Douglas Lake comes into view as campers crest the hill past the registration area, and that first sightline sets the tone for Anchor Down RV Resort in Dandridge, Tennessee. The resort sits directly on the lake, with water-facing views from nearly every site in the park. Sites are paved, level, and sized to accommodate RVs up to 60 feet, with full hookups including electric, water, and sewer. Premium sites include custom stone fireplaces, a feature that draws repeat visitors specifically requesting them.
The facilities here are a consistent talking point across reviews. Bathhouses are built as individual rooms, each with a toilet, sink, and tiled shower, and multiple reviewers call them among the cleanest they have encountered at any RV park. The resort also provides reliably fast WiFi, cable TV hookups, and a dump station. One notable trade-off: shade trees are sparse across the property. Campers in smaller rigs or pop-up campers without robust air conditioning may find afternoon sun more of a factor than those in larger RVs.
Water access is a central draw. The resort has a constructed beach on the lake with a waterslide and floating trampoline, plus a separate pool area with water slides. Pontoon boat rentals are available on-site, and nearby marinas provide additional options. A food truck operates near the pool, particularly on weekends. Golf cart rentals run about $35 per day and, given the size of the property, reviewers consistently describe them as worth it. As Joe R. put it, "there is really no bad site in this place."
Reservations are the most practical concern here. The resort fills well in advance, particularly for summer and fall weekends. Calling to join a waitlist, rather than waiting for availability to appear online, is a strategy several campers recommend. The park runs from March through December, and off-season visits still provide lake views, though the water level is drawn down in winter months. Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Dollywood are all within roughly 30 minutes, making the resort a workable base for area attractions. Campers looking at campgrounds near Sevierville will find Anchor Down among the more amenity-heavy options in the region. Nearby alternatives include Douglas Dam Headwater Campground and Crowleys Fenced Yard - Douglas Lake for campers wanting a less developed experience on the same lake.
Anchor Down is best suited to RV campers who prioritize clean, well-maintained facilities, direct lake access, and a full slate of on-site amenities over seclusion or a natural, wooded setting.
Description
Anchor Down Campground has 170 sites and is on Douglas Lake in Dandridge, TN, with views of The Great Smoky Mountains. Many amenities with some standouts being a basketball court, cable tv hookup, golf cart rental, playground, and a pool with a waterslide.
Fee Info
Back-in Site - $49/night
Premium Back-In - $59/night
Pull-Through Site - $59/night
Signature Site - $69/night
Buddy Site - $139/night
Reservation Info
-Site differences are based on location (besides the type - back-in, etc.) -Rates are individual Nightly Rates including up to 4 people, 1 RV, and 1 Vehicle -Per Site -Buddy Site rates are based on the two sites together (1 Back-In & 1 Pull-In Site) & include up to 8 people, 2 RVs, and 2 Vehicles for the Buddy Site - They are designed to have at least 1 Motorhome to be on the Pull-In site. You may use another type of camper on the pull-in site but be aware that whomever pulls in may not be able to get their vehicle out -Deposit is 25% of your total invoice -3 Night Minimum Stay on Holidays and Special Events -4 Night Minimum Stay on Sites # 139-175 at all times -Extra Person permit is $10.00 per Night - (Maximum of 6 people per site) -There is a visitor fee from May to September. -Extra Vehicle Permit is $3.50 per Night -Permit to use your own Golf Cart (Electric Only) is $5.00 per Night. Privately owned golf carts must have proof of proper liability insurance (minimum $50,000 coverage) and shown at check-in. -Golf Cart Rentals are $35 per Day from 9 am to 9 pm -Cornhole Board Rentals are $10 per Day from 9 am to 9 am -Boat Slip & Jet Ski Dock Rentals are $20 per Night from 10 am to 10 am the next morning -Life Jacket Rental is $8 per day until 9 pm -The pool is guaranteed to be open Memorial Day to Labor Day weekend
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsAnchor Down RV Resort is located in Tennessee near Sevierville
Address
1703 Hwy 139
Dandridge, TN 37725
Coordinates
35.97327829 N
83.51931399 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/3/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 8/3/26
- AT&TLTEGood CoverageVerified by 11 usersLast on 8/3/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/3/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 8/3/26
- AT&TLTEGood CoverageVerified by 11 usersLast on 8/3/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 25 min from Morristown, TN
- 25 min from Knoxville, TN
- 1 hr 7 min from Kingsport, TN
- 1 hr 44 min from Asheville, NC


















































