CAMP VILLAGE

A Mountain Village on the Platform
Elder Campground
Highway 111, Byrdstown TN
Near Dale Hollow Lake
Concept C — Village Cluster Layout
May 2026

THE VISION

Instead of one monolithic structure, Camp Village scatters five distinct log cabin buildings across the existing elevated sawmill slab, connected by covered timber boardwalks. Each cabin has its own character — its own roofline, its own porch, its own purpose — creating the feel of a small mountain settlement perched above the Tennessee hills. Peeled log columns descend from the slab edge to grade, giving the village a dramatic stilted presence visible from Highway 111. The spaces between buildings matter as much as the buildings themselves: a central timber deck with picnic tables and string lights becomes the heart of the village, overlooking the surrounding campground below. At night, warm lantern light glows from every porch and the string lights weave constellations between the rooflines. The aesthetic draws from Bass Pro lodge architecture, Great Smoky Mountains resort villages, and the honest timber construction of the Upper Cumberland region.

KEY DATA

Slab Footprint~150' x 80-100'
Slab Elevation8-10 ft above grade
Slab StructureSteel I-beam / piers
Buildings5 cabins + deck
Total Enclosed~5,500 SF
Boardwalk / Deck~3,000 SF
Roof StyleStanding seam metal
ColorForest Green
Bird's Eye — Site Plan
EXISTING CONCRETE SLAB — 150' x 80-100' ● = Peeled log support columns to grade CENTRAL DECK WELCOME CABIN GENERAL STORE THE COOKHOUSE THE GATHERING HALL WASHHOUSE N HWY 111 ~50 ft
Street Level — Perspective Approach
GATHERING HALL WELCOME GENERAL STORE THE COOKHOUSE 8-10 ft EXISTING ELEVATED SLAB PEELED LOG SUPPORT COLUMNS

BUILDING PROGRAM

1

Welcome Cabin

30' x 25' • 750 SF

Campground office and check-in. Tall peaked entry with antler/log arch. Info center with maps, trail guides, and lake info. First impression of the village.

2

General Store

40' x 30' • 1,200 SF

Camp store with firewood, ice, bait, fishing gear, snacks, souvenirs, basic groceries. Wide front porch with rocking chairs. Old-time mercantile feel.

3

The Cookhouse

35' x 30' • 1,050 SF

Small restaurant serving breakfast and lunch. BBQ and campfire cooking theme. Stone chimney. Covered outdoor patio with picnic seating overlooking the grounds.

4

The Gathering Hall

50' x 40' • 2,000 SF

Community center and event hall. Small stage for bluegrass and live music. Line dancing floor. Grand stone fireplace. The largest and tallest structure in the village.

5

The Washhouse

30' x 25' • 750 SF

Bathhouse with private showers and coin laundromat. Maintains the log cabin aesthetic. Ventilation cupola on ridge. Functional and clean.

Varied Rooflines
Heavy Log Construction
River Rock & Fieldstone
String Light Canopy
Covered Boardwalk
8-10'
Elevated Platform