GATLINBURG RENTALS FIELD GUIDE
Two Days of Open-Air Ridges: Gatlinburg by UTV and Slingshot
A two-day rental from Mountain Cove UTV Rentals lets you pilot UTVs or Slingshots from Gatlinburg to Cades Cove, Clingmans Dome and Elkmont — this guide explains what to bring, who can drive, and the routes covered.
Two Days of Open-Air Ridges: Gatlinburg by UTV and Slingshot.
Set out from Gatlinburg for a compact, gear-light expedition across some of the Smokies’ most iconic sights. Mountain Cove UTV Rentals provides UTVs and Slingshots with maps and QR directions to destinations such as Cades Cove, Clingsmans Dome and Elkmont, making the area’s ridge-line views and valley loops accessible on a two-day rental.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
UTVs and Slingshots for self-guided touring
Choose from UTVs and Slingshots for a hands-on way to cover roads and scenic park routes around Gatlinburg while following provided maps and QR-code directions.
Cades Cove, Clingsmans Dome and Elkmont on your schedule
The rental includes guidance to major park destinations — Cades Cove (typically a 5–8 hour round trip), Clingsmans Dome (about a 3-hour round trip) and Elkmont (around a 2-hour round trip) — so you can plan day-length excursions within the two-day window.
Family- and pet-friendly access
Rentals welcome riders of any age and even pets, allowing for multigenerational outings without the need for helmets on UTVs — a relax-and-roam approach to exploring the park roads.
What the day feels like
How the two-day rental actually feels
You’ll begin at Mountain Cove’s Gatlinburg location and use rented UTVs or Slingshots to string together one- to full-day loops to landmarks such as Elkmont, Clingsmans Dome and Cades Cove. The operator supplies maps and QR-code directions so drivers navigate park roads themselves; overnight rentals are possible within the two-day period but must be returned the next morning.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The official rental product is a two-day rental; if you rent overnight the vehicle must be returned by 9:00 AM the next day.
All drivers must bring a valid driver’s license. The 21+ main contract holder must provide proof of full-coverage insurance; drivers aged 18–20 must purchase the operator’s $50 in-store insurance for eligible UTVs.
Helmets are not required for the UTVs in this rental program; standard operational rules apply and the operator reminds renters that the vehicles are not for off-road use.
Pick up and check-in at Mountain Cove UTV Rentals, 1420 East Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What is the length of the rental?
This listing is for a two-day rental; overnight rentals must be returned by 9:00 AM the next day.
Where do I check in for the rental?
Check in at Mountain Cove UTV Rentals, 1420 East Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738.
What do I need to bring to rent?
Every driver must bring a valid driver’s license; the 21+ main contract holder must show proof of full-coverage insurance. Drivers aged 18–20 must purchase the operator’s $50 in-store insurance for eligible UTVs.
Are there age limits or special rules for younger drivers?
Yes: renters must be at least 18 to rent UTVs. Drivers aged 18–20 may only use specific units (#4, #7, #9, #11, #24) and must buy the $50 in-store insurance; drivers 21 and older can rent any UTV or Slingshot.
Are helmets required and can I bring my pet?
Helmets are not required for the UTVs; pets are allowed to ride.
Can I take the UTV off-road?
No — the rental is not for off-roading and is intended for touring established roads and park routes.