Best Cabin Camping near Del Rio, TN

Cabin accommodations in the Smoky Mountain region offer several lodging options within proximity to Del Rio, Tennessee. Gatlinburg East / Smoky Mountain KOA provides full-service cabins with electricity, water, and bathroom facilities, while Fox Fire Riverside Campground features more rustic cabin structures along the Pigeon River. Each site typically includes a picnic table and fire ring near the cabin. "This campground is not huge but it has everything you need. Especially, proximity to the river. Our two sites were directly facing the river," noted one visitor about Pigeon River Campground's waterfront cabin locations. Most cabins include electrical outlets, though amenities vary significantly between properties.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Newport-Smoky Mountains KOA offers year-round cabin rentals with full amenities, while seasonal operations like Creekside Stayz remain open only during warmer months. Adventure Bound Campground Gatlinburg provides pet-friendly cabin options from April through November. As one camper mentioned, "The campsite is beautiful! Everything is well maintained." Reservations are essential during peak seasons (June-August), particularly for cabins with premium riverside locations or those featuring multiple bedrooms for family accommodations.

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Basic kitchen facilities typically consist of refrigerators and microwaves in KOA cabins, while more rustic options might offer only outdoor cooking areas with fire rings. On-site markets at Greenbrier Campground and Hot Springs Campground provide essential groceries, firewood, and ice. Cabins with heating systems remain comfortable year-round, while those without may require additional blankets during colder seasons. The bath houses at most properties remain clean and accessible, though proximity to cabins varies considerably between campgrounds.

Best Cabin Sites Near Del Rio, Tennessee (150)

    1. Hot Springs Campground

    29 Reviews
    Hot Springs, NC
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 622-7676

    "They also have small cabins and tent sites. Walking distance to trails and town. Spa with hot spring hot tubs across the street."

    "Beautiful campground with great campstore right at the entrance that sells everything. Large campsites with great privacy foliage, picnic tables, & fire rings."

    2. Greenbrier Campground

    70 Reviews
    Gatlinburg, TN
    25 miles
    Website

    $35 - $258 / night

    " Greenbriar campground is located in Pittman Center, west of Gatlinburg, adjacent to the Great Smoky Mountains. The campground is certainly one of the nicest camping spots I’ve n the area."

    "Sites are full hookup and have cable, picnic tables, fire rings and a grill. Everything was extremely clean."

    3. Fox Fire Riverside Campground

    12 Reviews
    Hartford, TN
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (502) 641-5369

    $30 - $40 / night

    "The view of the river next to our campsite was amazing, water water rafting right there at the campground, fishing from the campsite was a bonus and the owners are the nicest people we've met in our travels"

    "The dam does release the water around 2pm so be aware that the water will rise. The bath houses are right behind the office where you check in."

    4. Gatlinburg East / Smoky Mountain KOA

    12 Reviews
    Cosby, TN
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (423) 532-7183

    "RV sites are level, spacious, with some privacy between most sites. Park is clean and maintained well. Location is excellent, borders the national park."

    "Fire rings. Picnic tables. Offers supreme patio sites as well. Swimming pool was warm and clean. Large play ground area. Dog park. Management was very polite and helpful."

    5. Elkmont Campground — Great Smoky Mountains National Park

    123 Reviews
    Gatlinburg, TN
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (865) 430-5560

    $30 / night

    "Our site was good size and bathroom facilities were nice and clean with running water and flush toilets. I wish the national parks would have shower facilities at more of their campgrounds."

    "I was in site A14, beside a branch of the Little River with a large tent pad, fire ring, picnic table, and paved, slightly sloped, parking pad."

    6. Pigeon River Campground

    5 Reviews
    Hartford, TN
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (844) 766-2267

    $45 - $55 / night

    "Especially, proximity to the river. Our two sites were directly facing the river, which was shallow, with a slow current until they let the dam out."

    "Nice new facility with pool, showers, full hookups and beautiful views."

    7. Adventure Bound Campground Gatlinburg

    16 Reviews
    Cosby, TN
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (865) 436-4434

    $32 - $92 / night

    "The campground has RV sites, tent sites, cabin rentals, and rv rentals as well. There are several riverfront sites."

    "This is a large campground resort that offers cabins, spaces and hookups for RVs and travel trailers, and camping spots for tent camping."

    8. Creek Ridge Camping

    4 Reviews
    Hot Springs, NC
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 622-9955

    $15 - $40 / night

    "Spent two nights and three amazing days at this privately owned campsite. This campsite is in the mountains so be prepared for amazing views and a steep drive up to the office to check in."

    "They provide everything you need."

    9. Creekside Stayz Glamping and camping in the Smokies

    2 Reviews
    Del Rio, TN
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (865) 210-8680

    $22 - $99 / night

    "Location was perfect. Short drive to some hiking trails. If you are pitching a tent make sure you have one that keeps you warm! Temps drop at night. I will be back for another trip!"

    10. Newport-Smoky Mountains KOA

    5 Reviews
    Cosby, TN
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (423) 623-9004

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

    This campground hosts standard RV Sites and Cabin Sites."

    "It’s quiet, well off the highway, good camp store, friendly helpful staff. We will come here again when out this way."

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Cabin Reviews near Del Rio, TN

1412 Reviews of 150 Del Rio Campgrounds


  • A
    Nov. 2, 2018

    Camp Driftwood Asheville

    Camp Driftwood

    I found this campground through airbnb. They have tent camping as well as two cottages. The cottages are titled "Paddlers Paradise- Camp Driftwood Cottage" and have cable TV, a laptop friendly work space, heating, air conditioning, and a private entrance. The tent camping sites are titled "Camp Site- Camp Driftwood" and have fire rings, picnic tables, and access to a shared bathhouse and common area. Both of these have free parking and are located right on the French Broad River. The water is easily accessible and tubing is frequently seen along the bank. The entrance to the area is directly off the road, but has a VERY steep decline immediately following. Be cautious in driving too far up the bank as the path becomes soft, especially after a good rain. Overall, a small and personable camping option that is worth a visit!

  • Lori H.
    Jan. 5, 2021

    GlampKnox

    Perfect Getaway!

    Glampknox is located in Knoxville, close to downtown and The Smoky Mountains. The area is rural and beautiful, and the views from the site are wonderful, and the location is very convenient!

    The property has a beautiful cabin that is also available to rent, as well as a wedding/event barn venue. There are horses on the property too. It is some of the most picturesque property you’ll find!

    The site has a really nice tent cabin, with a covered porch, rocking chairs, and a wood burning stove. The tent has two twin beds, and they were super comfy. It has battery powered lanterns inside for light.

    The site does have restrooms and an outdoor shower, both of which are just a short walk down to the barn. There is a large fire pit in front of the tent, and plenty of space for extra tents and great trees for hammocks. There is also a hiking trail around the property. The host also had firewood stacked for us at the tent.

    Highly recommend GlampKnox for the perfect getaway!

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 31, 2021

    Baileyton KOA Holiday

    Country Time

    Sites: 60 Pull thrus 

    RV-Tent-Cabins 15-30-50 amp service 

    Hot showers, pool, pets allowed, toilets, laundry, small grocery store This is only of couple of miles off I40 in the rolling hills of Tennessee, very quiet and well maintained. Sites ae 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. Enjoy the hiking. 

    LNT 

    Travel safe

  • M
    Jul. 20, 2018

    Adventure Trail Campground - **CLOSED**

    Rustic Cabin Camping Experience

    My family is usually tent campers, but we decided this year we didn't want to deal with the hassle of setting up & breaking down camp. We chose this campground because of the rustic camping cabins they offer. The price is right, and the experience felt just like our usual camping trips without the set-up (& no worries about leaking tents during rain!).

    Cabins are VERY rustic (perfect for us), one-room, with a handful of bunk beds & electricity. Ours had 3 bunk beds, so slept all 6 of us easily. You bring your own bed linens, and use the same shower-house/restrooms as tent campers would. Your site has a picnic table & fire ring. I believe they asked us to keep food out of the cabin. Not a big deal, since the cabins are basically just enough room to sleep anyway. We did breakfast most mornings of our week-long stay at our own campsite, as well as a few easy dinners (hotdogs), but for our bigger dinners we used their picnic shelter (which has a decent grill & a lot more space). If the park had been very busy, it might have been a little difficult to do so, since they only have the one picnic shelter, but we honestly didn't see more than a handful of other guests during our stay.

    The grounds themselves are nicely kept. They come around every morning & pick up your trash from your campsite. They do have a pool, playground, park store, bathhouse. All the essentials. Did notice that the pool & bathhouse were often closed for cleaning mid-day. The bathhouse had a sign stating cleaning took place between 1-2pm, but it seemed like that block of time always ran over quite a bit. Not too big a deal, since most days we were out doing things off-site for the bulk of mid-day, but if you were tent camping & stay on the campground all day I could see that being a lot more annoying. The bathhouse is pretty typical of most state and national parks - maybe even a bit nicer. Kept well cleaned.

    For the price, & the number of additional amenities, this place was perfect! Lots of waterfalls, hikes, & opportunities for outdoor activities in the area. Cherokee's not far away, and definitely worth a visit.

  • Cristy M.
    Jul. 21, 2018

    Townsend-Great Smokies KOA

    Right outside of Great Smoky Mountain National Park

    Amazingly clean campgrounds 10 minutes from the entrance of the National Park and 20 minutes from the Visitor's Center.

    You have a choice of "rustic" tent sites, tent sites with water/electric/cable hook-ups, RV, or Cabins. All sites are pet-friendly including cabins. All camp sites include fire pit and picnic table.

    Lots of amenities are included in your stay. 2 bathroom areas, 1 shower area, pool, wi-fi, etc.

    There's a general store in front of the campgrounds with gas station and small cafe attached. The general store will even deliver your purchased firewood to your site.

    This Koa is near a lot recreational places and some restaurants. Also near towns like Gatlinburg, Pidgeon Forge and Knoxville.

    A nice vacation spot.

  • Ashley F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 18, 2023

    Big Oak Family Farm

    Cozy A-Frame Cabin

    Ashley here with The Dyrt. This A-frame cabin comes with 5-gallon refillable solar heated water bag, porch, cooking area, outhouse, gas fire pit, lounge chairs, and a beautiful mountain view! Come check them out and leave them some love!

  • J
    Apr. 6, 2021

    Moonshine Creek Campground

    Best laid out and maintained park

    The park is very well maintained. You can tell the owner takes pride in the park. The place is laid out so that almost every site is creekside. Bathrooms are placed all throughout the park. plenty of parking. extremely nice bath house with 4 showers and dressing area separate as well as 4 toilet rooms also had 3 washers and 4 dryers, looked very new. plenty of hot water. we stayed in a camping cabin which had a full bed and sleeping loft. the loft is very large, 3 10-12 yrs old as well as 3 3-4 yr olds fit up there nice and comfy. they have camping cabins, fully equipped cabins, rv sites as well as tent sites. every site has a grill/fire pit and picnic table. they gave a camp store with firewood and just about anything else you need or forgot to bring. the town of sylva nc is only 15 minutes away and it has fast food, restaurants and, grocery and a walmart.

  • Ashley M.
    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.
    Sep. 30, 2020

    Greenbrier Campground

    Best Around

     Greenbriar campground is located in Pittman Center, west of Gatlinburg, adjacent to the Great Smoky Mountains. The campground is certainly one of the nicest camping spots I’ve n the area. The campground is very large, and has multiple camping options. They have tent and rv spots, as well as cabins, but I also saw some teepee style tent cabins. The campground is very wooded, so you feel like you are getting a legitimate Smoky Mountain camping experience. The pigeon river runs through the campground, and is great for fishing, or swimming/tubing in summer. There is a dog park also, and the campground is pet friendly. This campground has so many things to do, and it is very popular, so if you want to camp here, I would suggest booking early, because spots are booked months in advance. The campground is very quiet at night, with just the sounds of nature. There is a camp store, with firewood, and you’ll want to enjoy a campfire, even in the middle of summer. I Highly recommend Greenbriar Campground for camping in the Smokies.


Guide to Del Rio

Cabin accommodations near Del Rio, Tennessee range from rustic shelters to fully-equipped rental units situated throughout the Smoky Mountain region. Most properties operate seasonally from spring through fall, though some remain open year-round. Cabin camping sites typically feature elevation changes between 1,200-2,500 feet, creating temperature variations that can drop 10-15 degrees cooler than surrounding lowlands.

What to do

Explore historic sites: Visit the nearby ghost town at Elkmont Campground where you can investigate preserved vacation cottages from the early 1900s. "Once you've set up camp, walk or drive down the road toward the Little River and Jakes Creek trails. Follow the signs for additional parking and you'll find yourself at the end of a road lined with assorted cottages and cabins that used to be vacation homes," notes one visitor.

Soak in natural hot springs: Hot Springs Campground provides access to mineral baths just steps from cabin sites. "Walking distance to trails and town. Spa with hot spring hot tubs across the street," explains Karen P. The therapeutic mineral waters maintain consistent temperatures year-round.

River tubing and wading: Many cabin sites back directly onto waterways where guests can relax or cool off. "Bring a float to tie out from your campsite for some good river fun," suggests Whitney W. about riverside cabins. Water levels fluctuate with rainfall and scheduled dam releases, typically around 2pm daily in summer months.

What campers like

Private bathroom facilities: Greenbrier Campground receives consistent praise for exceptional washroom amenities at their cabin sites. "The bath house appeared to be newer, and will trump your home facilities in many cases! Within the bath house, there are several private doors leading to your own 3 piece bath with shelving and granite counters with outlets, and a stunning double shower," describes one visitor.

Creek sounds: Waterfront cabin locations remain the most requested accommodations. "The tents sites along the river were great, once all of the travel trailers loaded up Sunday morning and pulled out it revealed beautiful grounds," notes one camper about waterfront cabin areas. The ambient noise provides natural sound insulation between sites.

Winter availability: Select cabin rentals remain open during colder months with heating systems. "We stayed here over Christmas time in a 20' travel trailer. Very clean with heated bathrooms washing machines and other amenities. The sound of the rushing river is a plus," reports Larry M. about winter operations at Greenbrier Campground.

What you should know

Seasonal water quality issues: Some properties experience discoloration during rainy periods. "Fox Fire campsite is beautiful given the locations proximity to a national park. The one downside is that the water was really brown - not just on one spigot but on all the ones I tested," reports one camper about Fox Fire Riverside Campground.

Riverside water level changes: Cabin sites along rivers experience predictable water level fluctuations. "The dam does release the water around 2pm so be aware that the water will rise," warns one camper about riverside cabin locations. Staff typically notify guests about scheduled releases.

Noise considerations: Highway proximity affects some properties. "Highway traffic noise (semis, engine braking) is LOUD...might be ok in a camper but not in a tent," notes Beth L. about roadside cabin locations. Riverside cabins typically experience less road noise due to the masking effect of flowing water.

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