Mountaineer Campground

I highly DO NOT RECOMMEND this place. They completely do not respect their guests. I booked a half a year in advance and asked the question if they have a separate bed for each and they assured me they do. Unfortunately, my child ended up sleeping on the table. I tried to ask for an additional mattress or a partial/full refund but they didn’t want to hear me. They offered me to go to the store and buy one for myself. A complete disrespect I drove for six hours to be as disappointed as I had never been in life. Please, beware that coming here you’re going to sleep either on the floor or on the table and the staff doesn’t care about you or do not respect you. People, please do not come here.

We have camped here several times with many more visits to come.

Quiet little campground. Has camper and tent sites. Has a pool. River access. I really liked that they have a family restroom that is separate from the regular men’s and women’s bathroom. They will even come around and pick up your trash if you have it set out by the pavement by 10am. Sites are a little small but I’ve seen smaller.

We have stayed in Townsend many times and love Mountaineer. Carolyn and Don are great owners and so good to get to know. The Little River runs along the back sites. Beautiful property and so close to GSMNP.

This campground is right on the river. Sites are well spaced, so you are not on top of your neighbors. Lots of trees and shade. Pool and playground. Full hookups and dump station. There is a small store.

We love going to Mountaineer campground! It is always cleaned up around the sites, accommodates firewood, and the owners are so friendly! Bonus is there is river access!

Love the staff there. They were extremely nice and kind. The kids loved it. Especially the polls. Bathrooms where clean. A little aged but not disgusting at all. For a mans standard it’s a 9/10 for my wife she said a high 7/10 for cleanliness. Had a power and water issue and the staff was quick to help out. Love this place. Definitely see y’all again next year. Price was definitely reasonable.

Don and his wife are the best camp host we have ever met. Always willing to help out and very nice kept campground.

This campground is a great little place to stay if you want to camp in the Gatlinburg area. The owners are so sweet, and it's right on the Little Pigeon River. They have a little pool and a store, and they're located right next to this sweet little drive-in restaurant where my family always goes for ice cream & fries! Be aware that the loop is small, so getting in there with a huge truck and trailer is always interesting.