Family & Pet Friendly, Amazing Mtn Views & Sunrises- 4WD/AWD REQUIRED

Escape to this peaceful mountain lodge with plenty of room to relax and spread out!
Elks Crossing at Whiskey Ridge is your perfect mountain getaway. Nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains, our lodge sits at an elevation of just under 5,000 feet, providing spectacular views of numerous mountain ranges. From peaceful serenity to an action-packed adventure, our lodge provides it all!

Accommodations
Elks Crossing can accommodate up to 10 guests. On the main level, enjoy a master bedroom with ensuite and french doors to the wrap-around porch. Wake up to a beautiful sunrise from the comfort of your bed. A 2nd guestroom and full bathroom are also located on the main floor. This floor boasts a large kitchen with a dining area and a family room with a fireplace. With windows in all directions, you can soak up the beautiful mountain setting while enjoying the space.
The lower level features a large game room with a pool table, bar, and game table. Catch your favorite team playing on the TV from an additional lounging area (the couch turns into a full-size bed as well). Make beautiful memories with family and friends playing board games, cards, or even a friendly game of poker!
Towards the back of this level you will find a bunk room that sleeps 6. There are two bunk beds. One has a twin on top, full on bottom, and a twin trundle. The other has a twin on top, bottom, and trundle. French doors lead out onto the deck. Just outside of the bunk room is a full bathroom and a fully equipped laundry room.
The lodge features two decks. The main level deck wraps around the lodge and provides many areas to sit and relax, read, or soak in the beautiful views. The lower level is where the fun happens. This large deck space offers room to play corn hole, ladder toss, and ring toss. There is ample seating on this level as well. Just out the back door on the main level is a charcoal grill with easy access to the kitchen and dining space. Nothing is better than burgers, chicken, or steak cooked over charcoal! After dinner, enjoy the beautiful star-filled sky around the firepit. Make smores and pies over the fire for a delicious dessert.

Location, Location, Location
Elk frequent this area of the mountains, hence our name Elks Crossing. The Elk will graze in the meadow just off the front deck. They frequently walk the wrap-around driveway. There are many trails that run through the property. Elk can be seen from all areas of the lodge. Please maintain a safe distance between you and the Elk.

Elks Crossing at Whiskey Ridge is situated in the Great Smoky Mountains. The area has a rich mountain history and everything you need from unique shops and restaurants to hiking and skiing. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Blue Ridge Parkway are just minutes away. It doesn’t stop there! The lodge is the perfect home base for your mountain adventures. Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg are just under 70 miles away; Asheville (Biltmore Mansion) is just 28 miles away; Bryson City (The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad) is just 22 miles away and Cherokee (Harrah’s Casino) is a short 14 miles away.

Our lodge is located just minutes away from ATV trails! Feel free to bring your ATVs (or rent them) and enjoy the beautiful mountain terrain!

Getting Here
**4-wheel drive or AWD required*. The lodge offers plenty of parking for numerous vehicles. Access to the lodge is just a short drive from US-19 on gravel roads. We suggest you take the ride up slow as there is always wildlife nearby. All types of vehicles navigate the mountain terrain. Guests have arrived by truck, SUV, and sedan without any issue. Motorcycles, low-sitting vehicles like Corvettes and Slingshots, are not ideal for the mountain roads, we suggest that you do not bring these vehicles if you reserve the lodge. We suggest that guests purchase travel insurance with weather-related coverage. This will protect you, should you not be able to access the lodge due to weather. We do not offer refunds due to weather and road-related issues. The amazing views that our lodge offers are possible because you have to travel UP a mountain. The first 1/4 mile is bumpy and steep but levels out as you travel. The road is wide compared to many mountain roads. There are many families that live year-round on this mountain and drive the roads daily. We also suggest that you arrive during daylight hours. We have posted a video on our Facebook page that gives you an idea of the drive-up. (https://fb.watch/eNj-Z27AdJ/) Elks Crossing at Whiskey Ridge is definitely worth the drive to the top!

Reservations
Upon reserving Elks Crossing at Whiskey Ridge we ask that you read the contract, sign, initial, and return back to us. A week prior to your visit we will send you a personal door code assigned to you for your stay, directions, and an information packet about the lodge. The purpose of the information is for your protection and ours and provides you with detailed information on what you can expect from your stay. We are always a phone call or text away should you need our assistance while enjoying the lodge.
The House Keepers who service the lodge clean and sanitize all bed linens after each guest, including the blankets, comforters, and shams. All major touchpoints in the home are cleaned and sanitized prior to your arrival. There are three external security cameras on the property that monitor the driveways around the home. These cameras are in place for your protection and ours.

For additional photos and videos visit our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/ElksCrossingLodge/ The description was updated on 7/3/22 in response to a guest's review.