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 PowerjokeHere is the view from our siteThe fishing in Little River is great too.And here is one my boy caught all by himself

Caption for the last picture "Why families go camping!"Great picture!

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

Nice catch. We always stay at Cades Cove when we go to that area. Stayed there one time in the snow with no generator. We stayed near the fire more than in the camper. My daughter said that was the last time she was camping there in the winter.

Ugly weather forecast, for sure. Glad you had a good trip!

Those gravel sites on the river are hard to beat, I just wish they had sewer. We usually stay up the hill on one of the river deck sites with sewer. I have been real tempted to stay down where you did and use their pump services.I'm impressed you caught some fish. I've watch people fish days on end there and have never seen anyone catch anything. They say that the DNR does restock the river with Trout every year.

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Dennis_M_M
Explorer
Nov 01, 2014
Caption for the last picture "Why families go camping!"

Great picture!
brirene
Explorer
Nov 01, 2014
6.7 tow rig wrote:
...and my parents were parked next to us with the POWERstroke.

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.
tegu69
Explorer
Nov 01, 2014
Nice catch. We always stay at Cades Cove when we go to that area. Stayed there one time in the snow with no generator. We stayed near the fire more than in the camper. My daughter said that was the last time she was camping there in the winter.
coolmom42
Explorer II
Nov 01, 2014
Ugly weather forecast, for sure. Glad you had a good trip!
camperforlife
Explorer
Nov 01, 2014
Those gravel sites on the river are hard to beat, I just wish they had sewer. We usually stay up the hill on one of the river deck sites with sewer. I have been real tempted to stay down where you did and use their pump services.

I'm impressed you caught some fish. I've watch people fish days on end there and have never seen anyone catch anything. They say that the DNR does restock the river with Trout every year.
6_7_tow_rig
Explorer
Nov 01, 2014
camperforlife wrote:
Those gravel sites on the river are hard to beat, I just wish they had sewer. We usually stay up the hill on one of the river deck sites with sewer. I have been real tempted to stay down where you did and use their pump services.

I'm impressed you caught some fish. I've watch people fish days on end there and have never seen anyone catch anything. They say that the DNR does restock the river with Trout every year.

Yep they were there on Thursday and stocked 50 in the big pool down by the swings. He said they come twice a month every month except July and August. The best fishing is under the bridge going into Tremont though.
camperforlife
Explorer
Nov 01, 2014
6.7 tow rig wrote:
camperforlife wrote:
Those gravel sites on the river are hard to beat, I just wish they had sewer. We usually stay up the hill on one of the river deck sites with sewer. I have been real tempted to stay down where you did and use their pump services.

I'm impressed you caught some fish. I've watch people fish days on end there and have never seen anyone catch anything. They say that the DNR does restock the river with Trout every year.

Yep they were there on Thursday and stocked 50 in the big pool down by the swings. He said they come twice a month every month except July and August. The best fishing is under the bridge going into Tremont though.

We always spend a week there mid May. If your family is into hiking I can give you some info on some great trails in the area.
Mr_Beebo
Explorer
Nov 01, 2014
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.
wa8yxm
Explorer III
Nov 01, 2014
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.
oldtrojan66
Explorer
Nov 01, 2014
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!!)