The State of Tennessee offers motorcycle enthusiasts a wide variety of landscapes and terrains to explore. Bikers can ride creek-side through lush valleys, traverse the twists and turns of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park or motor through wide open farmlands. At the end of a long day of riding, bikers can find accommodations catering specifically to motorcycle enthusiasts.
Located 50 miles from Chattanooga and 10 miles from Fall Creek Falls State Park, the Motorcycle Ranch in Pikeville offers 7 motels rooms, with private bathrooms and color televisions. The ranch also features tipi accommodations, with sleeping bags and air mattresses available to rent. Bikers with tents can camp on the lawn and rental tents are also available. The ranch has an on-site restaurant, featuring all-you-can-eat pancakes. Regularly scheduled events include movie nights and music every Saturday, with live bands and DJ's. The local area provides a variety of scenic bike rides through the Sequatchie Valley and the Fall Creek Falls State Park.
The Motorcycle Ranch
28210 Highway 127
Pikeville, Tennessee 37367
423-505-9511
motorcycleranch.com
Open seasonally, the Cherohala Motorcycle Resort offers 7 cabins, along with tent campsites. Located 4 miles west of Tellico Plains on the western edge of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the resort provides a convenient location for taking scenic rides through the Dragon at Deals Gap and along the Cherohala Skyway.
Each cabin includes twin beds, linens and towels. Bathroom and shower facilities are available at a shared bath house. The resort features a store, a bike wash area, parking for tow vehicles and covered motorcycle parking. Cherohala Motorcycle Resort also provides tent campsites along the adjacent creek and on the resort lawn. Guests can enjoy a variety of area activities, including fishing, hiking, whitewater rafting and craft and antique shopping.
Cherohala Motorcycle Resort
132 Reliance Road
Tellico Plains, Tennessee 37385
423-253-6544
cycleresort.com
Located on the edge of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park and just 16 miles from Knoxville, the Punkin Center Motorcycle Resort provides cabin accommodations and campsites for tents and RV's. Cabins come complete with bed linens, heating and air conditioning and bathrooms with showers. Select cabins also include kitchens or kitchenettes. Punkin Center Motorcycle Resort provides primitive tent camping and RV campsites, with water and 20 amp electrical hookups. The resort features a pavilion, trailer parking, charcoal grills and a deli, where guests can purchase draft and bottled beers. The resort provides a convenient location for taking scenic rides through local areas, including Cades Cove, Foothills Parkway and the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Punkin Center Motorcycle Resort
7304 Old Railroad Bed Road
Maryville, Tennessee 37801
865-856-5455
punkincentermotorcycleresort.com
