Smoky Mtns-most scenic campground?

[SDRS]

Hi we're planning a Smoky Mountains trip. I've read through other posts on TV, but I'd like to know what's the most scenic campground there. Who has the best view to take in with your morning coffee?

We like laid back, quiet places. Of course would also like it to be a well maintained/clean location and have a pool for my kids. Wifi not necessary.
Hauling a 26 ft travel trailer.

thanks in advance!

[GeoBoy]

Pine Mountain RV Park is not scenic but has a nice pool and facilities and you will get all the scenery you want in the Smokey Mountain NP. Enjoy.

[dapperdan]

It's a heck of a "pull" up to the top, they will have someone lead you up there. You're gonna LOVE IT once you get up there though!!! :B

It rates close to the top of our list of best campgrounds that we've stayed at! You just cannot beat that view. Enjoy.

Dan

[1stgenfarmboy]

Mile High CG and Balsam Mountain CG are the most secluded and scenic, but it comes with a price, and the price is they have no hook-ups and they are not close to GB or PF, it is 11 miles up the BRP to the turn off of Heintooga Ridge road, we love staying at Mile High because of the quiet and the nature that is all around, 2 times we have had Elk walk between us and the camper while sitting by the fire and birdwatching.

they are not anything like a resort, but for a camping experience it can't be beat.

[JoeH]

sgfrye wrote:

dapperdan wrote:
Well if you're going to be near Asheville NC you could try Mama Gertie's. It's one of the most scenic sites we've stayed at. The "mountain top" sites are breath taking, if you wants views that's what you get. Not sure if there's a pool there, we were there a couple of weeks ago and it was still too "cool" for pools anyway.





I took these from our site, two weeks ago.

Dan

not trying to highjack this thread but very cool thanks for these pics
we have a mountain top site reserved in july.
our first time there.

We'll be back on one of the top sites in July also--

[sgfrye]

dapperdan wrote:
Well if you're going to be near Asheville NC you could try Mama Gertie's. It's one of the most scenic sites we've stayed at. The "mountain top" sites are breath taking, if you wants views that's what you get. Not sure if there's a pool there, we were there a couple of weeks ago and it was still too "cool" for pools anyway.





I took these from our site, two weeks ago.

Dan

not trying to highjack this thread but very cool thanks for these pics
we have a mountain top site reserved in july.
our first time there.

[djsamuel]

Any of the nice campgrounds in Townsend. We enjoy Big Meadows, but there are several.

[afidel]

troubledwaters wrote:
Most Scenic and Pool do not co-exist in the Smoky's. You can have one or the other. Unless your definition of scenery is watching the traffic go by while you drink your coffee.

We loved the views from the place we stayed in Cherokee (Flaming Arrow). We found Cherokee much preferable to the western side with all the commercial buildup.

[lewisr]

We like. Lazy Days Campground. River front sites, pool not much traffic. Close to Cade’s cove for the early morning/late evening wildlife drives.

[JoeH]

fyi, in regards to references for Anchor Down in earlier posts , it is not in the Smokies-- several miles away on Douglas Lake, but as others said, if a pool is necessary, you will be outside the park.
Unless you like being tied up in traffic, I'd avoid Pigeon Forge,Gatlinburg, Sevierville.
Maggie Valley,Cherokee and Asheville have many places with pools, but are all outside the park limits but an easy drive into the park and/or the Blue Ridge Parkway.
We will be back at Mama Gerties for a week on our way to Maine this summer. but no pool there that I can recall. Then probably to Maggie for several days before heading north .

[vermilye]

I've stayed in both Cades Cove & Elkmont campgrounds in the park. Elkmont is a bit higher, so will be cooler in the Spring, but it does have a small river running through it with some sites on it. Cades Cove has a nearby camp store, and is a good location for early morning drives on the Cades Cove loop road. As mentioned, both are dry campgrounds. The "C" section of Cases Cove is no generators.

If you must have a pool, the Townsend KOA has a pool plus some sites on the Little River. It is about a mile from the entrance to the Smokey Mountain National Park .

[DavidP]

https://www.bear-den.com

Stayed there a few years ago. Very steep roads but great views. I have a 30 foot travel trailer and had no problems. Sounds like they made a lot of improvements that last couple years.

[dapperdan]

Well if you're going to be near Asheville NC you could try Mama Gertie's. It's one of the most scenic sites we've stayed at. The "mountain top" sites are breath taking, if you wants views that's what you get. Not sure if there's a pool there, we were there a couple of weeks ago and it was still too "cool" for pools anyway.





I took these from our site, two weeks ago.

Dan

[Bob806]

Yeah like others say, it's tough to get both at once. You'll find plenty of scenery driving and taking some hikes. Go to Max Patch mountain, you'll love it (the scenery)

[linnemj]

We live in the area. Check out Townsend, TN in RVparkreviews.com for campground suggestions. You will find facilities and you are at the doorstep of Great Smoky Mountain National Park.

I would skip the pool and swim at the wye in the park where two creeks meet. Kids will have a blast! There are also tube rental places in town where you can tube the Little River all day for $10 each.

Townsend will keep you out of the traffic and congestion in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. If you want to head to attractions there, like Dollywood, you are about 35 minutes away.

Tire the kids (and yourself) out by hiking on one of the trails in the park. It is the best way to experience the area.