Large Cabin Rentals Perfect For Any Occasion

Planning a family reunion or group getaway? Discover the perfect cabins to comfortably accommodate your large group!

3 Surprising Health Benefits of Horseback Riding

Horseback riding has substantial health benefits for both you and the horse itself.

3 Best Horseback Riding Trails in Scott County

Discover 3 trails in Scott County, Tennessee that give you all the same views as the Smokies but with fewer crowds.

Horseback Riding, Big South Fork, TennesseeLaurel Fork Rustic RetreatAugust 12, 2019Laurel Fork Rustic RetreatScott County, Scott County Tennessee, horseback trails, East Tennessee, horseback riding trails, big south fork, horseback riding, Big Island Loop Trail, Bandy Creek Jack's Ridge Loop, Bandy Creek, Bandy Creek Charit Creek Lodge Trail, Big Island Horse Loop Trail, tennesseeComment

Summer Activities at the Big South Fork

Explore the many ways to play, relax, and soak up the summer sun at the Big South Fork!

Spring Activities at the Big South Fork

Rain or shine, there are many fun ways to get out and enjoy the Big South Fork during the spring season.

Winter Activities at the Big South Fork

There are many fun ways to get out and enjoy the Big South Fork during the winter months.

Activities, Big South Fork, WinterLaurel Fork Rustic RetreatJanuary 24, 2018Big South Fork National River and Recreation Areawinter, Cumberland Plateau, snow, Big South Fork, snow in Tennessee, Tennessee snow, four-season park, winter months, winter hiking, hiking, hiking in the snow, tourists, local hiking guides, Big South Fork Scenic Railway, railway, train, Polar Express, The Polar Express, The Polar Express Train Ride, Polar Express Train Ride in Tennessee, southern Kentucky, Kentucky, Tennessee, magical, hot chocolate, Santa, North Pole, hot tub, fireplace, trails, Junior Ranger, kids activity, kids activities, kids, scavenger hunt, winter scavenger hunt, Bandy Creek Visitor Center, Big South Fork Junior Ranger, Big South Fork Junior Ranger badge, Junior Ranger Booklet, horseback riding, winter horseback riding, riding a horse during winter, horse stalls, winter riding, season, winter seasonComment

Tennessee’s Secret Spot For Photographers

Relax and let your creative side go wild!

Big South Fork, PhotographyLaurel Fork Rustic RetreatSeptember 29, 2017Big South Fork National River and Recreation Areaphotography, photographer, photographers, outdoor photography, photograph, pictures, taking pictures, natural geological formations, historic sites, outdoor recreation, photography subjects, photography backdrops, photography secret, waterfalls, Yahoo Falls, Slave Falls, Angel Falls, overlooks, East Rim Overlook, cave, Knoxville, Nashville, cabin rentals, cabin rentals for photographers, sandstone arches, arches, natural arches, flora and fauna, birds, fish, black bear, railroad bridge, coal mining, civil war, whitewater rafting, photography portfolio, camera, filming, Railway, secret spot, secret photography location, horseback riding, mountain biking, rock climbing, Paddling, hiking, fall, spring, winter, summer, tennesseeComment

11 Fun Ideas for Your Next Family Get-Together

Whether your family is big or small, likes traditional or non-traditional get-togethers, or just wants to make new memories we have some ideas to make your next family get-together one for the ages!

Family, Activities, LodgingLaurel Fork Rustic RetreatDecember 13, 2016Laurel Fork Rustic Retreatfamily, family get-together, family reunion, family reunions, family get-togethers, memories, family memories, tradition, traditional, non-traditional, get-together, get-togethers, fun ideas, horseback riding, singing, campfire, campfire songs, family hike, hiking, hiking together, family game night, family games, game night, whitewater rafting, water fun, breakfast, family breakfast, southern food, southern breakfast, the south, taste of the south, breakfast together, meteor shower party, meteor shower, train ride, trains, coal miners, mountain biking, biking together, movie night, family movie night, popcorn, movies, cabins, cabin, cabins for rent, rental cabins, family reunion rental, large groups, Big South Fork Scenic Railway, Paddling, ATV riding, hike, hiking family, family hikes, foodComment

Soak Your Worries Away at Laurel Fork Rustic Retreat

What better way to end a fun day of exploring than a rejuvenating soak in a hot tub?

Big South Fork Cabins with Horse Stalls

With direct access to the Big South Fork National Park, Laurel Fork Rustic Retreat has a wide variety of luxury cabins with horse stalls on site.

Horseback Riding, Big South Fork, LodgingLaurel Fork Rustic RetreatNovember 14, 2016horseshoes, paradise, horse stall, horseback, horse trails, barns, check availability, cabin rentals for horseback riders, cabins with stalls, horse owners, rustic cabins, cabins with horse stalls, reserve a cabin, Horse Trails, cabins, equestrian, horseback riding near Nashville, Big South Fork Cabins, experienced riders, horseback riding tips, popular horse trails, Tennessee, horse owner, Big South Fork NRRA, cabins with barns, horseback riding in Tennessee, horseback trail loops, The Big South Fork, horseback riding, equestrian trails, cabin rentals, horseback riding near Knoxville, horse corral, The Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, corral, Big South Fork, Big South Fork cabin rentals, horse corrals, TN Cabin, corrals, Horse Stalls, beginner rider, Big South Fork Cabins with Horse Stalls, horseback rentals, trailsComment

The Most Popular Activity in The Big South Fork

With over 212 miles of horse trails available, it's no surprise that horseback riding has become one of the most popular activities at Big South Fork National Park.