Camp Swann - Tracy City, TN
I have been trying to find a weekend to get up to Camp Swann since my good friend told me about it months ago. We finally found a time to go last weekend, and it was perfection! We had originally planned to do some hiking and check out the local area, but the rain and cold forced us to have a much needed weekend in. We spent our time playing games (the vintage BINGO game that came with the cabin was a huge hit) and watching Christmas movies. It turns out during the holiday craziness, this was exactly what our family needed. I am even thinking I am going to schedule a”down weekend” away again for next year at the same time.
Camp Swann is an old boys and girls summer camp on top of Monteagle Mountain in southeast Tennessee. It was recently bought by Adam and Cortney Swann and renovated into a super cute and Instagrammable destination with a fun glamping feel. The newly revamped camp opened in May of 2023.
Originally built in the 1940s, the camp’s lodgings have been transformed from screened-in and rustic into stylish and comfortable. The Swanns have added drywall, air-conditioning, running water and a whole lot of pizzazz to the property.
We rented The Lodge Cabin which sleeps four people in two bedrooms. With “Americana inspired” decor, the Lodge overlooks Lake Swann and has a private fire pit and outdoor eating space. This cabin was perfect for our family with a king bed in one room and bunks for the boys in the other. The Lodge also has a full bathroom, well-stocked kitchen and living-room with cozy furnishings and games.
Camp Swann boasts nine other cabins that sleep 2-4 people all with fun themes such as The Dolly Cabin, The Wilderness Glam Cabin, The Palm Springs Cabin, and The Firefly Cabin. The Lodge and The Dolly cabins are the only two cabins with full bathrooms. Each of the other cabins have only a toilet and sink in the cabin. There are five private shower rooms located within close walking distance of the cabins.
Camp Swann is located a stone’s throw from Grundy Lakes State Park and some great hiking trails and waterfalls. The camp is also within a short drive of Sewanee: The University Of The South, and there are some great shops and restaurants to explore in Monteagle. Camp Swann is also a short 45 minute drive from downtown Chattanooga, TN and an hour and a half from Nashville, TN.