Mountaineer Campground

Townsend, TN

About

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 the sparkling Little River where you can rest comfortably with the sound of water rushing over rapids and mountain breezes chasing through tree tops. Mountaineer Campground is a wonderful family gathering place with numerous activities on-site and nearby for all ages. Whether you enjoy staying close and taking a swim, or heading out on the town to try your luck at trout fishing, there is something for you at Mountaineer Campground. Book your spot today!

Park Features

  • Arts & Crafts
  • Bathrooms
  • Cable TV
  • Fishing
  • Garbage
  • General Store
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry
  • Pavilion
  • Playground
  • Pool
  • Showers
  • Special Events
  • Waterfront

About the Park

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 the sparkling Little River where you can rest comfortably with the sound of water rushing over rapids and mountain breezes chasing through tree tops. Mountaineer Campground is a wonderful family gathering place with numerous activities on-site and nearby for all ages. Whether you enjoy staying close and taking a swim, or heading out on the town to try your luck at trout fishing, there is something for you at Mountaineer Campground. Book your spot today!

Address

Mountaineer Campground, Townsend, Tennessee
8451 State HWY 73, Townsend, TN 37882

Park Policies

Check-In: After 1:00pm
Check-Out: Before 11:00am

Campspot Policies


Customer Reviews

Camper
Satisfaction Rating

4.7

108 Verified Reviews

All ratings and reviews are collected from campers who have booked through Campspot and completed a stay at this campground.


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Robin M.
July 2026
5/5
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Five out of five stars
Satisfaction Rating

It was a well run campground. Kids loved the pool while my husband and I enjoyed the river in the back of the park. It was close enough to everything we wanted to see and still not be overwelmed. It was quiet at night and in walking distance to a few places. We would definitley go here again.

Staff
green star
Cellular
green star
Wifi
green star
Value
green star
Site
green star
Location
green star
Washrooms
green star
Amenities
green star

Jeff T.
July 2026
5/5
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Five out of five stars
Satisfaction Rating

The couple that run this place are always working and helping everyone in the fastest way possible. They truly impressed me and my friend as well. A+++

Staff
green star
Cellular
green star
Wifi
green star
Value
green star
Site
green star
Location
green star
Washrooms
green star
Amenities
green star
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Campground Response
July 2026

What a wonderful thing to say! Thank you so much -- we put our whole hearts into this place and love hearing that it shows. We hope to see you and your friend back at Mountaineer soon!


Antonio R.
June 2026
5/5
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Five out of five stars
Satisfaction Rating

Staff
green star
Cellular
green star
Wifi
green star
Value
green star
Site
green star
Location
green star
Washrooms
green star
Amenities
green star

Park Features

  • Arts & Crafts
  • Bathrooms
  • Cable TV
  • Fishing
    Fishing License Required
  • Garbage
  • General Store
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry
    Additional Cost
  • Pavilion
  • Playground
  • Pool
  • Showers
  • Special Events
  • Waterfront

Nearby Activities

  • Biking
  • Breweries
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Historic Sites
  • Live Music
  • Museums
  • Paddling
  • Restaurants
  • Wildlife Watching


Deals

  • Summer at 15% Off

    Summer is hitting its stride. The Little River is running cool and clear, tubes are splashing past the riverside sites, and every evening ends with a campfire under the trees. To celebrate the season, we're giving you 15% off any stay in July or August. Use code SMOKY15 at checkout. Discount valid on new reservations only and cannot be combined with other offers.

    Promo Code: SMOKY15

  • USA250

    Reserve your November stay between July 4–10 and save 25% on a 14-night stay with code USA250.

    Promo Code: USA250

  • Week Discount - Stay 6 nights, Get 7th Free

    Enjoy the crisp mountain air on the peaceful side of the Smokies. Full of outdoor activities, festivals, and craft shops, it's a great getaway for visitors of all ages. Stay 6 nights and get the 7th free! Be sure to enter your stay for exactly 7 nights and the discount will automatically apply. Cannot be combined with other discounts.