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Shoestring Creek Campground

97%

97 reviews

· Newport, Cocke, Tennessee

40 acres hosted by Rhonda R.

4 lodging sites

Near Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Within a 60-minute drive from the Gatlinburg Welcome Center.

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Private sites

96% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.

We are a campground with tent sites and cabins. 40 acres to explore, the grounds are heavily forested, with walking trails and nature, nature, nature. Each site is secluded, We are located in the Cherokee National Forest at the foot of the Smokey Mountains. Just outside the towns of Hartford and Cosby. Hartford has River Rafting, Zip Lines, Kayaking on the Pigeon River. You will be able to get away from it all. but less than 45 minutes from favorite tourist attractions like Dollywood, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and Sevierville. We are located 2.6 miles off of I-40 at mile marker 447 just across the NC state line. Learn more about this land: Small off grid campground away from the noise and bustle of bigger campgrounds. Seclusion and privacy at all cabins. Cabins are primitive with no power or plumbing. Cabins have full or queen bed with 1 set of bunk beds in 2 of the cabins, table and chairs. Fire pit. Charcoal grills and picnic tables outside for cooking and eating. Bathhouse on site with thermal shower and real toilet. You will need your camping items such as sleeping bags, lanterns, and cooking items etc.

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Forest

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Reviews

97% Recommend215 ratings · 97 reviews

Bonnie M.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

Bambie

We really enjoyed the seclusion and the starry sky. It's so much better than an RV city. We really would have liked to use the firepit, since it was so beautiful outside, but due to an area wide burn ban, it wasn't possible. We will be back, to hike more of the many nearby trails.

Gabrielle L.

6 months on Hipcamp

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· October 2024

10/10

Momma Bear

Absolutely wonderful! This was my very first time using HipCamp but after looking for a while we finally settled on these cute cabins. We stayed in Mama Bear cabin and had so much fun. The first night there we found salamanders, frogs, toads and heard a few wolves howling around the cabin. We ended up leaving a day early, disappointed that we didn’t make time to explore the woods more. The drive to the office is extremely fun. You don’t need a 4x4 but you should take it slow and cautious. Keeping this spot in my favorites as I plan to make more trips to Tennessee and this will be my go to.

Ashley W.

6 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· October 2024

Bambie

I can't recommend this site enough. It was very secluded, which is exactly what I was looking for. Our hosts were amazing and super accommodating. You can buy 5 gallon buckets of firewood, but you can also use any downed wood on the property. I had a family emergency while there are Rhonda was so understanding and even checked on me while I was gone. If you enjoy primitive camping, do yourself a favor and book a site at Shoestring Creek Campground. I can't wait to go back.

Erin L.

2 reviews

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· September 2024

Bambie

Very nice and quiet little cabins. You can still hear the birds and bugs chirping at night. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Definitely worth a visit.

Mindy P.

8 months on Hipcamp

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· September 2024

Tent · With kids ·

Momma Bear

Cozy cabin perfect for a small family to enjoy some peace and quiet in nature. Cabin was private not located near any other campers we absolutely loved it

C P.

2 reviews

Recommends

· August 2024

Love it here!

Tent ·

Momma Bear

This was my third visit to Shoestring Campground and another totally relaxing stay. Cute camping cabins with real beds and great hospitality make for a wonderful getaway. The cabins are spaced far enough apart that you really have your own private space and rarely see or hear anyone else. The cabins have also been carefully placed in the woods disturbing as little nature as possible. This is definitely one of my favorite spots.

Location

Newport, Cocke, Tennessee, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee, East), S’atsoyaha (Yuchi), and Miccosukee First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

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