Best RV Parks & Resorts near Kingston, TN

Caney Creek RV Resort & Marina provides 100-foot-long full hookup sites with 30 and 50-amp electrical connections throughout its waterfront property on Watts Bar Lake. Spring Lake RV Resort offers 64 pull-through sites with full hookups including water, electric, and sewer connections. "Sites were typically long, wide, gravel, mostly level, and with plenty of space in between," notes one visitor who appreciated the concrete patio areas at many parks in the region. Windrock Gap Campground & RV Park accommodates larger motorhomes with water, electric, and sewer connections, though some sites have limited width for slide-outs. Overnite RV Park, rated 4.5 stars on The Dyrt, features level gravel pads suitable for various RV sizes.

Several parks require navigation through mountainous terrain with steep grades and tight switchbacks. As described in feedback on The Dyrt, one RV owner mentioned needing to use "two yellow flat blocks" to achieve proper leveling at Spring Lake RV Resort. Most campgrounds remain open year-round, though amenities like pools typically operate seasonally. Cell service varies significantly throughout the area with Verizon generally providing better coverage than AT&T in rural locations. Dump stations are available at Melton Hill Dam Campground and several private RV parks, though some guests noted the dump station at Chilhowee involved "a 120-degree switchback" that challenged larger fifth-wheel drivers. Pet policies differ between properties, with designated dog areas available at some locations.

Best RV Sites Near Kingston, Tennessee (177)

    1. Windrock Gap Campground & RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Oliver Springs, TN
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (865) 435-6009

    $20 - $70 / night

    "Windrock Gap is clean, accessible (43' fifth wheel), very well maintained and the owners are very helpful and attentive to the details. "

    2. Southlake RV Park

    14 Reviews
    Rockford, TN
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (865) 573-1837

    $28 - $38 / night

    "Very nice facilities. We were just here for an overnight between Virginia Beach and New Orleans. Had spot C1, which is directly across from the restrooms/showers. Partial shade, nice little deck."

    "We only stayed one night, but will return to take advantage of the prime lake front tent spots! On the map it shows individual sites, but it’s more of a disbursed area."

    3. Caney Creek RV Resort & Marina

    4 Reviews
    Rockwood, TN
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (865) 882-4042

    "Seems to be a lot of permanent or seasonal campers here. Spots are a little tight but concrete and pretty level."

    "Caney Creek is right off the highway and offers a lot to do. We only passed through the area but wished we were staying there for longer."

    4. Overnite RV Park

    6 Reviews
    Athens, TN
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (423) 507-0069

    "Overnite is j1 mile off I-75 and very quiet at night.  Full hookups and our campsite was very level. "

    "We still had full hookups and they were so nice about everything. This park is very conveniently located North of Chattanooga and South of Knoxville."

    5. Rockwood Marina & RV Resort

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    Rockwood, TN
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (865) 245-0601

    $54 - $109 / night

    6. Love's RV Hookup-Loudon TN 861

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    Loudon, TN
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (865) 205-3070

    $37 / night

    7. Escapees Raccoon Valley RV Park

    7 Reviews
    Heiskell, TN
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (865) 947-9776

    $23 - $30 / night

    "It has everything you need: full hook ups, dog park, laundry. Clean, well kept and friendly. Sites are small and close, but work even for the larger rigs."

    "Pretty average but does have a reasonable fenced dog run."

    8. Paradise on the Mountain RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Crossville, TN
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (931) 265-4700

    $55 / night

    "They have a hand built fireplace under a large overhang near the office. Great space for grilling or hanging out. Surround sound speakers play music for your enjoyment on the patio."

    "We are a week into a month long stay and I can’t say enough great things about this park. It’s close to restaurants and shopping, and many places to hike."

    9. Cuzzins RV Park

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    Spring City, TN
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (423) 790-0071

    $50 - $250 / night

    10. Up the Creek RV Camp

    19 Reviews
    Pigeon Forge, TN
    Website
    +1 (865) 453-8474
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RV Park Reviews near Kingston, TN

1111 Reviews of 177 Kingston Campgrounds


  • 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!

  • 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!

  • Chris H.
    May. 5, 2020

    Spring Lake RV Resort

    Nice and quiet little campground.

    64 full hook-up with 30 and 50 amp electric on the sites. Site 1 only had a 30 amp and was the smallest in the campground. They had wifi and cable TV that was available. Sites were fairly level. I had to use 2 yellow flat blocks on site 1. Restrooms and showers were closed due to Covid-19 restrictions. We were told they were full but several sites remained empty during our stay. Would have liked to have had a lake side site or a larger level site. Owners were friendly as well as the guests. I believe they had some full-time living there too. I would go back.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 24, 2021

    Spring Lake RV Resort

    Our favorite RV park this trip

    We were on an sudden, urgent trip with minimal pre-planning and no reservations. We contacted Spring Lake an hour before arrival and they were super helpful, providing a level overnight pull-through site reservation. We were arriving an hour after the office closed and they made arrangements to help us get settled. We were so appreciative of the consideration. Overall we felt the amenities and the setting were the nicest of this 1200 mile trip. Pretty, very well maintained. Level sites with picnic table and convenient hook-ups. The sites are built around a small lake. I suspect most of the leases are long-term. Friendly manager and friendly residents. We walked around the lake and found they had sitting areas and gazebos where you could relax during the day or at night. A couple of miles off the interstate so no road noise and very quiet at night. You can pick up fast food dinner on the way to the park.

  • K
    Jun. 24, 2022

    Cumberland Mountain State Park Campground

    Best Stay Ever!

    Was the best state park I’ve stayed at to date! Very safe, quiet/peaceful, family friendly, pet friendly, bath houses were clean, full hookups, pool was clean ($6/person entry fee)

  • 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.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 19, 2021

    Melton Hill Dam Campground — Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)

    Beautiful and peaceful

    The campsite sits right beside the Tennessee river. There are 9 full hookup sites and many of the rest have power and water. Large river swimming area. Most sites are level with concrete tables, fire pits and grills. Bathrooms are clean and adequate. Bathrooms in the day use area are less so. Store is small with snacks, ice, drinks and ice cream. Staff very nice and RV’ers themselves. Family friendly. Pull through dump site. Love Truck Stop at entrance to I-40. $ rate and honors America Pass.


Guide to Kingston

Kingston, Tennessee camping sits along Watts Bar Lake in the ridge and valley landscape between the Cumberland Plateau and the Great Smoky Mountains. The area features numerous waterfront campsites at elevations between 800-1,000 feet with summer temperatures averaging 85-90°F and winter lows around 30°F. Campers in this region can access both mountain terrain and lake recreation, with several campgrounds operating year-round.

What to do

Fishing access: Southlake RV Park offers prime lakefront tent spots for bank fishing. "If you are wanting to fish the bank or even put in kayaks this spot is money. The tent sights are located right on a great fishing cove on Fort Loudon reserve," notes Nate H. The park's waterfront sites function almost like a private island for evening fishing.

Boating and water recreation: Caney Creek RV Resort & Marina provides access to Watts Bar Lake with boat docks and a fishing pier. "Amenities are nice, there is a pool and pavilion, paved walking trails, shuffle board, basketball court, and boat docks and fishing pier," writes Tanner H., highlighting the diverse water-based activities available.

Off-road adventures: Windrock Gap Campground & RV Park serves as a gateway to Windrock Off-road Park. "Just a short distance from Windrock. RV sites have power and water... Parking for off-road vehicle trailers," explains Steve V., making this an ideal base camp for ATV enthusiasts.

What campers like

Clean facilities: Paradise on the Mountain RV Park receives consistent praise for its immaculate bathhouses. "The bathhouse is amazing!! I've stayed at many campgrounds and I think this is the cleanest bathhouse I've ever seen," reports Sara E. The park also features modern office facilities and a conference room.

Easy interstate access: Escapees Raccoon Valley RV Park provides convenient overnight stops. "Raccoon Valley RV park is literally just an RV park. The park was very clean and well maintained, and would be a nice place to park for a night as part of a longer trip. The RV park is just right off 1-75, just north of Knoxville, so it would be easy to hop on and off the interstate," explains Lori H.

Quiet waterfront settings: Spring Lake RV Resort offers a peaceful lakeside environment away from highway noise. "A couple of miles off the interstate so no road noise and very quiet at night. You can pick up fast food dinner on the way to the park," shares Sara M. The resort features sitting areas and gazebos around its small lake.

What you should know

Cell coverage challenges: Cell service can be spotty at lakeside campgrounds. At Southlake RV Park, one camper reported: "Cell Data signal isn't great here either. I have a dual LTE router that I was only getting ATT 3G signal with normal antennas but once I connected the exterior antenna I had been waiting to install I got 4 bars ATT LTE."

Site leveling needs: Overnite RV Park has gravel sites that may require leveling equipment. "I'd give this five stars if the sites were a little bigger. We had one hell of a time getting out in the morning," explains Janice M., highlighting the importance of planning your arrival and departure carefully when navigating tight spaces.

Long-term residents: Many parks in the Kingston area have permanent or seasonal residents. At Caney Creek RV Resort, one camper observed: "Very tightly packed and about 90% or more full timers. Only one small bathhouse and tiny laundry room for over 300 spaces." This can affect availability for short-term stays.

Tips for camping with families

Swimming options: Paradise on the Mountain RV Park offers family-friendly water features. "There is an adorable playground for the kids. Rumor says there is possibly a splash pad coming soon," reports Jessica D., mentioning the additional family amenities being developed.

Playground access: Caney Creek RV Resort & Marina provides multiple recreational facilities for children. "Out door pool with a kids pool, Play ground, Basketball, Corn hole, Horse shoe, Bath house, Everything is well keep and very clean," shares Josh S., highlighting the variety of activities available for families.

Noise considerations: When camping near highways, morning traffic can disrupt sleep. At Southlake RV Park, a camper warned: "The peacefulness of that evening was far from the same in the morning. The tent spots towards the point are apparently very close to the hwy and morning commute traffic was pretty loud."

Tips from RVers

Site selection: At Spring Lake RV Resort, site numbers matter for equipment needs. "Sites were fairly level. I had to use 2 yellow flat blocks on site 1. Restrooms and showers were closed due to Covid-19 restrictions," explains Chris H., noting site #1 was smaller and only had 30-amp service.

Navigation challenges: Some parks have tight spacing that makes maneuvering difficult. At Overnite RV Park, a reviewer cautioned: "Wound up having to wake the guy next door up to move his car and had to back out of the spot because the smaller site across from ours had cars and trucks parked all along the drive."

Utility placement: RVers should prepare for unusual hookup positions at some parks. At Southlake RV Park, one camper noted: "Sites are not well developed with power and sewer in odd places." Having extra-length hoses and cables can help accommodate these variations in rv camping near Kingston, Tennessee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular RV campsite near Kingston, TN?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Kingston, TN is Windrock Gap Campground & RV Park with a 3.7-star rating from 3 reviews.

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