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The Falls at Sewanee Creek

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474 reviews
· Tracy City, Marion, Tennessee
45 acres hosted by Grant M.
5 lodging sites · 2 RV/tent sites
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45 private acres on our homestead for you to roam. Seven eclectic sites to choose from ranging from primitive camping to a lovely log cabin. All except the log cabin lovingly built by the owner, loaded with creative touches. Featuring: * Two gorgeous waterfalls. Each of our stay-sites are located within about 100-150 yards of Fifty-foot tall Miller’s Falls. * A large cave at the end of a short, but rugged hike. * A fairy Village filled with Hollow Oak Tree Fairy homes. The trees glow after dark. Magical. * Three acres for group camping centered on a well-equipped, covered outdoor kitchen. * Peaceful Meditation Retreats at the Outdoor Kitchen under brain-wave enhancing satellite dishes. * Certified Hypnotherapy Disclaimer: The flow of the waterfall is subject to fluctuations in temperature, seasonal droughts, & rain fall. The most favorable seasons for waterfall flow are fall, winter & early spring. We came to this magical place to found a self-reliant, homesteading eco-community when I retired from corporate life in 2006. It's called the Village on Sewanee Creek, named for the creek 800 feet below the bluff where we are located. I traveled the world as a senior executive for Baskin-Robbins, Dunkin' Donuts, Papa Johns, Blockbuster, 7-Eleven and other retail franchises, making the world safe for Pizza, Ice Cream, Pancakes Video Rentals and American convenience. And I was ready for something more fufilling. I scouted for a place of exquisite natural beauty and I found it here. I bought way too much land just before the real estate bust and learned how to turn a nice fortune into a very small one. I faced challenges and had lots of fun. Now I want to share our experience. It's the Village 2.0 for guests. Or not. Life in the city is OK as long as you can get away frequently. I'm convinced if you love nature and the outdoors, this is the best place to celebrate it.
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Treehouse Campsite
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Treehouse · Sleeps 5
Relax in the Beech Treetops on a private covered deck above a cliff, just 20 yards from the top of our magnificent, private 50-foot waterfall. Disclaimer: The flow of the waterfall is subject to fluctuations in temperature, seasonal droughts and rain fall. The most favorable seasons for waterfall flow are fall, winter and early spring. Hike miles of trails through deep canyons, caves, waterfalls, creeks and cascades right here on our property or in any of eight State Parks within 30 minutes.  It’s a nature lover’s paradise. At the end of an exciting day, chill out under the waterfall, then regroup in a hot shower under an up-purposed Satellite Dish roof.  So many creative touches to this unique treehouse! Cook a gourmet meal in the well-equipped kitchen, barbecue on the deck or do s’mores around the private fire pit. Then retire to the upstairs loft in a queen bed.  Heat provided, but you’ll want to leave the windows open for the fresh breeze and lulling sounds of the waterfall. The Beech Treehouse Sleeping Capacity is six adults with one queen sized bed In the loft, one double fold-down futon couch and an extra double mattress that can be placed on the kitchen floor.  For larger groups, call to rent Hamlin, a charming Gypsy wagon Tiny House that sleeps two.  Still more?  Bring your own tents and set up a campground.  Add additional people with additional tents for a modest fee of only $10/person/night. If you are bringing pets, just include them in your reservation as additional guests to cover the pet fee.   Nearby is another campsite centered around a large, well-furnished outdoor kitchen.  That site also includes Yurtle, (a trampoline-based tent with a hard dome roof and incredible acoustics).  But the key feature of this campsite is the kitchen, with yurtle and other amenities as added perq’s.  The Outdoor Kitchen is a must for really large groups like family reunions. The base rate for the kitchen + Yurtle covers two people.  Add $10/person/night for additional campers (including kids and dogs.)  If you have more than eight in your group, you should absolutely book the kitchen site.  It will make a huge difference in the quality of your camping experience. The Spacious outdoor covered kitchen includes a stainless 3-compartment sink with hot water, large propane grill, 3-burner propane stove and griddle, three picnic tables, and waterproof storage under roof. Pet friendly. Please book as extra for actual number of pets. Pet Fee is $10/night/pet.
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Treetent Campsite
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Bell tent · Sleeps 10
It’s a twelve foot round canvas TENT on a TRAMPOLINE, high in the TREES above a beautiful BROOK, just 100 yards upstream from an amazing 50-foot WATERFALL.  Disclaimer: The flow of the waterfall is subject to fluctuations in temperature, seasonal droughts and rain fall. The most favorable seasons for waterfall flow are fall, winter and early spring. The campsite includes a composting toilet outhouse, Covered camping table and charcoal barbecue. A shared hot shower is located in the nearby outdoor kitchen campsite (closed in winter). Lots of private on-site hiking and adventure opportunities In addition to 8 State parks within 30 minutes.  The Firey Gizzard Trail is 10 minutes away.  Boating and fishing at Grundy Lakes State Park is just 3 miles away.  Foster Falls, Savage Gulf and much more. Bucket list experience of a lifetime. The Treetent capacity is four adults of midrange weight.  For larger groups, you can add additional people with additional tents.   Nearby is another campsite centered around a large, well-furnished outdoor kitchen.  If you have more than six in your group, you should absolutely book the kitchen site.  It will make a huge difference in the quality of your camping experience That site also includes Yurtle, (another trampoline-based tent with a hard dome roof and incredible acoustics).  But the key feature of this campsite is the kitchen. The base rate for the kitchen + Yurtle covers two people.  Add $10/person/night for additional campers (including kids and dogs.)  The Spacious outdoor covered kitchen includes a stainless 3-compartment sink, large propane grill, 3-burner propane stove and griddle, three picnic tables, and waterproof storage under roof. Pet friendly. Please book as extra for actual number of pets. Pet Fee is $5/night/pet.
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Glamper Campsite
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Safari tent · Sleeps 10
Chill to the soothing sounds of falling water in this magnificent glamping tent, equipped with a fireplace and perched on the bluff above our private 50-foot waterfall.  Disclaimer: The flow of the waterfall is subject to fluctuations in temperature, seasonal droughts and rain fall. The most favorable seasons for waterfall flow are fall, winter and early spring. All the furnishings are uniquely custom built.  Two porches (front and back).  the back one hangs over the cliff with a view of the falls and cascades below. A custom rocket stove that will handle anything from hot chocolate to pancakes to bacon to steaks or charbroiled burgers is just outside the front porch. Hike below Miller Falls to a second waterfall, called Swallow-Tail Falls, then continue to the bottom of our private canyon where the forest is pristine and untraveled except by you and the cave is yet to be fully explored. The Glamping tent Sleeping Capacity is four adults with one queen sized bed and one double fold-down futon couch.  For larger groups, you can add additional people with additional tents for a modest fee of only $10/person/night. Pet friendly. Please book as extra for actual number of pets. Pet Fee is $5/night/pet. Nearby is another campsite centered around a large, well-furnished Outdoor Kitchen.  The hot shower located at the outdoor kitchen site is shared with the Glamper site, but is closed during winter months due to risk of frozen pipes. If you have more than six in your group, bring more tents and pitch them nearby.  OR…. Add the Outdoor Kitchen + Yurtle site.  It will make a huge difference in the quality of your camping experience. That site also includes Yurtle, (a trampoline-based tent with a hard dome roof and incredible acoustics).  But the key feature of this campsite is the kitchen, with yurtle and other amenities as added perq’s. The Spacious, covered Outdoor Kitchen includes a stainless 3-compartment sink, large propane grill, 3-burner propane stove and griddle, a serving bar with built-in steam table, three picnic tables, and waterproof storage under roof.
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Train/boxcar · Sleeps 5
Cozy cabin built from two 40-ft Shipping Containers. Covered deck with charcoal BBQ sits above private fish pond. Walk to the Miller’s creek about 75 feet from the deck. Then follow the creek trail to a magnificent, Private, 50-foot waterfall. Disclaimer: The flow of the waterfall is subject to fluctuations in temperature, seasonal droughts, & rain fall. The most favorable seasons for waterfall flow are fall, winter & early spring. Disclaimer: The flow of the waterfall is subject to fluctuations in temperature, seasonal droughts, & rain fall. The most favorable seasons for waterfall flow are fall, winter & early spring. Disclaimer: The flow of the waterfall is subject to fluctuations in temperature, seasonal droughts, & rain fall. The most favorable seasons for waterfall flow are fall, winter & early spring" Disclaimer: The flow of the waterfall is subject to fluctuations in temperature, seasonal droughts, & rain fall. The most favorable seasons for waterfall flow are fall, winter & early spring" Disclaimer: The flow of the waterfall is subject to fluctuations in temperature, seasonal droughts, & rain fall. The most favorable seasons for waterfall flow are fall, winter & early spring. 140 acres to explore below the falls including a cave. Eight State parks within about 30 minutes including the world famous Fiery Gizzard Trail and Tennessee’s highest flowing waterfall, Foster Falls (both less than 15 minutes away). Our website and blog (The Falls at Sewanee Creek) is filled with so much more info. Pet friendly. Limit of 2 pets Please book as extra for actual number of pets. Pet Fee applies.
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BASECAMP Outdoor kitchen+Yurtle
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RV/tent site · Sleeps 20 · Vehicles under 20 ft
The covered kitchen is available as a stand-alone campsite or as an add-on to other campsites or cabins.  Great to share with large groups of campers.  It’s a package that includes the KITCHEN, a composting TOILET outhouse, Yurtle TENT (Sleeping capacity: 4), HOT SHOWER (closed in winter Nov-Feb) FIRE PIT, and campsite area where you can pitch a lot of additional tents.   Add $10/night per person, after two, for camping within the 3-Acre kitchen Campsite. Pet friendly. Please book as extra for actual number of pets. Pet Fee is $10/night/pet. The covered kitchen is furnished with a 3-burner range with large pancake griddle, propane barbecue, 3-compartment stainless sink, mini-Fridge, a serving bar with built-in steam table, three dining tables with covered seating for up to ten campers and an adjacent Fire Pit. One 20# propane bottle is included.  Additional bottles available for an extra charge if needed.. Nearby Hipcamp-listed campsites include the BEECH Treehouse, The Glamping Tent,  and the TrampEase TreeTent.  We can accommodate large groups with additional tents or cabins on the property. Fifty-Foot Tall Miller’s Falls is less than 100 yards away. Disclaimer: The flow of the waterfall is subject to fluctuations in temperature, seasonal droughts and rain fall. The most favorable seasons for waterfall flow are fall, winter and early spring. All plumbed water for outdoor kitchen sink and hot shower are closed during winter months (mid Nov. to mid March) due to risk of frozen pipes. For more options at the Falls at Sewanee Creek, look up our website, “the Falls at Sewanee Creek”
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98% Recommend610 ratings · 474 reviews
Grant and Becky's campsite is a delightful escape into nature, offering a peaceful retreat with its scenic waterfall and thoughtfully designed structures such as the meditation yurt and tree tent. The hosts are praised for their hospitality and responsiveness, ensuring a memorable stay for both small and large groups. Guests appreciate the unique touches like the fairy forest and outdoor kitchen, which add to the charm of the site. While the setting is largely positive, the occasional mention of road conditions suggests a need for vehicles with good clearance, especially in wet weather.
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Jasmin M.
5 reviews
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· May 2025
Would recommend!
The site was gorgeous and secluded. The host was very helpful
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Morgan W.
2 reviews
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· May 2025
We had a wonderful time at Grant and Becky's primitive camping site!! It was the perfect time to see the mountain laurel in bloom and the falls were full. The fairy forest is one of a kind and such a cool experience as well!
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Erin M.
2 months on Hipcamp
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· May 2025
Camping made comfortable!
We stayed here with a group of 13 and had an incredible experience! The campsite is well-equipped and thoughtfully laid out—our favorite part was the covered kitchen area with plenty of seating, which made meals together easy and fun, even with a large group. There’s a beautiful waterfall just a short walk away, and the meditation yurt was such a peaceful, unique touch that made the whole stay feel even more special. The hosts were super friendly and incredibly responsive, which made coordinating everything a breeze. Highly recommend this spot for group getaways, retreats, or anyone looking to connect with nature while still having great amenities.
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Amber B.
3 years on Hipcamp
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· May 2025
Can’t wait to go back!
Wonderful experience. Host was so attentive. Saw wildlife, Luna moths and amazing waterfalls and plants. Rumor has it there is a fairy village there. Everyone should go and see!
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Becca C.
5 reviews
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· May 2025
Beautiful place, wonderful experien
We loved our stay! We had a lot of unexpected rain during our stay, but hanging out in the Yurtle was so fun! The property provided ample space to explore and the outdoor shower was wonderful! We will definitely stay again when in the area.
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Amanda A.
4 reviews
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· May 2025
Beautiful waterfall
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Treetent Campsite
It was nice to stay somewhere out of the ordinary. My daughter loved the trampoline tent. The waterfall was beautiful. The host was incredibly nice and the property was peaceful.
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Tracy City, Marion, Tennessee, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Grant M.

Joined in February 2018
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