Reservations are available year-round at Little River Campground & RV Resort in Townsend, Tennessee, where nightly rates run $30 to $160 depending on site type. Entry requires crossing a small bridge over the Little River, which reviewers confirm handles large Class A motorhomes and 30-foot travel trailers without issue. The campground sits just off the main road but the road noise doesn't carry into the sites. Full hookups with electric, water, and sewer are available, and the bathhouse has drawn consistent praise, with one reviewer calling it "the nicest campground bathhouse I've ever used."
Site spacing is tight. This matters most for larger rigs, and campers with fifth wheels or big trailers should book pull-through spots and expect neighbors within close range. Tent sites near the river bank are among the most requested, but the riverfront itself is designated common area open to day users as well, so foot traffic through that zone can be steady, especially on weekends. Holiday weekends in particular bring crowds and noise that can outlast posted quiet hours. Verizon users report around three bars of cell service, and the campground's free WiFi is functional but slow, which may matter for anyone planning to work remotely.
Mature trees provide substantial shade across most of the property. The river is accessible for swimming, tubing, and wading at your own risk, and the location puts Great Smoky Mountains National Park within a short drive. Townsend itself is close enough to reach by bicycle for food and supplies, though there is no on-site laundry and no propane for sale at the camp store. Tractor Supply in Alcoa is the nearest propane fill option. Nearby alternatives in the corridor include Tuckaleechee Campground and Big Meadow Family Campground for those comparing camping near Townsend.
The refund policy is strict. Multiple reviewers note that management does not issue refunds for early departures except in cases of death or hospitalization, and one billing dispute resulted in repeated card charges. Campers who anticipate schedule changes should weigh this before booking. The campground works best as a base for Smokies day trips, and it tends to suit RV travelers and tent campers alike who are comfortable with a social, well-trafficked setting rather than a low-density one.
Description
vacation Rv park with some tent camping on the Little River 5 miles from the Great Smoky Mountain National park. Located on the Little River, fishing and tubing available. 30 mins to Gatlinburg or 25 to Pigeon Forge, shopping and attractions are an easy day trip.
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Map & DirectionsLittle River Campground & RV Resort is located in Tennessee near Townsend
Directions
From jct Scenic Hwy 73 & US 321: Go 2-1/2 mi W on US 321. 7261 east lamar alexander parkway.
Address
7261 E. Lamar Alexander Parkwa
Townsend, TN 37882
Coordinates
35.68034299 N
83.77345955 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/18/26
- Verizon5GGood CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 8/22/26
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 users
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/18/26
- Verizon5GGood CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 8/22/26
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 users
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
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
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 37 min from Knoxville, TN
- 1 hr 8 min from Morristown, TN
- 1 hr 29 min from Cleveland, TN
- 2 hrs 19 min from Asheville, NC
















