Do you love hitting the open road with your RV or trading stories around a campfire? When you visit the Pigeon Forge area, you have so many options for RV parks and campgrounds that you probably have trouble deciding which park is right for you. That’s why we’ve made up this list of the 9 best RV Parks and campgrounds in the Pigeon Forge area. This list isn’t in any particular order, except alphabetical, and each park will be analyzed based on location, amenities, and special perks.
Camp RiversLanding
Location: 304 Day Springs Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863.
Camp RiversLanding is the perfect vacation spot for memory making in the Smokies! Located just off the Parkway and sitting on the Pigeon River makes this RV Park and campground the perfect location to be close the fun while enjoying the great outdoors. From the heated pool and new bathhouse to the river tubing and unbeatable location Camp RiversLanding is the premier campground in Pigeon Forge! Book your trip with us and get ready for some Great Smoky Mountains family fun!
Amenities at Camp RiversLanding include: WiFi, dog park, game room, pool, playground, 3 Trolley Stops, basketball courts, and so much more! The pool is open Spring through Fall (from mid-March until November) from 9 am till dark. There is an adjoining bathhouse and kiddie pool. One of the best ways to have a day of fun is to get a tube and ride down the rapids. Kids and adults alike love to ride the long stretch of the river in front of the campground. And if you are feeling adventurous you can go even farther! Inner tubes are available in the Camp Riverslanding Trading Post.
Alpine Hideaway Campground
Location: 251 Spring Valley Road, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Alpine Hideaway Campground is excited for you to experience a truly beautiful RV park in the Great Smoky Mountains. Alpine Hideaway is proud to announce the completion of the new bath house and laundry facilities. The new bath house features four individual suites along with the attached bath house. This park is situated between two mountains with plenty of trees for shade. You will feel like you’re miles away in the quiet mountains yet within walking distance to the parkway and trolley stops.
For your family’s enjoyment, they offer a beautiful salt water pool to relax by or just cool off. There is a great family friendly playground and other games available for check out in the office. Alpine Hideaway also offers camping cabins and on-site RV rentals.
Foothills RV Park & Cabins
Location: 4235 Huskey Street, Pigeon Forge, TN, 37863.
The park has plenty of amenities for the family, including a heated outdoor swimming pool, a laundry room, and a bathhouse. A trolley stop is found directly on site, so visitors can park and ride wherever they desire. The site offers 37 full hookups with 30/50 amps; visitors can also enjoy cable TV and free Wi-Fi. Decks overlooking mountain views are found on-site as well, complete with picnic tables for a family meal.
The park offers a wide range of different cabin rentals, including a-frame cabins, log cabins, and camping cabins. The cabins each have unique offerings, but all feature heat and air condition, color cable TVs, charcoal grills, and picnic tables.
Gateway To The Smokies RV Park & Campground
Location: 210 Conner Heights Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Your base camp for adventure in the Smokies is at Gateway to the Smokies RV Park and Campground! This perfect destination is a mix of incredible open- air scenery and warm, southern hospitality! Gateway to the Smokies is minutes away from adventures in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and surround areas. This veteran and family owned/ operated campground boasts 70 RV sites, 9 cabins, and plenty of camping sites for the best experience!
Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg KOA
Location: 3122 Veterans Blvd., Pigeon Forge, TN, 37863
Located right off the Parkway on Dollywood Lane, this campsite is under five minutes from the Island, Dollywood, and all the shopping and amusements you could want. There’s also a walking trail that takes you to Patriot Park, adjacent to the Old Mill.
Campers will find that they can enjoy a wide range of activities without ever having to leave the campground. Unlike many campgrounds, KOA has planned activities for kids such as games, movies on their outdoor cinema, crafting, and more. You’ll find tons of unique amenities at the park, such as a disc golf course, rent-able bicycles, the fun trail, a gem mine, a gaga pit (a kind of modern dodgeball), horseshoes, cornhole, tetherball, a lazy river, hot tub, the jumping pillow, and an on-site café!
Pigeon River Campground
Location: 3375 Hartford Rd., Hartford TN 37753
The campground offers campsites for tents as well as camping cabins and RV campsites. A river runs along the back end of the campsite, and visitors can enjoy fishing along the river or take advantage of the on-site put-in and take-out for private boaters and fishermen. The site also includes laundry facilities, a general store, and a 4 ft. swimming pool.
When you stay here, you’re right next to outdoor action, having easy access to whitewater rafting, ziplines, and horseback riding; in addition, the campsite offers free Wi-Fi, horseshoes, and a sand volleyball court. The campground sits at the intersection of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Cherokee National Forest, and the Pisgah National Forest.
Riverside RV Park and Resort
Location: 4280 Boyds Creek Highway, Sevierville, TN 37876
Sitting at a curving bend of the West Prong Little Pigeon River, Riverside RV Park & Resort is found in Sevierville about one minute away from Smoky Mountain Knifeworks. This park offers you a great location that’s not too far from attractions, but far enough to feel like you’ve escaped the bustling city.
The resort has a wide range of lodging options, with close to 300 level campsites to accommodate its visitors. They also offer great cabin rentals along the river, including two honeymoon cabins complete with king size beds, Jacuzzis, and fireplaces. Amenities you’ll find on-site include a swimming pool, playground, and fishing along the river that surrounds the park.
Mill Creek Resort
Location: 449 W. Mill Creek Road, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
The saying goes, “home is where the heart is.” At Mill Creek Resort they hope you will leave a little piece of your heart here and call it home. The park has been family owned and operated for 30 years. The goal is to provide you with an experience you won’t forget when you visit the Smokies and the staff welcomes you and your family. They are always happy to help you get the most out of your action- packed stay in Pigeon Forge, TN!
The campground offers more than just a friendly staff and convenient location. They pride themselves on the improvements they continue to make throughout the year. Mill Creek Resort offers a playground for children to play, pool and kiddie pool, remodeled bath house, basketball court, clubhouse and more. The campground itself is surrounded by mature trees and mountain peak views!
Margaritaville RV Resort & Lodge
Location: 149 Cates Lane, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863.
Margaritaville expands its collection of RV resorts with Camp Margaritaville Pigeon Forge! Guests will enjoy all of the ways to kick back and relax at this unique location, a resort pool with a double looped water slide, Fins Bar for drinks, lunch or dinner, and a camp store. Surrounded by the attractions and outdoor recreation of Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, Gatlinburg, and the Great Smoky Mountains, Camp Margaritaville is the perfect hub for a great mountain adventure! Minutes away from all things fun and exciting, The RV Resort offer two completely different ways to kick back and relax in a Margaritaville state of mind. Whether you indulge in a carefree hotel stay at The Lodge or set up camp in your RV, you will experience the laid-back island-inspired vibe of Margaritaville and the warm hospitality of the southern Appalachian Mountains.
