Store and gas at the Punkin Center Motorcycle Resort - there's so much more here.
I made a stop at the Punkin Center Motorcycle Resort yesterday located at the Tennessee end of the Dragon at Deals Gap and came away impressed with all it has to offer.
It's more than just a convenient navigation marker at the junction of US 129 and TN 72, the trun to make the Cherohala Loop Ride
Located at the junction of US 129 and Tn 72, the turn to make the loop ride with the Cherohala Skyway, and just of the road from the Foothills Parkway, it’s a very convenient landmark for navigation, but there are good reasons to stop in.
You can't miss it when approaching from the north, the Punkin Center Pit Stop is just across the street.
There’s the store of course with souveniers, gear, and accessories. Then there’s the new motel. Next to that is the BBQ restaurant. They have gas outside the store. Jody’s a great source of information. Still, there’s more.
The store at the Punkin Center Motorcycle Resort is packed with goodies.
Just up the road is the campground and cabins. There’s a deli here and they serve beer. There’s a stage for entertainment.
In the middle of the afternoon the campground was deserted - everyone was out riding
There’s not much the Punkin Center Motorcycle Resort doesn’t offer.
One of the cabins at the campground up the street
Did I mention there’s a bunkhouse behind the store for groups? It’s all here.
The office and Deli at the Punkin Center Motorcycle Resort Campground - good food and beer available
I came on a Tuesday and the restaurant was closed for the day – shame as I came hungry. Maybe next time. It was the middle of the afternoon and while the campground was full, everyone was out riding. Great day for it, hot sunny, and so many good rides nearby.
The closest motel to the Dragon - new, nice, and clean, the Punkin Center Motel
I’ll be returning to sample the food and learn more about this great spot for the motorcycle touring enthusiast. Friendly people, everything you need, everything clean and spotless, it’s well run and I can recommend it from what I’ve seen.
You should check into the Punkin Center Motorcycle Resort. http://punkincentermotorcycleresort.com
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This is Todd Whitehead of the 129 Motorcycle Pit Stop. You list our business as being the Punkin center pit stop. That’s not correct. The 129 Motorcycle Pit Stop is owned by Steve Bales and Todd Whitehead. Could you please correct your website.
I also was impressed with the store, about 5 years ago.