trackside wrote:
While doing research on RV resorts, we came across a resort in Dandridge,TN called ANCHOR DOWN. The restrooms,showers,views are spectacular. The staff were very friendly and the prices are very reasonable. So now after having bought our Thor Windsport 29M, we are taking it to Anchor Down in June for 2 weeks. We can't wait.
We've actually stayed there. It is a nice campground but their rates are not that reasonable. Our rate was closer to $80 a night with taxes.
This is a fairly new campground but with new comes drawbacks. Landscaping has not had the time to fill out and is small without much privacy between sites. The sites are not too close together but again there is no privacy. Everything is wide open. There is absolutely no shade in the main area. In the summer you can easily have temps in the high 90s with the humidity approaching 100%. One of our stays there was during the summer and without shade it was really uncomfortable. Even with all three of our ACs working fulltime during the day. There are a few sites with trees on a hill overlooking the main area. But those sites are expensive and hard to get. The premium site fireplaces are nice but difficult to get and do you really want a fire at night with the temps are in the 80s?.
Just a warning the campground had lots of rules that they do enforce. If that's not your cup of tea then you probably will not enjoy your stay.
Another drawback you are not close to anything. Sevierville, TN is about 20 miles from the campground. It is the closest town with groceries, restaurants and things to do.
Overall we enjoyed our visit, but probably will not return there again.