Looking for feedback from others about the best time to take our RV down to the Smokies and camp for a week or two. Last time we visited was the summer of 2019 and the weather was at least 90% humidity with 95 degree temps EVERY day. We love the area, and are wondering if we would be happier staying there the months of September/October??? We could also go in May, but the fall would be best for us personally. Correct me if I'm wrong, but wouldn't there be a bit less traffic & congestion camping when the schools are open?Also, what RV campgrounds would you recommend? We stayed in one just off the main road to the National Park last time but would prefer somewhere quieter & more scenic this time around. All comments from experienced campers would be appreciated!

Living in Branson MO which has the same wounderful humidity as the Pigeon Forge area I totally understand. We in fact travel north from mid June to mid Sept. to get away from the humidity. This year we are spending the time in your "mitten" starting with the thumb and ending on the west side. Anyway we are stopping in the Pigeon Forge area on way home. I saw alot of posts of different places to say. As FHU rvers most state parks are out. Never staying here but reviews and location made sence to me. We are resting the tires at Up The Creek RV park https://www.upthecreekrvcamp.com/ As for the timing most of the humidity will be gone by September as will the kids. Good Luck enjoy

I have stayed at Up The Creek and it was awesome. In my opinion sites 16, 17 & 18 are the best. There is an entrance to the park that you can use which does not require you to go into Pigeon Forge ot Gatlinburg, so little traffic.I use to live in East Tn. and would vote for October. Schools will be in session but you will run into lots of traffic due to Fall season.

Up the Creek looks like a great place. Keep in mind, the campground has no bath houses if that's an issue. We stay in Townsend, and really like Big Meadows Family Campground. Little Arrow and the KOA are nice.

We visit that area a lot and on down to the Hendersonville, NC area. Plenty to see and do. Just remember that the time you mention is "leaf peeper"season so the area is usually crowded.

I vote for the “ Halloween “ season, but as already mentioned that’s leaf season. You better start calling now for reservations and good luck. As for where to stay, I vote for Up the Creek. There is also a very new Margaritaville rv resort. We haven’t been there but I hear it’s really nice.

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ferndaleflyer
Explorer III
May 09, 2023
We visit that area a lot and on down to the Hendersonville, NC area. Plenty to see and do. Just remember that the time you mention is "leaf peeper"season so the area is usually crowded.
djsamuel
Nomad
May 09, 2023
Up the Creek looks like a great place. Keep in mind, the campground has no bath houses if that's an issue. We stay in Townsend, and really like Big Meadows Family Campground. Little Arrow and the KOA are nice.
pbeverly
Nomad
May 09, 2023
I have stayed at Up The Creek and it was awesome. In my opinion sites 16, 17 & 18 are the best. There is an entrance to the park that you can use which does not require you to go into Pigeon Forge ot Gatlinburg, so little traffic.

I use to live in East Tn. and would vote for October. Schools will be in session but you will run into lots of traffic due to Fall season.
craig7h
Nomad II
May 09, 2023
Living in Branson MO which has the same wounderful humidity as the Pigeon Forge area I totally understand. We in fact travel north from mid June to mid Sept. to get away from the humidity. This year we are spending the time in your "mitten" starting with the thumb and ending on the west side.

Anyway we are stopping in the Pigeon Forge area on way home. I saw alot of posts of different places to say. As FHU rvers most state parks are out. Never staying here but reviews and location made sence to me. We are resting the tires at Up The Creek RV park https://www.upthecreekrvcamp.com/

As for the timing most of the humidity will be gone by September as will the kids.

Good Luck enjoy

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