Creekside Stayz Glamping and camping in the Smokies
Reviewed Apr. 14, 2025

Clean facility, but the rustic tent camping site is awkward

Creekside Stayz is a clean, well maintained facility.  There is a porta-potty available, or you can use the bathroom/shower across the road at the owner's house for a fee.  Water and electricity are available for a fee.  (If you park on the grass, also a fee...)

The general area is on the edge of town, so there are buildings around you.  You are on a narrow strip of land between a road and the creek.  There are four named camp sites.  "Del Linnea" has a glamping setup, "Happy Camper" has a permanent travel trailer, and the one between them "Rio Relaxing" is large enough for an RV or a travel trailer.  From what I could see, any of these would be good.  

The fourth camp site, "Rio Rustic" is where I pitched my tent.  It is the closest to the road.  My vehicle was 10 paces off the road.  It was 40 paces or less from the road to the creek. So on one hand, I was camping next to a creek.  On the other, I was camping on the edge of town next to a road that had traffic somewhat late and then again early in the morning. So I really can't recommend "Rio Rustic".

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  • Review photo of Creekside Stayz Glamping and camping in the Smokies by Rick S., April 14, 2025
  • Review photo of Creekside Stayz Glamping and camping in the Smokies by Rick S., April 14, 2025
  • Review photo of Creekside Stayz Glamping and camping in the Smokies by Rick S., April 14, 2025