If you are visiting for a night, a weekend or week vacations stay at Watauga Lake, below are some lodging options such as bed and breakfasts, campgrounds, cabins and vacation rentals.
- Bed & Breakfasts (4)
- Cabin Rentals (10)
- Campgrounds (10)
- Hotels & Motels (4)
A Romantic Eastern Tennessee B&B above Watauga Lake within a day’s drive of one-half of the US Population. The Iron Mountain Inn B&B in Butler TN offers outstanding lodging accommodations for visitors from as far away as Thailand and Hawaii, and as close as North Carolina, Virginia and the other 48 states. This mountain getaway B&B is the perfect location for a romantic honeymoon, renewal of vows, or elopement, or just a chance to relax with the one you love. At 2600’ the B&B is just below the ridge of Iron Mountain and the mist from Watauga Lake can be seen in the early morning. Let the Inn provide their famous “Pampering Perfected” service whether you come for a night, a weekend or longer. Come, share the magic of the Appalachian Mountains with us.
Wautaga Dam Campground is a beautiful, peaceful campground on the Watauga River in Eastern Tennessee. Currently the campground has no tent sites, but has 29 RV sites, many of which are right on the river.
Welcome to the Watauga River Lodge located on the trophy section of the Watauga known to produce gargantuan browns, football-shaped bows and bug chugging brookies – so break in your own equipment or let our expert guides provide you with everything you’ll need to tame these trout.
Then mix it up with a float for smallmouth or a trek for wild fish. Year-round the Watauga River Lodge guides can put a bend in your rod and a smile on your face.
Creekside Chalet Log Cabin Rentals – Secluded Log Cabin Rental in Butler TN
Rent this property for the Christmas Week and / or New Year’s Week.
Escape to the secluded Bristol Tennessee and Watauga Lake area Log Cabin Rental Lodging and Accommodations. The Creekside Chalet Log Cabin Rental is a pet friendly secluded log cabin rental nestled in The Appalachian High Country of Northeastern Tennessee near Watauga Lake and Bristol TN. The Creekside Chalet Log Cabin Rental is suitable for romantic couples, or friends and family get togethers. Hiking Trails on the property and The Appalachian Trail is on the ridge behind the Chalet.
Secluded Privacy in the Woods – No one to disturb – No one to disturb you!
A unique haven of pristine wilderness beauty in the Appalachian Mountains of northeastern Tennessee. Sugar Hollow Retreat is an Inn and conference center nestled on a 300-acre nature preserve overlooking Watauga Lake where North Carolina meets Tennessee. Sugar Hollow offers delightful accommodations for weddings, family reunions, business retreats, church groups and individuals.
Lakeshore Resort on beautiful Watauga Lake in Northeast Tennessee offers a full service marina, boat rentals, cabin rentals, motel units and the Captain’s Table restaurant – ALL of which offer breathtaking views of one of the country’s most scenic lakes.
Lakeshore Marina is a full-service facility easily accessible from US Highway 321.
Enjoy fishing in the clean waters of Watauga Lake, or treat yourself to a memorable picturesque ride in one of our rental ski or pontoon boats. We also offer complete mooring service, live bait, dry docking and licenses can be purchased on site.
Pioneer Landing is the easternmost marina on Watauga Lake. It is a special place for many visitors to the lake and its property is the site of significant local Cherokee Indian history.
Although the site was originally used primarily for tent camping, over the years the Livorsis have cleared and developed the property to house campers who stay through the summer or visit on weekends April through October.
It would be hard not to use the word family when describing the atmosphere of today’s Pioneer Landing. Many campers have been spending their summers here for over a decade and the late spring-early summer time has the feel of a reunion.
Contact Dan or Deanna at 423-768-3164 or
E-Mail info@pioneerlanding.com
Facilities:
There are 40 campsites within Cardens Bluff Campground. Each section of the campground has flush toilets. In addition, there is an accessible shower house with eight showers for the campground. Recycling has been added to the campground, including aluminum, glass and plastic.
Nearby Attractions:
The nearby Rat Branch Boat Launch is an easy five minute drive from the campground for campers with motor boats. Shook Branch Swim Area is also nearby on the shores of Watauga Lake. Big Laurel Branch and Pond Mountain Wilderness areas are located north and south of the campground for more rugged, backcountry hiking.
Activities and Amenities
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The gates to the campground are closed from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Guests of campers are asked to leave before the gates are closed; All developed recreation areas in the Cherokee National Forest are alcohol free to promote family-friendly recreation; Campfires are limited to the burning of wood only. It’s state law; Be careful with food scraps and trash. Keep a clean campsite to prevent unwanted critters and bears; One third of the campground is available for those without advanced reservations, on a first-come, first-served basis. Only sites 16, 28 and 29 are suitable for up to a 30 foot camper.
Getting There:
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
36.30972, -82.11528
36°18’35″N, 82°6’55″W
From Elizabethton take US 19E/321 south 5 miles to Hampton. Turn left on 321/67 travel 3 miles to the campground entrance on the left.
Overview
Dennis Cove Campground is a secluded campground along Laurel Fork Creek at an elevation of 2,650 feet in Carter County. This remote developed campground is popular with those seeking a rustic experience. The altitude, creek side location and lush forest surroundings make Dennis Cove particularly desirable during hot summer months. With 15 campsites, Dennis Cove is a great option for a group to reserve the whole campground for retreats and other events.
Natural Features:
Dennis Cove Campground is located along the beautiful Laurel Fork Creek nestled in the mountains of the Southern Appalachians.
Recreation:
Along with camping, Laurel Fork Creek is stocked with rainbow trout below the campground. Above the campground, the creek and its tributaries are managed as wild trout streams for brown, rainbow and brook trout. Laurel Fork Trail (#39) follows the creek upstream for 8.0 miles with twenty-six stream crossings. The Appalachian National Scenic Trail is accessed via the nearby Coon Den Falls Trail (# 37).
Facilities:
There are 15 single campsites, including two double sites within Dennis Cove Campground. The campground has flush toilets. Each site contains a table, fire ring and lantern holder.
Nearby Attractions:
Trailheads for Coon Den Falls Trail (#37) and the Appalachian National Scenic Trail (#1) are approximately a half mile west of the campground on Dennis Cove Rd. Watauga Lake is approximately 25 minutes away.
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The gates to the campground are closed from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., when a campground host is present. Guests of campers are asked to leave before the gates are closed.
All developed recreation areas on the Cherokee National Forest are alcohol free to promote family-friendly recreation.
Campfires are limited to the burning of wood products and charcoal only. It’s state law.
Be careful with food scraps and trash. Keep a clean campsite to prevent unwanted critters and bears.
Getting There:
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
36.25722, -82.11083
36°15’26″N, 82°6’39″W
US 321/TN 67 into Hampton, TN. Right onto Dennis Cove Road for approximately 5 miles or 15 minutes. Dennis Cove Road is steep with hairpin turns, so plan to drive slowly.
Contact Information:
Mailing Address:
DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND
4400 Unicoi Drive
Unicoi TN 37692
Phone Number:
Information: (423)735-1500
