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Donley Cabin

US Forest Service · Tennessee

Donley Cabin in Tennessee. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 298 public campsites we map in Tennessee.

Donley Cabin is a primitive and historic structure in the heart of the Cherokee National Forest, offering visitors a glimpse of the past. The cabin does not have electricity, running water or locks on the door. Guests should be aware that visitors often frequent the cabin during tours of the area. It predates the Civil War and is among the oldest cabins available for rental in the Forest Service system.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Forest Service
Fee
$35/night
Booking
Reservation required
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Phone
(423) 253-8400
Coordinates
35.32000, -84.09361

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Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-02-25, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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