From Knoxville, I/40 & I/74: Follow Hwy 129 South, past the McGhee Tyson Airport. Vier left at the split and follow to Hwy 321 North. Follow Hwy 321 North approximately 13 miles into Townsend. Dancing Bear Lodge is located on the right just past the Apple Valley Farms Complex.

From Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge: Follow the Parkway to Wears Valley Road in Pigeon Forge. Turn left onto Wears Valley Rd. Follow 15 miles to dead end at Hwy 321. Turn right to follow Hwy 321 South. Dancing Bear Lodge is located on the left just past the Apple Valley Stables.

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Looking for a place to rest between adventures? Here's a quick list of nearby places to stay.

River Bluff Cabins in the Smokies

Owl's Nest Cottage

Spirit of the Smokies Lodge

Chilhowee Inn