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Searching for a walk-in campsite in Tennessee? You can pitch your tent with no one else around, so you have the chance to create the most magic camping experience of your life. Check out some of the best walk-in camping spots in Tennessee.

Tennessee

The Best Walk-In Camping in Tennessee

Looking for the best Walnut Grove walk-in camping? Camping can be the most magical time of your life. Walk-in campsites make it even more extraordinary, without committing to a backpacking trip. Check out some of the best walk-in campsites near Walnut Grove.

Walnut Grove

The Best Walk-In Camping Near Walnut Grove, Tennessee

We are a small family owned and operated campground featuring two very large and private campsites on just over an acre of land. We are located right outside of Cherokee, NC and a short 10 minute drive to Bryson City, Sylva, the Blue Ridge Parkway and the North Carolina entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. 

When making a booking request through thedyrt.com, please email us as well at: michaelg012977@gmail.com to let us know which campsite you would like based on the following:

Site# 1 is our Creekside Campsite. It's a walk-in Tents only site which has a 16'x16' tent pad, a picnic table, fire ring and a brand new park style charcoal grill. The Creekside area is only about 75 feet from where you'll park your car and the shared portable toilet. This site gets lots of Sun in the front part of the meadow and lots of shade from very mature maple and black walnut trees towards the back end where the tent pad is located. 

Site# 2 is our Hilltop Campsite. It is considered a Dry Camping/ No Hookups site. This site has a large flat grassy area with trees all around the perimeter providing some shade at different times of the day. It also has a picnic table, a brick fire pit and a brand new park style charcoal grill. The Hilltop site is available for tent campers as well as those traveling with smaller sized RVs. Perfect for camper vans, truck campers, smaller sized Class B and C's as well as travel trailers up to 20' in length.

\*\* We can not accommodate any large class A or 5th wheels due to the steepness and curvature of the road. Four wheel drive or AWD is recommended to reach the hilltop site. Two wheel drive vehicles can make it just fine when the ground is dry however the Great Smoky Mountains area is considered a temperate rain forest and it can snow in early Spring and Winter. 

To reach Site#2 cross the bridge over the creek and follow the road until you get to the top of the hill. When you've reached the level lot this is your camping area. You will have plenty of room to turn your rig around without having to back up. For this reason we have it listed as a pull through site. 

AGAIN No class A or 5th wheels are allowed. 

Directly across the highway from our property is a Dollar General and a Beer and Wine store. There is also a gas station close by on the same side of the highway that you could walk to. Behind the property is several acres of natural forest and on the other side beyond the trees is pasture land.

\*Please note, Our property is easily and conveniently accessed directly from US Highway 441 which is the main road to and from Cherokee and the National Park. The sounds of cars can be heard passing by at times. Please check out our reviews and photos here on this listing, on Google and on Instagram as most people are not bothered by it. 

Please feel free to send me a message with any questions or concerns and I’ll be more than happy to respond as soon as possible. I can also recommend local eateries breweries hiking trails and activities. 

Thank You and we hope to see you soon!

Gateway to the Smokies 

Come stay at Sevierville's newest premier glamping resort, Smoky Hollow Outdoor Resort. Minutes from town but located in a real quiet country setting. The "Glampground" hosts real Conestoga covered wagons, real Sioux style tipis, rustic log cabins and treehouses, offering an unique glamping experience unlike any in the area. Each unit provides the comfort of home; plush king size beds, bunk beds in most units, mini fridge, Keurig coffee, microwaves and heating and air conditioning. Ya'll come and stay with us on your next time in the Smokies!



Smoky Hollow Outdoor Resort

Open year round, spacious RV sites, full hook-ups, WiFi, laundry, fishing & kayaking.  Watch the bald eagles. Conveniently located at 1518 Dolly Parton Parkway in Sevierville. 

Duvall in the Smokies RV Campground

We are The Ridge Outdoor Resort, an Upscale Outdoor RV Camping and Glamping Resort, complete with top amenities you would need to have an incredible Vacation Experience in the Great Smoky Mountains.

We offer a destination outdoor camping experience with all the comforts of home, located in the  heart of the Great Smoky Mountains in Sevierville, Tennessee, just 3 miles from Pigeon Forge and Dollywood, and moments from all the area’s Top Shows, Shops and Dining Attractions.

The Ridge RV and Outdoor Resort

Anchor Down Campground has 170 sites and is on Douglas Lake in Dandridge, TN, with views of The Great Smoky Mountains.

 Many amenities with some standouts being a basketball court, cable tv hookup, golf cart rental, playground, and a pool with a waterslide.



Anchor Down RV Resort

Pigeon Forge Landing RV Resort offers the newest accommodations and amenities set along a natural lazy river in the best location in Pigeon Forge. Pigeon Forge Landing RV Resort is big-rig friendly offering Premium and Executive pull-through spaces as well as Riverside Back-in spaces. All sites include full hookups with 30/50 amp including water, sewer, wifi, and cable TV. Enjoy the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains, which is just minutes away from all the attractions the Pigeon Forge and Sevierville area have to offer!

Pigeon Forge Landing RV Resort

Nestled in the Smoky Mountains, Pigeon Forge RV Resort is the best place to RV in Pigeon Forge.  With unforgettable and iconic Tennessee charm, a gentle winding creek, and an epic 2-story poolside waterslide, the memories made here will be forever.  Book your stay now.

Pigeon Forge RV Resort

Located eight miles from Gatlinburg, Tennessee, Elkmont Campground is the largest and busiest campground in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, making a great place for camping near Nashville. At an elevation of 2,150 feet, the area enjoys a moderate climate, characterized by mild winters and hot, humid summers. Recreation The Little River runs through the campground offering visitors the option to camp waterfront. Campers can enjoy high-quality backcountry fishing in the cool waters of the Little River and countless other streams and rivers that snake through the mountains. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a hiker's paradise, with over 800 miles of maintained trails ranging from short, leg-stretchers to strenuous treks, with a number of those trails easily accessible from Elkmont Campground. The nearby and popular Laurel Falls Trail leads to a spectacular 80-ft. waterfall. Hiking and fishing are not the only reasons for visiting the Smokies: Picnicking, wildlife viewing and auto touring are popular activities. With around 1,500 bears living in the park, it's not uncommon for visitors to spot one. From the big animals like bears, deer, and elk, down to microscopic organisms, the Smokies are the most biologically-diverse area in the world's temperate zone. The park is a sanctuary for a magnificent array of animal and plant life, all of which is protected for future generations to enjoy. The park also holds one of the best collections of log buildings in the eastern United States. Over 90 historic structures, including houses, barns, outbuildings, churches, schools and grist mills have been preserved or rehabilitated in the park. Facilities Elkmont Campground has 200 tent / RV campsites with paved driveways, gravel tent pads, fire rings, and picnic tables. Although most sites will accommodate tents or RVs, extreme slope or length of driveway make certain sites more suitable for tents than RVs. Please check the descriptions and measurements of individual sites. In addition to these tent / RV sites, Elkmont has 20 walk-in sites for tents. Campers on these beautiful wooded sites will have a short walk from their parking area to their tent pad. Nine of Elkmont's campsites are wheelchair accessible ADA sites. These sites have wide concrete driveways, raised fire rings, and wheelchair accessible picnic tables. All of these sites are located near accessible restrooms. Three of the sites provide 5 amp electrical service for medical equipment. Restrooms at Elkmont Campground have flush toilets, cold running water, and utility sinks. Potable water is available at spigots near each restroom; use of hoses is not allowed. Elkmont Campground does NOT have electric, water, or sewer hook-ups. There is no RV dump/fill station at Elkmont campground. The nearest RV dump/fill station is located across from Sugarlands Visitor Center approximately 6 miles from Elkmont. Elkmont is strictly an overnight campground; there are no day-use facilities. The nearest picnic area is Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Area, west of Elkmont on Little River Road. Due to its central location and variety of amenities, Elkmont Campground tends to be heavily used during the summer vacation months and in October. Sites along Little River are in particularly high demand. Even when Elkmont is full, campsites are often available at Cosby Campground, located at the northeast corner of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Natural Features Generations of campers have returned to Elkmont year after year, drawn by the sounds of the river, the tranquility of the forest, and the variety of recreational activities in the Elkmont area. Little River and Jakes Creek run through the campground, offering easy access for fishing or cool summertime splashing. Trailheads for Little River Trail, Jakes Creek Trail, and Elkmont Nature Trail are located adjacent to the campground. Historic remnants of Little River Lumber Company's logging camp and old buildings from the Elkmont resort community offer campers a glimpse of life at Elkmont nearly a century ago. Nearby Attractions Gatlinburg, one of the Smokies' most famous tourist towns, is located about nine miles from Elkmont and offers organized rafting trips, museums, restaurants, galleries, an aquarium, skiing and more. ADA Access: N

Elkmont Campground

Elkmont Group Campground

Welcome to your base camp for adventure in the Great Smoky Mountains! 

If you are looking for a getaway close to all the amazing attractions our area has to offer, then look no further. Gateway to the Smokies RV Park& Campground is your ideal vacation destination mixing incredible open-air scenery and warm, southern hospitality. We offer many amenities close to the parkway, while still maintaining the peaceful atmosphere of the mountains. Gateway to the Smokies is minutes away from adventures in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park as well as Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and surrounding areas. If a day trip is on your agenda, we are a short distance from Sevierville, Knoxville, Nashville and North Carolina.

Gateway to the Smokies RV Park and Campground opened for business in 2019, and although we are new, rest assured our family has been in the hospitality/campground industry for over 30 years. We are a veteran and family owned/operated campground boasting 70 RV sites plus more on the way! If you like the outdoor life, but prefer the comfort of modern conveniences, we have 9 cabins of different sizes depending on your likes and needs. Whatever accommodation you choose, you can rest assured you will enjoy your stay. Gateway offers the ultimate camping experience with first rate amenities, top rate service all within the beautiful outdoors. We are located less than a mile off the parkway, on the quiet side in the heart of Pigeon Forge. One right hand turn onto the spur takes you into Gatlinburg where fun things await like Anakeesta, Ober Gatlinburg, and Ripleys Aquarium can be found. If you go a little further you can head into The Great Smoky Mountain National Park where adventures like hiking, biking, fishing and touring can be found. Turn left and you are headed toward exciting activities like Dollywood, Splash Country, Titanic Museum, The Island, Comedy Barn, and dinner shows like Dolly Parton's Stampede, Pirates and Hatfield& McCoy's. There are so many theaters, shopping stores, action rides, homemade fudge factories, moonshine distilleries and restaurants to satisfy every taste. We are located on the Pigeon Forge trolley route which allows you to enjoy a ride to one of the many area attractions. Fill up on fun, comfort and great outdoors by staying with us!

Gateway to the Smokies

Nashville, TN is a great camping destination for adventurers of all types. Nashville is filled with the activities, sights, and experiences to make everyone in your crew a happy camper. Get the dirt on all the best camping near Nashville. Browse campgrounds by amenities, site types, and more.

Nashville

The Best Camping Near Nashville, Tennessee

Camping near Memphis, TN, offers your pick of settings, whether you want to stay in a neighborhood, by a lake, or close to the forests. The area offers some of the best camping in Tennessee with great biking and hiking on wooded trails. RV campers won't have a problem finding campsites to accommodate their vehicles, with campgrounds near the former home of Elvis Presley and out in nature. There are single and group tent campsites in historic T.O. Fuller State Park just outside the city. The park hosts events, has a pool and is a great spot for hiking and birding.

Memphis

The Best Camping Near Memphis, Tennessee

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.

Knoxville

Looking for the best campgrounds near Knoxville, TN? There's so much to see and do, from exhilarating hikes or bike rides to exploring the local dining and shopping. Search nearby campsites and find top-rated spots from other campers.

The Best Camping Near Knoxville, Tennessee

Chattanooga, Tennessee is often seen as a place you pass through on your way to Great Smoky National Park. If you just drive through this Tennessee town, you’ll be missing out on all it has to offer!

The best camping near Chattanooga is located on the banks of the Tennessee River, with plenty of campgrounds to choose from. With a handful of tent and RV campgrounds to choose from in the area, you’ll be able to enjoy the riverfront views in peace. The Cherokee National Forest by Benton, TN is another excellent camping opportunity if you're willing to make the drive. Not only are there great campsites to choose from, but you can miss a lot of the crowds of the national parks by exploring this forest that’s 100,000 acres larger than Great Smoky!

Chattanooga

Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Chattanooga, TN has a lot to offer. Chattanooga is a great camping destination for everyone. There are tons of nearby hikes, adventurous activities, and sights to see. Discover great camping spots near Chattanooga, reviewed by campers like you.

The Best Chattanooga Camping | Tennessee Campgrounds

Join the fun near Clarksville. With tons of outdoor activities and scenic camping, this is an excellent vacation spot for all kinds of travelers. Aside from great camping spots, you'll find hiking and many more outdoor experiences. Thinking of traveling with kids? You're in luck—Clarksville is surrounded by family-friendly activities. You're sure to find the perfect spot for your Tennessee camping adventure.

Clarksville

The Best Camping Near Clarksville, Tennessee

Looking for the best campgrounds near Murfreesboro, TN? Murfreesboro is an adventure-filled destination for those who love the outdoorsy camper lifestyle. But it's also great for those who prefer to spend time near the city, exploring and sightseeing. Search nearby campsites and find top-rated spots from other campers.

Murfreesboro

The Best Camping Near Murfreesboro, Tennessee

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Franklin

The Best Camping Near Franklin, Tennessee

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Jackson

The Best Camping Near Jackson, Tennessee

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Johnson City

The Best Camping Near Johnson City, Tennessee

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Bartlett

The Best Camping Near Bartlett, Tennessee

Cherokee National Forest is an ideal place for camping adventures of all kinds. Camping, hiking, biking: however you want to spend your days near Cherokee National Forest, you'll find great campgrounds with The Dyrt. Find the best campgrounds near Cherokee National Forest, TN. Read reviews from campers like you and find your perfect campsite.

Cherokee National Forest

The Best Camping Near Cherokee National Forest, Tennessee

Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Natchez Trace Parkway, TN has a lot to offer. Aside from great camping spots, you'll find hiking and many more outdoor experiences. Thinking of traveling with kids? You're in luck—Natchez Trace Parkway is surrounded by family-friendly activities. You're sure to find the perfect spot for your Tennessee camping adventure.

Natchez Trace Parkway

The Best Camping Near Natchez Trace Parkway, Tennessee

Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, Old Hickory Lake, TN is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. Old Hickory Lake is filled with the activities, sights, and experiences to make everyone in your crew a happy camper. Find the best campgrounds near Old Hickory Lake, plus reviews and photos from other campers like you.

Old Hickory Lake

The Best Camping Near Old Hickory Lake, Tennessee

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Stillhouse Hollow Lake

The Best Camping Near Stillhouse Hollow Lake, Tennessee

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J Percy Priest Lake

The Best Camping Near J Percy Priest Lake, Tennessee

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Center Hill Lake

The Best Camping Near Center Hill Lake, Tennessee

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Obed Wild and Scenic River

The Best Camping Near Obed Wild and Scenic River, Tennessee

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THE BEST Walk-In CAMPING NEARWalnut Grove, Tennessee

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Gateway to the Smokies

Smoky Hollow Outdoor Resort

Duvall in the Smokies RV Campground

The Ridge RV and Outdoor Resort

Anchor Down RV Resort

Pigeon Forge Landing RV Resort

Pigeon Forge RV Resort

Elkmont Campground

Elkmont Group Campground

Gateway to the Smokies

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