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The_LeRoys
Explorer
May 13, 2014

Favorite Campground near Smokey Mountains

What is your favorite campground near the smokey mountains? And why?

We're looking for one that has a creek / river nearby that we can tube or raft down. We'd like something with a view of the mountains and waterfront. We'd like something with full hookups. We're staying for a week in June.
  • Phil___Stephie's avatar
    Phil___Stephie
    Explorer
    May 13, 2014
    X2 on Townsend if looking for tubing. Big Meadow, Treemont, KOA and a couple of others over there.
  • linnemj's avatar
    linnemj
    Explorer
    May 13, 2014
    Check out the Townsend, TN area - there are several campgrounds on the river with float services nearby. It is out of the crazyness in Gatlinburg and close to the wye in the park that offer great creek swimming. It is also close to Cades Cove area.
  • rbtglove's avatar
    rbtglove
    Explorer
    May 13, 2014
    We like Twin Creeks near Gatliburg. Its on the trolley line that goes into town and to the crafts loop. Also close to stores and resturants. has a swiming pool and dog run. Very well maintained, with trees and sites near the creeks. Also near the Park entrance.

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