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Newport / I-40 / Smoky Mountains KOA Journey

Camping at Newport / I-40 / Smoky Mountains KOA Journey

KOA campground · Newport

A forested campground near fishing, and hiking.

About this campground

Newport / I-40 / Smoky Mountains KOA is your year-round gateway to the Smokies. Conveniently located just off I-40 and a short drive from Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Cherokee, NC, our campground offers the perfect balance of easy access and mountain tranquility.

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Amenities & location

50 Max Amp
60 Max Length
Wi Fi
Propane
Firewood
Pavilion
Dog Park
Badminton
Basketball Court
Extended Stay Sites Available
Families
Horseshoes

Pets: Pets welcome

Location

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Newport / I-40 / Smoky Mountains KOA Journey: questions answered

How do I reserve a site at Newport / I-40 / Smoky Mountains KOA Journey?: Reservable on KOA (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Newport / I-40 / Smoky Mountains KOA Journey?: Pets allowed (per the listing)

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Pets: Listing Pets allowed
Booking: Listing Reservable on KOA
Getting there: Listing Newport, TN (map in Location below)
Max rig length · Hookups & power · Pull-through / back-in · Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Shade · Price · Stay limits: Not listed — check with campground

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Guides for this trip

Cabins and glamping in the Smoky Mountains
Camping with dogs

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Tana-See Campground

1 mi from Newport / I-40 / Smoky Mountains KOA Journey (straight-line)

Sites from $38/night

$76 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees

Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Mountain Ranch RV Park

3.7 mi from Newport / I-40 / Smoky Mountains KOA Journey (straight-line)

Sites from $40/night

$80 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees

Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights13 sites open for every night

Waters Edge RV Park and Resort

4.6 mi from Newport / I-40 / Smoky Mountains KOA Journey (straight-line)

Sites from $49/night

$98 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees

Rates & availability from Spot2Nite · you book on their site

Alert at Great Smoky Mountains National Park nearby

Park Closure: Seasonal road closures Heintooga Ridge Road is closed for the season. Details ↗
Park Closure: Park Headquarters Road is closed Park Headquarters Road is closed due to rehabilitation work on the Sugarlands water and wastewater systems.
Park Closure: Straight Fork and the one-way section of Balsam Mountain Road closed. Straight Fork and the one-way section of Balsam Mountain Road (Heintooga Round-Bottom Road) are closed. Details ↗

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Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

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Day 1 · Arrive and settle in
- Check in and set up camp.
- go fishing (per the campground listing)
Day 2 · Get out and explore
- Upper Pigeon River Rafting Trip from Hartford 12 mi · 1.8 hr · from $52/person
- Impossibilities Magic Show 20 mi · 1.3 hr–1.5 hr · from $26/person
Optional full-day extension
Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.
- White Water Rafting Experience on the Upper Pigeon River 12 mi · 1.5 hr · from $46/person

Self-guided tours at 9 mi away, Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Cades Cove Places Tour · 1–4 hr · Stops: John Oliver Place, Primitive Baptist Church, Methodist Church, Cades Cove Overlook, Elijah Oliver Place, Cable Mill Historic Area +4 more
Explore Cades Cove as you drive the 11-mile loop road. Along the way, discover historic homesteads, churches, an active grist mill, and scenic vistas of the surrounding mountains.
Elkmont Historic District Tour · 1–3 hr · Stops: Old Town of Elkmont, The Train "Wye", CCC Stone Bridge, Daisy Town: The Birth of Tourism in the Smokies, Cabins and Daily Life, Why Preserve Daisy Town?
Beginning in today's Elkmont Campground, this walking or driving tour will allow you to explore the rich history of the area that led to the birth of tourism within and the establishment of Great…

Source: National Park Service. Tours are in the free NPS App.

Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

Tent camping here: 3 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

2021 Forest River Cherokee 294GEBG

2021 Forest River Cherokee 294GEBG

Travel trailer · 36 ft · sleeps 10 · 112 mi from campground

$119/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

To The Max I 2021 Entegra Coach Esteem

To The Max I 2021 Entegra Coach Esteem

Class C motorhome · 32 ft · sleeps 8 · 118 mi from campground

$290/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

2020 Bullet Ultra Lite Full Bunks+2 Baths

2020 Bullet Ultra Lite Full Bunks+2 Baths

Travel trailer · 37 ft · sleeps 10 · 136 mi from campground

$175/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

Things to do

Activities near Newport / I-40 / Smoky Mountains KOA Journey

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Upper Pigeon River Rafting Trip from Hartford

Upper Pigeon River Rafting Trip from Hartford

12 mi · 1.8 hr · from $52/person

White Water Rafting Experience on the Upper Pigeon River

White Water Rafting Experience on the Upper Pigeon River

12 mi · 1.5 hr · from $46/person

7-Line Zipline Experience in Sevierville

7-Line Zipline Experience in Sevierville

20 mi · 2.5 hr · from $119/person

See 6 more bookable tours

Impossibilities Magic Show

Impossibilities Magic Show

20 mi · 1.3 hr–1.5 hr · from $26/person

Happening during your dates

Ranger programs and events Nov 13–Nov 15

Down on the Farm · Nov 13 · 10:00 AM–12:00 PM · Free
Mountain Farm Museum, behind the Oconaluftee Visitor Center
Wild about the Smokies at Oconaluftee · Nov 13, Nov 14 · 03:00 PM–03:30 PM · Free
Oconaluftee Visitor Center porch
Cades Cove Star Party · Nov 14 · 05:30 PM–07:30 PM · Free
Cades Cove Orientation Shelter (before the entrance to Cades Cove Loop Road)
Smokies Service Days - Veterans Day Cemetery Cleanup · Nov 14 · 09:00 AM–12:00 PM · Free

Source: National Park Service (Great Smoky Mountains National Park). Photos link to nps.gov and are credited to their photographers.

Wine Me, Shine Me, Dine Me - Must do tour

Wine Me, Shine Me, Dine Me - Must do tour

20 mi · 3.5 hr · from $72/person

Small-Group 7-Line Zipline Activity at Sevierville Nature Park

Small-Group 7-Line Zipline Activity at Sevierville Nature Park

20 mi · 2 hr · from $77/person

Famous Moonshine & Wine Tour From Pigeon Forge

Famous Moonshine & Wine Tour From Pigeon Forge

20 mi · 3.5 hr · from $68/person

The Escape Game Pigeon Forge: 60-Minute Adventures on The Island

The Escape Game Pigeon Forge: 60-Minute Adventures on The Island

22 mi · 1.3 hr · from $46/person

Rocky Top Mountain Coaster Admission Ticket in Pigeon Forge

Rocky Top Mountain Coaster Admission Ticket in Pigeon Forge

22 mi · 10 min–30 min · from $19/person

Free things to do (National Park Service)

Ranger programs, trails and park activities — typically free. Separate from paid tours above.

From the National Park Service · 9 mi away, Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Waterfall flows over rocks and pours into greenish colored pool with rocks and shrubs around it. — Photo: Bob Carr Photo

Hike to Abrams Falls

Walk 5 miles (8 km) roundtrip through rhododendron, hemlock, and pine-oak forest to a 25-foot (7.6-m) waterfall and scenic pool. Swimming in the pool is not recommended due to…

A bridge over a river surrounded by green trees. A road past the bridge in the distance. — Photo: NPS Photo

Hike the Gatlinburg Trail

Enjoy a riverside stroll approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) roundtrip through a cove hardwood forest along one of the only dog- and bike-friendly trails in the park. This trail…

An Appalachian mountain view on a sunny day. Trees and other vegetation in the foreground. — Photo: Kenzie Connor Photo

Hike to Chimney Tops Overlook

Hike 3.5 miles (5.6 km) roundtrip on this popular but challenging trail to enjoy views of surrounding mountains and the Chimney Tops pinnacles. This trail is steep and rocky at…

Sweeping mountain views below a pink and purple sky. Hiker icon in corner. — Photo: Bob Carr Photo

Hike to Mount Le Conte on Bullhead Trail

One of five routes to Mount Le Conte, the Bullhead Trail offers consistent views. The strenuous hike is 13.6 miles (21.9 km) roundtrip. Near the beginning, visitors will see rocky…

A footlog bridge over a stream in the forest. — Photo: NPS

Hike Smokemont Nature Trail

Hike 0.62-mile (1 km) roundtrip on Smokemont Nature Trail which provides a peaceful escape and views of the surrounding peaks.

A small cascading waterfall on rocks in a stream. — Photo: Bob Carr

Hike Bradley Fork Trail

The Bradley Fork Trail offers a scenic and diverse outdoor experience, featuring picturesque creeks, seasonal wildflowers, fishing access, horseback riding opportunities, and…

Source: National Park Service (Great Smoky Mountains National Park). Photos link to nps.gov and are credited to their photographers.

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