Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Please take note of these revised directions to avoid a closed section of I-40.
FROM FLORIDA: Take I-75 North to I-40 East. Then take exit 435 to Newport. Turn Right on US-321 towards Gatlinburg on 321 to our campground.
FROM THE NORTHEAST: Take I-81 South to I-40 East to exit 435 to Newport. Turn Right on US-321 towards Gatlinburg on 321 to our campground..
For all of Gatlinburg's iconic spots that draw in the crowds, the area has even more hidden gems tucked away from the hustle and bustle. While these Gatlinburg off-the-beaten-path destinations may not be what comes to mind when you think of the Smoky Mountains, they are well worth visiting if you want to explore the local charm and do something unexpected during your vacation. They are all about 13 miles from Gatlinburg East / Smoky Mountain KOA Holiday.
Split Rail Eats is a restaurant and brewery with feel-good foods like sandwiches, burgers and 16 beers on tap. An appetizing dinner for the family is just a short drive away.
Firefly Glass Studio is a local glass art studio featuring contemporary fused glass pieces like decor and jewelry. You can also craft your own glass creation for a unique thing to do in Gatlinburg.
More Than A Candle has countless soy candles and, like the name suggests, other goods like fragrance oils and soaps. Tantalize the senses with various fragrances at this delightful candle shop.
Fowler's Clay Works is Gatlinburg's must-see pottery studio. Get your hands dirty at the pottery wheel, or watch the masters work the clay into beautiful works of art.
Smoky Mountain Minerals is a family-owned crystal and gem shop with a little something for everyone. Take a jewelry or silversmithing class to make your own creation or shop for gift items like crystals, fossils, minerals and opals.
Glades Soda Fountain is a must-do in Gatlinburg, TN, if you have a sweet tooth. This old-fashioned soda fountain shop serves sweet treats like milkshakes, sundaes, malts, ice cream and phosphates — or old-fashioned sodas.
The Wood Whittlers is a woodcarving shop that makes one-of-a-kind pieces on-site. Watch third- and fourth-generation woodworkers make art pieces by hand and shop for unique gifts.
Gatlinburg East / Smoky Mountain KOA Holiday is also one of Gatlinburg's hidden gems. This KOA Campground is just outside Gatlinburg, so you can have easy access to things to do in Gatlinburg while enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of the Smoky Mountains. Check out the RV Sites, Deluxe Cabins and Tent Sites, and reserve your site today!
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