About 140 steps to the top and you can view a beautiful waterfall. This is at most a 20 minute stop…read moreand well worth a visit.

Plenty of parking, port-a-potties and a very short hike to a spectacular waterfall. 0.2 miles to…read morefalls from parking lot.

My family and I stayed here and had a great time! We stayed in one of their cabins. The campground…read moreis clean, the cabins are nice, and the staff are friendly and hospitable. It's a beautiful setting- woodsy and we were able to enjoy the trail that you can to from the campground that goes into the Great Smokey Mountain National Park. The playground was huge and unique- our kids enjoyed it! They have different activities throughout the day (we did not take advantage of this, but they sounded fun). They also have food that you can order and have delivered to your site (we didn't use this service either because we brought our own food, but we might try a meal next time). I highly recommend this site, especially for families.

Hey campers you won't go wrong if you pick this campground! Immaculate grounds, saltwater pool and…read morevery nice laundromat and restrooms. Each bathroom is a private room with toilet and shower! A store with a little of everything! When you arrive Jeremy or one of his cahoots will guide you into your spot that are all level with fire ring and picnic table. It is nicely located near Gatlinburg and Pigeon forge but enough away and tucked in the smokies on a mountain side. It rained heavily overnight on our second night and because of the location there were no drainage problems. Like most KOAs it's not cheap but worth every cent!

We started out great with a black bear up the hill from us most of the trail on the way to the…read morewaterfall was not strenuous, there are a lot of roots in the path so don't trip!! Along with the bear we saw several turkey, squirrels, chipmunks and a rabbit so not a bad day for wildlife spotting! The fall is peaceful and nice but not a big one. We spent a few mins there and headed back out. Remember this is a "in & out" trail. The majority of the way back is incline walking a little tough at times. There is a trail off the main path to an old graveyard, we trigger way up a hill to see it. If your already tired at that point I don't recommend it. There a few places with great Mountain Views.

Baskins Creek Falls is a cool little waterfall that was said to have been commonly used as an…read moreoutdoor shower by the early settlers. The trail is kinda tricky to follow, so here are easy-to-follow hiking instructions. It may be difficult to get internet reception, so I would suggest you print these instructions and bring then with you: PARKING Find the trailhead by turning right onto Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail (from Cherokee Orchard Road). Parking for the trailhead will be about 150 yards on the left. It's tiny, barely enough for two cars. However, this is not a popular trail like the others, so there may be room when you arrive. Otherwise, you can park off Cherokee Orchard and walk the 150 yards to the trailhead. THE HIKE While researching this hike, several websites listed this hike as easy and all downhill. That is incorrect. For the first 1/3 of a mile it's all uphill. About the time you get clear views of the nearby mountains the descent to the waterfall begins. Near the one mile you will cross a small creek. There is NO log bridge provided, so be careful when crossing over the loose stones and downed trees. The trail will begin to descent a little more rapidly past a cave-like stone outcrop. Next you will come to a split in the trail. To the left is a sign leading you towards a cemetery. Keep right to remain on the trail to the falls. Again you will cross a small creek and soon after arrive at a second split in the trail. Go left here for your final descent to the falls. This section of the trail is the steepest drop in elevation and definitely one of the trickiest to navigate. If you have small children, it would be a good idea to assist them here. When you round your final corner of the trail, the waterfall will be in plain view. Although total height of the falls seems to vary between websites, I think it's at least 45'. Length: 3 Miles round trip Total Elevation Gain: 953 Feet Trail Difficulty Rating: Moderate (I personally WOULD NOT recommend this trail for the elderly or children under the age of 6). FINAL THOUGHTS While the hike to the falls may be ranked on trail guides as easy, I'm not so sure they are considering the return hike back! It's a real booger of a hike in reverse. I need a rest break more than once! A beautiful small waterfall to be sure, but not in the same ranks of other nearby waterfalls like Grotto, Hen Wallow, Laurel or the two Mac Daddies of all Gatlinburg waterfall hikes.... Abram & Ramsey Cascades (8.5 miles round trip). Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to take a nap! I'm worn out!

Sunday March 22nd, 2026. We came for the special of the day…read moreas they advertise on their Facebook page. Today we chose Salisbury Steak with Scalloped Potatoes fruit cup and roll And a side of green beans, onion rings with a side of corn bread. GOD BLESS AMERICA! We were too full for her delicious cakes!

Janice Diner is great! Had the banana pancakes this morning and all I can say is Yum Yum! Don't…read morepass up Annette's lasagna either, the best around East Tennessee!!!

awesome food! my husband and I both had the beef fillet mignon medallions. perfectly seasoned and…read morecooked. great quality steak. the salad, onion straws, baked potato and baked beans were also terrific. we will be back.

Always get the French dip and baked potato. It's a meal for sure!…read more As an adult- I order kids burger and baked potato. It's enough for me. Great service. Can't ask for more!

Great Smoky Mountain National Park has been on my bucket list for many years. I was hoping that…read morespring break would be down season at the Park, but the Park was busy!!! We had a fabulous visit to this vast natural wonder. We learned that Park is the largest natural habitat in the continental U.S. The signature "smoky" appearance of the mountains is caused by an evaporation of organic rich moisture released by the vegetation within the Park. We started our visit by stopping at the visitors center to pick up a parking permit ($5/day) and maps ($1). I was glad we picked up maps because there is very little internet connectivity in the park, so we lost our navigation tools. The leaves were not on the trees yet (April) so we had magnificent uninterrupted views of the mountains and skylines. Spring wild flowers were in bloom. And we actually saw a mother bear with two cubs crossing the road. Each day during our visit we explored a different part of the park. We hiked to waterfalls and enjoyed scenic overlooks. We enjoyed exploring historic cabins and cemeteries. Popular sites were crowded and sometimes we had to wait for parking. Plan to arrive early. The park is filled with parking areas to pull off and enjoy the views or hike. Rest areas are available at many of the major sites. Leased dogs are only allowed in camping and parking areas and on two of the many trails. Bring good walking shoes, a hiking stick is helpful, water and sun glasses. You probably need to bring snacks, but keep those secure from wildlife.

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!…read more This is my first time coming to the park and it was an amazing sight to see. It is something that I think everyone should experience. I am already wanting to go back to spend a little more time than what I did. We came by here on our way to another place. We were supposed to come back by here but didn't get the chance. So another trip it is!

Laurel Falls is a great starter trail for Families that are introducing their children to hiking in…read moreGatlinburg. There are plenty of interesting facts to be shared, different types of plants and wildlife along the trail. This time we didn't see many animals but the trail was a bit more crowded that day. I would not recommend taking a stroller or wheelchair on this trail. It is barely paved and there are many roots. Parts of it are very steep as well. It's a great place to practice mindfulness on the way up. There are enough roots and rocks on the path to force you to focus on being present and walking carefully. It's a peaceful trail that gives you a great view of the forest. The falls are still there but not as deep as they used to be. The rocks are very slippery! I definitely recommend water shoes if you have them. The way down is a bit harder than the way up. If you have issues with your legs or balance, I recommend using a support of some kind. There are no benches but you should be able to find large boulders to rest on.

Beautiful very easy to walk trail. More like a walk actually, close to the main entrance in the…read moreSmoky Mountains National Park