Celebrate Christmas on a Last-Minute Gatlinburg Area Escape

A Christmas display in Gatlinburg.

Christmas is almost here, but there’s still time to plan a magical Smoky Mountain getaway with Bear Camp Cabin Rentals! Whether you’re looking for a cozy retreat or a cabin decorated for the season, our vacation rentals in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and the surrounding area offer the perfect home base for a festive Tennessee Christmas.

A Look at Tennessee Events to Wrap Up the Year

A person walking through a tunnel of lights at one of the popular Tennessee holiday events.

There’s never a bad time to book a getaway with Bear Camp Cabin Rentals. Our Smoky Mountain cabins have served as a home base for countless family vacations and romantic getaways for years. If you’re trying to figure out when to book your Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge cabin rental, look at the lineup of memorable Tennessee events still on the horizon.

Celebrate Freedom 2018 in Pigeon Forge

Save Big for all those who served What is the cost of freedom? Like the saying goes, “freedom isn’t free”, which sums it up nicely if potentially leaving out some needed context. Freedom is not simply a privilege for those born high, it’s a right that all people should be granted. The pursuit of happiness, […]

Earth Day in Gatlinburg

Is it easy being green? Hard to say, most of us have never been a felt green muppet. Is it AWESOME being green? Now that's a question the Smoky Mountains can confirm. April is the greenest month for the greenest mountains in the United States. At the peak of the spring season, the mountains literally […]

How To Deal With Car Show Traffic In Pigeon Forge

The Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee are famous for many things: Dolly Parton! Dollywood! The National Park! The Southern Gospel music! The city of Gatlinburg! The Arts and Crafts Communities! The autumn colors! The black bears! The attractions! The cars! Cars? Yes, Sevier County is also famous for being a haven for hot rods several […]

The LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge

Pop quiz, hotshot. What do the following have in common:     Hundreds and hundreds of awesome hot rods Christian youth groups Master classes in groove dancing Quilts that could win people money A national championship by the Eastern Cheer & Dance Association An invasion of the best jeep vehicles in America A huge and […]

The Pigeon Forge Quiltfest

We’re expecting a huge crowd of people to start coming in by the middle of March. March 17th is when Dollywood makes its grand opening for the 2018 season with Festival of Nations, but that’s not the only really popular event going on. From March 20th to the 24th for 2018, we’ve got another big […]

New Years Eve At The Island in Pigeon Forge

While The Island is not quite a new attraction to Smoky Mountain visitors by now, it does seem to be that visitors still aren’t accustomed to knowing that Pigeon Forge’s most festive city square and outdoor attraction complex is where a number of special events go on now. The Island joins in on fun for […]

Things to do In Pigeon Forge – Wilderness Wildlife Week

The Smoky Mountains… they’re kind of a big deal here in our area. They give us land to call home, great heights to journey to, lush green thickets to explore, wildlife to admire and take pictures of, an ecosystem that inspires the very best of us and a lot of science to observe up close […]

⚡ New Rentals Discount

Check out some of our most recently added listings below and use promo code NEW2024 to save 5% on all new bookings for a limited time!

🌟 FREE Night Mountain Escape

Create lasting memories with our most popular offer – a FREE night in paradise when you extend your stay!

  • Book 6 nights, get your 7th night completely FREE
  • Valid for ALL our cabins including premium cabins
  • Perfect for family reunions and extended vacations
  • Available year-round (excluding holiday periods)
  • Use Promo Code: STAY6GET7TH
  • Best value: Save up to $500+ on weekly stays

💫 Midweek Mountain Getaway - 30% OFF

Escape the crowds and save big with our exclusive weekday discount – Our deepest savings of the year!

  • Save 30% on stays Sunday through Thursday
  • Valid: November 1, 2024 – May 22, 2025
  • Minimum 2-night stay required
  • No promo code needed
  • Select properties participating
  • Not valid during peak season or holidays
  • New reservations only

⚡ Last-Minute Getaway Deal

Score the absolute lowest rates on Last-Minute mountain escapes!

  • Book before December 19th, 2024.
  • Save up to an Additional 25% on remaining inventory.
  • Available for flexible travel dates
  • Call for help with best available rates
  • Subject to cabin availability
  • Cannot be combined with certain other offers including VIP and Buy 6 & get 7th Free.

🎖️ VIP Discount - 5% OFF

Special savings for those who serve – our way of saying thank you!

  • Use Promo Code: VIP
  • Available for:
    • Active Military & Veterans
    • First Responders (Police, Fire, EMT)
    • AAA & AARP Members
  • Valid on most properties
  • Can be used year-round
  • Holiday blackout dates apply

Deposit Protection

Deposit protection enables you to receive either a refund or reschedule less the deposit protection amount and applicable tax. In order to receive a refund, you must cancel the reservation at least 30 days prior to arrival (for 1-3 bedroom cabins) and 60 days prior to arrival (for 4 bedroom and larger).

With Deposit Protection, once inside this window, you may still reschedule your reservation within 12 months and receive full credit for the amount paid minus the deposit protection amount if you reschedule at least 15 days prior to arrival for 1-3 bedroom properties or 30 days prior to arrival for 4+ bedroom properties. Once the 12 month time frame has expired all monies paid will be forfeited.

Without Deposit Protection, no refunds or reschedules will be allowed.

Deposit Protection

Deposit protection enables you to receive either a refund or reschedule less the deposit protection amount and applicable tax. In order to receive a refund, you must cancel the reservation at least 30 days prior to arrival (for 1-3 bedroom cabins) and 60 days prior to arrival (for 4 bedroom and larger).

With Deposit Protection, once inside this window, you may still reschedule your reservation within 12 months and receive full credit for the amount paid minus the deposit protection amount if you reschedule at least 15 days prior to arrival for 1-3 bedroom properties or 30 days prior to arrival for 4+ bedroom properties. Once the 12 month time frame has expired all monies paid will be forfeited.

Without Deposit Protection, no refunds or reschedules will be allowed.

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