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.



Anchor Down RV Resort

This camp ground is nothing short of luxurious! From its level concrete sites (some with massive stack stone fireplaces) to it’s bathhouses (that are nicer than my own home bathrooms, btw), they have spared no expense in creating the nicest campground possible! Basically, my only complaint is that there are almost no shade trees. Most campers who stay here have large RVs so shade isn’t necessarily an issue for them. We have a pop up camper (we were literally the only pop up there’s when we stayed-lol) and although we have air conditioning in our camper, the tent beds get pretty hot even still without some shade trees. Also, there is no restroom even close to the playground area. Thankfully we didn’t have a bathroom emergency with our toddler.

The beach area they’ve constructed on the lake is INSANE! So so nice! There’s a giant blow up slide leading into the lake. There’s a super cute and fun dog park, arcade room, very nice pool area, food truck with anything you could want to eat, and the workers are super nice. Every Saturday in October, campers decorate their site and hand out candy to the costumed campers! My kids LOVED that. We have already booked for this next October and plan to make it a tradition!

Luxury camping for SURE!

This RV resort had everything we needed. Water, electric and sewage hookups. We had access to cable TV, although we don't have a TV in our camper. They also have extremely fast wifi which is hard to come by at campgrounds. Not to mention the AMAZING views of the lake and mountains. Our kids spent their days going back and forth between the pool with a waterslide and swimming in the lake. Their lake had a clean beach, waterslide and trampoline. 

Amazing Glamping Resort

Just stayed overnight. They had a cancellation right in front of the lake so we took it. It’s a cross between a packed parking lot and a super upscale rv resort. It’s a great place for kids and families. Lots of water activities on a beautiful lake. Lots of amenities. Professionally run. 

1 of a kind

Nice campground with lots to do and beautiful scenery. Not much shade and sites are close. It is worth the money for all the amenities b

Lots to do 

The Amenities - Bath House, restrooms and laundry are the finest I have ever encountered. Shower areas are large enough for families with young ones to be together with wet, dry, sink and commode area all in one room - some shower heads are adjustable for height and become hand held. Cleanliness was amazing. All campsites had concrete pad, fire pit or gorgeous fireplace, metal picnic table and they deliver a bucket of firewood for $5\. Was surprised the only bug we encountered were flies - not one mosquito. Pet friendly - pick up stations and off leash area with activities for active breeds.

Gorgeous 

Beautiful. Well maintained sites. Clean, updated, spacious bathhouse. Friendly staff! Nice beach, and pool! Just wish they sold propane. Otherwise it was a wonderful experience. 

beautiful lake

Splurge for once, well worth it.  This resort has everything covered.
Beautiful outdoor stone fire places at some sites.  Beautiful views overlooking Douglas Lake. 

Best Resort in the Us!

We stayed here just one night but it was incredibly clean, well organized and easy every step of the way from our night time arrival to our departure. They have a boat ramp, playground, pool, arcade, fireplaces and more. We would return for a longer time in the summer.

Super clean and well organized

This is one of the most cleanest RV resorts we have been to.  It has amazing Mountain View’s, Full Hookups, close to attractions, nice pool, water slides at pool and lake.  Food truck, rent golf carts.  It’s a great place.  Only drawback was no trees.  Do a little research on sites,  some are very tight and back up to another RV.  

Extremely Clean RV Resort 

Clean, great lake access and actiities. Close to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. 

Wonderful

Beautiful campground but very nitpicky on adding fees and you feel like they are always watching you.  Nice pool, very hilly,, golf cart is a must.  Nice place but could be ran better. 

Great grounds, oddly felt like we were being watched the whole time. 

This was the cleanest, well maintained, friendliest and most beautiful camp ground we have visited so far. The staff was great.

I can’t say enough about this place

Stayed in mid September 2019. Beautiful views of the lake from almost everywhere in the park. Sites are meticulously maintained by staff and the staff was more than helpful. Pool was clean with two great water slides that many of us adults enjoyed it on many nights. Some sites were larger than others and some would be best for smaller trailers or class c/van campers. Bathrooms were each large individual rooms with a toilet/sink/shower each tiled beautifully and always clean.  Rented a pet friendly pontoon boat and enjoyed the beautiful lake. Local marinas also offer rentals as well. Not a bad drive to Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg and we had Uber/Lyft drivers both share some great local info for next time. We loved this place so much we cancelled a trip to Disney to return here in fall 2020 (this time with one of the fancy fireplace sites). Suggestion- book FAR in advance...this place fills up quickly. 

Beautiful and clean!! 

2nd time going with family and friends. 
It’s always a pleasant trip. All the amenities are nice. It’s a well deserved relaxed vacation away from working all the time. Stress free 😬👍

It’s nice

Lots to do here, don’t  hesitate to rent a boat and enjoy Douglas lake. This place is very clean and the staff are amazing, doing whatever it takes to help you. Your 20 minutes from Pigeon Forge and all the amenities it provides. 

Great views!

We love staying here. It is so well done. Each site is clean and roomy with private fire pit. The premium sites have custom fireplaces and the views are gorgeous. I imagine it’s lots of fun in the summer with the lake and the private beach. People are so nice!!

Definitely going back!

It is so hard to get a reservation here, so we decided to take what we could get so we could try it out!  Staff is very nice, park is clean and I’m sure in the summer it is bustling!  Lots of cool summer activities and some amazing scenery and views of the lake.  A tip to get reservations!  Call and put your name on a waiting list for the dates you need.  If they have cancellations, they call the people on the list instead of releasing the dates on the website!  

Thanksgiving Weekend

We have started our camping season several years in a row at Anchors Down. Perfect location with incredible views of the lake. 

Beautiful 

Not much context is need to share how nice this Resort is! We loved it so much that we booked two years. Even a "bad" site is still a good site here!

No need for words!

This campground is one of the best you will find in Tennessee.  It has plenty for everyone to do, plus fishing in the lake, wonderful Smoky Mountain views, close to Gatlinburg/Sevierville/Pigeon Forge and Dollywood all within a 30 minute drive.  You can attend a Tennessee Smokies baseball game or a BassPro that are just 10 minutes away.  Worst part about this campground is it is so popular that it is almost impossible to get a reservation.

One of the best you will find in Tennessee.

Beautiful property with fantastic views of Lake Douglas. Cleanest RV park we have ever visited and the staff was top notch. 

Sites are level with easy to reach hookups. We splurged on a premium site, but all the sites have a great view. 

We highly recommend this RV resort and we look forward to returning in 2022. 

Magical

Great campground. Beautiful scenery and people working are excellent. 

Campground review

Beautiful place even in the off season this place is beautiful.  Very well manicured and clean.  Impressive architectural layout.  The lake was drained for the winter months but still a great view.  Staff was wonderful.  Early check in paperwork make check in a breeze.  

Excellent Place 

Really pretty, clean camp. Spaces quite close together, but all paved.  Kid friendly playgrounds.  Nice overnighter but not much privacy.  Clean and well maintained.

Well manicured parking lot

Anchors Down is just outside Severville Tennessee and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Located on Douglas Lake with the Smokie Mountains in the back ground. 

The most beautiful camp ground I have ever been.

We loved everything about this campground. Pool was cold in October.

Amazing beautiful campground 

Truly one the best camping resorts around. Very family friendly with lots of great amenities. Bathhouses are awesome. Hard to get into but worth the wait. 

Favorite RV Resort Campground 

Fantastic spot! Super clean and well laid out! Beautiful views!!

Great spot, great views, super clean!

This is an exceptional campground with great flat, concrete pads, fireplaces, super clean, bathrooms/showers, and plenty of room for your dog to have an equally good time. Highly recommend it! ￼