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bodyshop_bob
Aug 25, 2014Explorer
Hi Wolf:
What is your idea of a nice campground? CG store important to you? Pool? Location? Scenery?
Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge has a little of just about everything you're looking for. If Fall camping in the area for the 1st time and traffic gets you a little crazy -- bring lots of pills. Colors can be okay and 48hrs later can be dazzling or gone if heavy rain/wind comes thru.
If you want out-of-the-way but not remote and don't need lots of amenities you can try "Camping in the Smokies" out 321 from Gatlinburg and a favorite with the Crafters in town for the show. If you like amenities "River Plantation" just outside of PF is nice but traffic can be staggering. If you like nice camp sites with some room and privacy and don't need pool or bath houses the best in class is called "Up the Creek" out 321 in PF and away from traffic.
What is your idea of a nice campground? CG store important to you? Pool? Location? Scenery?
Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge has a little of just about everything you're looking for. If Fall camping in the area for the 1st time and traffic gets you a little crazy -- bring lots of pills. Colors can be okay and 48hrs later can be dazzling or gone if heavy rain/wind comes thru.
If you want out-of-the-way but not remote and don't need lots of amenities you can try "Camping in the Smokies" out 321 from Gatlinburg and a favorite with the Crafters in town for the show. If you like amenities "River Plantation" just outside of PF is nice but traffic can be staggering. If you like nice camp sites with some room and privacy and don't need pool or bath houses the best in class is called "Up the Creek" out 321 in PF and away from traffic.
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