Welcome to Knoxville
Camping near Knoxville gives you the perfect jumping-off point to explore the attractions of the Marble City while also basking in all the natural beauty the south has to offer. Spend time downtown to check out the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame and dine on delicious Southern food, then head back out to paddle the area’s quarries and hike the many trails. The best campgrounds near Knoxville bring a mix of peaceful moments and adventure opportunities.
Top Campgrounds near Knoxville, Tennessee
Smoky Hollow Outdoor Resort
18 milesSevierville, TN
Smoky Hollow Outdoor Resort is a family owned & operated resort. If you're looking for one of the best places to camp in the Great Smoky Mountains, look no further. Choose between cabins, tipis, treeh
- Arcade
- Golf Cart Rental
- Ice Cream
- Bathrooms
- Showers
- Internet Access
- General Store
- Garbage
Douglas Tailwater Campground
21 milesKodak, TN
Located at the tail end of a dam, dispersed by the banks of the French Broad River, is Douglas Tailwater Campground. Offering a peaceful spot to rest and recover, this campground is the perfect spot f
- Waterfront
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Bathrooms
- Showers
- General Store
- Pavilion
Yarberry Campground
21 milesLenoir City, TN
When you stay at Yarberry Campground in Loudoun County, you're staying in "The Lakeway to the Smokies". Nestled along the shores of Fort Loudoun Lake, you'll have stunning views from just about every
- Canoeing / Kayaking
- Beach
- Waterfront
- Volleyball
- Bathrooms
- Showers
- Pavilion
Sun Outdoors Pigeon Forge
21 milesSevierville, TN
Experience a Tennessee vacation at the gateway of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park when you stay at Sun Outdoors Pigeon Forge, formally known as River Plantation. As one of the best resorts nea
- Waterpark
- Pool
- Hot Tub / Sauna
- Dog Park
- Arcade
- Golf Cart Rental
- Playground
- Basketball
- GaGa Ball
- Bathrooms
- Showers
- Internet Access
- Garbage
- Laundry
- Pavilion
Loyston Point Campground
21 milesAndersonville, TN
Get all the best of Tennessee at Loyston Point Campground. Located on the shores of Norris Reservoir, Lake Norris has been designated as the cleanest lake in the Tennessee Valley. Loyston Point offers
- Beach
- Waterfront
- Boat Launch
- Playground
- Bathrooms
- Showers
- Dump Station
- Pavilion
Douglas Headwater Campground
22 milesSevierville, TN
Experience the beauty of Tennessee at Douglas Dam Headwater Campground. Offering stunning views, spacious sites, a peaceful atmosphere, and great amenities. Spend your day swimming at the beach, tak
- Beach
- Hiking
- Boat Launch
- Bathrooms
- Showers
Melton Hill Dam Campground
22 milesLenoir City, TN
Plan a getaway to the great state of Tennessee, and make Melton Hill Dam Campground your basecamp for relaxing and exploring. With a total of 61 spacious sites scattered over the three levels of ter
- Canoeing / Kayaking
- Waterfront
- Fishing
- Boat Launch
- Bathrooms
- Showers
- Dump Station
Mountaineer Campground
23 milesTownsend, TN
2024 CAMPSPOT AWARD WINNERS: Top Small Campgrounds! Mountaineer Campground is nestled among the vast land on the "peaceful side of the smokies" in Townsend, Tennessee. Offering lovely campsites on t
'24- Waterfront
- Pool
- Fishing
- Cable TV
- Arts & Crafts
- Playground
- Bathrooms
- Showers
- Internet Access
- General Store
- Garbage
- Laundry
- Pavilion
- Special Events
Cove Creek RV Resorts
23 milesSevierville, TN
Cove Creek RV Resort offers luxury RV living with an unencumbered view of Cove Mountain in the peaceful Smoky Mountain area known as Wears Valley, right between Pigeon Forge and Townsend TN. Whether y
- Pool
- Fishing
- Cable TV
- Bathrooms
- Showers
- Internet Access
- General Store
- Garbage
- Laundry
Camp-Resort: Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™24 milesPigeon Forge, TN
Jellystone Park™ of Pigeon Forge / Gatlinburg is an all-season resort with cabins, premium RV sites, glamping tents, 2 pools, and a fishing pond! Our campground is located just 1 mile from Dollywood a
- Waterfront
- Pool
- Fishing
- Cable TV
- Golf Cart Rental
- Arts & Crafts
- Playground
- Outdoor Theater
- Jumping Pillow
- Bathrooms
- Showers
- Internet Access
- General Store
- Dump Station
- Snack Stand
- Garbage
- Laundry
- Pavilion
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