The best yurt rentals near Knoxville, Tennessee

If you're looking for a unique camping experience near Knoxville, Tennessee, with the comfort of a yurt, you're in luck! Hipcamp offers over 49 options in this area specifically tailored to your yurt preference. With accommodations like Little Green Yurt of Cedar Mountain (116 reviews), The Heart Center (96 reviews), and Sunny Side Up (33 reviews), you can trust that you'll find the perfect spot. Enjoy popular amenities like trash disposal, potable water, and showers, while engaging in activities such as wildlife watching, surfing, and off-roading. Prices start as low as $33 per night, with an average price of $125. So get ready to immerse yourself in nature and make unforgettable memories in your very own yurt!

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Top-rated campgrounds

If you're looking for a unique camping experience near Knoxville, Tennessee, with the comfort of a yurt, you're in luck! Hipcamp offers over 49 options in this area specifically tailored to your yurt preference. With accommodations like Little Green Yurt of Cedar Mountain (116 reviews), The Heart Center (96 reviews), and Sunny Side Up (33 reviews), you can trust that you'll find the perfect spot. Enjoy popular amenities like trash disposal, potable water, and showers, while engaging in activities such as wildlife watching, surfing, and off-roading. Prices start as low as $33 per night, with an average price of $125. So get ready to immerse yourself in nature and make unforgettable memories in your very own yurt!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. The Heart Center

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37mi from Knoxville · 9 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Robbinsville, NC

The Heart Center sits on 30 acres of beautiful forest land and it is surrounded by the Nantahala National Forest. The place is an old school site that was literally left to be buried by the forest, until I came along and decided to fix it up, and create a holistic sanctuary for people wishing to get away from it all. A place where one can heal, contemplate, re-energize, and relax in a quiet and pristine environment. Feel secluded enough to experience your own inner stillness; and, yet, connected enough to enjoy many beautiful area attractions that are just minutes away such as: Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, Fontana Dam and the Appalachian Trail, 20 Mile Ranger Station, Cherohala Skyway, and Santeetlah Lake!The Heart Center is about love, unity, harmony, joy and re-connecting with ourselves, others, and Mother Nature. At the Heart Center, we take special interest in providing our guests with a uniquely peaceful, positive, comfortable, and relaxing experience! Whether you are laying on a hammock, walking the labyrinth, or just sitting on the deck taking in the sights and sounds, we want you to enjoy.

2. Roamstead

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41mi from Knoxville · 77 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Cosby, TN

Roamstead was born on a family RV trip across the country. Our founders noticed their glamorous plans often ended in glorified parking lots or dirty campgrounds without amenities or thought regarding design. Alongside that, many campgrounds seemed unapproachable to those who hadn’t been before. A vision was born to reinvent 'roughing it' in a way that could welcome all adventurers to experience the magic of the great outdoors. We believe the beauty of nature should be experienced by everyone. It's good for your health, and the more we connect with and learn about the outdoors, the more we'll feel compelled to protect it. Whether you've been camping all your life or this would be your first trip, we're here for you. We aim to build a bridge (you know, a metaphorical one) to the great outdoors, where all adventures can truly feel welcome. Roamstead is committed to making our outdoor spaces accessible to everyone. At our Smoky Mountains location, we're partnering with Friends of the Smokies to do just that. Friends assists the National Park Service in its mission to preserve and protect the Great Smoky Mountains National Park by raising funds and public awareness, and providing volunteers for needed projects. They restore trails, build handicap accessible access points, and provide urban youth educational opportunities in the park, to name just a few of their many projects. A dollar of each stay at Roamstead Smoky Mountains is donated back to Friends of the Smokies to help continue their mission.

3. Gorgeous Stays Glampground

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49mi from Knoxville · 14 sites · Tents, Lodging · Bryson City, NC

Gorgeous Stays! WHERE THE STAY IS PART OF YOUR ADVENTURE! All you need to bring are clothes & a toothbrush & a smile! Check out all the amenities that are available when you plan a vacation with Gorgeous Stays! A Five-star camp bathhouse with vessel sinks, hot showers, and toilets, is located on the lower level of our rustic modern Lodge. There's a fun-size campground store with snacks, small heatable meals, personal essentials, firewood, and beverages. Plus -- six community fire pits, two food pavilions with propane grills, outdoor games, and much, much more! All of our units come equipped with linens, towels, a K-cup coffeemaker, a microwave, a mini-fridge, a tiny sink, AC/Heat or fans/heater, comfy gel memory foam mattresses, and an RV toilet for nighttime convenience! Feel free to contact us if you have questions about anything that we offer! Gorgeous Stays wants your Stay to be memorable, relaxing and fun! There are so many things for you to do near us in Western North Carolina! Memorable experiences abound when you share nature with your family and friends. Gorgeous Stays Glamping Campground is located within 2 miles of 4 rafting companies, 2 zipline areas, and a ropes Adventure Park. For more adventure in the area near us, there's the Appalachian Trail, the Little Tennessee River, Fontana Lake, and the Nantahala River (the best fly-fishing river in the Southeast). From quaint towns like Bryson City (home to the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad), Sylva, and Dillsboro, to Harrah's Casino in Cherokee--You can check out even more of the possibilities below! Click on the Learn More buttons below to easily access the websites of some of our favorite experiences!

4. Seven Springs

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21mi from Knoxville · 9 sites · Lodging · Maryville, TN

Seven Springs is a retreat center featuring seven natural springs on 128 acres of family owned land in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains- near Maryville, Tennessee. Nestled deep in a hollow with a rich forest fed by ancient springs, it's easy to forget that we're just 20 minutes away from the Knoxville airport!

5. Parkside Tepees

25mi from Knoxville · 10 sites · Lodging · Pigeon Forge, TN

Parkside Resort is your perfect destination in the Smoky Mountains, not to mention we are conveniently located just 2.5 miles from the Parkway in Pigeon Forge! We are ideally situated close to all the biggest and most exciting attractions in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. Whether you are here for relaxation, outdoor adventure, or excitement at Dollywood and Splash Country, Parkside Resort is your home away from home! On your way to your Tepee, you will catch a glimpse of our swimming pool situated at the top of the hill. Our swimming pool is one of a kind! Parkside's pool offers a 60-foot water slide, and at night you can enjoy a DIVE IN movie poolside! No need to purchase movie tickets…This one's on us! While we do have two hiking trails, guests at Parkside Resort are welcome to use the resort roads for walks and bike rides as well! Our hiking trails are very unique…While one trail will lead you to an alcove playground for the kids, the other trail will take you to an incredible view of the city of Pigeon Forge. We think the hike is worth the view!

Stories from the community

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John

November 2025

Weekend Trip to The Heart Center

My wife and I stayed in the yurt to get away from the noise and celebrate my birthday and the Heart Center truly delivered. The land and energy this place holds is incredible. Liz was a fantastic host and both my wife and I were able to have a reiki session with her while staying here. To stay it was transformational for both of us would be an understatement. Both of us learned so much from our sessions and left the Heart Center feeling lighter both physically & emotionally. We will definitely visit again in the future and Liz - thank you for what you do and putting together such an amazing place of healing and warmth admist the natural beauty of the area. Much love and until next time 🙏🏼❤️

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Brandy

August 2025

Group trip

3 nights at Roamstead

Beautiful!! Top notch facility, clean, stylish , tons of amenities!!! Can’t wait to go back!!

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Lori

May 2025

Weekend Trip to The Heart Center

Everything in the description of this sacred space still didn't prepare me for the true beauty that's on this property. We were there during, suspected tornado activity, and the yurt kept us safe. I was amazed at how sturdy and resilient the yurt was. Liz is so kind, caring and considerate of her guests. I could not recommend this amazing place enough. I can't wait to go back.

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Nayssa

April 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to The Heart Center

We loved staying in Liz’s land, we were joined by another family with kids and had the most magical experience. Liz is a warm, thoughtful and amazing host. We booked the Yurts and they were pristine, comfortable and had basic needs for our trip. The gym was a nice bonus for everyone to have fun. Can’t say enough good things about our stay! We would love to come back !

Sadie

April 2025

With kids

2 nights at The Heart Center

This is a beautiful and serene camping spot. We stayed in one of the yurts, but the camping would have been fun too. The forest was full of spring flowers, and there is a beautiful short hike to a creek on the property. We have kids, and playing in the old school gymnasium was a big hit! We did do some nearby hiking, but our kids just wanted to go back to the Heart Center to play :). I also appreciated access to the dining room area. Being able to use a microwave while camping makes it so much easier! And we appreciated the coffee and tea Liz had ready every morning. What a treat! Liz was a wonderful host, and one of the best parts of our stay was getting to spend time with her. She is a kind and generous person!

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Sarah

December 2024

With pets

4 nights at Roamstead

We loved staying at Roamstead. We stayed in a yurt which was fantastic. It was warm and cozy (low in the 20's at night), and perfectly decorated. The bed had an amazingly comfortable mattress. Ample outlets for charging phones, coffee pot, etc. There were easy well lit paths to bathhouse and lodge. The staff was amazing! They're fabulous baristas as well. We truly felt at home away from home. We certainly hope our travels lead us back in the future. We have absolutely no complaints.

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Belle

November 2024

With kids

Weekend Trip to Roamstead

The area where the yurts are is at the very back of the property, so it’s secluded and beside a stream. You can sleep with the sounds of a babbling brook & it’s heavenly! The property is well maintained, except for the lawn behind the main lodge…that one, you cant step in an area of the lawn without stepping on to animal scat (idk if it’s dog or other animals, but it’s the only area where every inch is covered with it, everywhere else? Clean.). The bathhouses & toilets are very vlean with very warm/hot showers & the hair dryers actually work & are full sized ones. Guests were all respectful of the quiet times & the staff were friendly & helpful. Overall, I highly recommend it & it definitely is kid friendly, with a well maintained playground my kid loved! Gburg & PF are 30-45 min away, so if you get tired of the peace & quiet, you can easily drive there for more touristy stuff. We’ll be back for sure!