The Bigfoot Lodge is located near the Ocoee River in the SE TN mountains & is less than 3 miles from the Cherokee National Forest. The Lodge has a total of four rooms with shared walls, but each room has a separate entrance and they are all totally separate rental units. On our 26-acre property we have a Frisbee Golf course, a covered pavilion with grills & picnic tables for cookouts, a basketball goal, & a ping pong table for your enjoyment.
The Bigfoot Lodge is nestled into the woods in a beautiful setting. We regularly see deer wandering through the property & have an abundance of wildlife. We also have some amazing spots for star gazing that will not be dimmed by city lights. Wi-Fi in cabin. The lodge has a large covered front porch that is a shared space with other guests. Our lodge, cabin rentals, campground, Frisbee Golf course, and covered pavilion with grills for cookouts are open all year. In addition to whitewater rafting, the Ocoee River area offers great hiking trails including several spectacular waterfalls, boating on nearby Parksville Lake, top notch mountain biking trails in a scenic setting, glider rides, geocaching, and more. We offer whitewater rafting trips on the Ocoee River March through October. The Ocoee River was the site for the 1996 whitewater Olympic events and has action packed class 3-4 rapids. It is one of the top whitewater destinations in the entire country. Our property is located just two miles off the main road, so it is very accessible, but is also in a beautiful country setting. We are less than three miles from the Cherokee National Forest that offers all kinds of additional outdoor activities.
Outdoor pavilion with picnic tables and grills, frisbee disc golf course, basketball goal, and ping pong table can be used by any of our guests and are a shared resource.
I live on the 26-acre property where our cabins are located and am here most of the time. If a guest needs something we are happy to accommodate. The phones are always forwarded to either my cell phone or my manager's cell phone, so we are easy to get in touch with.
DIRECTIONS FROM I-75 Take Exit 20 from I-75 – onto the Cleveland By-pass (APD-40). Follow it for approximately 8 miles. You will pass a McDonald’s and several traffic lights. Stay on the Cleveland By-pass until you see the big green sign Hwy 64 East – Ocoee Exit. Do not take any other Hwy 64 exit. If you miss the exit, the Cleveland bypass will continue into Cleveland. Exit onto Hwy 64 East – Ocoee Exit (You will be on this road appx 13 miles) In approximately 9 miles, you will cross over a large bridge over Hwy 411. DO NOT EXIT. About 3-miles after this, the road narrows to 2-lanes and you will then cross a much smaller bridge over the Lower Ocoee River. Take the next left onto Welcome Valley Rd. If you pass The Ocoee Gondolier Restaurant, on your left, you have gone too far. Come 1.5 miles down Welcome Valley Rd and you will see the Bigfoot Outfitters sign on the right. Our main office and check in area is the first building on your right once you pull on to the property.
If you forget an item, we have shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, soap, toothbrush, and toothpaste available upon request.
Welcome to the Bigfoot Lodge. We have provided some of the basics including some dishware, cups, silverware and a coffee pot with coffee. Before you leave please rinse anything that was used and leave it in the sink for us so our cleaning staff can wash and disinfect all items for future use. While you are staying with us we also ask that you please keep the doors shut so that bugs are not let inside. Please keep in mind that we have other rentals on the property and that quiet hours are from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM to ensure that any other guests staying with us that may be sleeping are not disturbed. When you go to checkout please turn off all lights and AC/Heater, leave any used towels on the floor in the bathroom, and you can leave the sheets on the bed for us to take care of. Lastly, please lock the doors for us on whenever you leave. We hope you enjoy your stay! If you need anything while you are with us please give us a call as that is the quickest way to reach us.
