We are wanting to go to the Smokies in Feb, and wanting to not be in a tight parking lot type campground, but it seems most of the ones I find like that are closed for the winter.Any suggestions? We had thought about the east side of the park around Bryson, but everything seems closed.We do need at least electricity since we have a resi fridge, but no genset, and only enough battery for about a day or so. That puts the park campgrounds out of the picture.Thanks

Happy holiday in Cherokee is open. A VERY nice CG. Google it, or call 828-497-9204.

It’s going to be really cold and there is a reason most CGs are closed. Good Luck on keeping things from freezing.

If a CG is open make sure their water is on because most shut it off for Dec thru March. In the higher elevations it may be longer. It is still cold in Feb. here and many a night is below freezing. Spring happens in these parts around mid March but can still have fairly cold nights.

Big Meadow Family CG in Townsend TN.If its too cold at night, they shut off the water until the next morning. You'll need to unhook your water supply hose if that's the case. If you forget or are out of the cg, they'll do it for you. Very nice folks.https://www.bigmeadowcampground.com/directions-and-maps/facilities-layout/

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wowens79
Explorer III
Jan 06, 2019
Thanks for all of the suggestions!!
TxGearhead
Explorer II
Jan 05, 2019
We were in GSMNP last April. I learned I'm not too good at fly fishing in snow. But then I'm not too good anyway. So yeah, it will be a bit cool in Feb.
We will be back again this spring, but later, after the Richmond NASCAR race, instead of before.
magnusfide
Explorer II
Jan 04, 2019
TxGearhead wrote:
Upthecreekrvcamp.com

Double ditto. Since you mentioned wanting some space and less parking lot style, this one would be more to your liking. It’s on the west side of the GSM. Not many campgrounds available on the eastern side.

I’m not sure they’re open in February. Call them and ask.
Maurice45
Explorer
Jan 04, 2019
We were just at Duvall in the Smokies in Pigeon Forge. Small newer park with great facilities and the owners will bend over backwards to make your stay enjoyable. I will not stay anywhere else when we're in the area.
RoyB
Explorer II
Jan 04, 2019
When we go which is usually in the SEP/OCT time frame we like to stay inside the Natl Park at ELKMONT CAMP or just inside Pigeon Forge coming from Gatlinburg at RIVEREDGE RV Park... Riveredge has nice camping spots as well as cabins...

Roy Ken
Pine_Barren
Explorer
Jan 04, 2019
We like mill creek resort in pegion Forge it is off the main drag .
Merrykalia
Explorer
Jan 04, 2019
We like Pine Mtn in Pigeon Forge.
TxGearhead
Explorer II
Jan 04, 2019
Upthecreekrvcamp.com
CFerguson
Explorer II
Jan 04, 2019
Big Meadow Family CG in Townsend TN.
If its too cold at night, they shut off the water until the next morning. You'll need to unhook your water supply hose if that's the case. If you forget or are out of the cg, they'll do it for you. Very nice folks.

https://www.bigmeadowcampground.com/directions-and-maps/facilities-layout/
ken56
Explorer
Jan 03, 2019
If a CG is open make sure their water is on because most shut it off for Dec thru March. In the higher elevations it may be longer. It is still cold in Feb. here and many a night is below freezing. Spring happens in these parts around mid March but can still have fairly cold nights.

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