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Whether you wish to stare at the stars from your sleeping bag or slide into crisp cotton sheets in a mountain cabin all to yourself, and whomever else you wish to bring with you, this area's lodging establishments will meet your needs. The lodging options presented include those designed for large groups, small groups and individuals. Mountain
Escapes Property Management- Ducktown, Tn. 423-496-4901
Camping and backpacking is available throughout the area. Among the available locations are those located within the Cherokee National Forest and the Nantahala National Forest, as well as the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and in State Parks in Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina.
Disclaimer: Also, please be courteous of private property. At times, boundaries between public and private land are not clearly mark, so please consult a map to ensure you will not be trespassing onto private property. Please do not go onto private property without the property owner's expressed permission. Additionally, please be "bear
aware". Whenever participating in outdoor activities
in and near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, black bear
sightings are possible, as they are in many other parts of the country.
But, as with all wild animal / human interactions, there is information
which will help protect us, and the wild creatures we hold so precious
and have personified and deified for centuries. One of the most
important is the philosophy present throughout the country: "A
fed bear is a dead bear". This philosophy is based
on the reality: when humans feed bears, those bears begin to assume
humans they cross paths with in the future will feed them, as well.
This leads to humans and animals being placed in dangerous situations,
which can lead to one or both being injured or killed. Please do
not feed any wildlife when you are outdoors.
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