Best Glamping near Dandridge, TN

Lakeside Getaway on Douglas hosts lakefront glamping accommodations on Douglas Lake near Dandridge, Tennessee. The property features canvas safari tents and yurts with picnic tables and lake views. While still developing additional amenities, the site offers a sitting area, dock with paddle sport launches, and basic toilet facilities. Triple Creek Campground and Camp LeConte Luxury Outdoor Resort also provide upscale glamping options in the area, with electricity, comfortable bedding, and private outdoor spaces. These sites balance natural surroundings with modern comforts while maintaining proximity to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. According to a camper, "Lakeside Getaway on Douglas is brand new lakefront campground with tent and RV sites. Currently there are no hookups, conveniently located off I40 and a perfect place to overnight for us."

Guests at these glamping properties enjoy direct lake access for swimming, fishing, and paddling at Lakeside Getaway, while Camp LeConte provides a luxury outdoor experience near Gatlinburg attractions. The properties are strategically located for exploring nearby Douglas Lake, the French Broad River, and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Most sites operate seasonally, with Lakeside Getaway currently expanding to include 40 additional sites. Proximity to Interstate 40 makes these glamping options convenient stopping points for travelers heading to Knoxville, Gatlinburg, or Pigeon Forge. One visitor noted, "Jake from the Dyrt here! Firefly Glamping is a unique glamping experience with lake access and a great spot to enjoy a late night campfire." Reservations are recommended, especially during peak summer and fall foliage seasons.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Dandridge, Tennessee (63)

1. Greenbrier Campground
70 Reviews
Gatlinburg, TN
20 miles
Website
$35 - $258 / night
"Our oldest rented a bell tent, and when I say they are the cutest camping spot, I am not exaggerating. The bell tents sit on the river and away from all the RV sites."

"We stayed 3 nights in the Baby Bear bell tent with our small children and it was perfect. We ended up arriving later than expected and the hosts were wonderful. Very nice and helpful our whole stay."
2. Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg KOA Campground
54 Reviews
Pigeon Forge, TN
18 miles
Website
+1 (865) 453-7903
"Really friendly staff. Nicely stocked store. Clean and large laundry room with TV. We loved the lazy river in the pool. Our site was concrete and level but as with most KOAs not cheap."

"Very clean and spacious bathroom/showers, staff great and perfect distance to tourist and Nature destinations"

3. Elkmont Campground — Great Smoky Mountains National Park
123 Reviews
Gatlinburg, TN
27 miles
Website
+1 (865) 430-5560
$30 / night
"The only bad part was the non quiet hours- so It was loud at night. But the campsites are far apart, easy walking distance to bathrooms."

"There are no hook ups for electric and sewer here, nor are their showers."
4. Triple Creek Campground
13 Reviews
Cosby, TN
16 miles
Website
+1 (423) 465-3060
"I was next to a brook, under a paw paw tree. It was safe, very friendly. The bath and shower house were clean and very nice for tent camping! Laundry room, firewood delivery."

"The staff was really welcoming and friendly, campsites were amazing and the bathrooms were extremely clean!!!"

5. River Plantation RV Resort
11 Reviews
Pigeon Forge, TN
15 miles
Website
+1 (800) 758-5267
$30 - $71 / night
"Bath house was OK. On the good side there were lots of families and pets. Playground with bounce house. Pool and basketball courts. Office staff was efficient and helpful."

"It feels like you are away from the busy area but still close by to all the action. Friendly staff and great pool."
6. Lakeside Getaway on Douglas
4 Reviews
Dandridge, TN
6 miles
+1 (423) 231-9399
$35 - $100 / night
"The Lakeside Getaway on Douglas is new to the Dyrt but has an amazing location to share with everyone, they have glamping tents but also spots for car camping by the river. "

"Very quiet, secluded and private. I have been out there several times and enjoy it every time. Great people and family."

7. Gateway RV Campground - Tennessee
16 Reviews
Pigeon Forge, TN
19 miles
Website
+1 (865) 428-4490
$51 - $171 / night
"We paid extra to get the upgraded spot which included a picnic table, grill, and fire pit. The pool was closed, but it was storming the majority of our trip."

"Great location and the staff was friendly but that’s the pros."
8. Cades Cove Campground
98 Reviews
Townsend, TN
35 miles
Website
+1 (865) 448-4103
$30 / night
"We were impressed with the paved parking space, picnic table, fire pit and level tent pad. It looks like these are very new. Proximity to cades cove loop was great."

"The one lane, one way, circular drive around Cades Cover is scenic but can get very crowded and cars will stop for any wildlife, go early..."

9. Newport-Smoky Mountains KOA
5 Reviews
Cosby, TN
12 miles
Website
+1 (423) 623-9004
"It’s quiet, well off the highway, good camp store, friendly helpful staff. We will come here again when out this way."

"Newport KOA is conveniently located near I-40 North East of Knoxville, TN.

This campground hosts standard RV Sites and Cabin Sites."
10. Camp LeConte Luxury Outdoor Resort
12 Reviews
Gatlinburg, TN
21 miles
Website
+1 (865) 436-8831
$35 - $200 / night
"Camp Leconte Luxury Resort is located in Gatlinburg near the Greenbriar area of the Smokies. It’s a fairly small campground right on the Parkway."

"The bathhouse is the cleanest one I have ever seen and used. The fire pits are clean when you check in."

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Lee D.
Legend
Mar. 27, 2025
Lakefront Glamping Resort Cherokee Lake Tennessee
A-Frame Glamping on Cherokee Lake
Open May-September, this property is located on Cherokee Lake. There are four glamping tents (two with king beds and two with queen beds) and the newest addition is a Micro A-Frame with a king bed. This used to be a dedicated campsite and can still be used as one as the A-Frame is on wheels and can be moved. We stayed in the A-Frame which has a private fire pit and picnic table.

The A-Frame is cozy with the bed taking up 95% of the space. There is also a small beanbag-type chair, dorm fridge, coffee maker, and two charging pads. There is electricity and light, but it is not bright enough to read in the evening. One of the nicest features is the window side that faces the lake can be opened, making it an open-air accommodation. However, despite it being on the lake, you will also hear almost constant road noise. The glamping tents are located further away from the lake in the woods so I imagine the road noise would be less or non-existent here.

Ben and Kim, the owners, are still working on this property and they recently completed a very nice bathhouse with two toilets, two sinks, and two outdoor showers. Towels are provided. They are currently working on a boat dock.

We chose the SUP n Stay package (middle price option); included in our reservation was the rental of either a SUP or kayak. The Stay package includes accommodations plus a floating lake mat. The Stay n Play reservation includes the SUP or kayak rental plus a two-hour lake excursion. Unfortunately, it started to rain after we had been out on the lake for about a half hour. The rain resulted in a very muddy area around the A-Frame and Tennessee mud is no joke. We accumulated about an inch of the thick gooey mud on our shoes.

Ben and Kim were very welcoming and gracious hosts. Communication was great and they made sure we had no questions. The Micro A-Frame was a unique way to spend the night. The only reason for four stars and not five was the mud and road noise.
Lee D.
Legend
Mar. 27, 2025
Lakefront Glamping Resort Cherokee Lake Tennessee
A-Frame Glamping on Cherokee Lake
Open May-September, this property is located on Cherokee Lake. There are four glamping tents (two with king beds and two with queen beds) and the newest addition is a Micro A-Frame with a king bed. This used to be a dedicated campsite and can still be used as one as the A-Frame is on wheels and can be moved. We stayed in the A-Frame which has a private fire pit and picnic table.

The A-Frame is cozy with the bed taking up 95% of the space. There is also a small beanbag-type chair, dorm fridge, coffee maker, and two charging pads. There is electricity and light, but it is not bright enough to read in the evening. One of the nicest features is the window side that faces the lake can be opened, making it an open-air accommodation. However, despite it being on the lake, you will also hear almost constant road noise.

The glamping tents are located further away from the lake in the woods so I imagine the road noise would be less or non-existent here.

Ben and Kim, the owners, are still working on this property and they recently completed a very nice bathhouse with two toilets, two sinks, and two outdoor showers. Towels are provided. They are currently working on a boat dock.

We chose the SUP n Stay package (middle price option); included in our reservation was the rental of either a SUP or kayak. The Stay package includes accommodations plus a floating lake mat. The Stay n Play reservation includes the SUP or kayak rental plus a two-hour lake excursion. Unfortunately, it started to rain after we had been out on the lake for about a half hour. The rain resulted in a very muddy area around the A-Frame and Tennessee mud is no joke. We accumulated about an inch of the thick gooey mud on our shoes.

Ben and Kim were very welcoming and gracious hosts. Communication was great and they made sure we had no questions. Our stay in the micro A-Frame was a very unique stay. The only reason for four stars and not five was the mud and road noise.
Ashley M.
Guide
Sep. 17, 2019
Moonshine Creek Campground
Beautiful Campground
My husband and I stayed here for my birthday in one of the camping cabins. We will definitely be back now that we have our A-frame camper. The campground is beautiful with a mountain stream flowing through the entire campground. Immaculate bathhouses and wonderful owners. Great store onsite and lots to do in the surrounding area.
Nate H.
Legend
Sep. 30, 2020
Camp LeConte Luxury Outdoor Resort
Vintage campers!
Camp Leconte Luxury Resort is located in Gatlinburg near the Greenbriar area of the Smokies. It’s a fairly small campground right on the Parkway. It’s close to town, but far enough away to avoid traffic. The campground has nice, paved spots for rv’s. It has glamping tent cabins, as well as vintage campers. There is a camp store, but the campground is not far from a grocery store and liquor store. There’s a trolley stop nearby also, so if you’d like To go to the strip, you can take the trolley and not worry about parking. There’s a nice pool and playground. Very clean campground.
Nate H.
Legend
Dec. 9, 2020
GlampKnox
One of My Absolute Favorites!
I highly recommend this glamping spot. It could not be more perfect. This spot is new, and the set up is awesome. Perched on top of a hill, the site has great sunrise views. The glamping tent is very high quality, with a covered porch, two comfy beds, and a wood burning stove, so camping is possible year round. a fire pit is out front of the tent too.

The spot has great hammock trees, as well as spots for tents for extra room.

The property has a one mile hiking trail. There are restrooms and an outdoor shower justba short walk, or drive down the hill. The is a cabin, and event venue on site also.

The area is close to The Great Smoky Mountains, and also Downtown Knoxville. A perfect spot for a nice glamping getaway.
Nate H.
Legend
Dec. 9, 2020
GlampKnox
One of My Absolute Favorites!
I highly recommend this glamping spot. It could not be more perfect. This spot is new, and the set up is awesome. Perched on top of a hill, the site has great sunrise views. The glamping tent is very high quality, with a covered porch, two comfy beds, and a wood-burning stove, so camping is possible year-round. a fire pit is out front of the tent too. The spot has great hammock trees, as well as spots for tents for extra room. The property has a one-mile hiking trail. There are restrooms and an outdoor shower just a short walk or drive down the hill. The is a cabin, and event venue on-site also. The area is close to The Great Smoky Mountains, and also Downtown Knoxville. A perfect spot for a nice glamping getaway.
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Shannon T.
Scout
Oct. 16, 2016
Moonshine Creek Campground
Moonshine Creek Campground
Owners are very friendly. Our tent campsite was very secluded, included a fire pit, picnic table, over looking deck, running water and electric. Loved hearing the running creek from our tent site. Very clean bathrooms. Highly recommended!
Katie K.
Scout
Sep. 11, 2020
Townsend-Great Smokies KOA
Perfect spot outside the smoky mountain national park
My family and I have been camping at this campground for over 25 years now. When we first started going here it was a small family owned business and it has certainly changed since KOA took over but I think they’re all positive, just less of the charm. The sites along the river are by far the best, and the cost is reflective of that. They upgraded the bathhouse to be climate controlled recently... the best upgrade!!! The location is superb, right outside cades cove and a five min drive from put in for tubing down the river and one of the few places you can simply tune to without having to pay a service to shuttle you one way or the other. The staff is amazing. Definitely a must stop!
Sarah R.
Guide
Jun. 21, 2021
Greenbrier Campground
Amazing location in the Smokies
We stayed for a week on an RV back in site. The sites can be soemwhat close together, but with this mostly just being home base, we didn’t find it to be a problem. Our oldest rented a bell tent, and when I say they are the cutest camping spot, I am not exaggerating. The bell tents sit on the river and away from all the RV sites. They even include 2 full size beds and lamps/nightstands. The entire grounds is surrounded by a river that has a swimming hole and can be traversed in a tube. The playground is large and our son was there multiple times a day. They have a movie in the park each Friday and offer church services on Sundays. The trolley runs through the grounds and into downtown gatlinburg, but takes about 30 minutes to get to town. The bathrooms/showers are all private stalls and pretty well maintained. We will definitely be visiting again in the future.