Cabins on the quiet side of the Smokies, close to Cades Cove and the Little River, managed by a local team.
Townsend is known as the Peaceful Side of the Smokies. It sits along the Little River in Blount County, at one of the entrances to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and it’s the closest town to Cades Cove. Casago Smoky Mountains manages a group of Townsend cabins for guests who want the mountains with fewer crowds.
Townsend has a slower pace than the busier towns on the other side of the park. You can spend the morning in Cades Cove, the afternoon by the river and the evening back at your cabin, without much traffic in between.
A cabin gives your group more room than a hotel, with a kitchen, living space and somewhere to sit outside at the end of the day. Our Townsend cabins range from smaller getaways to homes with space for a family.
A broad valley inside the national park with an 11-mile one-way loop road, historic cabins and churches, and good chances to see wildlife such as deer.
The river runs right through Townsend, and in warm weather it’s a popular place for tubing, swimming and picnics.
Guided tours take you through underground rooms and formations just outside town.
Photo: Bigmacthealmanac, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Learn about the people and history of the region through exhibits and historic buildings.
Photo: Brian Stansberry, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0
Trails near the Townsend entrance lead to waterfalls, streams and mountain views.
These are some of the Townsend cabins we manage. Click through for photos, details and live availability:
Bringing a bigger group? See our large group rentals page, or browse every Townsend rental. For things happening around the Smokies, see our local events calendar.
Fall leaf season and summer weekends are busy in the Smokies, so book early if your dates fall then. Cades Cove is popular, and the loop road can be slow at peak times, so many guests go early in the morning. If you’re flying in, McGhee Tyson Airport in nearby Alcoa serves the area. Check the national park’s website for any road closures or parking rules before you go.
Tell us your group size, dates and what you want to do, and we’ll point you to Townsend cabins that fit. Our team lives here and we’re happy to share local tips.
Townsend is in Blount County, Tennessee, along the Little River and next to Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Townsend is the closest town to Cades Cove, which you reach through the park’s Townsend entrance.
We list our Townsend cabins on our properties page with live availability. Browse every Townsend rental to see what’s open for your dates.
Book online with live availability, or call our local team at (865) 800-6090.
Booking direct with Casago Smoky Mountains means you deal with a local team from the first question to checkout. Browse every Townsend rental with live availability, or give us a call at (865) 800-6090. We’ll help you find the right fit for your group, your dates and your plans.
