Black Bear Resort

Hampton, Tennessee

About

Black Bear Resort is a popular destination in Hampton, Northeast Tennessee, ideally situated just 0.4 miles walking distance from the Dennis Cove Trailhead of the Appalachian Trail. The resort serves as an excellent home base for section hikers and vacationers, offering scenic hiking opportunities and access to Laurel Fork waterfall and Coon Den falls. The property features diverse accommodations including cottages, rustic cabins, a bunkhouse, and camping/RV sites, along with an on-site breakfast cafe opening April 1st, 2025. Black Bear Resort provides affordable shuttle services to various trail destinations, Tri-Cities Airport, and Asheville Airport, plus short and long-term parking options. The location is perfect for group gatherings such as family reunions, church groups, and weddings, with an event hall and amphitheater available. As an Appalachian Trail Passport Stamp Location, the resort welcomes hikers and offers mail drop services for resupply needs.

Amenities

Available Site Types

• Tent Sites
• RV Sites
• Cottages
• Creekside Rustic Cabins
• Hillside Rustic Cabins
• Bunkhouse

Local Attractions

• Appalachian Trail
• Dennis Cove Trailhead
• Laurel Fork waterfall
• Coon Den falls
• Watauga Lake
• Appalachian Caverns
• Blowing Rock
• Otter Falls Trail
• Roan Mountain State Park
• Linville Caverns
• Backyard Terrors and Dinosaur Park
• Just Jump Trampoline Park
• Castle of Chaos
• Hollywood Wax Museum
• Trail Days in Damascus