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    The Swag

    Hotel · Great Smoky Mountains National Park, United States

    Luxury
    PlnrScore 35
    Best time
    Jun, Oct, Nov
    Suggested stay
    2-3 nights
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    An exclusive, all-inclusive luxury inn situated directly on the border of Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina, offering unparalleled access to hiking trails. Guests are immersed in the mountain wilderness, frequently encountering deer, wild turkeys, and a diverse array of birdlife, with the possibility of spotting black bears from a safe distance.

    Rooms & inclusions

    Activities
    Spa
    Amenities
    Spa, Dining, Bar, Library

    Best time to stay at The Swag

    Best months:
    June
    October
    November
    Jan
    Fair-1°C176mm
    Feb
    Fair1°C189mm
    Mar
    Fair5°C170mm
    Apr
    Good7°C142mm
    May
    Good12°C144mm
    Jun
    Good16°C102mm
    Jul
    Fair18°C174mm
    Aug
    Fair17°C177mm
    Sep
    Good14°C139mm
    Oct
    Good9°C91mm
    Nov
    Good5°C88mm
    Dec
    Fair1°C128mm
    Great (4-5)
    Good (3)
    Poor (1-2)
    Best month

    Map & getting there

    Nearest airport

    Sossamon Field (Unused) (57NC)

    21 km from the park

    International airport

    McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)

    51 km from the park

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    Data updated October 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo

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