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Everybody wants to flock to the Great Smoky Mountains and Daniel Boone National Forest to take in the unique sights and sounds the area has to offer. But that's exactly the problem... it's way too overcrowded. What was once a picturesque daydream of exploring the Southern mountains quickly evaporates with the reality that the area is now overrun with tourists.

Not to mention that hotels are busy, camping is exhausting, and tourist towns are out for your pockets. The whole thing leaves you feeling overwhelmed, powerless, and stressed. No one should feel that way on vacation, especially when all you want to do is relax and rejuvinate in the great outdoors.

That's why we started Laurel Fork Rustic Retreat was created. We wanted to give guests, just like you, the magic of the Smokies without the crowds.

Since 1996, people have been slowly discovering what we already knew a long time ago - that the Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area (and the surrounding parks and recreation areas) which sits on the Tennessee/Kentucky border provide all the same signts, sounds, and magic as the Smokies but without the crowds!

This area is one of Tennessee's most overlooked, hidden treasures and it's right in our backyard. Laurel Fork Rustic Retreat was developed on the border of Big South Fork so guests can have a private, gated retreat area with direct trail access right from their cabin.

We know how overwhelming it feels to try "let your hair down" on vacation when there are people everywhere and no place to truly unwind. We've also helped more than 25,000+ guests from all 50 states and 9+ countries take in the gorgous Tennessee Mountains – crowd-free!

Our 3-step process takes the headaches away for you and turns the daydreaming into a reality:

1. Choose a Cabin – You know what you and your guests will need so finding the right cabin is important but doesn't have to be confusing. Want to bring your horses? Want a hot tub to come back to at the end of a long day hiking? Want to get the family together for a reunion? We've got the cabins and options you need to make it all happen easily!

2. Pick Your Dates – Many of our guests are smart, like you, and love to plan ahead! Simply check the availabity of your favorite cabin and complete a quick form to secure availability. That's it! You'll get an email from us confirming your deposit and dates then you're all set.

3. Smile! – Life's just better when you have something on the calendar to look forward to and what better than a stay at Laurel Fork Rustic Retreat! You'll be chomping at the bit to get the bags out and start packing and you'll be beaming with excitement as the days approach!

Keep on booking cabins in high-concetrated areas, like Gatlinburg, and you'll continue to feel the frustration and anxiety of fighting the crowds (while paying way too much). Book a cabin at Laurel Fork Rustic Retreat and you'll finally get the much-needed break, rest, privacy, and peace you deserve in your vacation. Book now**!

In addition to our own amenities, you have access to some of Tennessee's greatest outdoor attractions including: the Big South Fork National River & Recreation area, which boasts the most natural land bridges and arches east of Utah, Pickett CCC Memorial State Park, which lies within the 20,887-acres Pickett State Forest and is adjacent to the massive 125,000 acre Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, the massive Daniel Boone National Forest, the historic Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historic Park, and the Upper Cumberland Platue region.

Fun facts you may not have heard:

• Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area is quickly gaining recognition as a hidden destination for horseback riding, mountain biking, paddling, and many more outdoor activities. The national park has also been recognized as one of the region's best whitewater paddling destinations, with late winter and spring being the primary paddling season on the river.
• Pickett State Park is one of the top stargazing destinations in the southeast and is listed by the International Dark-Sky Association as a certified dark sky viewing location. Pickett State Park, along with nearby Pogue Creek Canyon State Natural Area, is also a Silver-tier International Dark Sky Park.

Imagine this... you leave home feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and tired and return feeling relaxed, rejuvenated, happy, and refreshed. Everybody will be asking where you went and what you did. Sharing the secret you've now found will be completely up to you! ;) Don't hesitate! Book now!