The Closest Condos to The Ripken Experience

Cherokee Lodge Condos sit 1.3 miles from The Ripken Experience in Pigeon Forge, about a 5-minute drive up Teaster Lane. That makes us one of the closest full-kitchen, multi-bedroom options to the fields, with more room than a hotel near the Ripken Experience and far less driving than a cabin up the mountain.

Every condo has a full kitchen, a separate living area, and two or three bedrooms, so families spread out and teams book several units in the same complex. It is the practical home base for a baseball or softball tournament weekend in the Smokies.

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Pigeon Forge condo 1.3 miles from The Ripken Experience baseball complex

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.

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Planning 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.

Common Questions About Staying Near The Ripken Experience

How far is Cherokee Lodge from The Ripken Experience?

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Cherokee Lodge Condos are 1.3 miles from The Ripken Experience Pigeon Forge, about a 5-minute drive up Teaster Lane.

Do the condos have a full kitchen?

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Yes. Every condo has a full kitchen, so families can make breakfast before early games and store snacks, drinks, and leftovers throughout the tournament.

Can a whole baseball or softball team stay together?

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Yes. Families typically book one condo, and teams reserve multiple 2 and 3 bedroom condos in the same complex to stay close together. Call (877) 918-5900 to arrange a team block.

How many people can a condo sleep?

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Our 2 bedroom condos sleep up to 6 guests and our 3 bedroom condos sleep up to 8 guests, so a family fits in one condo and a team books a few side by side.

Is there a washer and dryer for uniforms?

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Yes. Every condo has an in-unit washer and dryer, so you can wash uniforms between game days.

Is there parking for several vehicles?

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Yes. We have plenty of parking, so teams arriving in multiple vehicles have no trouble parking together.

What time is check-in, and can we check in early for a morning game?

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Standard check-in is 4 PM. Early check-in is sometimes available on request, so let us know if you have an early game and we will do our best to accommodate.