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Lodging · NC, US

The Swag

The Swag is a lodge near Waynesville, North Carolina, on the Great Smoky Mountains National Park boundary, certified DarkSky Approved Lodging in 2025. Nearly a mile above sea level, it uses shielded, dimmed lighting for a 360-degree view of the sky, and the Milky Way is often visible on clear evenings. Lodging is in the Swag House, Chestnut Lodge and cabins; call (828) 926-0430.

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TypeLodging
State / ProvinceNC
CountryUnited States
Nearest townWaynesville
Certified2025
Coordinates35.5725, -83.1717
Sourcehttps://darksky.org/places/the-swag/

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0% illuminated. Rises 6:34 AM EST. Sets 4:59 PM EST. Times are local to the park.

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