Best Glamping near Del Rio, TN

Round Mountain in Del Rio offers a unique glamping experience at the foothills of the Cherokee National Forest. This established glamping site operates seasonally from April to November, situated on the scenic eastern Tennessee landscape. The campground features comfortable canvas accommodations with modern amenities while maintaining a natural setting. One visitor noted, "Very primitive campground but great for a night's stay while exploring the Pisgah National Forest." Creekside Stayz provides another glamping option with its four named sites including the Del Linnea glamping setup complete with electricity and water access for a fee. Both locations maintain clean facilities with toilets, picnic tables, and designated fire rings, allowing guests to enjoy boutique camping with basic comforts while experiencing the natural surroundings.

The nearby Pigeon River provides opportunities for whitewater rafting, fishing, and swimming during warmer months. Hiking trails connect directly to several campgrounds, with the Max Patch summit accessible via the Buckeye Ridge Trail approximately 3 miles roundtrip from some locations. According to a camper, "We absolutely love it. The kids were able to get into the water and swim." Glamping sites in this region offer varying levels of seclusion, from riverfront locations to forest settings with mountain vistas. Most glamping accommodations remain open from March through November, though specific availability varies by location. Safari tents and permanent canvas structures provide the comfort of camping with amenities while avoiding crowded tourist areas. The surrounding Cherokee and Pisgah National Forests offer abundant opportunities for wildlife viewing, photography, and outdoor recreation.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Del Rio, Tennessee (79)

1. Hot Springs Campground
29 Reviews
Hot Springs, NC
11 miles
Website
+1 (828) 622-7676
"All sites have fire pits and picnic tables. The bath house and bathrooms wer very clean - the staff checked on them many times a day and kept them well stocked for the Labor.day holiday weekend."

"Walking distance to trails and town. Spa with hot spring hot tubs across the street."
2. Greenbrier Campground
70 Reviews
Gatlinburg, TN
25 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."

3. Fox Fire Riverside Campground
12 Reviews
Hartford, TN
10 miles
Website
+1 (502) 641-5369
$30 - $40 / night
"This is a great little campground in the Smokey Mountains in Tennessee."

"Friendly staff, firewood and ice on site, the riverside tent sites are the way to go, can watch zip liners and rafters go by. Bring a float to tie out from your campsite for some good river fun!!"
4. Triple Creek Campground
13 Reviews
Cosby, TN
12 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. Round Mountain
6 Reviews
Del Rio, TN
7 miles
Website
$7 / night
"Very secluded and quiet."

"Very cool, rustic, and secluded site only a few miles from a great panoramic view ontop or max patch. My favorite thing about this site is all the moss scattered throughout"
6. Elkmont Campground — Great Smoky Mountains National Park
123 Reviews
Gatlinburg, TN
36 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."

7. Pigeon River Campground
5 Reviews
Hartford, TN
11 miles
Website
+1 (844) 766-2267
$45 - $55 / night
"Facilities were clean, staff was super friendly. Easy access to the river. Sites were easy to back into. Only negative was a lack of shade on the sites."

"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."
8. Harmon Den Area
6 Reviews
Hartford, NC
13 miles
"You will not want to drive too fast since there are several potholes, washboards, and protruding rocks in the road."

"What is upsetting is that people pitch tents and build campfires on the summit, which damages the fragile maintained meadow. There are specific campgrounds only a ten minute walk from the summit."

9. Creek Ridge Camping
4 Reviews
Hot Springs, NC
11 miles
Website
+1 (828) 622-9955
$15 - $40 / night
"This campsite is in the mountains so be prepared for amazing views and a steep drive up to the office to check in.

We stayed in the Pavilion and loved it!"

"Staff was great!"
10. 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!"

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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!
tyrone T.
Traveler
Oct. 4, 2023
Black Mountain Campground - CLOSED INDEFINITELY
Hidden gem
Super place, super staff. Kevin the manager and Diane the host are awesome people with plenty of knowledge of the area. The road into the facility (FR 472) turns into a gravel road for the last mile or so with a few small potholes but nothing terrible, we had no problems getting there in a 30' class a RV . Just make sure when you get to the fork in the road STAY TO THE RIGHT! The road on the left is Neil Creek road (which btw has some really nice dispersed camp sites) but if you have a bigger rig and go up that road you will hate life... It twists then gets steep and only a couple places to make a 180. No cell service whatsoever even with a booster... If you walk a 1/4 mile out the gravel road by the 1st A frame house you can get a signal there. The showers have plenty of hot water and are clean. The place is a bear super highway so they take policing your food and garbage very seriously. There are an abundance of hiking trails accessible from the site and are well kept... S

Toe River has some beautiful spots to take a dip if you can handle the cold water.
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!

Guide to Del Rio

Campers seeking rustic experiences near Del Rio, Tennessee can explore dispersed sites along forest roads or established campgrounds with riverside access. Located at the foothills of Cherokee National Forest with elevations ranging from 1,200 to 4,800 feet, this area experiences mild springs and falls with summer temperatures averaging 85°F during the day and 65°F at night. Winter camping requires preparation as temperatures frequently drop below freezing from November through March.

What to do

Whitewater adventures: The Pigeon River offers varied rafting experiences with scheduled dam releases. At Fox Fire Riverside Campground, campers can watch rafters from their sites. "Bring a float to tie out from your campsite for some good river fun!!" notes one visitor. The campground provides direct river access for fishing and swimming.

Hiking to Max Patch: This iconic bald mountain summit provides panoramic views via multiple trail options. From Harmon Den Area, the trail is approximately 2.6 miles one-way with moderate elevation gain. "Grab a headlamp and take the quick walk up/down for sunrise/sunset, then retreat to your private campsite," suggests one hiker who recommends camping near but not on the fragile summit meadow.

Hot Springs soaking: Natural mineral hot tubs in nearby Hot Springs, NC offer relaxation after outdoor activities. According to a camper at Hot Springs Campground, "We have spent many great times at Hot Springs camp grounds! Can play on the French broad river and then take a soak in the hot mineral tubs!" The hot springs are open year-round with tub rentals starting at $25 per person.

What campers like

Private bathrooms: Many campgrounds in the area feature upgraded bath facilities. At Greenbrier Campground, "The bath house was a blessing durning the hot days! The bath houses were awesome with individual rooms equipped with toilet, sink and shower," reports one visitor. These individual bathroom units provide privacy not commonly found at typical campgrounds.

Creek access: Waterfront camping ranks highly among visitor preferences. A visitor at Triple Creek Campground shares, "As you can guess from the name there are 3 creeks that all converge into one at the point. Since it is a rolling creek it makes such beautifully tranquil noise." Many sites feature direct water access for wading, tubing, or simply enjoying the sounds.

Wildlife viewing: The area supports diverse animal species including black bears, white-tailed deer, and numerous bird species. Morning and evening hours provide optimal viewing times near water sources. Proper food storage is mandatory as one camper notes, "Very strict rules regarding food storage and park has managed to control bears and raccoons."

What you should know

Seasonal water levels: Rivers and creeks fluctuate significantly throughout the year. At Fox Fire Riverside Campground, "The dam does release the water around 2pm so be aware that the water will rise," warns a visitor. Spring brings higher, faster-moving water while late summer may see lower levels at some locations.

Road conditions: Access to remote camping areas often requires navigating unpaved roads. The route to Round Mountain Campground involves traveling forest service roads that may be rutted after rain. A camper describes it as "Very primitive campground but great for a night's stay while exploring the Pisgah National forest."

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Best Glamping Sites Near Del Rio, Tennessee (79)

1. Hot Springs Campground

2. Greenbrier Campground

3. Fox Fire Riverside Campground

4. Triple Creek Campground

5. Round Mountain

6. Elkmont Campground — Great Smoky Mountains National Park

7. Pigeon River Campground

8. Harmon Den Area

9. Creek Ridge Camping

10. Creekside Stayz Glamping and camping in the Smokies

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A-Frame Glamping on Cherokee Lake

A-Frame Glamping on Cherokee Lake

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