Camping in the Great Smoky Mountains (2024)

Exclusively available for Class A and Super C motor coaches and located in the gated community of Hidden Mountain Resort, The Dell offers nightly rentals. Each 50- by 85-foot site includes full hookups plus satellite TV, phone and high-speed Internet access. Resort amenities include walking trails, stocked fishing ponds, clubhouse, award-winning pools, and fitness center. Perhaps best of all, you won’t need to pack up your motorhome to drive into Sevierville whenever you want access to shops, restaurants and attractions: Walk over to The Apple Barn & Cider Mill complex and hop on convenient trolley service that connects to many area attractions, including Dollywood. Also Cool: Don’t feel left out if you don’t have an RV! Hidden Mountain Resort also rents cabins, including two tiny one-bedroom units at The Dell

Even bald eagles like to set up camp on these gated grounds along the shores of the Little Pigeon River. Pull your motorhome into Buddy Bear and you can watch eagles (a pair nests on property), play corn hole or horseshoes, swing or snooze in a hammock, and kayak in this lazy section of the river—a free two-hour kayak rental is included with your stay. All 29 RV sites are paved and offer full hookups with city water and sewer. Each spacious site also includes a picnic table and fire ring. Give yourself permission to unplug or connect to the free Wi-Fi. Traveling with your best four-legged friend? Quiet, leashed dogs are welcome Also Cool: If you don’t have an RV, one cabin and three cottages are also available for overnight rentals.

Park your RV at the foot of the Smokies at this park located by the Little Pigeon River in a peaceful valley. With 297 sites available, you can take your pick among pull-through sites, shady spots and plots near the river. Concrete patio and full hookups are standard at this Big Rig-friendly resort, where amenities include two outdoor pools, hot tub, three bathhouses, two laundry facilities, and access to 50 cable TV channels. River Plantation hosts live entertainment most weekends during summer months as well as special events throughout the year. Also Cool: Nine cabins are available, too, some with kitchens and baths.

This 11-acre haven is located on a branch of the Little Pigeon River. Enjoy a picnic in a peaceful setting or try fishing, bike riding and hiking. Encourage little ones to burn off excess energy at the on-site playground and pool. All 50 riverside and 78 central sites on the leafy grounds accommodate RVs, Big Rigs, conversion vans, fifth wheels or trailers with full hookups. If necessary, you can wash clothes at the laundromat or yourself at the bathhouse. If you can tear yourself away from staring up at the starry skies, find entertainment with the free Wi-Fi and 18-channel satellite TV. Feel free to bring your puppy, too: Quiet, leashed dogs are welcome. Also Cool: Rental cabins are available, too.

Tiny home glamping? Yes, please! The Ridge Outdoor Resort in Sevierville offers a trifecta of outdoor-inspired accommodations including luxurious tiny homes, glamping safari tents and 49 RV sites with modern gas or wood fire pits. The zero-entry pool welcomes swimmers to enjoy warm, lazy days while the community campfire pit and s’mores cart (available most nights) encourage evening camaraderie at The Ridge. What else can you do? How about play a round (or two) of pickleball on their official court or enjoy an impromptu game on the basketball court. Also Cool: This pet friendly Sevierville resort offers a Bark Park where your dog can run off leash and enjoy the mountain air.

This laid-back resort is located just steps from the Little Pigeon River and boasts 300 level campsites, most of them shaded and all outfitted with a concrete patio and picnic table. Full hookups are available. Find your zen gazing at the river or up at the clouds. Get active at the outdoor pool, playground, and arcade. Head to the general store if you forgot to pack something. Tune into the free cable TV and Wi-Fi. Quiet, leashed dogs are allowed in RV areas. Also Cool: Rustic cabins overlooking the river are seasonally available, too.

This luxury RV Resort near the French Broad River offers 25 riverfront and 30 river-view sites with full hookups, free Wi-Fi and cable TV, swimming pool and playground. Friendly, well-mannered dogs are welcome, so you and your furry friend can stroll the grounds together to appreciate the landscaping and mountain views. Or you might spend some time lounging in the gazebo that overlooks the river. Or relax while surfing the web or watching TV, since both Wi-Fi and dish-friendly cable are free. Also Cool: The clubhouse boasts a private exercise facility as well as a gathering room.