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Volunteer Park Family Campground, near Heiskell, Tennessee, is a solid choice for families and travelers looking for a convenient spot to set up camp. With around 150 sites, it offers a mix of tent and RV accommodations, making it easy to find a place that suits your needs.

The campground features a pool for those hot summer days, along with clean bathrooms and showers that visitors appreciate. Many campers have noted the friendly staff, who are always ready to help you get settled in and ensure your stay is enjoyable. One visitor mentioned, “The staff at this campground are great, escorting me to my campsite and helping me back in.”

If you're looking to explore, you're just a short drive from Knoxville, where you can dive into local activities and attractions. While the campground itself is a bit packed, it has a welcoming vibe, and the wooded areas provide a nice buffer from the road noise. Some campers have pointed out that it’s a good spot for a quick stopover or a longer stay, especially if you’re working in the area or just passing through.

With amenities like a small store for essentials and a playground for the kids, Volunteer Park Family Campground has what you need for a comfortable stay. Whether you're here for a night or a few weeks, you’ll find a friendly atmosphere and plenty of opportunities to relax and enjoy the outdoors.

Location

Volunteer Park Family Campground is located in Tennessee

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Directions

We are located on I-75, 12 Miles North of Downtown Knoxville, West at Exit 117, 3/10 of a mile on the left side of Raccoon Valley Road. Reservations accepted. Drive-ups welcomed. Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg are about an hour’s drive away.

Address

9514 Diggs Gap Road
Heiskell, TN 37754

Coordinates

36.11448857 N
84.02481367 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • WiFi
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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13 Reviews

Reviewed Dec. 19, 2023

A quick stay

The tent sites can be decent or real bad. T9 and T14 were horrible sites at the bottom of a hill where all rainwater runs through. T7 and T8 are ok sites. They are fairly flat.

SiteT8
Month of VisitMarch
  • Review photo of Volunteer Park Family Campground by Paul R., December 19, 2023
Reviewed May. 23, 2023

Wrong end of park.

Nice park in areas. I got put in bare gravel area. Had store, pool and propane.

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Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed May. 10, 2023

Ok Campground Bathhouses being Renovated

Shady Campground. Level, mostly paved sites. Wi-if just ok. A lot of full time folks. While we were here largest bathhouses were closed for renovation, although no evidence of active work. Available bathhouses were inadequate for size of park and in pretty bad shape. If you use bathhouses I wouldn’t stay here until you had confirmed renovations are complete.
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Site85
Month of VisitMay
Reviewed Jun. 10, 2022

Best campground with amazing Manager

We stayed here for 13 weeks while working at UT. The campsite is nestled in trees and conveniently located to the Knoxville area. They have a small store for small forgotten items as well as a place to fill propane. Kristen the manager was amazing along with Michael who helps keep the park clean an us laughing. We will definitely miss them along with with the park. Would definitely stay here again.

Month of VisitJune

Thank you for booking with us we are so glad you enjoyed your stay.

Reviewed Oct. 11, 2021

Great Spot to get to Knoxville's Activities

The Volunteer Campground was a good jumping point to get to Knoxville metro amenities. Within a 20 minute drive you can find yourself within Knoxville downtown, or on amazing hiking trails.

If you’re looking for a campground with a lot to do, it has a swimming pool and hot tub, but there is no where to walk nearby, no trails or biking areas.

The park is clean and the staff is friendly. They have a small general store with the basics, but you will definitely need to take a trip into town for groceries. The campground served as a great place for us to park our camper and go into town for adventures. There are a lot of long term/permanent campers. The vast majority of the area is gravel or paved, our dogs are not use to the lack of grass so we had to search for a patch of grass for their potty needs.

It’s a pretty packed in campground make sure to park your rig in a way to maximize usable space. We did lose power three separate times over three days, this seemed to be caused by record rainfall and we don’t think this is typical, but worth mentioning. Overall it was a clean, friendly park with nearby amenities.

Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Sep. 7, 2021

Quiet and close to Knoxville

I called and booked the reservation in the same day. Easy and quick checkin. Bathrooms and Showers with hot water. 20 minutes outside Knoxville and extremely quiet.

SiteT-3
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Volunteer Park Family Campground by William H., September 7, 2021
Reviewed Aug. 3, 2021

Nice stay, very friendly staff

The staff at this campground are great, escorting my to my campsite and helping me back in. Clean pool and bathrooms and friendly campers. My three daughters and I stayed here for three nights visiting family.

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Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Volunteer Park Family Campground by Ken B., August 3, 2021
Reviewed Jun. 9, 2021

Family Park!

Amazing staff and perfect for a long term stay or just a nightly spot.

Site36
Month of VisitMay
Reviewed Jun. 15, 2020

Good place to stop over on a longer trip

Volunteer RV park is right off I-75, on the outskirts of Knoxville. There’s not much around this area, but I think this would be a good place to stay a night or two on a longer trip. The campground is right off the road, but it is very large, and surprisingly wooded, so you could avoid road noise with an interior site, and it could be relaxing for a night. There are several long term residents, but there were a good number of open sites.

The park has a playground with a wooden pirate ship for kids, and a really nice pool. It was crystal clear. The office has essentials, ice, and firewood. There is a laundry facility on the property too.

I can’t say this would be an ideal camping spot for me personally, but for someone looking to stop somewhere off I-75 for a night or two, this place would be a great choice.

  • Review photo of Volunteer Park Family Campground by Lori H., June 15, 2020
  • Review photo of Volunteer Park Family Campground by Lori H., June 15, 2020
  • Review photo of Volunteer Park Family Campground by Lori H., June 15, 2020
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Reviewed Oct. 12, 2019

Taken Back at first, but....

I was a little taken back when we first arrived at this campground because of how many people lived here long-term. There were clearly people who had been here for a very long time, even having pole barns put up over there rigs. I was slightly turned off by it because it felt like we were pulling in to a trailer park to camp (nothing wrong with trailer parks at all, just didn’t want to camp at one). We were only there for one night, but my views of the place quickly changed. Everyone here was so friendly and nice, and there is really good community here. The ground are decently taken care of aside from the long-term residents. The pool seems to be clean and the playground was fun for the little ones.

This campground is easy access from I-75.

  • Review photo of Volunteer Park Family Campground by Ben R., October 12, 2019
  • Review photo of Volunteer Park Family Campground by Ben R., October 12, 2019
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Reviewed Aug. 16, 2019

Decent amenities, but narrow RV spaces

Pool, playground, grounds are nice and nicely shaded. The kids love the pool and even the 1 foot kiddie pool. Office is also a store with lots of necessities. Only negative comment is the long term side of the park and then that the RV spaces are narrow in between the trees and other spots. Spots have full hookups, or you can select the water/electric only.

  • Review photo of Volunteer Park Family Campground by Tiana K., August 16, 2019
  • Review photo of Volunteer Park Family Campground by Tiana K., August 16, 2019
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Reviewed Jun. 30, 2019

Nice enough

We stayed 2 nights here. There were several long term tenants. We had water, electric, sewer, and cable. Since we had sewer hook up I did not use their bathrooms. They had 2 bath houses. There was a pool and store on site. It’s easy enough to get to, it’s less a mile off 75. The sites were level, the park was clean, and the owners were nice.

Reviewed Aug. 12, 2018

Older, long term inhabitants

There is a code lock for the nice bathrooms, the other bathrooms are super gross. But toilet flushes, the shower is pretty gross. We arrived late in the evening and didn’t get the gate code for the nice bathrooms by the pool. In the daylight, it is a nice place. Super friendly staff ad the pool bathrooms were clean and newer. Most of the guests were long term homes. A few looked like they hadn’t moved in years.

Frequently Asked Questions

What amenities does Volunteer Park Family Campground offer?

Volunteer Park Family Campground features a swimming pool, kiddie pool, and hot tub for guests to enjoy. The campground also has a playground for children, a small convenience store with essential items, and propane fill service. There are multiple bathhouses on the property (though availability may vary due to renovations), and the grounds are nicely shaded with trees. Additional amenities include Wi-Fi service, cable TV hookups, and a laundry facility. The office doubles as a store where campers can purchase necessities they may have forgotten.

Where is Volunteer Park Family Campground located near Knoxville, Tennessee?

Volunteer Park Family Campground is located on the outskirts of Knoxville, Tennessee, approximately 20 minutes from downtown. It's conveniently situated less than a mile off Interstate 75, making it easily accessible for travelers. The campground serves as an excellent jumping-off point for exploring both the Knoxville metropolitan area and nearby hiking trails. While there aren't many amenities immediately surrounding the campground, its strategic location provides quick access to city attractions while maintaining a quiet, wooded setting.

What do reviews say about Volunteer Park Family Campground?

Volunteer Park Family Campground receives mixed feedback. Many guests appreciate the friendly and helpful staff, with some mentioning staff members who escort campers to their sites and assist with backing in. The shaded, wooded setting and clean pool are frequently highlighted as positives. The campground is noted for being quiet despite its proximity to the interstate. Some visitors mention the large number of long-term residents, which can give parts of the park a different atmosphere. The bathhouse quality varies, with some facilities receiving better marks than others. Overall, guests value the convenient location to Knoxville and the family-friendly amenities.

What RV accommodations are available at Volunteer Park Campground?

Volunteer Park Campground offers full-hookup RV sites with water, electric, sewer, and cable TV connections. Most sites are level and paved, making setup easier for RVers. The campground can accommodate both short-term and long-term RV stays, with many long-term residents already established there. Some RV sites are situated among trees, which provides nice shade but can make the spaces feel narrow for larger rigs. Propane filling service is available on-site, and the campground has Wi-Fi, though signal strength may vary. The location less than a mile from I-75 makes this an accessible stop for travelers with RVs.