Great Smoky Mountains area RV Campgrounds

We just returned home from Townsend, TN. Avoid Lazy Daze Campground. Very poorly run operation. Our review is here:
Townsend TN reviews

southernsky wrote:
We always like to stay in Townsend TN. when we go for the fall colors. It's called the quiet side of the mountains. It's out from all the hustle and bustle but a short drive to it all. Tremont Campground isn't bad but it can be expensive. There is a craftsman fair in Gatlinburg during Oct.

Townsend has been our place to go since 1972. We enjoy the natural beauty of the park much more than the T-shirt shops.

I will join MarkieMark and say that we LOVE Pine Mountain which has FHU, plus an indoor pool and hot tub. Those can be great in the fall when the temps get cooler. You can avoid most of the traffic going in to Pine Mtn. (If you decide on this, PM me for directions).

Elkmont and Smokemont are also wonderful, but we have decided that we like some hookups.

If you are just wanting to see the colors and not the traffic or other hubub, check out Natural Tunnel SP in Virginia. Some beautiful scenery, 17 miles from the TN border, within easy driving of lots of nice mountains for viewing of the leafing season.

This is where I would go. Lots of mountain roads that are not even close to being as congested as the Tenn. roads.

gorvresort

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.

Elkmount (Gatlinburg area)
Smokemount (Cherokee Area)
Mile High Campground if going before Oct 15th (also this no hookup camping, but well worth it, stays booked).

Pine Mountain (full hook-ups, based out of Pigeon Forge) in town.

Lots of info, in the forums

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Markiemark:C

We always like to stay in Townsend TN. when we go for the fall colors. It's called the quiet side of the mountains. It's out from all the hustle and bustle but a short drive to it all. Tremont Campground isn't bad but it can be expensive. There is a craftsman fair in Gatlinburg during Oct.