Adult Summer Camp | Smoky Mountain Escape
Remember summer camp? Swimming, playing games, making friends by a campfire while roasting marshmallows? Why should kids have all the fun? Relive those memories with an Adult Summer Camp!
Enjoy our Glamping location nestled in the heart of the Smoky Mountains! Experience a late afternoon hike to a high mountain meadow where you’ll enjoy a gourmet picnic, hike back to the shuttle vehicle as the sun is setting on a sea of mountains. Make lasting friends on this small group adventure as you enjoy a boating and floating day on nearby Douglas Lake, explore some stunning trails in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park including spending an afternoon at one of our favorite swimming holes, and sit around the campfire in our remote camp in the evenings before retiring to your glamping tent as you fall asleep to the song of our mountain stream. Our off grid camp has a full commercial kitchen where your host will prepare a variety of delicious meals, a bath house with spring fed showers, a dining deck where you’ll enjoy games and crafts after dinner and a beautiful walking trail.
This adventure includes local transportation, lodging, all meals, park fees, boat rental and a professional Great Smoky Mountain hiking guide.
2025 Dates:
June 2-5 and 19-22 | July 10-13 and 28-31 | August 11-14 and 25-28 | September 7-10
From $1699*
-Hike inside one of the most biologically diverse places on earth.
-Be a kid again! With camp games, smores, day hikes, swimming and conversations around the campfire, you’re sure to leave feeling refreshed and ready to tackle the world.
-Stay in large, comfy tents next to a creek under a forest canopy.
-Expertly led by professional guides.
-Lake day! Nothing beats the heat like jumping into a refreshing pool of water, with mountain views to boot!
Adult Summer Camp Itinerary
Day 1: After meeting and going through an orientation, we will hand off luggage to our camp manager and start our first hike. We’ll find a cozy spot on the trail for lunch. After we conclude our hike, we’ll head back to Camp Atagahi, check out camp and settle in. Games, dinner and a campfire will round out the night.
Day 2: Day 2 begins with a delicious breakfast. Afterward, we will set out for our second hike to learn a bit more about the history of the area and diversity of the Park. In the evening we’ll head up high to a mountaintop bald for a picnic dinner, hiking out in just enough time to catch the sunset in a sea of mountains.
Day 3: We begin with another hearty breakfast, then head out for our boat day! We’ll beat the summer heat swimming, playing and relaxing on a local lake with views of the Smokies.
We’ll bring the party back to camp with games, smores around the campfire and a delicious dinner.
Day 4: After we savor our last mountain breakfast of the trip, we’ll head to our final hike. Here, we’ll encounter two gorgeous waterfalls, play in the water and soak in our last moment of lush forest serenity.
What to Expect
Our Adult Summer Camp trip was created to offer a chance to unplug and reconnect with nature, while allowing yourself to talk to your inner kid again. Remember stress free summers playing with friends, splashing in mud puddles and camping in the back yard? This trip is the grown up version of your fun summers! Perfect for anyone who wants to spend time outside with like-minded individuals who are excited to learn more about the Great Smoky Mountains National Park while having an absolute blast.
Inclusions / Exclusions
Inclusions
- Professional Guides
- Transportation for the Duration of the Trip
- All Meals and Snacks from Lunch on Day 1 through Breakfast on Day 4
- Accommodations for 3 Nights
- Parking Tag and Park Related Costs
- Boat Rental, Games
Exclusions
- Gratuity for your Guides
- Personal Items
- Airport Transfer
- Travel Costs
- Travel Insurance
What to Pack
- Required:
– Two 32oz water bottles (or water bladder)
– Hiking shoes or boots
– Comfortable ‘camp’ shoes
– Raincoat
– Day pack (21-35 Liters)
– Hiking socks (non-cotton)
– T-shirts (both casual and synthetic)
– Hiking shorts or pants (seasonal choice)
– Swimwear/lightweight towel
– Long sleeve shirt (casual and synthetic)
– Fleece/insulated jacket (High elevations and mornings and evening can be cool)
– Trekking poles
– Hat and sunglasses
– Hand sanitizer
– Insect repellent
– Personal medications
– Toiletries
– Flashlight or headlamp with extra batteries
– Duffel bag or soft sided suitcase
- Optional:
– Reading and writing materials
– Energy snacks and electrolyte drink mixes
– Motion sickness remedies
– Camera
– Sunblock and lip balm