Staying in Jamestown
Jamestown is the small-town base for Big South Fork and Pickett State Park: a classic motel on US 127, state-park cabins to the north, and cabins and horse camps scattered around the national river. Book early for the 127 Yard Sale in August.
Places to stay in Jamestown
- The Jordan Motel ↗2904 S. York Hwy (US 127), just south of town · family-built starting in 1953; 27 units and two apartments in three buildings · pet friendly · right on the 127 Sale route · (931) 879-8129. ⓘ source
- Pickett CCC Memorial State Park cabins ↗In Pickett County, north of Jamestown — book through Tennessee State Parks (the park campground is closed for renovations).
More motels, cabins and horse camps around the national park: the Chamber’s Big South Fork Country local guide ↗.
From our Jamestown guide — official links, checked by our editors. Call ahead; rates and rooms change.
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Before you book
- Plateau towns are small — book ahead for festival and fall weekends.
- Cell service can be spotty in the gorges and backcountry — save directions offline.
- Pets, horse access and minimum stays differ by rental — check the rules before you go.
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