Once Upon a Time Wilderness Adventures

Hostel

When not in use for the Wilderness Adventure groups, the bunkhouse is available as a wilderness hostel for folks visiting the area. Rates are $25.00 per night per person. Twin bunkbeds (dormitory style) with linens are available, or you can bring your sleeping bag. A fully equipped kitchen is available for you to prepare your own meals/snacks (gas oven, microwave, refrigerator, sink, dishwasher, pots/pans, dishes, utensils, etc.). There's also the family-owned Homeplace Restaurant just a mile down the road that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner (including the best biscuits and gravy in the universe).

The shower house is available for hot showers (towels are provided)

Call (865) 856-7262 or email onceuponatimetwo@bellsouth.net to make reservations for the hostel. We accept cash, checks, and money orders.

We're close to several favorite destinations for outdoor enthusiasts and travelers:

Abrams Creek Ranger Station in the Smokies - 15 minutes
"The Dragon" - 11 mile (318 curves) scenic drive through the Smokies - 10 minutes
Appalachian Trail/Fontana Dam - 45 minutes
Cades Cove in the Smokies - 1 hr, 15 minutes
Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge - 1 hr, 15 minutes
Foothills Scenic Parkway 10 minutes
Sequoyah Museum/Fort Loudon - 15 minutes
Tellico, Chilhowee and Calderwood Lakes
Joyce Kilmer/Slickrock Wilderness - 30 minutes
Cheoah River (whitewater rafting) - 30 minutes
Hiwassee/Ocoee Rivers - 1hr, Nantahala River 1 1/2 hrs.
Cherohala Skyway - 40 minutes
Citico Creek Wilderness - 30 minutes
Blue Ridge Parkway - 2 hrs.
Cherokee Indian Reservation - 2 hrs