got out while the getting was good

[6_7_tow_rig]

We had a great trip and stayed at Townsend KOA. We have been going to this campground for along time, even before it was a KOA. The weather was great and the week went too fast. As we were leaving they were already closing Clingmans Dome Road and advising against travel over the mountains as they were expecting over 12" of snow! Here are some pics of the trip which started at Cracker Barrel in Dry Ridge KY. Easy on and off I-75. We have the Lacrosse and real truck:) and my parents were parked next to us with the Powerjoke





Here is the view from our site






The fishing in Little River is great too.


And here is one my boy caught all by himself

[shadows4]

Raymon wrote:
When you can afford the best ruck, you too will buy a Powerstroke. Nice pics.

Ray

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[FunnyCamper]

Great pics!!! thanks for sharing and the boy is adorable 🙂

[FLGup]

We too just left.....we were in Wears Valley between Townsend and Pidgeon Forge. The fall colors were great but I think we left at the right time. Great travel all the way back and the winds didn't pick up until today while we unloaded in the driveway. Good timing! ??

[6_7_tow_rig]

v10superduty wrote:
Age and experience equal "WISDOM"
Parents know best.
They don't go with "FADS"
:B

This is very true minus the truck part. If it weren't for them and their advice we wouldn't have been in a position financially at such a young age to enjoy this. We bought our first Wildwood when my wife and I were 24. Now this one at 31. Grew up camping and hope to one day have three generations at once all camping together.

His truck advice landed me a new 08 Ford with the 6.4 and my oh my what a disaster that thing was. Hated to switch brands but I couldn't make myself buy another Powerstroke. I think they have since gotten better with the 6.7 but Im very happy with my Ram

[v10superduty]

Age and experience equal "WISDOM"
Parents know best.
They don't go with "FADS"
:B

[ol_Bombero-JC]

brirene wrote:

6.7 tow rig wrote:
...and my parents were parked next to us with the PowerJOKE.

Fixed that for 'ya! 😉 Looks like a nice campground. Glad you got going before the storm, but assume that was only in the high elevations.

OP - xln't pics!

And.....fixed the fix of Found On the Road Dead for ya..:B

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[coolmom42]

Looks like you got out in time. All roads in the park are closed today, 6-18" snow. The big problem is wet heavy snow with leaves still on the trees. Lots of trees down across roads and trails all over GSMNP.

[BurbMan]

Looks like a great spot! Glad you had a good time and thanks for the pics. Currently have the furnace set at 45 trying to ride out this cold snap until last trip of the season in 2 weeks...then the pink stuff....

[MrWizard]

I camped thru there with my brothers, in the 60s
Took a camping honeymoon there in Nov in the 70s, In a borrowed VW camper van,
Tried to get there in 2012 on our trip back east
But fate had other plans
Might try again next year
I love it there

[RoyB]

We always stay at ELKMONT CAMP when in the Smoky Mtns area... Got caught one year coming up from the South and had to turn around when we hit Cherokee - Mtn roads got closed. Had to drive the long way around to get to Gatlinburg.. We was able to get to Elkmont from the Gatlinburg side...

Been going through Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge-Townsend from way back even in the Tent camping days... Great area for us...

Nice Pictures...

Roy Ken

[Raymon]

When you can afford the best ruck, you too will buy a Powerstroke. Nice pics.

Ray

[oldtrojan66]

6.7 tow rig wrote:
We have the Lacrosse and real truck:) and my parents were parked next to us with the Powerjoke

Really?!? Talk about Brand Blind!! I should be offended, except I know all brands have their "issues". (most of this comment is made tongue-in-cheek. Not a flame!!)

[wa8yxm]

You mentioned Townsend, this caught my eye because I am in Townsend, GA where there is no danger of SNOW.. Townsend GA is off I-95 exits 58 and 49, I'm 3 miles from 49, my daughter lives over by 58.

[Mr_Beebo]

We were in Elkmont in June and it rained most of the week. Little River was really up then, and even if you didn't camp next to it, you could hear it at most campsites.