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..
KOA Gatlinburg East offers the best of both worlds, peaceful Smoky Mountain camping just minutes from top attractions. Our campground backs directly up to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, giving you instant access to scenic hiking trails right from your campsite, while still being only 20 minutes from downtown Gatlinburg. You’ll enjoy the quiet mountain wilderness feel with the convenience of nearby attractions like Dollywood and Pigeon Forge, just 45 minutes away.
Gatlinburg is one of the most popular entrance points into The Great Smoky Mountains National Park. You can take a day trip to explore some of the most famous destinations within the park, or you can avoid the crowds with a hike that starts right on the campground! Leave your vehicle on the campground (and avoid the parking fees), then take the short walk down a gravel road to the trailhead for Maddron Bald Trail. This trail heads into an undeveloped section of the national park, where you'll pass a few historic structures before climbing the path up past babbling mountain streams and into an old growth forest. Ask the front desk staff for more information and be sure to bring a map!
Let The Adventure Begin!Experience the thrill of whitewater rafting in the Smoky Mountains with Smoky Mountain Outdoors. Since 1993, SMO has been delivering top-rated adventures focused on safety, excitement, and unforgettable fun. Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned rafter, you'll enjoy navigating exhilarating Class III and Class IV rapids on one of Tennessee's most scenic rivers.Looking to cool off this summer? There's no better way than a day on the water in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains. Splash through rushing rapids, take in the stunning mountain views, and create lasting memories with family and friends. It's the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation all in one incredible outdoor experience.
3299 Hartford Road
Hartford, TN 37753
Come ready for fun and we'll do everything else! Whitewater excitement or relaxing floats. Fun and memorable rafting experiences. Our beautiful location on the river makes your experience the best.Cool off with Outdoor Adventures! Guided White Water Rafting on the Big Pigeon River in Eastern Tennessee bordering Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Our crew rafts near Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and Sevierville in Tennessee. Rafting trips are perfect for creating unforgettable memories while visiting the Smokies with friends, families and groups. Highly trained and entertaining guides maneuver you on the Pigeon River through exciting white water. Prefer a leisure float? Enjoy a gentle trip with your small children in a steady current. The choice is yours. Either way, come ready for fun and we'll do everything else! We take great pride in our customer service, quality equipment, and beautiful location on the river.
3635 Trail Hollow Road
Hartford, TN 37753
CLIMB Works Smoky Mountains
CLIMB Works Smoky Mountains, a true treetop canopy tour, consists of 9 world-class ziplines, unique sky bridges, a fun ATV adventure to the top, and a surprise at the end – making this the ultimate Smoky Mountain experience. Soaring tree to tree, you'll see why the Great Smoky Mountain National Park is the most visited national park in the country.Our Mountain Biking course allows you to see the Smokies from a totally different perspective. We provide the trail, the bikes, and the experience. It's simple: Come. Rent. Ride.
155 Branam Hollow Rd. Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
The Ultimate Smoky Mountain Experience. Located at the top of the SkyLift, the Gatlinburg SkyBridge is 680 feet long AND the longest pedestrian cable bridge in North America! The SkyBridge is an incredible but easily attainable experience you'll remember for a lifetime.
765 Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Your adventure begins at Anakeesta where they have created a unique experience in the Great Smoky Mountains by immersing guests of all ages in the beauty and adventure of the great outdoors.
576 Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Make sure to check out the scenic and exciting four-season world of Ober Gatlinburg Amusement Park and Ski Area. A mountaintop of fun, excitement, and beauty high above Gatlinburg, TN, is waiting for you!
1339 Ski Mountain Rd
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Ride to the top and take in the view of Gatlinburg.
115 Historic Nature Trail
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Sprawling aquarium showcasing sharks, sea turtles, stingrays, penguins & a glass-bottom boat ride.
88 River Road
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Visit Tennessee's first legal moonshine distillery! A mason jar of Ole Smoky Moonshine is the finest souvenir in the Smokies. Sample a centuries-old family recipe and learn more about the rich history of moonshine in East Tennessee.
903 Parkway #128
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Dollywood is a theme park jointly owned by entertainer Dolly Parton and Herschend Family Entertainment. It is located in the Knoxville-Smoky Mountains metroplex in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Automobile archive featuring famous film & TV cars including the General Lee & 1966 Batmobile.
914 Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Cataloochee Valley is nestled among some of the most rugged mountains in the southeastern United States. Surrounded by 6000-foot peaks, this isolated valley was one of the largest and most prosperous settlements in what is now the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Some 1,200 people lived in this lovely mountain valley in 1910. Most made their living by farming, including commercial apple growing.
Elk were reintroduced in the valley in 2001 and most mornings and early evenings you can see the Elk grazing in the valley fields.
Ready for an easy ride through the Great Smoky Mountains? Bicycles are allowed on the Gatlinburg Trail, Oconaluftee River Trail, and the Deep Creek Trail. These trails have been set aside for people wishing to simply take a stroll through the park on a bike.
We are a motorcycle friendly campground which is great because this area has some of the best rides in the country. US
Tail of the Dragon is listed at #1 on the Top 100 Routes in Tennessee. Check out the website below for all 100 best rides in TN.
Cades Cove is a broad, verdant valley surrounded by mountains and is one of the most popular destinations in the Great Smokies. It offers some of the best opportunities for wildlife viewing in the park. Large numbers of white-tailed deer are frequently seen, and sightings of black bear, coyote, ground hog, turkey, raccoon, skunk, and other animals are also possible.
Need to get to Pigeon Forge?? There is a trolley service that links Gatlinburg to Pigeon Forge
Hungry? Gatlinburg has a variety of ethnic cuisine, tapas, and treasured local steakhouses. Make the most of your trip and eat some great food to fuel your adventure.
Time is ticking, ready to test your collaboration skills with friends and family to see if you can get out in time?
716 Parkway
(865) 415-4055
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Take your adventure to the next level and find exactly what you're looking for in the heart of Gatlinburg. Along the Gatlinburg Parkway and the Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community, you will find some of the most unusual and unique stores in America. Explore old-world shops on brick-laid streets, featuring modern galleries, quaint shops, and boutiques.
Experience the thrill of adventure at Breakout Games in Gatlinburg, where you and your team must crack codes, solve puzzles, and escape before time runs out! With immersive themes and heart-pounding challenges, it's the perfect activity for friends, families, and team-building events. This event is only a 25-minute drive from the campground!
631 Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
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