Highest-rated campgrounds in Knoxville, according to Yelp
Camping is a growing leisure activity with no signs of slowing down. According to KOA's 2022 North American Camping report, close to 57 million households in the U.S. and Canada took at least one camping trip in the last year, with tent camping being the most popular way to sleep outdoors.
There are many factors to consider when planning a camping trip, including the amenities. Car camping usually means driving up to your campsite, which allows campers to haul a few more amenities to the campgrounds. These sites may offer electrical outlets, public restrooms (including showers), and a grill or fire pit for cooking. RV camping and cabin rentals may also have these amenities within their unit.
On the other side, backcountry or primitive camping usually involves hiking into a campsite with few to no amenities. For example, at primitive sites, campers may need equipment light enough to carry to their campgrounds. They may also need to hang toiletries to keep wildlife away and treat their drinking water.
The National Park Services manages campgrounds inside 130 park units across the United States. Each state also manages parks with campgrounds, and there are a myriad of privately-owned campgrounds too. According to the North American Camping report, more than half of people tend to camp within 100 miles of their home, but there are endless options for where and how to camp.
People typically must reserve a campsite ahead of time, up to a year in advance for some of the most popular sites. To help you get a head start on planning, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated campgrounds in Knoxville using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
#30. Pigeon Forge / Gatlinburg KOA
- Rating: 3.0/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 3122 Veterans Blvd Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
- Categories: RV Parks, Campgrounds
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#29. Volunteer Park Campground
- Rating: 3.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 9514 Diggs Gap Rd Heiskell, TN 37754
- Categories: Campgrounds
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#28. Big Ridge State Park
- Rating: 3.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 1015 Big Ridge Park Rd Maynardville, TN 37807
- Categories: Parks, Hiking, Campgrounds
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#27. Southlake RV Park
- Rating: 3.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 3730 Maryville Pike Knoxville, TN 37920
- Categories: Campgrounds, RV Parks
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#26. Camp Riverslanding
- Rating: 3.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 304 Day Springs Rd Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
- Categories: Campgrounds
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#25. Pigeon Forge Jellystone Park
- Rating: 3.5/5 (52 reviews)
- Address: 3404 Whalley Dr Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
- Categories: Campgrounds, RV Parks
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#24. Ripplin Waters RV Campground and Cabin Rentals
- Rating: 3.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 1930 Winfield Dunn Pkwy Sevierville, TN 37876
- Categories: Campgrounds
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#23. Douglas Lake Marina & Campground
- Rating: 3.5/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 1590 Dyke Rd Sevierville, TN 37876
- Categories: Marinas, Campgrounds
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#22. Big Meadow Family Campground
- Rating: 4.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 8215 Cedar Creek Rd Townsend, TN 37882
- Categories: Campgrounds
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#21. Melton Hill Campground
- Rating: 4.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 201 Campground Rd Lenoir City, TN 37771
- Categories: Campgrounds
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#20. Clabough's Campground
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 405 Wears Valley Rd Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
- Categories: Campgrounds, RV Rental, RV Parks
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#19. Elkmont Campground
- Rating: 4.0/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 434 Elkmont Rd Gatlinburg, TN 37738
- Categories: Hiking, Campgrounds
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#18. Yarberry Campground
- Rating: 4.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 4825 Yarberry Rd Lenoir City, TN 37772
- Categories: Campgrounds
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#17. Townsend / Great Smokies KOA
- Rating: 4.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 8533 State Highway 73 Townsend, TN 37882
- Categories: Campgrounds, RV Parks
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#16. Little River Campground
- Rating: 4.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 7261 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy Townsend, TN 37882
- Categories: Campgrounds
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#15. Whispering River Resort
- Rating: 4.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 5050 Old Walland Hwy Walland, TN 37886
- Categories: Campgrounds
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#14. Sun Outdoors Pigeon Forge
- Rating: 4.0/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 1004 Pkwy Sevierville, TN 37862
- Categories: RV Parks, Campgrounds, Vacation Rentals
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#13. Riverbend Campground
- Rating: 4.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 2479 Riverbend Lp Ste 1 Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
- Categories: Campgrounds
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#12. Little Arrow Outdoor Resort
- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 118 Stables Dr Townsend, TN 37882
- Categories: Campgrounds, Resorts, RV Parks
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#11. Riveredge Rv Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 4220 Huskey St Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
- Categories: Campgrounds, RV Parks
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#10. Clinton/Knoxville North KOA
- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 2423 N Charles G Seivers Blvd Clinton, TN 37716
- Categories: Campgrounds, Utilities, Hotels
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#9. Douglas Headwater Campground
- Rating: 4.5/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 1680 Boat Launch Rd Sevierville, TN 37876
- Categories: Campgrounds
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#8. Under Canvas Smoky Mountains
- Rating: 4.5/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 1015 Laurel Lick Rd Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
- Categories: Resorts, Campgrounds, Active Life
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#7. Anchor Down RV Resort
- Rating: 4.5/5 (58 reviews)
- Address: 1703 Hwy 139 Dandridge, TN 37725
- Categories: RV Parks, Campgrounds
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#6. Windrock Park Campground
- Rating: 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 555 Windrock Park Ln Oliver Springs, TN 37840
- Categories: Campgrounds, Mountain Biking
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#5. Loyston Point Campground
- Rating: 4.5/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 730 Loyston Point Rd Andersonville, TN 37705
- Categories: Campgrounds
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#4. Alpine Hideaway Campground
- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 251 Spring Valley Rd Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
- Categories: Campgrounds, RV Rental, RV Parks
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#3. Creekside RV Park
- Rating: 5.0/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 2475 Henderson Springs Rd Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
- Categories: Campgrounds
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#2. Up The Creek RV Camp
- Rating: 5.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 1919 Little Valley Rd Pigeon Forge, TN 37862
- Categories: Campgrounds
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#1. Mountaineer Campground
- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 8451 State Hwy 73 Townsend, TN 37882
- Categories: Campgrounds
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