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

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

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

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

1. Dancing Bear Lodge

2.8 km from Dark Island Swinging Bridge

Letitia

NT$6,454

NT$8,275 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a bench, a desk, and a window with curtains.

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

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

2. Highland Manor Inn

0.3 km from Dark Island Swinging Bridge

Lisa D

NT$4,446

NT$5,236 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

A wooden-furnished room with a sofa, armchair, and table.

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

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

NT$3,315

NT$3,904 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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

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

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.

4. The Parkman - Great Smoky Mountains

2.3 km from Dark Island Swinging Bridge

Danny

NT$3,521

NT$4,146 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

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

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 cozy living room with a sofa, a round wooden coffee table, and a hanging light fixture.

5. Townsend River Breeze Inn

1.8 km from Dark Island Swinging Bridge

Danette

NT$3,262

NT$3,841 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

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

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

NT$3,335

NT$4,724 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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

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

A spacious room with large windows, a patterned rug, and a modern ceiling design.

7. Best Western Cades Cove Inn

0.4 km from Dark Island Swinging Bridge

David

NT$3,187

NT$3,753 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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.

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

0.5 km from Dark Island Swinging Bridge

Brittany

NT$6,763

NT$21,770 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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

A multi-story hotel with balconies, stone pillars, and a covered entrance.

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

NT$3,947

NT$4,431 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A tented room with a round table, chairs, a sofa, and a lamp.

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

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

10. Under Canvas Great Smoky Mountains

17.8 km from Dark Island Swinging Bridge

Erik

NT$5,420

NT$6,722 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

A wooden deck with a view of mountains and greenery.

A breakfast table with waffles, strawberries, a cup of coffee, a vase of flowers, and a glass of tea, with a mountain view through a window.

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

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

11. Laurel Valley Mountain Retreat

4.8 km from Dark Island Swinging Bridge

Ben

NT$5,336

NT$7,221 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

A stone facade house with a central entrance and two side wings.

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

NT$9,594

NT$21,059 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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 bedroom with a bed, ceiling fan, and wooden walls.

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

NT$6,116

NT$15,308 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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

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

A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a wooden table and benches, a living room with a sofa and fireplace, and a ceiling fan.

14. Mountain View Memories Unit #2102

17.1 km from Dark Island Swinging Bridge

NT$2,916

NT$13,567 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

15. 3 Brothers Bears 3 Bedroom Cabin

9.4 km from Dark Island Swinging Bridge

NT$7,484

NT$19,322 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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 wooden indoor pool with clear windows and a concrete deck.

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

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

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

17.6 km from Dark Island Swinging Bridge

NT$3,092

NT$8,762 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A wooden cabin with a pool table, chairs, and a ceiling fan.

17. Heavenly Daze

15.1 km from Dark Island Swinging Bridge

NT$5,250

NT$11,818 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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.

18. Hilton Vacation Club Laurel Crest Pigeon Forge

19.6 km from Dark Island Swinging Bridge

ryan

NT$3,641

NT$4,087 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a wooden building in the background.

A spacious living area with a dining table, white chairs, a kitchen with wooden cabinets, and a large clock on the wall.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a central island with chairs.

A covered outdoor area with a pool, lounge chairs, and a table.

19. Kuntree Retreat Cabin by Beyond Expectations With Hot Tub

8.8 km from Dark Island Swinging Bridge

NT$5,165

NT$14,235 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

20. Webster Lodge At Covemont 3 Bedroom Cabin

11.8 km from Dark Island Swinging Bridge

NT$8,015

NT$21,897 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Dark Island Swinging Bridge

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Dancing Bear Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 345 reviews	View
Highland Manor Inn	9.4 Exceptional 813 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 study the exhibits at The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels 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 like 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 kiddos to River Rage Go-Kart Track and enjoy some excitement at this amusement 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 storied past, during your travels 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 an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Lee Roberson Art Gallery during your trip to 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, check out the 85 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is 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 traveler 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 can I expect to find close to Dark Island Swinging Bridge?

Expedia has 85 hotels and other accommodations 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 bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near Dark Island Swinging Bridge.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Dark Island Swinging Bridge?

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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. Dancing Bear Lodge

2. Highland Manor Inn

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. Mountain View Memories Unit #2102

15. 3 Brothers Bears 3 Bedroom Cabin

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

17. Heavenly Daze

18. Hilton Vacation Club Laurel Crest Pigeon Forge

19. Kuntree Retreat Cabin by Beyond Expectations With Hot Tub

20. Webster Lodge At Covemont 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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