Consider Our Rental Program For Your Smoky Mountain Cabin!

The Smoky Mountains don’t just feel like a magical place, they really are a mystical destination. The phrase “old as the hills” rings true when you really dive into the old lore of the mountains. When you come to visit, take this otherworldly tour and investigate for yourself. Here are six of the Smokies’ best kept secrets.

1. Elkmont Trollbridge

Escape to a place that really feels like a glimpse into a mythical land. The Elkmont Trollbridge is a true hidden gem that only locals know about. Hike along the Little River Trail until you reach this spot. Covered in moss and mushrooms, the Trollbridge is perfect for capturing pictures or looking for hidden fantastical creatures.

2. House Of The Fairies

This whimsical spot is only a mile from downtown Gatlinburg yet it feels like you’ve been transported into another realm. Map to this magical place, then go out and explore. Here, you’ll find towering trees and moss covered logs and boulders. Then at the end of the trail you’ll see it...an arched doorway, that looks like it’s almost cut into the side of the hill, sits with a wooden ladder leaning against the frame. Step inside and find a cool spring, filled with water that tinkles like bells. 

3. Synchronous Fireflies

The synchronized fireflies that come out every year like clockwork might be more science than magic but when you’re sitting among the trees and they begin to spark in unison, flickering in and out of sight, it feels like something otherworldly. This rare phenomenon is only seen in a few places in the world and The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of them.

4. Elkmont Ghost Town

Once a thriving vacation spot for the Knoxville elite, the Elkmont Ghost Town looks like a legend brought back to life. Recently restored, explore inside the homes and hike trails where you will find the remains of homes once occupied by Appalachian locals who would serve, supply and work in the town. This piece of history is frozen in time and feels like stepping back into the past.

There are many magical places in the Smokies and these are only four of them. Don’t stop here, continue to search for more mystical creatures and sprites living in the trees and hollows. To discover more, stay overnight in the mountains in a log cabin. This cabin is even called Magical Moments, which is exactly what you’ll find when you visit the Smoky Mountains.

Managing your own cabin, or just purchased your first rental cabin?

It takes only a short drive through the backroads of Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Wears Valley to see that the cabin rental industry of the Smoky Mountains has only grown alongside the evolution of the tourism industry in Sevier County - and if you're reading this article, then there's a good chance you are a cabin owner and are considering putting it onto a rental program.

Bear Camp Cabins is currently seeking out new cabins to add to our rental program and if you're a cabin owner with a quality property in the Smokies, we would like to do business with you!

We build our collaboration with cabin owners on the following principles:

• Our goal is to provide excellent service to our cabin owners and guests. We strive to set ourselves apart from the rest by providing the best service to both you and the visitors who come to stay.


• Our focus is on our cabin owner's investment and profitability as well as our guest's satisfaction.


• Our priority is to keep the property rented as frequently as possible.


• We constantly work to anticipate the rapidly changing needs of our industry and to develop new services to meet those needs.

If this sounds good to you, we'll move to what you'd REALLY like to know - we do a 70/30 split of revenue accrued from rental units, that's 70% in YOUR favor, and there are no setup or hidden fees attached to that. We also do not charge for advertising, linens, towels, paper products, photography or anything like it.

Our marketing efforts include

• Internet Marketing,


• Social Marketing,


• Print,


• Link Exchange,


• Signage 


• Direct Mail.

Statistics show that up to 90% of travelers use the internet in search of accommodations. Also, through our own advertising, we had over600,000 visits to our website, and of that over 350,000 were unique visitors. We work hard to put our resources into ensuring Bear Camp Cabins shows up on the first pages of many search engines, delivering great Search Engine Optimization (SEO) results. We have extended ourselves to Facebook, Google Plus, Twitter, Pinterest, Airbnb, Trip Advisor, Yelp and other social media and miscellaneous travel sites as well.

Our system of cabin management means we provide a reservation system, housekeeping, larger maintenance services, pest control, annual deep cleaning, hot tub maintenance (if your cabin has a hot tub), cabin safety, insurance and lock box entry. Some of these services are provided with fees, but you'll still be seeing your investments come to fruition in no time!

Bear Camp Cabins is also part of the following local memberships:

• Better Business Bureau 
• Gatlinburg Hospitality Association
• Tennessee Hospitality and Tourism Association
• Pigeon Forge Chamber of Commerce
• Pigeon Forge Hospitality Association
• Sevierville Hospitality Association
• Smoky Mountain Wedding Association
• ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Whether you're just now starting the process of putting your cabin up for rent as part of the tourism industry or you've tried it before at any range of success, you can rest assured your property is in good hands with Bear Camp Cabins! See more information on our rental program here.