On-Site Activities for Your Kids at Gatlinburg East KOA

On-Site Activities for Your Kids at Gatlinburg East KOA

On-Site Activities for Your Kids at Gatlinburg East / Smoky Mountain KOA Holiday

Camping with your kids is an excellent way for your family to spend quality time together and make memories. If you are looking to spend most of your trip at the campground, Gatlinburg East / Smoky Mountain KOA Holiday offers several fun camping activities for kids. 

Outside Activities

When camping with kids, outdoor activities help pass the time and have fun in the great outdoors. Our kid-friendly campground has many outdoor recreation activities your children will enjoy, including:

  • Outdoor pool: The outdoor pool lets your kids splash around and cool off in hot weather. The pool is open seasonally.
  • Hiking trails: Within walking distance of the campground is a secluded trail leading to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Your kids can learn about local ecology and stay active.
  • Accessible playground: Our exciting new playground is designed for accessibility, so kids of all abilities can play. The rubber surface is wheelchair friendly, and the playset has activities for children with visual or hearing impairments.
  • Disc golf: Our disc golf course features several holes for your family to play. Grab a Frisbee and get competitive!
  • Gemstone mining: Next to the playground is the gemstone mining sluice. Purchase bags of dirt in the campground store, then use the sluice to reveal beautiful gems and crystals.
  • Outdoor movie cinema: Gatlinburg East / Smoky Mountain KOA Holiday hosts movie nights at the outdoor movie cinema. On select dates, join us for a family-friendly movie, popcorn and other refreshments.
  • Volleyball and badminton: The campground has a grass court with a net, perfect for tossing a volleyball or hitting a birdie in badminton.

Inside Activities

Gatlinburg East / Smoky Mountain KOA Holiday also offers a variety of indoor kids' camp activities for rainy days. The game room has all types of games that your kids will love. Get active by playing pool, Foosball or air hockey, or exercise your mind with card games, puzzles and board games. The game room also has comfy seating and a big-screen TV.

Events and Themed Weekends

We host several events throughout the season, so your family can enjoy staying at the campground. Some of our campground activities include:

  • Movie nights at the outdoor cinema
  • Arts and crafts
  • Ice cream socials
  • Sunday pancake breakfasts
  • Game nights
  • S'more socials
  • Pizza parties
  • Bingo

If you camp with us during a holiday, you can participate in our themed weekend events. Watch the Golf Cart Parade over Memorial Day weekend, decorate your site with a patriotic flair for Independence Day, go trick-or-treating on Halloween, enjoy a winter wonderland throughout December and more. Check out the events calendar to see what is happening during your stay.

Reserve a Camping Site With Kids Activities Today

Keep your kids entertained and active when you stay at Gatlinburg East / Smoky Mountain KOA Holiday. Our campground has many RV Sites to accommodate a range of RVs and unique amenities for your comfort and entertainment. Reserve a site today!

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