Why Teams and Families Choose Cherokee Lodge for Ripken Tournaments
1.3 Miles From the Ballpark
We are only 1.3 miles from The Ripken Experience, about a 5-minute drive. No long shuttle and no fighting Parkway traffic across town. Between a doubleheader or after the final out, you are back at the condo fast to rest, refuel, and reset for the next game.
Full Kitchens for Early Games and Tight Budgets
Every Cherokee Lodge condo has a full kitchen. You can feed your athlete a real breakfast before a first-pitch start, pack a cooler of water and snacks for the dugout, and skip the cost of eating every meal out across a multi-day tournament. Over a long weekend, that kitchen pays for itself.
Room for the Whole Family, or the Whole Team
Our condos have multiple bedrooms and a shared living space, so your family stays together under one roof instead of splitting across hotel rooms. It is a roomier, more comfortable alternative to a standard hotel near the Ripken Experience, and more convenient than a cabin further from the fields.
A Big-League Complex Worth the Trip
The Ripken Experience Pigeon Forge is a six-field synthetic-turf complex with a 14,000-square-foot clubhouse that opened in 2016, with fields modeled after famous professional ballparks and a championship field built to mirror Camden Yards. It hosts baseball tournaments, softball tournaments, and spring training throughout the year. Staying close means more time at a facility this good and less time in the car.
Team and Group Lodging for Coaches
Coaches and team parents book multiple Cherokee Lodge condos in the same complex to keep players, siblings, and coaches close together, with no booking-partner markup. Each condo sleeps a full family, has a kitchen for team breakfasts, and gives the group space to gather between games. Call us directly at (877) 918-5900 to arrange a block for your team.
Check AvailabilityPlanning Your Ripken Tournament Weekend
Tournament days at The Ripken Experience start early, so a short morning commute matters. Staying 1.3 miles away on Teaster Lane keeps your drive to the fields quick and predictable, even on busy opening days. The complex sits near the Mountain Mile and is minutes from The Island and Dollywood, giving families plenty to do between games.
For a full rundown of game-day timing, parking, and directions, see our guide to The Ripken Experience. Or, browse all of our Pigeon Forge condos near The Ripken Experience, compare our 2 bedroom and 3 bedroom layouts, and read our guest reviews.