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A gazebo with a wooden structure and a roof, surrounded by a grassy area and trees.

A rustic house with a gabled roof, surrounded by well-maintained hedges and a lawn.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, chairs, and a view of a balcony with a railing.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a tiled backsplash, and a coffee machine.

1. Highland Manor Inn

0.3 km from Dark Island Swinging Bridge

Lisa D

฿4,195

฿4,940 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A wooden cabin with a covered porch and a gravel driveway.

A restaurant interior with wooden decor, a stone fireplace, and a long bench seating area.

A cozy interior with a stone fireplace, leather chairs, and a wooden table.

A rustic wooden building with a stone archway entrance, a covered porch, and a stone wall.

2. Dancing Bear Lodge

2.8 km from Dark Island Swinging Bridge

Letitia

฿6,196

฿7,988 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a lamp, and a checkered curtain.

A small house with a red door, a front porch with two chairs, and a stone staircase leading to the door.

An outdoor patio area with wooden chairs and a stone fire pit.

A sign for Townsend Gateway Inn with a view of a grassy area and trees.

3. Townsend Gateway Inn

2 km from Dark Island Swinging Bridge

William

฿3,402

฿4,006 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

A man walking two dogs on a paved path in front of a large, stone building with a prominent tower.

A covered porch with wooden beams, a row of chairs, and a door marked with the number 208.

A spacious lounge area with a stone fireplace, multiple seating arrangements, and large windows.

A covered entrance with stone pillars, large windows, and a wooden ceiling.

4. The Parkman - Great Smoky Mountains

2.3 km from Dark Island Swinging Bridge

Danny

฿3,610

฿4,251 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A living room with a blue sofa, a white armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with light blue cabinets, a dining area with wooden chairs and a table, and a reception desk with a sign for 'Townsend River Breeze Inn'.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a mirror.

5. Townsend River Breeze Inn

1.8 km from Dark Island Swinging Bridge

Danette

฿3,346

฿3,939 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

A spacious living area with a large sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table. There are large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A spacious living area with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table.

A swimming pool with stone walls and a wooden pavilion in the background.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, large windows, a sofa, and a dining area.

6. Tremont Lodge & Resort

0.5 km from Dark Island Swinging Bridge

Deborah

฿3,420

฿4,844 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area.

A living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above a cabinet, and a dining table with chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk with a chair, and a view of the hallway.

A reception area with a counter, two sofas, a coffee table, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

7. Best Western Cades Cove Inn

0.4 km from Dark Island Swinging Bridge

David

฿3,268

฿3,849 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

A cozy room with two black leather chairs, a wooden ottoman, and a large window with curtains.

A wooden deck with wicker furniture, a hot tub, and string lights.

A cozy room with a black wicker chair, a cushioned bench, and a wooden staircase.

A spacious kitchen with a wooden ceiling, a dining area with bar stools, and a refrigerator.

8. Light'n Bug Bungalow 1 Bedroom Cabin by RedAwning

0.5 km from Dark Island Swinging Bridge

Brittany

฿6,934

฿22,323 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

An aerial view of a resort with two swimming pools, outdoor seating areas, and landscaped gardens.

A wooden pergola with tables and chairs, surrounded by stone tiles and greenery.

A spacious lobby with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a patterned carpet.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a dining area with a table and chairs, and large windows with curtains.

9. Hilton Vacation Club Mill Springs Lodge Pigeon Forge

19.5 km from Dark Island Swinging Bridge

Brenda

฿4,051

฿4,548 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A tented area with a table displaying fruits and a candle.

A tent interior with a sofa, chairs, a small table, and a cabinet.

A campsite with multiple teepee-style tents, a gravel path, and a grassy area with picnic tables.

10. Under Canvas Great Smoky Mountains

17.8 km from Dark Island Swinging Bridge

Erik

฿5,559

฿6,894 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

A wooden deck with a view of mountains and greenery.

A stone wall with two lanterns, surrounded by a forest.

A rustic interior with a wooden staircase, a fireplace, and a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items.

A rustic wooden room with a large window, a bed, and a framed picture on the wall.

11. Laurel Valley Mountain Retreat

4.8 km from Dark Island Swinging Bridge

Ben

฿5,472

฿7,405 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofa, and a television.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a large granite island.

A dining area with a large table set for four, a chandelier, and a view of mountains through the windows.

A hot tub on a wooden deck with a view of lush green trees.

12. Tree Tops by HoneyBear Cabins

19 km from Dark Island Swinging Bridge

Edel

฿9,839

฿21,597 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A log cabin interior with a fireplace, leather sofa, wooden coffee table, and a ceiling fan.

A cozy log cabin interior with a fireplace, leather sofa, wooden dining table, and a ceiling fan.

A wooden cabin interior with a kitchen featuring a large island, bar stools, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

A table with two wine glasses on a balcony with a view of trees.

13. Chasing Cubs Cabin by Beyond Expectations

13.4 km from Dark Island Swinging Bridge

"This cabin is in a great spot and was definitely set up for kids teens and adults... lots of things to do locally but they also had games for The kids...I lived the fact they had a master bed room on one side of the cabin and 2 bed rooms across the cabin... the water pressure was low and we weren't able to light the fire pit more due to weather... it was quite, clean and a great set up.... woulda loved a jacuzzi but it hit everything else..."

Brandi

฿6,272

฿15,699 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

14. 3 Brothers Bears 3 Bedroom Cabin

9.4 km from Dark Island Swinging Bridge

฿7,626

฿19,840 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A balcony with a railing, two chairs, and a table.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white countertop, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink. There are three wooden stools at the counter.

A house with a covered porch, a fenced yard, and a parking lot.

15. Mountain View Memories Unit #2102

17.1 km from Dark Island Swinging Bridge

฿2,991

฿13,914 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A living room with a brown leather sofa, wooden coffee table, and a patterned rug. There is a dining table with chairs and a chandelier.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, wooden flooring, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, large windows with curtains, a television mounted on the wall, and a leather sofa with a cushion.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a fireplace, and a dining area with a leather chair.

16. 2 Mi to Ober Mountain: Gatlinburg Condo w/ Balcony

17.6 km from Dark Island Swinging Bridge

฿3,171

฿8,986 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

17. Webster Lodge At Covemont 3 Bedroom Cabin

11.8 km from Dark Island Swinging Bridge

฿8,169

฿22,391 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

18. Tennessee Sunrise 3 Bedroom Cabin

11.6 km from Dark Island Swinging Bridge

฿9,552

฿25,864 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

A resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and lush greenery.

A two-story house with a balcony, stone pillars, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A modern living room with a dining area, a kitchen with a stone island, and a flat-screen TV on a wooden cabinet.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weightlifting equipment.

19. Hilton Vacation Club Laurel Crest Pigeon Forge

19.6 km from Dark Island Swinging Bridge

ryan

฿3,734

฿4,192 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, leather sofa, and large windows.

A modern kitchen with wooden walls, a central island with stools, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.

A wooden cabin interior with a bathroom featuring a sink, mirror, and towel rack.

A modern kitchen with wooden ceiling, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with seating.

20. Come Back Cabin 3 Bedroom Cabin

16.5 km from Dark Island Swinging Bridge

฿9,115

฿23,367 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Dark Island Swinging Bridge

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Highland Manor Inn	9.4 Exceptional 813 reviews	View
Dancing Bear Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 345 reviews	View
Townsend Gateway Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,006 reviews	View
The Parkman - Great Smoky Mountains	9.2 Wonderful 192 reviews	View
Townsend River Breeze Inn	8.8 Excellent 773 reviews	View

Top Dark Island Swinging Bridge Hotel Reviews

The Parkman - Great Smoky Mountains

10/10 Excellent

"The Parkman hotel was great! Location was excellent, just outside of Cades Cove. Room was very clean, beds were comfortable. Enjoyed the porch are. Liked the bathroom/ sink area was separate from the bedroom area. Pool was very nice. Staff was very cordial. We will travel here agsin!"

Dancing Bear Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"So peaceful!"

Townsend Gateway Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Cottage #2. Nice little place. Everything was clean and neat. Definitely gonna be staying here again."

Highland Manor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great place, clean, people were wonderful. I’ll be back! Thanks"

Townsend River Breeze Inn

10/10 Excellent

"This was the perfect spot to stay, while visiting the great Mountain national Park. I loved how convenient it was from the pool to the room, and being able to park right outside the room. 10 out of 10 would recommend."

Other attractions near Dark Island Swinging Bridge

Tuckaleechee Caverns

9.4/10 (118 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Townsend when you stop by Tuckaleechee Caverns. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

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The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum

8.0/10 (3 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Townsend. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area or enjoy its hiking trails.

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Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail

6.0/10 (1 review)

Enjoy a trip to Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail and popular activities such as hiking in Townsend. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

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Townsend Visitor Center

9.2/10 (207 reviews)

Townsend Visitor Center is just one of the places to see in Townsend, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the mountain views in this relaxing area or enjoy its hiking trails.

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Hedgewood Gardens

8.0/10 (8 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Hedgewood Gardens and enjoy the hiking trails in Townsend. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

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River Rage Go-Kart Track

8.2/10 (17 reviews)

Bring the family to River Rage Go-Kart Track and enjoy this exciting theme park in Townsend. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this culturally rich area.

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Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

9.4/10 (83 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Townsend. Discover the mountain views and beautiful waterfalls in this culturally rich area.

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Lee Roberson Art Gallery

9.2/10 (15 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Lee Roberson Art Gallery during your travels in Townsend. Discover the mountain views and beautiful waterfalls in this culturally rich area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Dark Island Swinging Bridge?

Dark Island Swinging Bridge is located in a family-friendly area of Townsend known for its magnificent mountain views and hiking. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 85 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Dark Island Swinging Bridge?

Adjacent to Dark Island Swinging Bridge, Best Western Cades Cove Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. Other good choices within a short distance include Tremont Lodge & Resort and Highland Manor Inn.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Dark Island Swinging Bridge?

Expedia has 85 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Dark Island Swinging Bridge.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Dark Island Swinging Bridge, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Dark Island Swinging Bridge.

What can I see and do near Dark Island Swinging Bridge?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center and The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum. Create some family memories at Hedgewood Gardens and River Rage Go-Kart Track. Tuckaleechee Caverns, Meigs Falls and Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail are beautiful places to appreciate nature.

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Our top choices for Dark Island Swinging Bridge hotels

1. Highland Manor Inn

2. Dancing Bear Lodge

3. Townsend Gateway Inn

4. The Parkman - Great Smoky Mountains

5. Townsend River Breeze Inn

6. Tremont Lodge & Resort

7. Best Western Cades Cove Inn

8. Light'n Bug Bungalow 1 Bedroom Cabin by RedAwning

9. Hilton Vacation Club Mill Springs Lodge Pigeon Forge

10. Under Canvas Great Smoky Mountains

11. Laurel Valley Mountain Retreat

12. Tree Tops by HoneyBear Cabins

13. Chasing Cubs Cabin by Beyond Expectations

14. 3 Brothers Bears 3 Bedroom Cabin

15. Mountain View Memories Unit #2102

16. 2 Mi to Ober Mountain: Gatlinburg Condo w/ Balcony

17. Webster Lodge At Covemont 3 Bedroom Cabin

18. Tennessee Sunrise 3 Bedroom Cabin

19. Hilton Vacation Club Laurel Crest Pigeon Forge

20. Come Back Cabin 3 Bedroom Cabin

Compare popular hotels close to Dark Island Swinging Bridge

Top Dark Island Swinging Bridge Hotel Reviews

The Parkman - Great Smoky Mountains

Dancing Bear Lodge

Townsend Gateway Inn

Highland Manor Inn

Townsend River Breeze Inn

Other attractions near Dark Island Swinging Bridge

Tuckaleechee Caverns

The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum

Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail

Townsend Visitor Center

Hedgewood Gardens

River Rage Go-Kart Track

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Lee Roberson Art Gallery

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