Top 10 Campgrounds in Tennessee, United States

With convenient access to more than 800-square-miles of lush forest, pristine mountain views, and the Appalachian Trail, Under Canvas® lets you explore the untouched beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains while enjoying the splendor of glamping in our authentic safari-inspired canvas tents. Find yourself immersed in an international biosphere reserve where you’ll wake up to the sounds of nature on our 182-acre camp just minutes from America’s most visited national park. If you’re looking for an unparalleled adventure, allow Under Canvas® to take you on an unforgettable journey back in time amid Gatlinburg’s “Land of the Blue Smoke.” There’s really no luxury lodging or accommodations in Gatlinburg, TN or near the Smokies like it!

Welcome Valley Village is a privately owned and operated 17 acre riverside retreat. Our 6 log cabins are nicely appointed with fireplaces, jacuzzis, and fully furnished kitchens. Guests enjoy swimming, fishing, hiking, photography, biking, basketball, horseshoes, and every cabin has its own campfire pit. Take a guided whitewater rafting trip on the Ocoee River, site of the 1996 Summer Olympics whitewater paddling events. Float trips are also available on the milder Hiwassee River.

A new and exciting resort style destination has come to the mouth end of the worlds famous, Tail of the Dragon in Tennessee!! We have an Inn with 10 units available for rent! We would love to host all of your future motorcycle and car groups! We aren't only for those into cars and bikes, we want to bring EVERYONE to see our amazing resort! We've got fresh BBQ, axe throwing, cold beverages (7 days a week), and live music (most days). Future additions include: Another Restaurant/s Campground Treehouse Style Rentals Tiny Home Rentals Tiny Cabin Rentals Canoe/Kayak Rentals Events and Entertainment and SO MUCH MORE!!

True West is THE Premier Campground of Big South Fork. An award winning campground, named the BEST Small Campground in the US and Green Campground of the Year by the National ARVC Association as well as Best Campground in the US by Horsetraildirectory.com. We are #1 in Horsepitality® and know how to treat our guests to the best in customer service. We have sites, lodging, stalls, a gift store and more. If you want to visit Big South Fork and have the best vacation, then you need to stay with us! We look forward to seeing you. You won't be disappointed!

Choose Camp Riverslanding RV Park as your Pigeon Forge Campground Whether you are planning a vacation to Pigeon Forge or just a weekend getaway. Camp Riverslanding has everything you are looking for:•All sites Water/Elec/Sewer•Concrete Pads•Wi-Fi Internet throughout camp•30 & 50 Amp Service•Free Cable TV•Picnic Tables •Fire Rings•Laundry Facilities•Bath House with 10 Private Bath Rooms•River Tubing•Swimming Pool, Kids' Pool, and Splash Pad•Bounce Pad for Kids•Dog Park•Game Room•Basketball & Tennis Courts•Fishing•Cable Television•Pigeon Forge Trolley Stop•Playground •Pets Welcome A Pigeon Forge Campground just minutes from Gatlinburg and the Smoky Mountains Camp Riverslanding is a campground and RV Park located in the heart of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. We offer a family atmosphere as well as a unique beauty. We are proud to be a family owned and operated RV resort and campground offering you the best possible experience in Pigeon Forge camping. We are centrally located giving you the convenience of being close to all of the action and activities that the Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge area is famous for, yet at the same time our beautiful landscaped grounds and many amenities give you the feeling of being tucked away in a true outdoor resort. At Camp Riverslanding you will find 117 sites that include 30 and 50amp service. All sites with the exception of our primitive sites include water, electric, sewer and cable connections. Peaceful Riverside Camping in Pigeon ForgeImagine camping along the banks of the Little Pigeon River in Pigeon Forge, perfect for fishing, wading or just relaxing. The beautiful shade trees, grassy surroundings and well kept grounds will only add to your enjoyment. You may want to take a stroll up stream and find the perfect fishing hole or just find a spot to sit and watch the water go by. You are also just minutes away from all of the action and restaurants that the Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg area are famous for.

The Clabough family has lived in Pigeon Forge for five generations and in the Smoky Mountain region for a lot longer. William Clabough, a Civil War veteran, bought the original property in the late 1800s. He was a Union soldier and was drawing a small pension when he settled in Pigeon Forge. The Knoxville Chancery Court records show that he sold it to Clyde, one of his nine children, in 1922 when he was about 80 years old. Clyde had a dowry and bought everyone else out. He was a carpenter and built several barns in Sevier County. His two sons, Harold and William Clyde “W.C.” eventually helped him finally pay off the property. The Clabough’s farm had cattle and grew enough wheat to feed the family, tomatoes, hay and a little cash crop like corn. Harold, now 90 years old, said, “We had a good life here on the farm. We always had plenty to eat.” Things got better during the Second New Deal in 1935, Roosevelt started the Farm Security Administration (FSA) which was an effort during the Depression to combat American rural poverty by helping poor farmers buy land, and that program continues to operate in the 21st century as the Farmers Home Administration. The goal was to make the farmer more efficient so the loans were used for new machinery, trucks, or animals, or to repay old debts. “We operated our own farm with horses – no tractors, no electricity,” said Harold. “We didn’t have indoor plumbing until 1948. That was a treat when we got that put in.” Born on November 1, 1923, Harold’s first memories of the property are of the original farmhouse built in the 1800s that is still standing and the pecan tree next to it. He and his brother, W.C., grew up working chores on the farm, but went on their separate career paths. Harold attended Pine Grove School and graduated with a class of 4 people, then worked at TVA for 9 years, taught school for 4 years and served in the military for 32 years. His brother, W.C., served the military in New Guinea, the Dutch East Indies, the Philippines and Spain. He was a veteran of World War II and after 17 years of service, received a medical discharge. Upon his death in the 1980s, the land came to be Harold’s. Little by little, the land being farmed shrank and in 1980 Harold started building the Campground, officially opening in 1981. Gradually, Harold acquired a little more land to build the store that still services campers today, offering Exxon gasoline and a small deli that the locals frequent as much as the out-of-town visitors. “We made good money out of the small campground so I decided to add more sites.” Harold was a sharp businessman and the Campground grew from 83 to 116 sites, and then 150 when new property was added. Today, Clabough’s Campground, has 325 camping sites plus cabin, cottage and vacation rentals. Harold and his wife of 58 years, who passed away in 2006, worked the business with their only daughter and son-in-law and two grandsons. After a career at First Federal and Rural Housing Authority, son-in-law Ronnie Russell took on the role of General Manager in 1978 and has overseen new water lines, new concrete patios, new sewer lines and updating the cabins every couple of years. “You cannot stay the same. You’ve got to work at making it better,” Ronnie said, “I want our campground to be known as the best one in the area. It’s like anything. You take care of it, because it’s all you have. Our goal is to try to make it better. People come here, and we are proud to say they leave happy.” The original farm was about 50 acres and today the property is about 50 acres. The Appalachian Mountains have seen a big boom as tourism took center stage for the Smokies, but really the families and their values have not changed. You still only need a handful of change to buy an ice cream and Harold’s philosophy of “you never hurt someone else to help yourself” shows up in every detail of the business. “We keep it clean. We have all the conveniences. If you have any problem while you are here, come see us,” said Harold. Throughout his long life, he has seen his childhood home evolve into a multi-facetted modern family-friendly vacation destination. While still active and on-site, it is younger generations that handle the day-to-day operations. Harold summed it best when he said, “The campers have been so good to us. Campers are good people.”

About 15 minutes from scenic Fall Creek Falls State Park. 42 Pull Thru sites ALL with Full hook-ups: water/sewer/20/30/50 amp • Free WIFI • Private Bathrooms & Showers • Pet Friendly • Game Room w/Satellite TV • Playground • Cornhole • Ping Pong • Horseshoes