12 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Several RV parks surround Afton, Tennessee, providing convenient bases for exploring the Great Smoky Mountains region. Around Pond RV Park in nearby Greeneville offers year-round access with full hookups including 50-amp service, sanitary dump stations, and big-rig friendly sites on level gravel pads. Mammoth Ridge RV Park features 77 sites with both 30-amp and 50-amp electrical options, water, and sewer connections on spacious pull-through sites. Anchor Down RV Resort in Dandridge (open March through December) provides premium concrete pads with full hookups and lakeside views, earning high ratings for its meticulously maintained facilities. "The sites are a bit close together but not on top of each other. Gravel pads, fire rings, picnic table, trash. Beautiful green space and dog walk area," noted one RV traveler about the region's campgrounds.
Navigation to mountain RV parks requires careful planning, as some access roads feature tight turns and elevation changes. Cell service varies significantly throughout the area, with most parks offering WiFi to compensate for spotty coverage. Dump stations are available at most facilities, though Three Peaks RV Resort does not provide this service. Pet-friendly policies are standard across all parks, with many offering designated dog areas. Summer and fall represent peak seasons when advance reservations become essential, particularly for premium waterfront sites. Winter camping options remain available at select year-round facilities like Around Pond and Grandview Ranch RV Park, which maintain full hookup service regardless of season. Propane refill services can be found at larger parks or nearby towns, typically within a 15-minute drive of most campgrounds.
"Pulled up to the staging area near the office and didn’t even have to get out of the truck. Guy came up on a golf cart and confirmed my name."
"Lots of spots available but they’re not particularly level and not private. Nice owner. Close to highway."
"No shade but, had a full hook up pull thru. Dog friendly. And very nice people, And there's a pizza place that Delivers 😀"
"This is the best place to park your travel trailer for a few days! Tons of space it’s not to crowded and everyone is so nice"
from $40 - $60 / night
"The Amenities - Bath House, restrooms and laundry are the finest I have ever encountered."
"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."
from $49 - $139 / night
"Tucked away in the beautiful mountain side with gorgeous views! Staff is very friendly and courteous. While still relatively new with some construction, everything is clean and well maintained."
"The big trees surrounding the campground, mountain views, and birdsong put me right at ease."
from $66 - $69 / night
"Spot was level with full hookups. Laundry $ & Propane $. Pond to fish. WiFi. beautiful Mountain Views to enjoy"
"Great campground, fair amount of sites on creek, park like setting. Pull through sites for big rigs interior, full hookups include, cable, good wifi, good cell service."
"All are back in. 30,50 amp power, sewer and cable TV hookups. Reliable wi fi and good cell service. Spotless bath house with private shower,toilet sink."
"What a great place, friendly, staff is great, especially the manager Rachel."
"Thank you so much Rachael for all that you have done at this amazing facility. You are your team define customer service. I cannot wait to return."
"Campground sites are a bit close together but it is well maintained and has friendly staff. Wifi works well. Nice dog park."
"It is one of the best campgrounds around. Priced right, clean, fantastic scenery, ideally located. Make a reservation you won't regret it"
"The good- The proximity to downtown is the best you can get in a campground. If you choose a Riverfront site, you are literally 5 steps from the back of your RV from the French Broad River."
"Close to town to go check things out. Not a far drive to get to many great restaurants, breweries or cideries. Right on the river. Concrete sites, not extremely level, but good enough."
"The views here are beautiful, very private and secluded campground. Pet friendly and the creek right next along the site was perfect!"
"We had been camping in national forests for a new days and needed a bit of a reset and this was perfect. Very dog friendly. Extremely well maintained. Quiet. Easy hookups for power and water."
from $65 - $125 / night
ScoutNobody was here on Sat. Had gard time finding site. Site reserved did not have 30 amp and could not reach staff. Moved to other site hoping it would not be a problem. We were able to finally reach staff on Mon. Also no pcknick tables or fire rings.
ScoutLet me first start by saying that this campground is absolutely beautiful. I have lived in this area my entire life and the Doe is one of my favorites. I am a avid camper and have camped all over this area. I decided to give this place a try, I own a small pop-up camper and knew it was going to get cold 10/20/2026-10/22/2026, so me and my sister rented the RV at Doe River. #1 check in is not until 3pm, I always order a load of wood from a local guy who delivers to camp sites, I do all my cooking in a Dutch oven over the fire or burgers and dogs in the fire, what is a camping trip without a nice warm fire. The owner came over to my campsite and asked if I had ordered this wood and I replied yes, she then asked what I was going to do with it all, I replied I am going to burn it. So, I told Carl (the wood guy) where to stack it, the owner then said that I need to leave it in my truck bc if I didn't use it all I would have to put it back on my truck and take it home with me, I said really? It's just a unspoken rule that if you don't use all your wood that you pay it forward and leave it for the next camper?? She said absolutely not, So we moved the wood from his truck and into mine. She then asked again why I needed so much wood and that most ppl just buy small bundles from her. And just like that I understood! Carl the wood man and his wife also made a comment about how rude she was about the wood. It does not end there, Not only does she have camaras on some of the out blds which I get, but I don't get why they are pointing directly at camp sites, We felt like we were in a fish bowl the entire time. Every single time we went to the bathroom she showed up abt 5 mins later, There is a camara right above the bathroom door, One on the pavilion, and one on each side of the bathhouse, at the entrances and who know where else. So much for privacy in the great outdoors. I didn't even feel comfortable hiking, we felt like we were being watched constantly. She was constantly there, walking her dog which was not friendly and so big she could hardly control him on the leash which was really scary, she also was driving through several times throughout the day. Then came the kicker, about 1 o'clock in the morning we were freezing, I had turned the heat on in the camper before going to bed and heard it come on, Well the propane ran out between 11pm and 1am, I called her at least 10 times we had every blanket and was still freezing, We decided we would go to the bath house bc it had a mini split hanging on the wall, Out of luck there, it was set on air conditioning with no way to change it, so we found a blow dryer trying to get warm, still the entire time trying to call the owners, We finally ended up in our car until the husband arrived. He acted so annoyed at us and said all u have to do is fip the switch on the propane tanks outside! We had never stayed in a travel trailer before and according to them all we had to do was show up and start glamping!! So, I was supposed to know to go outside at 1 am and switch over propane tanks?? No, It should have been FULL when I got there!!! With attitude he said,"Its Basic Camping" No sir it's not, what I do is basic camping, I was told on the phone that I was glamping, She, the owner also said we should have called 911 when we could not get hold of them so that Carter County police officers could come and wake them up!!! Not sure if that is putting our tax dollars to good use?? Like I said it is truly a beautiful place and has great potential, we left that second night at 11pm because again the heat was not working, we have not asked for any refund we just took the loss. it would be to much of a hassle. We just know better next time. With owners like that they can keep it. Windy Wells/Debra Price
TravelerThis place is a nice campground, quiet and the guests (during our stay) respect others by keeping the noise down. The spaces are set up to maximize privacy between sites. There is no cell phone service (to do this report we are in a picnic area by a small lake and I can get cell as well as internet on my travelfi device) sos is the only access. I normally listen to audio books but not while here. On my computer I could see three others with low signals; they might have had a better device/provider. The spots tend to the small back in typically found in campsites built before RVs got really big, type. There is another camping area I haven’t been to yet and I did see a large over lander (looks indestructible and tall/long) towable head that way and the campground attendant didn’t predict any problems so perhaps there are larger spots elsewhere. This place has single person shower rooms and nice flush toilets. The whole place is set in woodland so it isn’t like a commercial RV place that was more concerned with volume over aesthetics. This is a lovely spot with ample amenities (my space had no hookups) for our type of camping (toilets, trash, quiet neighbors, semi private spaces) just zero phone or internet.
Traveler3 stars only because it says water hookups but they are far and few between communal. No spigot at individual sites. Need long hose(s)to reach the connection. Good T-Mobile 5G but too wooded for StarLink. Quiet, shady, somewhat level sites were available. $20/night.
TravelerThis campground has a great location in maggie valley, close to Waynesville with plenty to do in close proximity. While it is a traditional campground, they have very competitive rates for weekly and monthly stays. For us its the perfect getaway destination for the summers and fall. The staff is super welcomming and friendly. You find a cute creek on the backside of of the campground with trout as some fisherman told me. The staff takes pride in all the flowers, landscaping and seasonal decorations. Also nice to know is you are not being looked down to with an older camper. As long as your rig is decent and functional you are admitted.
ScoutLovely spot on the river. Freeway was loud but not too bad.
ScoutMy husband and I arrived at Doe River Landing for 3 nights and enjoyed everything the resort offered. While there we read the 2 reviews posted by Kylie T, and by Andrew W, who gave the resort a 1 star rating. Not knowing the facts that caused the rating by them, and occurred prior to us, we approach the owner and asked.
The owner showed us videos from their security cameras. These adults has stated in Kylie T review and confirm by Andrew W review that they were a group of 20 adults and "every single one of us is over 21 and family". So why are these adults playing "hide and seek" under the pavilion as they stated? Andrew W stated, "It was not blocked off", yet they had to crawl on the ground and around bushes to get under the pavilion. When the owner yelled at them approximately 10 adults that were under the pavilion crawled out which was captured on the security cameras. Andrew W stated in his review the owner called them hooligans, which is rowdy, destructive persons and from the security cameras, that description is correct. There was no mention of damages in their reviews such as the Adirondack chair they broke or possible damage to the water pipes and electric wires under the pavilion, which the owner was currently checking.
Once we read these two reviews by Kylie T and Andrew W and saw the owners security videos, we felt future customers deserved to know another opinion based on our findings.
These entitled adults justified their review of a 1 star by stating they paid money to use the campground.
I would ask these adults "why do you think it is OK to treat someone else's property in this destructive way?"
GuideSeems to be a well established campground in an off the beaten path location. Roads alternately paved and gravel. The campsite is gravel in a wooded setting. Fair amount of space between sites. The bathhouse is clean but dated.
ScoutWe brought our whole family out and rented almost every cabin on the property, plus the event center, for the weekend— we gave this place a lot of business. And honestly, the stay itself was great— nice place, no complaints about the cabins. The owner is the problem. He came flying in in his blue F-150 doing 20–30 mph where the posted speed limit is 5, and started screaming at us over something that could've been handled with a simple conversation. His exact words:"Where are your parents? This is a family establishment. I will not have hooligans running around here." Every single one of us is over 21 and family. All we were doing was playing hide and seek— which isn't against any of the property's rules— and there were no other guests to disturb, since we had the entire area rented. He still threatened to call the police, even though it wasn't even quiet hours. Before anyone could get a word in, he peeled out so fast the gravel sprayed up at us and our cars. Then on his way out he drove the wrong way down the property's one-way road, so apparently the rules only apply to guests. It's sad, because the property itself is great, and we were never anything but nice to the owners the whole weekend. To be treated in such an unprofessional manner— screamed at, threatened, and never given so much as an apology afterward— put a real dent in the weekend. We won't be back
RV campgrounds near Afton, Tennessee provide access to the Great Smoky Mountains at elevations ranging from 1,200 to 2,000 feet. Summer temperatures typically reach 85-90°F while winter nights can drop below freezing. Most campgrounds in this region remain accessible year-round despite seasonal weather variations, with gravel access roads that can become muddy after rainfall.
Fishing opportunities: Around Pond RV Park in Greeneville features a stocked fishing pond for guests. "Cute pond with swans and ducks. Lots of spots available but they're not particularly level and not private," notes one camper who appreciated the water feature.
Hiking access: The Blue Ridge Parkway offers numerous trails within 30 minutes of local campgrounds. Linville Falls Campground provides direct access to hiking paths. A recent visitor shared, "Beautiful scenery, great hiking all around you!" The campground connects to well-marked trail systems suitable for various experience levels.
River activities: French Broad River recreation is accessible from several area campgrounds. A visitor to Wilson's Riverfront RV Park noted, "We camped here in September. It is mainly an RV park, but the woman who owns it has 2 acres of open field along the river. There are no campsites, but we were welcome to pitch a tent wherever we liked... I loved being near the water-- we went tubing straight from our campsite on Saturday!"
Lake views: Anchor Down RV Resort in Dandridge offers premium waterfront sites. One camper remarked, "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." The resort maintains a private swimming area on Douglas Lake with water activities from May through September.
Affordability: Budget-conscious travelers appreciate the reasonable rates at several campgrounds. A visitor to Around Pond RV Park noted, "Stayed for one night as a stop over on our trip home. Easiest check in we have ever had... And ONLY $39 a night!"
Clean facilities: Bathroom cleanliness ranks high on camper satisfaction lists. A camper at Creekwood Farm RV Park stated, "The bathrooms were amazing, individual bathrooms, very roomy and oh so clean." Many campgrounds in the region offer private shower facilities rather than communal shower houses.
Varying site sizes: Campsite dimensions and layouts differ significantly across RV campgrounds near Afton. A camper at Mammoth Ridge RV Park observed, "The sites are small, the gravel is thin, and they are muddy. This campground is a hodgepodge of half executed thoughts and rework, on a shoestring budget."
Internet connectivity: Wi-Fi quality varies substantially between parks. "Wifi is horrible, and cell service is worse," noted one Mammoth Ridge visitor. Some campgrounds offer boosted Wi-Fi near common areas while signal strength diminishes at sites farther from central facilities.
Reservation requirements: Many campgrounds require advance booking, especially for premium sites. A visitor to Anchor Down offered this tip: "It is so hard to get a reservation here, so we decided to take what we could get so we could try it out! 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!"
Playground accessibility: Not all campgrounds feature play areas, and bathroom proximity to play zones varies. A visitor to Three Peaks RV Resort noted, "It's awesome that Ingles grocery store, which has tons of local organic offerings, is only 3 miles away in the town of Spruce Pine. It's a great little town, with lots of art, shopping, and terrific restaurants."
Pet policies: Dog-friendly campgrounds typically include specific rules about pet access. A Three Peaks visitor observed, "I love the fenced-in dog park, the game room and laundry, and the incredible number of things to do locally." Most campgrounds require leashes and restrict pets from certain common areas.
Seasonal activities: Family programming varies by season. At Creekwood Farm RV Park, one camper explained, "When we arrived, we noticed a lot of vintage campers and later found out it was a vintage camper show that weekend. Then on Saturday night, there was a live band! It was amazing."
Big rig accessibility: Not all campgrounds accommodate larger RVs despite advertising as big-rig friendly. Access roads may have tight turns and steep grades requiring careful navigation.
Site leveling: Prepare for uneven sites at some campgrounds. A camper at Wilson's Riverfront RV Park noted, "Concrete sites, not extremely level, but good enough. For $45 it was a good, clean, quick stop."
Camp store availability: On-site provisions vary significantly between campgrounds. A visitor to Lakeview RV Resort commented, "Management/owner very accommodating. Very short stay for us, just passing through. Quiet campground." Before arriving, check whether essential supplies are available on-site or require a trip to nearby towns.
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