Staying in Rutledge
Rutledge is the Grainger County seat on U.S. 11W, between Clinch Mountain and Cherokee Lake — tomato country. Stays here are lakeside campgrounds and cabins; for hotels, Visit Grainger points travelers to Jefferson City.
Places to stay in and around Rutledge
We could not confirm a hotel or inn inside the town limits; Visit Grainger TN points travelers to hotels in Jefferson City, about 20 minutes from Rutledge. Lakeside campgrounds and cabins on Cherokee Lake:
- Greenlee Campground ↗Not in Rutledge — 242 Vacation Way · a lakeside campground on Cherokee Lake with seasonal and nightly sites; no alcohol allowed · 865-828-8501. Source conflict: Visit Grainger lists 345 Vacation Way; the campground’s own site gives 242 Vacation Way, which we print. Both are outside the town limits. ⓘ source
- Greenlee of May Springs ↗Not in Rutledge — 379 May Springs Rd. · cabins and RV sites on a 100-acre peninsula, with boat rentals · (865) 828-4802. ⓘ source
- Wa-Ni Village Resort ↗Not in Rutledge — 1220 Wa-Ni Village Rd. · rustic lakefront cabins on Cherokee Lake · 865-828-5547. ⓘ source
Lodging pages nearby: Cherokee Lake and Morristown.
From our Rutledge guide and official tourism listings — checked by our editors. Call ahead; rates and rooms change.
Map: places to stay near Rutledge
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Before you book
- Lake and festival weekends fill rooms early — book ahead or stay a little farther out.
- Many small-town stays are cabins, campgrounds or motels — read the listing for check-in times and pets.
- Check parking and pet rules before you book — they vary by property.
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