Best RV Parks & Resorts near Gatlinburg, TN

RV parks near Gatlinburg provide a range of accommodations for motorhome travelers. Twin Creek RV Resort operates from March through early December with full hookup sites including 50-amp electrical service, water, and sewer connections. Creekside RV Park in Pigeon Forge features 108 sites on gravel pads with both 30-amp and 50-amp service. "The sites are typically long, wide, gravel, mostly level, and with plenty of space in between," noted one visitor about a nearby park. River Plantation RV Resort in Sevierville remains open year-round with pull-through sites that accommodate larger rigs, while Anchor Down RV Resort in Dandridge offers premium waterfront locations with concrete pads suitable for big rigs.

Many RV parks in the Smoky Mountains region require advance reservations, particularly during fall foliage season when occupancy rates peak. Navigation to some parks involves mountain roads with occasional steep grades and tight turns that may challenge drivers of larger motorhomes. Most resorts provide on-site dump stations, though availability varies by location. According to one reviewer, "the bathrooms, dumpster, laundry, arcade, pool and office were nearby" at one popular park. While most parks welcome pets, policies differ regarding breed restrictions and designated pet areas. Seasonal amenities like swimming pools typically operate from late spring through early fall, with some parks reducing services during winter months. Cellular coverage remains reliable near Pigeon Forge and Sevierville but may weaken in more remote locations.

Best RV Sites Near Gatlinburg, Tennessee (298)

    1. Creekside RV Park

    14 Reviews
    Pigeon Forge, TN
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (865) 234-4101

    $55 - $72 / night

    "Gravel sites with a concrete pad for picnic table. Many sites are narrow, but accommodating and plenty to space between sites. Sites on the back section near creek bed are beautiful. Full hook ups."

    "Clean showers and restrooms. Very quiet. A little tight, but nice picnic tables and cement slab patios. Would come again."

    2. Anchor Down RV Resort

    48 Reviews
    Sevierville, TN
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (877) 784-4446

    $49 - $139 / 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."

    3. Riveredge RV Park

    17 Reviews
    Pigeon Forge, TN
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (877) 881-7222

    "The sites are level and the people super friendly. The pool and church services were an added bonus. With it being 4th of July the owners hosted a cook out with some awesome food."

    "It was close to where we wanted to be and got us out of traffic quickly. As an added bonus it was also near a donut shop that we had a gift card for. It was convenient, clean and compact."

    4. Up the Creek RV Camp

    19 Reviews
    Pigeon Forge, TN
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (865) 453-8474

    "The sites are decently sized, with picnic tables, fire rings and cement pads for basic sites, and tables and chairs with larger fire pits at premium sites."

    "Nice sized camping spots, concrete pads with picnic tables and fire pit, some have raised fire pits. Gravel parking spots and blacktop roads."

    5. Twin Creek RV Resort

    9 Reviews
    Gatlinburg, TN
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (800) 252-8077

    $112 / night

    "Awesome RV resort. Had a river stream right out the front door. Clean, quiet, heated pool, and close to downtown and Sugarland gate. Definitely recommend."

    "This campground is located on the Parkway in Gatlinburg, so it is a short drive or trolley ride to the heart of town."

    6. River Plantation RV Resort

    11 Reviews
    Pigeon Forge, TN
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 758-5267

    $30 - $71 / night

    "Centrally located near Dollywood about half way between Knoxville and GatlinburgClose to many restaurants and activities for all ages.  The lots are gravel and level with full hookups. "

    "The campground is family friendly, very clean, and easy to maneuver your camper through. We love this campground."

    7. Riverbend RV Park-Campground

    1 Review
    Franklin, NC
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 524-7846

    $25 - $50 / night

    "Great campground for RVers near downtown Franklin, NC. The campground itself is not very large but it is well maintained and provides a great option to camp with an RV."

    8. Pigeon Forge Landing RV Resort

    7 Reviews
    Pigeon Forge, TN
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (865) 446-1500

    $55 - $125 / night

    "I had the opportunity to tour this facility before it was open to the public. This is going to be a phenomenal RV Resort."

    "Beautiful brand new rv resort. Full hook ups, full amenities. In the middle of the fun and minutes from driving the scenic mountains."

    9. Kings Holly Haven RV Park

    7 Reviews
    Pigeon Forge, TN
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (865) 453-5352

    $36 - $52 / night

    "Gravel spot needed 2 blocks to level. Nice view out our back window. Two shower buildings and two laundry facilities, which were very clean. The grill at this site was very dirty."

    "Place is beautiful, full hookups, laundry, pool, clean shower rooms. Lots are close together, but all the surrounding campers are welcoming and nice! Wonderful little creek area to take the pups!"

    10. Pigeon Forge RV Resort

    10 Reviews
    Pigeon Forge, TN
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (865) 428-5841

    $55 - $130 / night

    "Very nice facilities and campground. Onsite laundry, showers, heater saltwater pool with slide, dog park, store, pizza place, daily trash pickup, very stable wifi you can stream with."

    "This was our first time camping with our new travel trailer and we wanted to make sure we had an accommodating area. This ground was perfect!"

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RV Park Reviews near Gatlinburg, TN

2046 Reviews of 298 Gatlinburg Campgrounds


  • Lisa C.
    Sep. 19, 2022

    Tuckaleechee Campground

    Now called Little River Campground, absolutely wonderful!

    Husband and I wanted to get away and found this campground- it is such a gem! You can't see it well from the road, but there is a huge sign out by the road. Trust it! You're in the right place. You drive across a small bridge across the Little River when you get to the campground, but it can handle big rigs. We saw many massive Class A campers while we were here for 6 nights. We pull a 30 ft travel trailer and used a pull through site- very large spot as far as rv sites go. They have back in spots for campers and tents literally on the bank of the river and you're allowed to swim, play, tube, etc in the river at your own risk. Camp store has firewood and a few essentials, but they don't sell propane. We got ours filled at the Tractor Supply in Alcoa, TN nearby. They had crafts and hayrides while we were here. Wifi is free but not great. Verizon cell service was good enough at 3 bars the whole time. No on-site laundry services, so we had to go into town to use laundromat (nearby town of Townsend is adorable but no laundromat). The grounds offer tent, cabin, and rv sites with various levels of electric, water, cable and sewer access. Our site had 30amp, water, sewer and cable. Nice and level site, large fire pit, sturdy plastic and metal picnic table and large beautiful mature trees. The bathhouse is seriously impressive and is, by far, the nicest campground bathhouse I've ever used! One of my favorite features was random and I never knew I was missing it in my life until now.. the bathrooms have strong AC pumping right into each bathroom, making everything nice and cool when you come in from the hot campsite.. wonderful! Good view of the mountains in the distance and minutes away from Great Smoky Mountain National Park entrance. This is a wonderful find!

  • Lisa C.
    Sep. 19, 2022

    Little River Campground & RV Resort

    Such a gem!

    Husband and I wanted to get away and found this campground- it is such a gem! You can't see it well from the road, but there is a huge sign out by the road. Trust it! You're in the right place. You drive across a small bridge across the Little River when you get to the campground, but it can handle big rigs. We saw many massive Class A campers while we were here for 6 nights. We pull a 30 ft travel trailer and used a pull through site- very large spot as far as rv sites go. They have back in spots for campers and tents literally on the bank of the river and you're allowed to swim, play, tube, etc in the river at your own risk. Camp store has firewood and a few essentials, but they don't sell propane. We got ours filled at the Tractor Supply in Alcoa, TN nearby. They had crafts and hayrides while we were here. Wifi is free but not great. Verizon cell service was good enough at 3 bars the whole time. No on-site laundry services, so we had to go into town to use laundromat (nearby town of Townsend is adorable but no laundromat). The grounds offer tent, cabin, and rv sites with various levels of electric, water, cable and sewer access. Our site had 30amp, water, sewer and cable. Nice and level site, large fire pit, sturdy plastic and metal picnic table and large beautiful mature trees. The bathhouse is seriously impressive and is, by far, the nicest campground bathhouse I've ever used! One of my favorite features was random and I never knew I was missing it in my life until now.. the bathrooms have strong AC pumping right into each bathroom, making everything nice and cool when you come in from the hot campsite.. wonderful! Good view of the mountains in the distance and minutes away from Great Smoky Mountain National Park entrance. This is a wonderful find!

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    May. 1, 2022

    Creekwood Farm RV Park

    Beautiful grounds on creek

    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. Great location to explore the quieter side of the smokies, Maggie Valley, Waynesville, Cherokee, Blue Ridge parkway, etc.

  • Harold W.
    Jun. 16, 2018

    Creekwood Farm RV Park

    Nice spot on the creek

    Many creek side spots. 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.

    laundry and community dining area with themed events. Premium sites have a permanent fire ring, concrete patio and fire wood for first night.

  • 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.

  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 8, 2025

    Cades Cove Campground

    Quite, beautiful, weekend traffic

    This is one of the quietest campgrounds I’ve stayed at. Sites are nestled in the woods in a cove in the Smokies. No cell service. No internet. No cable tv. Just peace and quiet! This is a national park campgrounds, so no water, electric or hookups. There is a dump station and modern bathrooms. Cold water showers. There is a camp store with basics. There is a lot of traffic especially on weekends with visitors driving the scenic Cades Cove Loop Road.

  • Laura H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 29, 2020

    Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg KOA Campground

    Glamping in Pigeon Forge

    This is not exactly the camping in the woods without hookups atmosphere. This is more of a every want/need met glamping RV Resort. And it’s awesome!

    The RV sites are large and level, full hookup. There are gorgeous cabins that look more like tiny homes, and the atmosphere at this park is a great way to retreat. 100 ft max for RVs.

    Very kid friendly, pet friendly (Kamp K9), lots in the area to go do and see. Pools, hot tub, kitchen, firewood for sale, fishing access, snack bar, cable tv, and WiFi.

    The staff here is awesome, very helpful and knowledgeable. The park is very clean and well kept.

    Cellular service for TMobile was not very strong but AT&T provided plenty for streaming and working.

  • Isabelle C.
    Sep. 19, 2025

    Indian Creek Campground

    Excellent Campground

    Indian Creek Campground in Cherokee, NC is a hidden gem. Nice hosts, clean facilities in the woods. We have a 25 ft pull behind camper and sites are big enough for slide-outs. Picknick table and campfire ring was on site. We had a 30 amp full hook-up site. Campground has tent sites, RV sites, cabins, clean bathhouse and is dog friendly.


Guide to Gatlinburg

RV sites near Gatlinburg, Tennessee offer varying experiences based on proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Located at elevations ranging from 1,200 to 1,700 feet, campgrounds in this area experience moderate temperature fluctuations between day and night, even in summer months. Most RV accommodations within a 30-mile radius provide access to the Little Pigeon River or Douglas Lake.

What to do

Explore nearby hiking trails: At Twin Creek RV Resort, guests can easily access trails in the nearby mountains. "There's a road that goes through the campground that passes through to the back side of Gatlinburg, but it was very rough and dangerous in a big truck, but there's some great hiking back in there," notes one visitor.

Fish in local waterways: Many campgrounds offer creek or river access for fishing. "Beautiful sites, full hookups, pool, basketball and lake. Great place to spend a whole week," shares a camper who stayed at Anchor Down RV Resort.

Use public transportation: Several RV parks connect to the Gatlinburg trolley system, reducing the need to drive. "The trolley stop at the entrance makes it easy to get into town without paying for parking," mentions one camper about Twin Creek RV Resort.

Enjoy on-site recreation: Franklin-area campgrounds provide alternatives to Gatlinburg's busy atmosphere. "Staying here you will be super close to some amazing hiking and also the many activities on the Cullasaja river. You can easily go out for the night in Franklin and explore the rest of the beautiful area."

What campers like

Concrete camping pads: Many visitors appreciate the level, paved surfaces at upscale parks. "The sites are level concrete pads with private fire pit. The premium sites have custom fireplaces and the views are gorgeous," reports a visitor to Anchor Down RV Resort.

Creek access: Waterfront sites remain popular for ambient sound and recreation. At Up the Creek RV Camp, "There are clean and lovely creeks around the campground that makes it nice to camp by or kids play in. The shade helps with cooling in the summer, and makes it nice to sit outside."

Private spaces: Some parks offer more separation between sites than others. "We have been coming to Up the Creek shortly after they opened. This campground is a short drive off the main strip in Pigeon Forge which makes for some peacefulness while camping. We love the fact that there is trees between campers so it doesn't feel like your camping on top one another."

Cleanliness standards: Bathroom and shower facilities vary significantly between properties. "Shower areas are large enough for families with young ones to be together with wet, dry, sink and commode area all in one room - some shower heads are adjustable for height and become hand held. Cleanliness was amazing."

What you should know

Seasonal operations: Many RV parks close during winter months. River Plantation RV Resort operates year-round while others like Twin Creek RV Resort run from "March 28 to December 2."

Site spacing concerns: Several reviews mention tight quarters at certain campgrounds. "The sites are close, but I've stayed in closer, so it wasn't that big of a deal," notes one visitor. Another adds, "Sites were small/tight. Staff was extremely nice. Bathhouses were clean and felt safe."

Reservation systems vary: Some parks maintain waiting lists for popular dates. "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!"

Road noise considerations: Sites along main roads experience traffic sounds. "The spots along the fence line are HORRIBLE! The road noise is awful and there's construction on the other side of the road that begins in the early morning and lasts till late afternoon."

Tips for camping with families

Pool amenities: Riveredge RV Park receives praise for its water features. "Awesome campground. Great location in Pigeon Forge, some sites have a creek view, offers fishing (need license), great shade, good size lots, although some may feel cramped, nice camp store, phenomenal restrooms, nice game room, amazing pool with splash pad and jacuzzi."

Entertainment options: On-site activities keep children occupied during downtime. "We are a family of 4 with an 8 and 10 year old. We spent 5 nights here in June 2022. We really enjoyed the clean and well maintained characteristic of this place."

Bathroom proximity: Consider campsite location relative to facilities. "There's only one bathhouse, so if you plan on using that a lot, work with the office to make sure that will work for you."

Holiday activities: Some parks organize seasonal events. "Every Saturday in October, campers decorate their site and hand out candy to the costumed campers! My kids LOVED that. We have already booked for this next October and plan to make it a tradition!"

Tips from RVers

Site selection strategies: Request specific areas based on your needs. At Pigeon Forge RV Resort, "We had reserved a 'premium' riverfront access site plus we paid an extra fee to 'secure' our site (as opposed to having them assign a site upon arrival)."

Leveling requirements: Prepare for varied site conditions. "Site was way above average, staff was awesome, location was super convenient (city transit goes right through the CG every hour."

Satellite reception: Tree cover affects television service. "Since everyone else in the campground had large RVs (with bathrooms), I never saw anyone else in the bathroom. The shower had nice hot water but in the women's, the flow was a little wimpy. Hubby said his shower had a nice strong flow."

Special event timing: Check local events calendars. "We picked the wrong time to go to PF/Gatlinberg. It was way too touristy for us. It was way too touristy for us."

Frequently Asked Questions

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Gatlinburg, TN is Creekside RV Park with a 4.5-star rating from 14 reviews.

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