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  4. Uncle Jim's River Cove Campground

Camping at Uncle Jim's River Cove Campground near Sevierville

Private campground · Sevierville · 13 campsites

A campground near hiking, and mountain biking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

Uncle Jim's River Cove Campground in Sevierville, Tennessee, offers a serene escape nestled in a rural setting along the West Prong of the Little Pigeon River. Despite its peaceful surroundings, the campground is just minutes away from the excitement of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, as well as the natural beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

5.0 on Campspot · 87 reviewsBook on Campspot
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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 73 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Full hookups
  • Pets welcome
  • Showers

    Dump station on site.

OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationReviewsPlan your stay

10 available sites

10 open of 13 site types
Full Hook-Up Sunrise View RV Site
RV · Up to 58 ftFull hookups
Available all 2 nights
$98 for 2 nights
$49/night · before taxes & fees
Full Hook-up Mtn View Loop Buddy RV Site
RVFull hookups
Available all 2 nights
$134 for 2 nights
$67/night · before taxes & fees
Full Hook-up Mtn View Loop RV Site
RV · Up to 61 ftFull hookups
Available all 2 nights
$134 for 2 nights
$67/night · before taxes & fees
Full Hook-up River Loop RV Site
RV · Up to 73 ftFull hookups
Available all 2 nights
$134 for 2 nights
$67/night · before taxes & fees
Pull-Thru Full Hook-up Mtn View Loop RV Site
RVFull hookups
Available all 2 nights
$134 for 2 nights
$67/night · before taxes & fees
Tent
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$134 for 2 nights
$67/night · before taxes & fees
Premium Tent
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$134 for 2 nights
$67/night · before taxes & fees
Full Hook-up On-River RV Site
RV · Up to 61 ftFull hookups
Available all 2 nights
$139 for 2 nights
$69/night · before taxes & fees

View full availability calendar · night-by-night from Campspot

Availability on Campspot.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
Full Hook-Up Sunrise View RV Site
rv
✓✓from $49
Full Hook-up Mtn View Loop Buddy RV Site
rv
✓✓from $67
Full Hook-up Mtn View Loop RV Site
rv
✓✓from $67
Full Hook-up River Loop RV Site
rv
✓✓from $67
Pull-Thru Full Hook-up Mtn View Loop RV Site
rv
✓✓from $67
Tent
tent
✓✓from $67
Premium Tent
tent
✓✓from $67
Full Hook-up On-River RV Site
rv
✓✓from $69
Rental RV Site 63
lodging
✓✓from $105
From $98 for 2 nights
$49/night · Before taxes & fees
10 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on Campspot. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Campspot ↗

10 openSites from $49/night
Book on Campspot

Amenities & location

  • Bathrooms
  • Cable TV
  • Camp Store
  • Craft Room
  • Dump Station
  • Gaga Ball
  • Golf Cart Rental
  • Internet
  • Laundry
  • Pet Area
  • Pets Allowed
  • Planned Activities
Pets
Pets welcome

Hookups (individual campsites): 10 full-hookup individual sites.

Location

2575 Pittman Center Road
Open in Google Maps ↗

Uncle Jim's River Cove Campground: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Uncle Jim's River Cove Campground?
Longest RV site listed: 73 ft (4 of 10 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Uncle Jim's River Cove Campground have RV hookups?
10 full-hookup individual sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Uncle Jim's River Cove Campground?
Reservable on Campspot (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Uncle Jim's River Cove Campground?
Pets allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Campspot listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 73 ft (4 of 10 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 10 full-hookup individual sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 1 pull-through, 8 back-in
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Water
Listing Water at 10 sites
Booking
Listing Reservable on Campspot
Getting there
Listing 2575 Pittman Center Road (map in Location below)
Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Shade · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground

Reviews

Selected reviews

Verbatim from guest reviews on Campspot ↗ (87 reviews, ★ 5.0). Not written or edited by us.

“Very cozy campground located between the smokey mountains along the river! Highly recommended!”

Ryan M 5 · Oct 2026 · Campspot

“Uncle Jims never disappoints. Staff is great and camp is always clean.”

Danny P 5 · Oct 2026 · Campspot

“Area and amenities were clean, staff was friendly, and a convenient location; rural but also just a short drive to Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge.”

Clinton S 5 · Oct 2026 · Campspot
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Guides for this trip

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  • How much does it cost to rent an RV?
  • Camping with dogs
Rental RV Site 64
lodging
✓✓from $105
Rental RV Site 65
lodging
XXfrom $105
Rental RV Site 26 Premium On-River
lodging
XXfrom $121
On-River Cabin (Site 41)
lodging
XXfrom $127

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights5 sites open for every night

Ellis Cove

3.1 mi from Uncle Jim's River Cove Campground (straight-line)
Sites from $54/night
$108 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights8 sites open for every night

Buddy Bear in the Smokies RV Campground

3.7 mi from Uncle Jim's River Cove Campground (straight-line)
Sites from $70/night
$140 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Spot2Nite · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights3 sites open for every night

Harmony Hollow n the Smokies

3.7 mi from Uncle Jim's River Cove Campground (straight-line)
Sites from $25/night
$50 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
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 ↗

Active alerts from the National Park Service. Check before you go.

Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • 7-Line Zipline Experience in Sevierville 6 mi · 2.5 hr · from $119/person
    • The Escape Game Pigeon Forge: 60-Minute Adventures on The Island 5 mi · 1.3 hr · from $46/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • Rocky Top Mountain Coaster Admission Ticket in Pigeon Forge 5 mi · 10 min–30 min · from $19/person

Self-guided tours at 5 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: 2 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 73 ft. 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 · 108 mi from campground

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

View rental
2020 Bullet Ultra Lite Full Bunks+2 Baths
2020 Bullet Ultra Lite Full Bunks+2 Baths

Travel trailer · 37 ft · sleeps 10 · 146 mi from campground

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

View rental
Zwisle's Galloping Palomino
Zwisle's Galloping Palomino

Travel trailer · 37 ft · sleeps 9 · 194 mi from campground

$89/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

View rental
Things to do

Activities near Uncle Jim's River Cove Campground

Bookable tours nearby

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

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

5 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

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

Brian Hoffman's Remembering Red - A Tribute to Red Skelton
Brian Hoffman's Remembering Red - A Tribute to Red Skelton

5 mi · 1.8 hr · from $38/person

See 6 more bookable tours
Crave Golf Club - Two Courses of Mini Golf
Crave Golf Club - Two Courses of Mini Golf
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.

Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Campspot for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

MonthOpenBookedClosed
Nov 202688%0%0%
Dec 202669%0%0%
Jan 202769%0%0%

5 mi · 2 hr · from $22/person

East Tennessee Off Road ATV Guided Experience
East Tennessee Off Road ATV Guided Experience

5 mi · 1 hr · from $84/person

7-Line Zipline Experience in Sevierville
7-Line Zipline Experience in Sevierville

6 mi · 2.5 hr · from $119/person

Impossibilities Magic Show
Impossibilities Magic Show

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

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

6 mi · 3.5 hr · from $72/person

Mountaintop Zipline 2-Hours Activity
Mountaintop Zipline 2-Hours Activity

8 mi · 2 hr · from $123/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 · 5 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.

Compare site types

13 individual reservable campsites from Campspot, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Rv

6 sites · From $67.20, From $69.30/night

6 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Lodging

5 sites · From $105, From $120.75/night

2 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Tent

2 sites · From $67.20/night

2 open Nov 13–Nov 15