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Townsend / Great Smokies KOA Holiday

Camping at Townsend / Great Smokies KOA Holiday

KOA campground · Townsend

A forested campground near trout fishing, and hiking.

About this campground

One of the premier campgrounds in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee , the Townsend/Great Smokies KOA offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and lush forests. Nestled up against the Little River, this campground provides a great setting for relaxing, putting your feet up and enjoying nature after a hard day of hiking, fishing or exploring the local area.

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At a glance

Pets not allowed
Fishing

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Amenities & location

50 Max Amp
60 Max Length
Wi Fi
Cable TV
Pool 5 27 9 2
Snack Bar
Propane
Fishing
Firewood
Pavilion
Hey Wagon Rides
Bike Rentals

Pets: Pets not allowed

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Townsend / Great Smokies KOA Holiday: questions answered

How do I reserve a site at Townsend / Great Smokies KOA Holiday?: Reservable on KOA (per the listing)

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

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Camping with dogs

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

Mountaineer Campground

0.2 mi from Townsend / Great Smokies KOA Holiday (straight-line)

Sites from $36/night

$73 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees

Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site

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

Townsend Riverfront Glamping

1.1 mi from Townsend / Great Smokies KOA Holiday (straight-line)

Sites from $199/night

$398 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees

Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site

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

Smoker Holler RV Resort

3.4 mi from Townsend / Great Smokies KOA Holiday (straight-line)

Sites from $50/night

$100 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees

Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site

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Site counts from the KOA listing.

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

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.

Day 1 · Arrive and settle in
- Check in and set up camp.
- fish for trout (per the campground listing)
Day 2 · Get out and explore
- Mountaintop Zipline 2-Hours Activity Gatlinburg area · 2 hr · from $123/person
- The Escape Game Pigeon Forge: 60-Minute Adventures on The Island Pigeon Forge area · 1.3 hr · from $46/person
Day 3 · One more stop, then head home
- 2 hour Extended Ghost and Haunt Tour of Gatlinburg Gatlinburg area · 2 hr · from $40/person

Self-guided tours at 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. 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 · 106 mi from campground

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

Foster’s Home-Away-From-Home

Foster’s Home-Away-From-Home

Fifth wheel · 39 ft · sleeps 10 · 114 mi from campground

$150/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 · 157 mi from campground

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

Things to do

Activities near Townsend / Great Smokies KOA Holiday

Bookable tours nearby

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

Mountaintop Zipline 2-Hours Activity

Mountaintop Zipline 2-Hours Activity

Gatlinburg area · 2 hr · from $123/person

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

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

Pigeon Forge area · 1.3 hr · from $46/person

2 hour Extended Ghost and Haunt Tour of Gatlinburg

2 hour Extended Ghost and Haunt Tour of Gatlinburg

Gatlinburg area · 2 hr · from $40/person

See 6 more bookable tours

Rocky Top Mountain Coaster Admission Ticket in Pigeon Forge

Rocky Top Mountain Coaster Admission Ticket in Pigeon Forge

Pigeon Forge area · 10 min–30 min · from $19/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.

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

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

Pigeon Forge area · 1.8 hr · from $38/person

The Ultimate Wine, Shine & Bourbon Experience

The Ultimate Wine, Shine & Bourbon Experience

Gatlinburg area · 3.5 hr · from $55/person

The Escape Game: 60-Minute Adventures in Gatlinburg

The Escape Game: 60-Minute Adventures in Gatlinburg

Gatlinburg area · 1.3 hr · from $46/person

Crave Golf Club - Two Courses of Mini Golf

Crave Golf Club - Two Courses of Mini Golf

Pigeon Forge area · 2 hr · from $22/person

East Tennessee Off Road ATV Guided Experience

East Tennessee Off Road ATV Guided Experience

Pigeon Forge area · 1 hr · from $84/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 · 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.