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Best RV Parks & Resorts near Knoxville, TN

1,816 Reviews

Knoxville, Tennessee is the closest major city to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Knoxville is only about an hour away if you’re looking for comfortable accommodations when traveling to the park.

Knoxville has capitalized on comfortable camping with plenty of glamping and RV resorts to choose from in the area. The best camping near Knoxville is in the Norris Dam State Park and surrounding area. Another good option for campgrounds is Big Ridge State Park near Ridenour, TN. It’s worth noting that for an extra 30 minutes of driving, you can get to Great Smoky, where admission is free and the campsites are more abundant.

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Best RV Sites Near Knoxville, Tennessee (235)

    1. Southlake RV Park

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

    $28 - $38 / night

    "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."

    "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."

    2. Anchor Down RV Resort

    48 Reviews
    Sevierville, TN
    23 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. Creekside RV Park

    14 Reviews
    Pigeon Forge, TN
    22 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."

    4. Up the Creek RV Camp

    19 Reviews
    Pigeon Forge, TN
    20 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. Escapees Raccoon Valley RV Park

    7 Reviews
    Heiskell, TN
    11 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."

    6. Dumplin Valley Farm RV Park

    11 Reviews
    Kodak, TN
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (865) 397-7942

    $33 - $38 / night

    "We have picnic tables & chairs in our pavilion but not on individual sites. We do offer a unique setting with lovely views along with peace & quiet (most of the time)."

    "We planned an overnight stop at Dumplin as it was close to the interstate. It is very nice! Sites were part gravel and easy to pull through. We were in a pull through with full hook ups."

    7. Two Rivers Landing RV Resort

    9 Reviews
    Sevierville, TN
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (865) 429-9666

    "The sites have hedges on either side, which make the sites more private. Although the sites are very narrow . We are in the fifth wheel/trailer sites. We liked it here and would stay again."

    "Nice clean bathrooms, Nice sites with full hookup. Right in the middle of a lot to do, that’s why we want to come back when it’s warm!"

    8. River Plantation RV Resort

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

    $30 - $71 / night

    "Centrally located near Dollywood about half way between Knoxville and Gatlinburg.  Close 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."

    9. Little River Campground & RV Resort

    11 Reviews
    Townsend, TN
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (865) 738-3665

    $30 - $160 / night

    "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."

    "Neighbors will be close but pull through was easy. Peaceful “little river” and lots of shade. Great location for day tripping to several great hikes in the Smokies."

    10. Riveredge RV Park

    17 Reviews
    Pigeon Forge, TN
    25 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."

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  • 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!

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Barbara P.
    Aug. 7, 2018

    Anchor Down RV Resort

    Gorgeous

    The Amenities - Bath House, restrooms and laundry are the finest I have ever encountered. 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. All campsites had concrete pad, fire pit or gorgeous fireplace, metal picnic table and they deliver a bucket of firewood for $5. Was surprised the only bug we encountered were flies - not one mosquito. Pet friendly - pick up stations and off leash area with activities for active breeds.

  • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 11, 2023

    Wilderness Road Campground

    Quiet Site in Deciduous Canopy

    Wilderness Road Cumberland Gap : (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good 70 yr olds in 17’ trailer: Overall Rating: 4 Price: $24 w electricity $18 w/o Usage during visit: low Site Privacy: 2 to 4 depending on location. Some areas, sites close in 3 directions. Looks to be better privacy in non electric sites. Site Spacing: 3 to 4 Site surface: Gravel, ours, tough to level Reservations: Yes Campground Noise 5. Quiet Road Noise: 4, depending on location. Highway noise Electricity. 2 loops have electricity. Water: at dump station and restrooms Sewer: No Dump: Yes Bathroom: 5 Clean Showers: 5. Private rooms Pull Throughs most are backing Cell Service (Verizon): 5. Great Setting: Deciduous forest Weather: 60s to upper 30s Bugs: None Solar: Great. May change as the trees leaf out more. Host: They are active. Location: Near Town of Gap - quaint, make sure to visit. 1919 is the place for lunch or dinner we hear from locals. 10 minutes to good grocery stores in Middlesboro.

Guide to Knoxville

RV camping near Knoxville, Tennessee, offers a fantastic blend of natural beauty and modern amenities, making it an ideal getaway for outdoor enthusiasts and families alike.

Explore the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

  • Anchor Down RV Resort provides easy access to the park, along with a variety of water activities right on site.
  • Little River Campground & RV Resort is a perfect base for exploring the Smokies, featuring spacious sites and a beautiful river for swimming and tubing.
  • Whispering River RV Resort offers a serene setting close to the national park, complete with a half-mile trail for hiking and fly fishing.

Well-Equipped Campgrounds for Comfort

  • Pigeon Forge Landing RV Resort features full hookups and clean, modern bathrooms, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.
  • Dumplin Valley Farm RV Park offers full hookups and well-maintained facilities, making it a great choice for those seeking convenience.
  • River Plantation RV Resort boasts a range of amenities, including a pool and playground, perfect for families looking for a fun-filled camping experience.

Family-Friendly Activities and Amenities

  • Sun Outdoors Sevierville Pigeon Forge is packed with activities for kids, including a lazy river and ropes course, making it a hit with families.
  • Pigeon Forge RV Resort provides a community center with a fireplace and rocking chairs, ideal for relaxing after a day of adventure.
  • Kings Holly Haven RV Park features a clean pool and playground, ensuring that children have plenty of space to play and explore.

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