Best RV Parks near Cumberland Gap, TN

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514 Reviews of 94 Cumberland Gap Campgrounds


  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mountain Cove Marina
    Oct. 18, 2024

    Mountain Cove Marina

    Not year round.... Or is it?

    My fiancee and I stayed here for 3 months. It was fine at first. The camp host told us that it was only open til Nov 15th like TVA campgrounds. He actually made it sound like it was a TVA campground. The big rule here that nobody talks about is "live here, but look like you don't live here". Everything went fine until Hurricane Helene hit. It destroyed our campsite. We started the clean up the day after the storm and nothing was said until it still wasn't clean 3 days after the storm .We were working as fast and hard as we could , but it wasn't fast enough for them because they were afraid TVA would find out they all live here year round. He said the camp had changed hands and the new owners were going to be looking over the park and deciding who could stay past the close date of November 15th. We were told to clean it up as fast as we could. I assured him we were working as fast as possible. About this time we got a call and found out my mother had fallen ill and had to leave camp for a few days to go stay with her. We returned to an eviction notice giving us 48 hours to vacate. This was impossible si I contacted the camp host and told him I needed more time and that my mother had been diagnosed with cancer. He seemed to understand and said he'd give us til the 1st to be gone . This gave us an additional 2 weeks or do we thought. A few days later the camp host pulled up obviously drunk and was screaming about the rent needing to be paid. Considering we'd rented a truck, secured a new site, and rented a 2nd storage for everything so we could meet his deadline I we didn't have the money and couldn't pay the rent for the month we were being evicted. I explained that we would pay but since I didn't know what date we were leaving I wouldn't pay him the month in advance like he demands of everyone else who stays here. He got very upset and started texting daily in a very rude manner demanding rent. I read reviews on the place and there were 3 or 4 where people stared that they had to leave and were refused refunds fit the days they dud not stay. Knowing this we were unwilling to pay until we knew how many days we'd be there He said that they would tack on $45 a day if I didn't pay it by the 7th. I tried to explain we would pay when we left but he became verbally abusive and did so on 2 other occasions well before the 1st of the month we'd agreed on. The 2nd time he cussed my fiancee and threw gravel and dust in the air and all over her car while yelling " you tried to f#$k me over just remember that" as though he was coming back with "his boys" to physically put us out by force. We'd been working our asses off attempting to leave the entire time but I guess it wasn't good enough. These people show favorites and treat people differently based on who they want to have there year round. We left and would advise anyone to look elsewhere for a spot to park your RV and camp. There is a right and a wrong way to treat people and our site being a little messed up after a hurricane was enough to make this camp host act very threatening and treat us in a pretty awful way in a very difficult time in our lives. Not the nicest folks we've ever met for sure.

  • Will and Lucinda B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Cross Mountain Campground
    Oct. 16, 2024

    Cross Mountain Campground

    Love this campground! Very quiet!

    This campground is pretty new and not too large, making it a nice quiet getaway.  All the sites are concrete with nice gravel between, along with picnic tables and firepits.  Because it's isolated in the trees, you can't even hear the main road!

    One thing we liked is the great drainage.  Even on the rainy days, there were almost no puddles due to good landscaping and slight slope.   The water pressure is really strong, be sure to use your pressure regulator!

    The bathhouse is nice and clean.  There's a playground with slides and such here, too.

    We were here during the month of October and the owners and helpers decorated the area with pumpkins and little scarecrows.

    The drive up from the main road is 85% paved with nice new asphalt.  Just a short section that's gravel.  On the nice days, we would walk all the way from the campground down the hill to the main road and back.

    There's Wifi available, and it was at least as good as our AT&T cell connection, and we were able to keep our Starlink on pause, saving us a month's cost there.

    We will definitely be staying here again.  No question.

    The only negative I can add is that there's no real "office" to receive packages.  We had to replace our rig's AC unit, and the owner allows me to ship it to his house about a mile away.  When it arrived I drove over and picked it up.  For other stuff, I just got a post office box in town.  (They don't do General Delivery at this USPS location.)

  • Pam B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Holly Bay
    Oct. 14, 2024

    Holly Bay

    Beautiful setting

    The sites are nice and wooded.  There is plenty of space between sites to give each camp a little privacy.  We were a drive up, no reservation camper.  They only took cash or check on-site.  Camp host was very nice and helpful.

  • Pam B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Jellico Creek Rd Dispersed #1
    Oct. 13, 2024

    Jellico Creek Rd Dispersed #1

    Jellico Creek 1

    There are three dispersed camp sites along this road.  We stayed at the first and largest of the three.  This first site has room for two groups.  It also has a small swimming hole with a rope swing.

  • A
    Camper-submitted photo from Palmers Junction Dispersed Camping - PERMANENTLY CLOSED
    Oct. 7, 2024

    Palmers Junction Dispersed Camping - PERMANENTLY CLOSED

    CLOSED.

    I rode all the way over here from Greeneville to check out the area in order to bring a group of friends camping next weekend.

    BUT the entire campground is closed. When I pulled up to the iron gate and saw the sign, it read "CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC DUE TO VANDALISM AND UNAUTHORIZED ACTIVITY"

  • Tripp A.
    Camper-submitted photo from Palmers Junction Dispersed Camping - PERMANENTLY CLOSED
    Oct. 5, 2024

    Palmers Junction Dispersed Camping - PERMANENTLY CLOSED

    Closed to Public

    I drove over an hour to get here to find that it is “closed to public for vandalism”. I was very upset by this but obviously nothing I could do. Just wish I knew how to check before driving all the way. But the drive! Woah! So beautiful, I wish there was a way I could find out when it opens back up because I was very much looking forward to camping here.

  • Shelly S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Williamsburg, ky
    Aug. 3, 2024

    Williamsburg, ky

    Wave!

    Spent 2 nights in July at Kentucky Splash Park Campground. Only reason it didn’t get a 5 star is first needs more shade (there are new trees growing ) and the cut through road is busy in the evening from local traffic. Nice size sites with cement or gravel parking. Cement pads with picnic tables and strangely deep fire pits.

    The showerhouse is in well maintained shape. Plenty of room and hooks to hang your stuff from. Hot water and large shower heads.

    Small playground and pavilion to use.

    Easy walk across the parking lot to the water park. Price not included in site cost. If you get a wrist ban you can get back in for the day.

  • A
    Camper-submitted photo from Cherokee Lake Campground
    Jul. 19, 2024

    Cherokee Lake Campground

    Great deal for the money!

    Overall was impressed with the grounds! Well kept, and huge park. Only reason for 4 stars, is no sewer hookup on site. Several Dump stations on grounds, though they are free for guests. Very friendly Park Rangers at the check-in station. 30 amp hookups. Water hookup. Several Lake front spots. Shower and bathroom buildings on site. Several pavilions. Dumpsters, Lots of walking trails. As well as a boat ramp. For $25 a night, with my 28ft pull behind, I was very pleased with my stay! Will come back again!

  • janie B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Around Pond RV Park
    Jul. 10, 2024

    Around Pond RV Park

    July 4th 2024

    Did a couple of days at Around the Pond Campground in Greenville Tennessee.( mtns.) It was a awesome trip with our friends Ronni Herold& Dean. And our new friends we met Nancy Riegelsperger& her husband Herb.Campground was clean and the staff was very friendly.

  • C
    Camper-submitted photo from Anchor Down RV Resort
    Jul. 1, 2024

    Anchor Down RV Resort

    Not worth the manic owners

    One of their workers nearly jumped on the hood of my car, thinking I was trying to sneak in because he couldn't see my tag. We had a large group, and every time we gathered at 1 campsite they stopped on a golf cart to make sure we weren't sneaking in more people. We could enjoy ourselves.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Anchor Down RV Resort
    Jul. 1, 2024

    Anchor Down RV Resort

    Not all it hyped up

    If you like those under 16 drive around on golf carts and scooters!! This is the place!! Underage drivers driving crazy... not caring about who or what was in their way. Loud & rowdy! We didn't even finish out our last 5 days. Couldn't handle it!!! And super tight for our 45 ft bus. Never again!! To far from sightseeing also.

  • L&A C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
    Jun. 27, 2024

    Cumberland Falls State Resort Park

    Small but Nice!

    Easy to find, well marked. It’s has many (12) trails and many falls. Would definitely recommend shopping before camping, it’s several miles, and mountains, to get to stores. There are several lodging options…cottages, The Lodge, (which is beautiful) tent and RV camping. There are 2 small campgrounds ~ 1) Ridgeline which accommodates RVs up to 26”, water and 10/30/50 amp hook ups. Sites have a fire ring and picnic table. WiFi is available, and there is a dump station. A small playground, office/campstore, and a bathhouse and laundry next to it. 3 sites are walk-in. Big rigs would have to stay elsewhere. 2) Clifty Campground is tent camping only 7 sites offer electric and water. WiFi is also offered. There is a bathhouse and a playground, and these CG’s are pet friendly. (Falls Creek is a few miles up the road…they have pull through and back ins. For bigger Rvs. They also have tents, wagons, cabin rentals, and primitive sites) We had no T-Mobile service, or satellite service in our vehicle. The trails and Cumberland falls were awesome. The horse rides looked amazing, and the Pool was big, with a diving board, and a small fee for campers to use it.

  • L&A C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Ride Royal Blue ATV Resort and Campground Pioneer, TN
    Jun. 23, 2024

    Ride Royal Blue ATV Resort and Campground Pioneer, TN

    RV Heaven for ATV/OHV/SxS Camping!

    Approximately 4 miles off of exit 144, from I~75. Easy to locate, and a well maintained RV campground! Website has all the info on the different types of sites, cabins and ATV’s. Resources for permits, pricing, and other requirements are also listed. The trails are accessible from the CG. FHUs on Back in and Pull-throughs,bathhouses, on site fishing pond, playground, and Ohhh yes….the ATV wash station! General store is on the right from the entrance, which is awesome! They sell firewood and ice, as well as extreme OHV sporting equipment/gear, snacks, souvenirs….to list a few. Rental cabins are available nearby, for larger families or groups. I believe they thought of almost everything! I would love to come camp here in the fall, as I can imagine that the views are spectacular! They provide WiFi, but my T-Mobile reception was good, at 3 bars.

  • L&A C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Mountain State Park Campground
    Jun. 14, 2024

    Indian Mountain State Park Campground

    Mountain View Galore!

    Back-in site, FHUs, concrete pad, some shade. Fire pit and picnic table at each site, ours is located behind our site. There are 2 playgrounds, Disc golf course, volleyball area, a beautiful lake(with rental paddle boats for $14 hr) We Bought fire wood and Disc Golf sets, at the campground store. Clean with coded entry Bathhouse, by one of the playgrounds. There is an 18 hole Disc Golf we will be playing. We Love the views, and are looking forward to trying out the 5 trails this weekend! The lake is beautiful with geese and ducks hanging out! We used our Starlink over 100Mps, and our T-Mobile had fair reception. There are also 2 playgrounds at the SP!

  • Alyssia C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Eagle Rock Resort & Campground
    Jun. 9, 2024

    Eagle Rock Resort & Campground

    Amazing Area

    Eagle Rock Resort & Campground is amazing. If you are looking for a place to ride trails and relax, this is the place. You could seriously come here multiple times a year and still not see all of the different trails. The site manager, Jeff, and his staff was extremely nice and helpful. Always there to please and help make your experience one to remember. I am not the camping type so the condos they have for rent was perfect for my group. Spacious and clean with everything you need. We even had very comfortable king size bunk beds, never seen anything like it before. Cannot say enough great things about this experience. Definitely worth a stay!!!

  • Courtney R.
    Camper-submitted photo from Moon Hill Bridge
    Jun. 7, 2024

    Moon Hill Bridge

    Moon Hill Bridge

    It's a cute cozy spot that is on either side of the road. Every spot has an area for a fire and also your car and tent. The only downside is that sometimes it does get trashy and there are a few people who live here.

  • Jess S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Patrick’s Point River Camp
    May. 26, 2024

    Patrick’s Point River Camp

    A great little getaway spot!

    We will absolutely be back! I’ll be honest, as a visibly queer person with rainbow hair I was a bit nervous about the Bible verses and Christian flag due to past experiences, but Patrick and Angelica were welcoming and friendly the entire time!

    The RV spot with shade was great! It’s right next to the bathroom but everyone is spread out enough it wasn’t an issue at all.

    Strong WiFi, pet friendly, and a beautiful, peaceful spot with very friendly owners!

  • Shana D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Douglas Dam Tailwater Campground
    May. 13, 2024

    Douglas Dam Tailwater Campground

    Some good, some bad

    We camped here while in town for a concert. I love a good riverside campground! The view was great. Sadly, we didn’t get a chance to fish. The campground layout was interesting… Some sites were normal, but then some seemed like they were parking spots on a gravel lot. We got lucky and had a good site because I used someone’s drive thru YouTube video to help select a site. Our site was still edited because it was down a small side turn off, but it wasn’t a loop, so you had to completely back your camper down the road a couple of sites to get it when leaving.

  • hThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Palmers Junction Dispersed Camping - PERMANENTLY CLOSED
    May. 13, 2024

    Palmers Junction Dispersed Camping - PERMANENTLY CLOSED

    Not too shabby for the south

    Lots of lil cozy pull offs on an easy gravel road. Lots of longer term people staying it seemed like (or just really full send camping friends lol). Many fire rings and spots by the lake. Unfortunately the other reviews are right - A decent amount of trash. There are trash cans and porta potties. I’ve seen worse porta potties at festivals but there were a few stinky ones.

  • Greg L.
    Camper-submitted photo from West Campground — Norris Dam State Park
    May. 12, 2024

    West Campground — Norris Dam State Park

    Site #2

    We stayed at site #2 which was nice but had soft ground from prior rain (when other sites had already dried up well). There were a lot of headlights on us from traffic entering the campground, even up til MIDNIGHT on Saturday. I would stay here again but would choose a site more towards the backside of the loop for less traffic going by your site

  • G
    Camper-submitted photo from Dumplin Valley Farm RV Park
    Apr. 11, 2024

    Dumplin Valley Farm RV Park

    Overnight stay

    Good for an overnight stay. Full hook up, clean facilities and friendly people. You have to navigate a busy intersection or a narrow road to get there. Not to bad though.

  • Christopher H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Ripplin Waters Campground
    Apr. 6, 2024

    Ripplin Waters Campground

    Great Campground

    Nice campground with spacious sites! Has gate at entrance so no worries about locking everything up. Great view of the Pigeon River and good places to catch smallmouth bass along the river. Sites are level and graveled with a concrete pad and table. 50 amp service full hookup. Just a short trip to Pigeon Forge and you can catch the backroads and avoid traffic into town. Really can't beat the campground for the price!

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Douglas Dam Tailwater Campground
    Mar. 16, 2024

    Douglas Dam Tailwater Campground

    Great experience right on the water

    We stayed overnight.  The campsite was right on the edge of the river.  Water and power hook up.  The bath house was a little dirty.  Bath house had a shower but we opted to shower in the RV.  Otherwise it was a great experience.. Will use again.



Guide to Cumberland Gap

Camping near Cumberland Gap, Tennessee, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking and Nature Trails: Explore the trails around Big Ridge State Park Campground. One camper mentioned, "The site is a short and easy hike from the parking lot via the Lake Trail," making it accessible for families.
  • Fishing and Water Activities: Enjoy fishing at Cove Lake State Park Campground. A visitor shared, "We learned to fly fish in the river," highlighting the great access to water.
  • Disc Golf and Playgrounds: At Indian Mountain State Park Campground, you can enjoy disc golf and playgrounds. One reviewer noted, "There are 2 playgrounds, a Disc golf course, and a beautiful lake," perfect for family fun.

What campers like:

  • Scenic Views: Campers rave about the beautiful surroundings. One visitor at Loyston Point Campground said, "You can camp on the water and watch amazing sunsets."
  • Clean Facilities: Many appreciate the well-maintained restrooms and showers. A camper at Panther Creek State Park Campground mentioned, "Bathrooms are very clean, loads of hot water and private."
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often highlight the helpfulness of the staff. A visitor at Cove Lake State Park Campground said, "A friendly ranger was at our side answering all our dumb questions about the area."

What you should know:

  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like TVA Public Land- Fork Bend, have minimal facilities. A camper noted, "There is a lot of broken glass everywhere," so be cautious when setting up.
  • Site Conditions: At Clayton Geneva Memorial Campground, one reviewer warned, "Only 2 of the 6 sites are usable if it has rained within a week of your stay."
  • Cell Service: Be prepared for spotty cell service in some areas. A camper at Big Ridge State Park Campground mentioned, "TMobile cell service was very spotty."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose the Right Campsite: Look for sites that are spacious and safe for kids. A camper at Indian Mountain State Park Campground said, "The picnic tables and fire rings are oddly placed at some campsites," so check the layout before booking.
  • Plan for Activities: Bring games and outdoor toys. One family at Cove Lake State Park Campground enjoyed the local brews while the kids played, making it a fun family outing.
  • Pack Snacks and Drinks: Keep everyone fueled up. A visitor at Loyston Point Campground mentioned, "The staff in the store were super sweet and helpful," so you can grab essentials if needed.

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Lengths: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Panther Creek State Park Campground advised, "There are about 12 premium sites that have sewer for RVs."
  • Bring Leveling Gear: Some sites can be uneven. A visitor at Big Ridge State Park Campground noted, "Check your lengths and bring your leveling boards."
  • Explore Nearby Attractions: Take advantage of local attractions. One RV traveler at Cove Lake State Park Campground mentioned enjoying local brews, making it a great way to unwind after a day of exploring.

Camping near Cumberland Gap, Tennessee, offers a variety of experiences for everyone. Whether you're in a tent or an RV, there's something for you to enjoy!

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    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Cumberland Gap, TN is Anchor Down RV Resort with a 4.8-star rating from 47 reviews.

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