★★★★★ Rated 4.9 by 200+ guests · Bryson City, NC
Luxury Smoky Mountains glamping near Deep Creek. Private safari tents, yurts, and a mountain lodge, each with its own hot tub and fire pit.
Welcome to Elk Hollow Resort
Elk Hollow Resort is a private glamping resort in Bryson City, North Carolina, tucked beside Deep Creek and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Our boutique property blends the freedom of the outdoors with resort comfort: climate control, full kitchens, spacious decks, and your own hot tub under the stars.
It is glamping in North Carolina done properly. Whether you are planning a romantic escape, a family adventure, or a slow weekend away from the city, Elk Hollow is your home base in the Smokies.
Watch
A short walk through the tents, yurts, and lodge, and the forest they sit in.
Choose Your Stay
Ten safari tents, four yurts, and a four bedroom lodge. Every Smoky Mountains glamping stay is private, self contained, and set in peaceful forest.
Our Signature
Authentic South African safari tents nestled in the western North Carolina mountains. Wake to birdsong, then step inside to a climate controlled space with a king bed, full kitchen, and private bath. String lights make the nights unforgettable.
Year Round Comfort
Solid hard wall yurts with metal roofs, built for every season while keeping you close to the forest. Fully equipped kitchens, a king bed, and your own hot tub under the stars make these one of the most unique yurt stays in NC.
For Groups & Families
The Lookout Lodge is our four bedroom, four bath mountain cabin with a full kitchen, big dining space, a game room, and sunset views from the patio. Ideal for family reunions, multi family trips, and group getaways in the Smokies.
The Elk Hollow Difference
A boutique North Carolina glamping resort built around privacy, comfort, and the mountains right outside your door.
Every stay has its own private hot tub and fire pit. No shared facilities, no waiting your turn.
Choose from ten safari tents, four hard wall yurts, or the four bedroom Lookout Lodge.
Five minutes to waterfalls, tubing, and Smoky Mountain trails. Minutes more to downtown Bryson City.
Rated 4.9 by 200+ guests and cared for by Jeanetta, who answers fast and thinks of everything.
Private hot tub
Soaking tub
Spacious deck
Games & funGuest Reviews
★★★★★My wife and I have stayed in multiple unique places and Jeanetta's place has been the best. The tent was immaculate and the surroundings peaceful. This is the only place we will stay when visiting Bryson City.
RRick JSafari Tent
★★★★★A special thanks to Jeanetta for making my stay a 5 star experience. Impeccable attention to detail in the tent's design and amenities. Every moment felt like a dream. I can't wait to come back soon.
SSung CSafari Tent
★★★★★Absolutely blew our expectations away. The views are spectacular and the photos don't do it justice. The game room was fantastic. A fabulous place to stay, already planning another trip. 5 stars all the way.
WWilliam ALookout Lodge
★★★★★We had two families stay and there was plenty of space for everyone. Jeanetta thought of everything. The kids and adults loved the game room, the view was spectacular, and the hot tub was a plus. Highly recommend.
SShannon SLookout Lodge
Explore The Area
Elk Hollow puts you minutes from the best of western North Carolina. Deep Creek, with its waterfalls, hiking, and summer tubing, is practically next door. The national park, Cherokee, and the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad are all a short drive away. See our full guide to things to do in Bryson City.
Plan Your Trip
Who It's For
Secluded stays, private hot tubs, and fire pits under the stars. One of the top romantic weekend getaways in NC for couples, anniversaries, and honeymoons.
Find your tent →Room to spread out, a game room to compete in, and forest to explore. The Lookout Lodge sleeps large groups, with Deep Creek tubing and waterfalls just up the road.
See the Lodge →An easy drive from Atlanta, Charlotte, Asheville, and Knoxville. Swap city noise for mountain air and reset in two or three nights. See why guests keep coming back.
Plan a weekend →
Your Smoky Mountain Escape
Yurts, safari tents, and a mountain lodge, each with a private hot tub and fire pit.
