Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest Tours and Activities

Biggest trees east of the Missippippi and the only remaining virgin forest in southern Appalachia
Biggest trees east of the Missippippi and the only remaining virgin forest in southern Appalachia
Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest - one of the largest contiguous tracts of old growth forest in the Eastern United States.
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River Edge Inn

River Edge Inn

2 out of 5
Downtown Gatlinburg
Price was CA $945, price is now CA $776 per person
CA $776
per person
Apr 17 - Apr 20
found 3 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Detroit (DTW) to Knoxville (TYS)
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Clean rooms. Pleasant staff. Close to everything!

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

Grand Bohemian Lodge Asheville, Autograph Collection®

Grand Bohemian Lodge Asheville, Autograph Collection®

4.5 out of 5
Biltmore Village
Price was CA $2,291, price is now CA $1,860 per person
CA $1,860
per person
May 19 - May 22
found 16 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Toronto (YYZ) to Asheville (AVL)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (917 reviews)
The property is in pristine condition! There are still a lot of places that haven't rebuilt after Helene. It seemed that only the big franchise names were open for business. Most of the surrounding is under construction, but it's coming back strong2

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

Holiday Inn Club Vacations Smoky Mountain Resort by IHG

Holiday Inn Club Vacations Smoky Mountain Resort by IHG

3 out of 5
Price was CA $1,235, price is now CA $1,036 per person
CA $1,036
per person
Apr 17 - Apr 20
found 3 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Detroit (DTW) to Knoxville (TYS)
9/10 Wonderful! (480 reviews)
Wish we were staying longer!

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

Popular places to visit

lake santeetlah in great smoky mountains

Santeetlah Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Santeetlah Lake during your travels in Robbinsville. Wander the riverfront in this relaxing area.

Santeetlah Lake
Santeetlah Dam on Lake Santeetlah and Cheoah River in Graham County, North Carolina reflected in calm water of lake on clear autumn afternoon.

Cheoah Dam

Find out about the history of Tapoco when you take a trip to Cheoah Dam. Discover the mountain views in this relaxing area, or seek out the hiking trails.

Cheoah Dam
Santeetlah Dam on Lake Santeetlah and Cheoah River in Graham County, North Carolina reflected in calm water of lake on clear autumn afternoon.

Cheoah River

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cheoah River during your travels in Robbinsville. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

Cheoah River
Clear green hue water

Fontana Village Resort Marina

Explore the waterfront in Fontana Dam with a trip to Fontana Village Resort Marina. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

Fontana Village Resort Marina
Baby Falls on the Tellico River in the Cherokee National Forest in TN.

Baby Falls

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Baby Falls during your travels in Tellico Plains. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

Baby Falls
waterfall in forest

Bald River Falls

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Bald River Falls during your travels in Tellico Plains. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

Bald River Falls

Best Lodging Options Near Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest

The Junction-backwoods tiny home on brook trout stream with mountain ridge view

The Junction-backwoods tiny home on brook trout stream with mountain ridge view

Robbinsville NC
The Junction-backwoods tiny home on brook trout stream with mountain ridge view
Pet friendly 2br/2ba cabin with hot tub on Rushing Trout Stream!

Pet friendly 2br/2ba cabin with hot tub on Rushing Trout Stream!

Murphy NC
Pet friendly 2br/2ba cabin with hot tub on Rushing Trout Stream!
Harrah's Cherokee Valley River – A Caesars Rewards Destination

Harrah's Cherokee Valley River – A Caesars Rewards Destination

3.5 out of 5
777 Casino Parkway Murphy NC
Harrah's Cherokee Valley River – A Caesars Rewards Destination
Creek Front Mountain Cabin with Jacuzzi.

Creek Front Mountain Cabin with Jacuzzi.

Andrews NC
Creek Front Mountain Cabin with Jacuzzi.
Godin's Get A Way, Creekside cabin, Relax in Murphy, NC. Close to everywhere!

Godin's Get A Way, Creekside cabin, Relax in Murphy, NC. Close to everywhere!

Murphy NC
Godin's Get A Way, Creekside cabin, Relax in Murphy, NC. Close to everywhere!
RIVERFRONT Retreat with HOT TUB on Nantahala River

RIVERFRONT Retreat with HOT TUB on Nantahala River

Bryson City NC
RIVERFRONT Retreat with HOT TUB on Nantahala River
Wayah Ridge Escapes

Wayah Ridge Escapes

2 out of 5
22 Wayah Ridge Topton NC
Wayah Ridge Escapes
Sky Ridge Yurts

Sky Ridge Yurts

4 out of 5
200 Sky Ridge Dr Bryson City NC
Sky Ridge Yurts
Gorgeous Stays

Gorgeous Stays

3 out of 5
11044 US-19 Bryson City NC
Gorgeous Stays
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