River Place Inn - Pigeon Forge

Family-friendly cabin-style lodging on the Little Pigeon River in Pigeon Forge

Amenities

River Place Inn offers a heated outdoor pool with a shallow end and pool cover, surrounded by a fence for added safety. Guests have access to a picnic area with tables and chairs where families can cook out using their own grills. The property also provides vending machines for drinks and snacks, plus daily housekeeping services.

Rooms

Cabins at River Place Inn & Cabins come with full kitchens, whirlpool tubs, and fireplaces, giving guests a rustic feel with hotel conveniences. Standard rooms at the River Place Inn Pigeon Forge include a small refrigerator, microwave, cable TV, and seating area. Select accommodations offer river views with private patios overlooking the water and the ducks and geese that gather there each morning.

Location

Located on Highway 441, this Tennessee motel sits 3 miles from the Dollywood theme park and within 2 miles of the Dixie Stampede dinner show. The Gatlinburg Golf Course is also 2 miles from the hotel, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park entrance is a short drive away. Guests can walk to the Parkway's shops and restaurants or see the nightly Dollywood fireworks from the property.

Family-Friendly Accommodations

River Place Inn and Cabins assigns each room its own parking space in front of the unit, making unloading gear with children simple. The property's grassy area along the river gives kids space to run and play, and the shallow-end pool is safe for younger swimmers. Some guest reviews highlight that the hotel staff accommodated late check-ins and upgraded families to larger rooms when available.

Entertainment and Outdoor Experiences

The Little Pigeon River runs behind the property, allowing guests to walk 15 yards down to fish directly from the hotel grounds. Many river-view rooms offer a glimpse of the Dollywood fireworks display at 9 pm. The pool's design has been noted by guests as visually interesting and is heated for extended seasonal use.

• Location: On Highway 441, 3 miles from Dollywood, 2 miles from Dixie Stampede
• Rooms: Cabins with full kitchens, whirlpool tubs, fireplaces, or standard rooms with river views
• Outdoor Features: Heated pool, picnic area, river fishing access, fireworks viewing
• Family: Assigned parking, grassy play area, shallow-end pool, family-sized rooms
• Service: 24-hour security, daily housekeeping, private check-in/check-out