122sleepsNOC Basecamp Bunkhouses (Nantahala Outdoor Center)
Sleeps 122 · per operator
- Venue
- Private lodge or cabin
- Bunks
- Several buildings
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Large group lodging near Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
Scenic train in Bryson City, NC. 62 places that sleep 15 or more are within 30 miles, closest first.
Quick answer
As of November 10, 2026, Large Group Stays lists 62 places sleeping 15+ within 30 miles of Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, 5 of them within 10 miles. The closest is NOC Basecamp Bunkhouses (Nantahala Outdoor Center) in Bryson City, NC (under 1 mi). The largest is Camp BaYoCa, which sleeps 232, per its operator. 19 sleep 50 or more.
About Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
Scenic train excursions with group discounts for 20 or more passengers on most trips.
Places to stay nearby for 15+ guests
122sleeps
78sleepsBryson Village (whole village)
Sleeps 78 · per operator
- Rental home
- Private lodge or cabin
- Beds
- Several buildings
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60sleepsRolling Thunder River Company Bunkhouses (Nantahala Rafting Center)
Sleeps 60 · per operator
about $11 per person per night
- Venue
- Private lodge or cabin
- Bunks
- Several buildings
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40sleepsFalling Waters Nantahala Group Lodge
Sleeps 40 · per operator
- Venue
- Private lodge or cabin
- Bunks
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150largest buildingCamp Living Water
Largest building sleeps 150 · per operator
- Venue
- Retreat center or camp
- Several buildings
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86sleepsBear Mountain Lodge
Sleeps 86 · per operator
about $42 per person per night
- Rental home
- Private lodge or cabin
- 18 bedrooms
- 20 baths
- Beds and bunks
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40sleepsTerrace Garden Manor
Sleeps 40 · per operator
- Rental home
- Private lodge or cabin
- 13 bedrooms
- 7.5 baths
- Beds and bunks
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34sleepsGrinning Bear Retreat
Sleeps 34 · per operator
about $61 per person per night
- Rental home
- Private lodge or cabin
- 8 bedrooms
- 8.5 baths
- Beds and bunks
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34sleepsRoosevelt Lodge
Sleeps 34 · per operator
about $34 per person per night
- Rental home
- Private lodge or cabin
- 7 bedrooms
- 9.5 baths
- Beds and bunks
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Other group activities nearby
Questions
Where can a large group stay near Great Smoky Mountains Railroad?
As of November 10, 2026, Large Group Stays lists 62 places that sleep 15 or more within 30 miles of Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. The closest is NOC Basecamp Bunkhouses (Nantahala Outdoor Center) in Bryson City, NC, under 1 mi away in a straight line, and the largest is Camp BaYoCa, which sleeps 232, per its operator.
How far is the drive?
Distances here are straight-line miles from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad's mapped point to each place, so the drive is usually longer, often much longer on mountain roads.
Does Great Smoky Mountains Railroad take groups?
Scenic train excursions with group discounts for 20 or more passengers on most trips. That comes from the operator's own page (gsmr.com), checked November 9, 2026. Confirm group size and prices with them before you book.