14, 2027, Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027 +12 more

About Appalachian Clubhouse

Overview

The Appalachian Clubhouse is a historic building constructed in 1934 in the Elkmont Historic District. The structure has been rehabilitated by the National Park Service to closely resemble its 1930's appearance, with the addition of few modern amenities such as electricity and running water.

The building was originally used a gathering spot by lessees and guests of the Appalachian Club whose members, mostly from Knoxville, built rustic cabins nearby to serve as weekend or summer retreats in the years before the Park was created.

Today the 3,000 square foot clubhouse provides an excellent location for meetings, events and celebrations with the added charm of exposed wooden beams and massive stone fireplaces at each end, equipped with gas logs.

Recreation

Most visitors to the clubhouse host parties or meetings in the expansive, historic space. Although the clubhouse features a few modern amenities, it is still quite rustic in comparison to most venues and requires careful event planning prior to arrival.

Tablecloths, tableware, projectors, screens, extensions cords, paper towels, etc. are not provided and must be brought by the renter.

Visitors preparing for an event may not pin or tape decorations, balloons, banners, directional signage, etc. anywhere in the park. To ensure visitors arrive safely at the event location, provide guests with directions prior to their departure.

Individuals wishing to reserve the Clubhouse for a wedding, wedding reception and/or wedding photography, will need an additional Special Use Permit and may click here for more information.

Facilities

The 3,000 sq ft. clubhouse features a large, open meeting hall (60' x 25') with french doors along the entire east side, opening onto a broad, roofed porch with rocking chairs, overlooking the forest and a small creek.

There is no heating or air conditioning at the Clubhouse, but the Ballroom does provide four ceiling fans and 12 electrical outlets, in addition to an outlet in each room.

The Clubhouse is furnished with 12 (60") round tables seating 8 people each, 8 (3'x6') rectangular tables and 110 folding chairs to go with them. A sofa and chairs at one of the fireplaces, provides a nice sitting area, but no other furnishings are provided.

The Appalachian Clubhouse does not have a kitchen or cooking facilities like a stove or refrigerator, but there is a double sink with hot and cold running water and a warming kitchen (168 sq ft.) with 32 sq ft. of counter space. Six electrical outlets in the warming kitchen can be used to keep food warm and accommodate catering.

There are no restrooms inside the main building, but accessible restrooms with cold running water, flush toilets, electric lights and hand dryers are located about 150 ft. from the building.

Natural Features

The Appalachian Clubhouse is located in the southern portion of Elkmont in an historic district referred to as "Daisy Town," between the mouths of Jakes Creek and Bearwallow Branch.

The facility is surrounded by the lush forests and steep ridges of Tennessee's Upper Little River Valley, and provides no shortage of both scenic and historic attractions within walking distance of the clubhouse.

Nearby Attractions

Two popular trailheads: Jakes Creek and Little River, are located near the clubhouse. The adjacent Elkmont Campground offers traditional outdoor camping.

Gatlinburg, a one of the Smokies' famous tourist towns, is located a short drive from the clubhouse, offering tours, organized rafting trips, museums, restaurants, galleries, an aquarium, skiing and more.

1 monitored unitDay useMax party 96

Getting there

Proceed south from Gatlinburg, TN on Newfound Gap Road (aka US 441) 1.7 miles and turn right onto Little River Road towards Cades Cove. Proceed 5 miles to the Elkmont (Campground) Road and turn left. Go. 1.4 miles and turn left just before the campground office (sign says: Elkmont Nature Trail 0.3, Little River Trail 0.6 and Jakes Creek Trail.). Follow the road to Jakes Creek and continue on around the one-way loop to the Appalachian Club. (Nearest street address is 500 Elkmont Road, Gatlinburg, TN)

500 Elkmont Road, Gatlinburg, TN 37738865-436-1261
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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Appalachian Clubhouse?

Reservations for Appalachian Clubhouse are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 24 of 33 tracked reservation dates are open (72.7%), though availability can change. Pick the unit on the map to see its reservation calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.

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How current is this availability data?

Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 17:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.

Which month has the most availability at Appalachian Clubhouse?

April 2027, with 22 open reservation dates in the current snapshot of 30.

When is the next open date at Appalachian Clubhouse?

Campsite Sniper cannot answer that from the current snapshot. The availability data held for Appalachian Clubhouse begins Apr 1, 2027 — about 150 days after this snapshot was taken, so any earlier dates are outside what Campsite Sniper is tracking here rather than known to be unavailable. Check Recreation.gov for dates before Apr 1, 2027.

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