camping in or near smokey mints np

Pine Mountain RV great location to everything got a trolley so need not drive. On bad go across rd to there hotel use the hot tub heat pool and they even have slow man made river to float on. It's right in PF I believe light # 5 any size RV and paved roads to site get for biking to

Have always stayed at River Plantation but were mixing it up this year and going to try out Anchor Downs. Both will handle your rig just fine.

Deep Creek in Bryson City,NC

The bible on that area Smokeys Campgrounds

They also did an entire info piece that gives great advise Great info

dccamper wrote:
Check out Big Meadows in Townsend.

I'll second Big Meadows, and Townsend in general. Nice campground and very convenient to the Cades Cove area of the park.

We have been to the jellystone in Cosby. Great setting, small campground, but we had a great site on the steam which the kids loved. About 15 minutes from gatlinburg.

We want to go back this summer, anyone been to Adventure Bound campground?

We also like Smokemont. It's one of the NPS campgrounds so no hookups but you'll fit nicely in almost all of the F loop sites; Those that backup to the creek are our favorites. Be sure to visit the nearby grist mill and Cades Cove is well worth the drive.

If you like a resort feel I highly recommend Anchor Down Resort. It overlooks Douglas Lake and is big rig friendly. It is about 15 minutes to Pigeon Forge. It puts you close but keeps you out of the touristy area. The place is practically new. The views are awesome. If you are going in the summer I suggest one of the sites on the top with trees.

As other have said, it all depends on the experience you want.
We avoid the touristy places, so we stayed at a little CG near Whittier, NC called Timberlake. There where plenty of large sites / rigs of all sizes when we where there.

It depends on the experience you want. If you are into touristy type attractions I would recommend you stay in the Gatlinburg area. There are many RV parks, do a search on RV Parkreviews.com to find one that best meets you needs. If you want a less hectic place to stay I would recommend Townsend, TN. Big Meadows or the KOA seem to be popular.

Either place, I encourage you to do some hiking in the park. There are trails available to fit any fitness level and experience.

Have a great time!