About Little Arrow Outdoor Resort (formerly Little Arrowhead)
Little Arrow Outdoor Resort, formerly Little Arrowhead, is a private RV and cabin resort at 118 Stables Drive in Townsend, Tennessee, close to the Cades Cove entrance. The resort's website now lives at camplittlearrow.com. Streamside RV Resorts and Campgrounds acquired it in a partnership with the Clayton family, and local operators continue to run it.
What is on site
Directory listings and the resort's own site describe RV and tent sites, cabins, tiny homes, glamping tents and Airstream rentals, plus a pool, a playground, laundry and a general store. Site counts vary by directory, so ask about the type of site you need. For rates, availability and policies, use the resort's website or call 865-448-6363.
Getting there
From Maryville, take US-321 north to Townsend and turn onto TN-73 toward Cades Cove; Stables Drive is a short drive from the Townsend Wye. Townsend has groceries, fuel and restaurants. Reviewers note a convenient position near Cades Cove and the pool; some mention tight spacing between RV sites.
Nearby
- Cades Cove: An 11-mile loop road for wildlife and history. In 2026 the loop was closed to cars on Wednesdays from May 6 to September 30 for cyclists and walkers.
- Little River Road: Scenic drive and trails such as Lynn Camp Prong Cascades.
- Townsend: The Great Smokies Welcome Center and the Little River.
Know before you go
The national park's parking tag ($5 daily, $15 weekly, $40 annual) is required for vehicles parked more than 15 minutes, and federal passes do not replace it. Book early for summer, October and holiday weekends.
Good to know
- How do I reserve a site?
- Reservations for national park campgrounds are made on recreation.gov. Summer and October weekends book up early.
- Do I need a parking tag?
- A Park It Forward parking tag ($5 a day, $15 a week or $40 a year) is required for any vehicle parked more than 15 minutes inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Entry is free, and federal passes such as America the Beautiful do not replace the tag.