welcome to
Running Rock
IF you have been yearning for a place in the Smokies that feels as untouched at the National Park, search no further. Running Rock is a family-owned, green property that calls back to the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in its prime and serves as paradise to those who crave an escape to nature. It is a place where the Smokies are preserved at their best.
With 260 acres of native Appalachian mountainside, wildlife, and fauna, Running Rock has become a way for adventure-seekers to escape mainstream tourism and offers a beacon to reintroduce the original intention behind the National Park -- a place dedicated to preserving the biodiversity of the mountains for those who appreciate natural life and for the wildlife itself.
Running Rock will soon be home to many authentic Appalachian cottages, an 80-foot waterfall, a fully restored fire tower, more than four miles of hiking trails, perfect views of Mt. Leconte and much of the GSMNP, more than two miles of streams, and a quaint village square. The mountain on which Running Rock stands has been untouched by the outside world for almost a century and is a precious gem with an abundance of Smoky Mountain biodiversity found in few other places in the world. At Running Rock mature hardwood and conifer forests thrive, wildflower meadows offer home to pollinators, and wildlife grows healthier in every season. Running Rock is proud to be the greenest, most eco-friendly and sustainable destination project the Southern Appalachians has ever seen.
Running Rock is quickly making a name for itself as the first and only nature focused eco park and resort in the Smoky Mountains. Welcome to the best kind of paradise.
Running Rock Resort
World-class comfort combined with sustainability
The Running Rock Eco Resort is a refreshing and warm hospitality destination nestled within the larger 260 acre Running Rock Eco Park. While the eco park serves as the vast, wild protected sanctuary, the resort itself is a compact, low-impact cluster development hidden among the trees. Immersive in nature, each cottage in this private collection is enveloped by natural buffer zones, creating a sense of privacy and seclusion in the forest.
The Cottages at Running Rock
Here, nature-lovers can immerse themselves in sustainable luxury hidden away in an outdoor paradise. Each and every cottage, treehouse and cabin has been artfully designed and decorated by the owners of Running Rock Eco to create the perfect retreat into the mountains. These quaint getaways have been curated with handpicked color palettes and textures suitable for an authentic Appalachian experience. Even in a short time, guests will feel welcomed as members of this mountain-top community.
Laurel Village
the center of this community
Laurel Village, which will soon be slated for construction, offers its own perfect view of the GSMNP while making guests feel right at home with its own village square. This community gathering place will offer every convenience and more:
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Firetower Cafe
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Gourmet Market
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Game Room
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Pool and Sauna
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Outdoor Dining
Exclusive Pre-Booking is coming soon!
Looking for a natural experience, needing a retreat from the hustle and bustle of busy life, ready for a place of peace, yearning to take a walk in the woods, eager to stand where birds sore, and begging for the cold clear streams of the Smokies.
It's all waiting at Running Rock. Come and see!
Location
Only a couple miles from the GSMNP and a short drive to Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Dollywood - all of the fun awaits!!
Laurel Creek Rd, Pittman Center, TN
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