Nowadays, camping can be downright luxurious depending on which neck of the woods you find yourself in.
Housing options range from cozy cabins and yurts to traditional tent and RV sites.
How Did Roamstead Come To Be?
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As they began plotting overnight stays, they quickly found that their options left a lot to be desired.
A lot of them were older, stuck in a previous decade, Shannon says of the campgrounds.
Theres just a lower cleanliness expectation and service expectation when it comes to a campground.
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We started to think, ‘Why doesnt this exist in the marketplace?’
The nearby Smoky Mountains, where Shannon grew up, was the perfect place to pilot the concept.
What Are Accommodations Like?
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Roamstead is located in Cosby, Tennessee, about 25 minutes down the road fromdowntown Gatlinburg.
Yurts offer the same luxurious beds and linens, plus easy access to a spa-like bathhouse.
Tent and RV sites include water and electric hookups, fire rings, and picnic tables.
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What Can You Do At Roamstead?
There are firepits andsmores suppliessprinkled throughout the property.
Kids can join the Roamstead Ranger program and fill out a nature-focused activity booklet to earn free ice cream.
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Adults can enjoy a draft beer or cocktail in a modernly designed lounge.
For the Connollys, its all about making theoutdoors accessibleto anyone who wants to experience them.
Camping can be intimidating when someone might not consider themselves to be outdoorsy, Shannon says.
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