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DONLEY CABIN (TN), TN

Description

This is a primitive cabin. There is a 1/4 mile walk up a slight grade to cabin. You must cross a log bridge to access trail to cabin. You must carry all equipment. There is no water or electricity. There is an outhouse, but you should bring your own toilet paper. There is a full size metal bed (w/plywood for placing bedding on) and 2 bunk beds that hold 4 people. Firewood that is dead and down may be obtained from woods nearby. There is a fireplace, kitchen table and chairs as well as rocking chairs. Please place rocking chairs inside cabin when you leave. Pack trash out. There is an outside grill. There is no tent camping in yard. Maximum of 6 people allowed. Pets and stock animals are prohibited. Maximum 3 night stay. We recommend visiting the cabin before you reserve to affirm this is the type of experience you are seeking.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Beds
  • Berry Picking
  • Biking
  • Bird Watching
  • Fireplace
  • Fishing
  • Grills
  • Hiking
  • Hunting
  • Parking
  • Photography
  • Ranger Station
  • Restroom
  • Sightseeing
  • Swimming
  • Table & Chairs
  • Wildlife Viewing
Within 10 Miles
  • Cabin Rental
  • Canoeing
  • Fish Hatchery
  • Hiking Trail
  • Trails

Alerts and Important Information

The cabin is very primitive. There are no outside locks on doors and people often wander by to see the cabin. This cabin predates the Civil War and was once the homestead of a gentleman who lived there to escape fighting in the Civil War. Cabin has a porch, fireplace, table and chairs as well as full size bed and 4 bunk beds. Many animals live nearby and mice frequent the cabin. There is a 1/4 mile walk to the cabin up a slight grade. You must carry all items to the cabin. Please pack out all trash. There is no water or electricity. There is an outside grill. No cooking utensils are provided. Cabin has been restored to closely resemble its original form. The oldest part of the cabin is the room with the fireplace. Please take care of the cabin while visiting so others may also enjoy its unique style.

Getting There:

Donley Cabin (TN)
250 RANGER STATION ROAD
Tellico Plains TN 37385

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
35.32, -84.09361

From Tellico Plains, TN, take Highway 165 (Cherohala Skyway) east for 5 miles to the intersection of Forest Road 210. Take a right onto 210 and continue 9 miles to the intersection of Forest Road 217 which is the North River Road. There will be a sign for the Donley Cabin and North River Campground. Turn left onto FR 217 and proceed for 5.5 miles to the parking area on the right. There will be a sign for the Donley Cabin Parking Area You must cross the foot bridge and walk 1/4 mile to the cabin.

Phone Park for More Information:

Project Office: (423)253-8400