Pet-Friendly Cabins With Pools in Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Gatlinburg can be found in the eastern part of Tennessee in the heart of the Smoky Mountains. Although the population is only 3,828, Gatlinburg is still a popular tourist destination due to attractions such as The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, Dollywood and Dollywood's Splash Country. Gatlinburg is also the only ski area in Tennessee and Ober Gatlinburg is the only ski resort combined with an amusement park. There are several resorts and campgrounds in the area which offer cabins for rent, pools, and are also pet-friendly.

Smoky Bear Campgrounds

Smoky Bear Campgrounds is nestled in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. They provide a variety of cabin sizes for rent as well as RV hookups and tent sites. The campgrounds feature picnic tables, fire pits, a large heated pool and playground, high-speed Internet and an on-site convenience store. Pets are welcome, provided they are kept on a leash.

Smoky Bear Campgrounds
Hwy 321
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865 )436.8372
http://smokybearcampground.com

Arrow Creek Campground

Arrow Creek Campground offers a variety of lodging options such as RV hookups, tent sites and five chalet style cabins. The campground can be found on the border of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and is just a few minutes from Gatlinburg and attractions such as Dollywood, the Arts and Crafts Community and Bent Creek Golf Course. Arrow Creek Campground features clean bathrooms, a recreation room with cable television, video games and pool tables, picnic tables, fire rings, basketball, horseshoes, a playground and a large outdoor pool. Firewood, ice, snacks and souvenirs can be purchased on-site. Pets are also welcome.

Arrow Creek Campground
4721 East Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 430-7433
http://arrowcreekcamp.com

Great Smoky Jellystone

Great Smoky Jellystone Park is located right at the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in a forest setting with creeks and streams running throughout the campground. It is only minutes from Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. The resort offers a variety of different size cabins for rent as well as RV hookups and tent sites and features a game room, an outdoor theater, a mini-golf course and a large outdoor swimming pool as well as a kiddie pool. Pets are also welcome as long as they are kept on a leash.

Great Smoky Jellystone Park
Hwy 321 N
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(423) 487-5534
http://www.greatsmokyjellystone.com

Article Written By Camille Nesler

Camille Nesler has been in the nursing field for 18 years and received her degree from the University of Arkansas Community College in Batesville, Ark. She studied journalism at Lyon College in Arkansas. Nesler was the health reporter for the "Batesville Daily Guard" from 2005 to 2008. She has received awards from both the APME and APA.

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