Best Glamping near Oak Ridge, TN

Windrock Campground has emerged as one of the premier glamping destinations within easy reach of Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The property boasts luxury yurts with electricity, comfortable bedding, and private outdoor spaces where guests can relax after exploring the extensive trail network. Several glamping units provide modern amenities including climate control, furnished outdoor spaces, and convenient access to clean shower facilities. "We go back to Windrock park every year. It's our favorite place to camp. It's always clean and well kept," shared one repeat visitor. Frozen Head State Park also offers upscale canvas accommodations with elevated platforms, real beds, and essential amenities that provide comfort while maintaining a connection to the natural surroundings. These glamping options combine outdoor immersion with modern comforts, making them popular with families and couples seeking nature experiences without sacrificing comfort.

The surrounding area contains multiple natural attractions accessible from these glamping sites. Windrock Park features miles of scenic trails ideal for hiking and mountain biking, plus dedicated off-road vehicle paths for more adventurous visitors. A recent visitor noted, "Most beautiful campground. The serenity and peace we feel staying there makes us never want to leave." At Frozen Head State Park, glampers can explore numerous hiking trails leading to spectacular waterfalls and scenic viewpoints without venturing far from their comfortable accommodations. Both locations maintain clean, modern bathroom facilities with hot showers. The glamping season generally runs from March through November at Frozen Head, while Windrock accommodations remain available year-round. Reservations are recommended, especially during summer months and fall color season when these unique glamping experiences are in highest demand.

Best Glamping Sites Near Oak Ridge, Tennessee (47)

    1. Frozen Head State Park Campground

    31 Reviews
    Petros, TN
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (423) 346-3318

    "The campground is in close proximity to many of the trailheads. There is a nice bathhouse, but all the sites are rustic (non electric)."

    "They lock the gate at dusk, so make sure you arrive earlier or you won’t get in!!!"

    2. Windrock Campground

    7 Reviews
    Oliver Springs, TN
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (865) 435-3939

    $18 - $300 / night

    "Off roading, shooting range, mountain bike trails, atv rentals. Very close to town if needed. The serenity and peace we feel staying there makes us never want to leave."

    "Nice bathrooms. Great sites, cute cabins great location."

    3. The Crosseyed Cricket

    6 Reviews
    Lenoir City, TN
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (865) 986-5435

    "Friendly Staff welcome you in help you set up, Friendly and helpful campers. It's like family atmosphere at the cricket."

    "It's a great way to stay active and enjoy the outdoors, especially in beautiful locations like The Crosseyed Cricket Campground in Tennessee."

    4. Cades Cove Campground

    98 Reviews
    Townsend, TN
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (865) 448-4103

    $30 / night

    "We were impressed with the paved parking space, picnic table, fire pit and level tent pad. It looks like these are very new. Proximity to cades cove loop was great."

    "The one lane, one way, circular drive around Cades Cover is scenic but can get very crowded and cars will stop for any wildlife, go early..."

    5. Elkmont Campground — Great Smoky Mountains National Park

    123 Reviews
    Gatlinburg, TN
    45 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."

    6. Clinton-Knoxville North KOA

    6 Reviews
    Norris, TN
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (865) 494-9386

    "When passing through this area going to the Smoky Mountains I made a pit stop in Clinton, TN, just a few short miles away from one of the entrances to Smoky Mountain National Park."

    "Staff was super friendly and helpful. Had a pull through site. Sites were a little close, but it was to be expected being a travel stop for most."

    7. Big Ridge State Park Campground

    23 Reviews
    Maynardville, TN
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (865) 992-5523

    $8 - $100 / night

    "Close to the bathhouse and a quick walk to the entrance to get to the store, swim area, etc."

    "Bath houses are clean and one is fairly new. Some sites are right next to the water which is great for kayaking and water adventures."

    8. Caney Creek RV Resort & Marina

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

    "Amenities are nice, there is a pool and pavilion, paved walking trails, shuffle board, basketball court, and boat docks and fishing pier. Our loop didn’t have cable but I believe the others do."

    "Out door pool with a kids pool Play ground Basketball Corn hole Horse shoe Bath house Everything is well keep and very clean"

    9. Sweetwater KOA

    14 Reviews
    Madisonville, TN
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (865) 213-3900

    "There are two sites that are very long with amazing decks.

    The park offers full hook up RV Sites, Cabins, Tent sites."

    "Friendly and helpful staff. Great full hookups, clean and well maintained. Ask about the deck, fire pit camp sites, as they have a small table with chairs and glider swing."

    10. Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg KOA Campground

    54 Reviews
    Pigeon Forge, TN
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (865) 453-7903

    "Really friendly staff. Nicely stocked store. Clean and large laundry room with TV. We loved the lazy river in the pool. Our site was concrete and level but as with most KOAs not cheap."

    "Very clean and spacious bathroom/showers, staff great and perfect distance to tourist and Nature destinations"

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Glamping Reviews near Oak Ridge, TN

594 Reviews of 47 Oak Ridge Campgrounds


  • Angela B.
    Sep. 4, 2020

    Olde English Farm

    Glamping Campsites

    Family friendly Glamping campsites with solar shower, queen bed, memory foam mattress, night stands, all the essential cookware, campfire and grill, bathroom facilities, extra 4 person tent. A secluded, quiet and peaceful Private campground with fishing in their 3 acre pond and Miles of hiking Trails. Perfect getaway!

  • Nate H.
    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.
    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.

  • Katie K.
    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!

  • 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!

  • Shana D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 30, 2022

    Little Arrow Outdoor Resort

    Amazing Resort!

    This place is awesome! It’s not just an RV resort, they have so much more! Glamping, cabins, airstreams…something for everyone!

    There are so many options for activities here to keep the whole family happy.

    The bathrooms are really nice. Every thing about this place is nice. Sites are level. The river is perfect to explore, watch or relax by.

  • Matt H.
    Aug. 28, 2019

    Bear Cove Village

    Glamping tents

    We booked a glamping tent here for 2 nights. I paid the reservation in full at booking. When we arrived, I was advised that we still owed$33 for the reservation? I pulled the email from the reservation and it only had a link to access it. It was changed when I accessed it at the desk. It's not a lot of money but we were on a budget and it is about the principle. We had stayed here before in our RV and we enjoyed it. Tents were fun, far from bath house, need a parking area at bath house so families can park there. We will not return.

  • Theresa Tittle R.
    Sep. 26, 2018

    Mcnabb Creek Group

    Beautiful setting!

    This is a large spacious campsite. We did not camp there, but stumbled upon it while out exploring. There are numerous fire pits, charcoal park grills and picnic tables. Very reasonably priced for a group camp. 2 portajons on site. No water or electric. River close by for swimming, playing, fishing. Also a small creek at the far end to play around in. Close to many trails but be aware there are many river crossing and you will get wet! Can’t wait to bring a Group of Girl Scouts down to camp here!

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 27, 2025

    Mountaineer Campground

    conveniently located for national park access

    it's a bbit claustrophobic, each site being quite close to the other. We were tent ccamping, and iit appears that most of the sites are a better desiggned for RV camping. Being as close as it is to great Smoky Mountains National Park, it was predictably absoolutely full the entire week we were there, so  one's enjoyment may have a lot to do with who your next-door neighbors are, especially when you are tent camping and don't have the advantage of your own personal sound dampening and air conditioning. But if you want to be close to the national park, this is a great pick, as you are just a couple miles from the beginning off the Townsend entrance to the park.

    When we were there, they had also installed a couple of restored teardrop traailers from what appeared to be the 1960s. On our last night, we decided to switch from tent camping to   renting one of the teardrops, which was quite small but quite fun, quite kitschy, restored to match the era.  

    In spite of the fact that the camp is located right along a busy highway, the noise level was not too big of a problem since the campsites are not dirrectly next to the highway but  rather back in further, with some of  the more coveted spots being right next to the river. Even  if your camp spot is not on the river, there are two or three places to access it, making it possible to cool down onn a hot muggy summer day by wading in the very cold stream, or even tubing down to your campsite by having someone drop you upstream. I don't think they rent tubes at the campground but there are several places within walking distance that do.

    The restrooms were quite nice for campsite restrooms — three or four private showers in each restroom, sinks with mirrors, etc. They keep out non-guests by having the restrooms accessible with a key code lock.

    The pool looks nice and is well maintained, but we did not use it. There is also a big pavilion used by some church group every Sunday morning, offering worship services to vacationers, and dooing Sunday school crafts with the little kids.


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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Oak Ridge, TN is Frozen Head State Park Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 31 reviews.

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