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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!
12 Available Sites
A comfortable, no-fuss home base for your Smoky Mountain trip. These back-in sites include full hookups with 30-amp service, a picnic table, and a fire ring, plus on-site Wi-Fi to keep you connected. Pet-friendly and easy to love. PHOTOS ARE A SAMPLE OF WHAT WE HAVE AVAILABLE AND MAY NOT REFLECT YOUR FINAL SITE.
Comfortable back-in sites with everything you need to unplug, or stay connected. You'll have full hookups with 50-amp service, a picnic table, and a fire ring for easy evenings outdoors, plus on-site Wi-Fi throughout your stay. Pet-friendly and ready when you are. PHOTOS ARE A SAMPLE OF WHAT WE HAVE AVAILABLE AND MAY NOT REFLECT YOUR FINAL SITE.
Looking for a comfortable spot to pitch a tent or park your van or pop-up? Settle into a shaded, easygoing site with water, 30-amp electric, and cable, plus a fire ring and a picnic table and easy access to our shower houses. Pet-friendly, and pricing covers up to 2 tents and 9 campers. Please note: these sites include water, electric, and cable only. THERE IS NO SEWER HOOKUP AND WE DO NOT HAVE A DUMP STATION. PHOTOS ARE A SAMPLE OF WHAT WE HAVE AVAILABLE AND MAY NOT REFLECT YOUR FINAL SITE.
Our most affordable way to stay on the peaceful side of the Smokies. Pitch a tent or park your van or pop-up on a comfortable, shaded site with water, 110-volt electric, and cable, plus a fire ring and a picnic table and easy access to our shower houses. Pet-friendly, and pricing covers up to 2 tents and 9 campers. Please note: these sites include water, 110-volt electric, and cable only. THERE IS NO SEWER HOOKUP AND WE DO NOT HAVE A DUMP STATION. PHOTOS ARE A SAMPLE OF WHAT WE HAVE AVAILABLE AND MAY NOT REFLECT YOUR FINAL SITE.
Wake up with the Little River just steps away. These shaded, riverfront back-in sites offer full hookups with 30-amp service, a fire ring, and a picnic table, plus a clear view of the water. Pet-friendly, too, so bring the whole crew and make yourself at home. PHOTOS ARE A SAMPLE OF WHAT WE HAVE AVAILABLE AND MAY NOT REFLECT YOUR FINAL SITE.
Park your rig right along the Little River and settle into the shade. These riverfront sites come with full hookups and 50-amp service, a fire ring, and a picnic table, plus an unobstructed view of the water rushing by. Pet-friendly, so the whole family comes along. It doesn't get much more relaxing than this. PHOTOS ARE A SAMPLE OF WHAT WE HAVE AVAILABLE AND MAY NOT REFLECT YOUR FINAL SITE.
Our best setup on the water. Pitch a tent or pull in your van or pop-up on a shaded site at the back of the campground, right on the Little River. Each site includes water, electric, and cable, plus a fire ring and a picnic table, with easy access to our shower houses, so you have everything you need for a great stay. Pet-friendly, and pricing covers up to 2 tents and 9 campers. Please note: these sites include water, electric, and cable only. THERE IS NO SEWER HOOKUP AND WE DO NOT HAVE A DUMPSTATION.
Room to spread out and settle in. This oversized deluxe site offers full hookups with 50-amp service, a fire ring, and a picnic table, with easy space for big rigs and slide-outs. All the room and conveniences you need for a relaxed Smoky Mountain getaway.
Our premier riverfront site. Back in beside the sparkling Little River and step out onto an extra-large private deck, the perfect perch for morning coffee and the sound of water rushing over the rapids. You'll have full hookups with 50-amp service, a fire ring, and a picnic table, with plenty of room for your rig and slide-outs. Pet-friendly, too. This is riverfront camping at its finest.
Our most budget-friendly cabin, small on price and big on comfort. Relax on the screened porch in one of two rocking chairs, then settle in for the night with a full-size bed downstairs and a twin in the sleeping loft, plus heat, air conditioning, and a color TV. The kitchen is stocked with a refrigerator/freezer, two-burner cooktop, toaster oven, microwave, coffee maker, and all the pots, pans, and utensils you'll need (this cabin does not have a full oven). The full bath features a 5-foot tub and shower, and outside you'll find your own picnic table, grill, and fire ring. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN LINENS, AS THEY ARE NOT PROVIDED. No smoking and no pets are allowed inside the cabins ($250 cleaning fee for either).
Unwind on your own screened porch with two rocking chairs and let the mountain air do the rest. Inside this rustic cabin you will find a cozy queen bed plus a twin in the sleeping loft, heat, air conditioning, and a color TV. The full kitchen has everything you need to cook in: refrigerator/freezer, oven, two-burner cooktop, toaster oven, microwave, coffee maker, and a full set of pots, pans, and utensils. Freshen up in the full bath with a 5-foot tub and shower, then head outside to your private picnic table, grill, and fire ring for evenings under the stars. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN LINENS, AS THEY ARE NOT PROVIDED. No smoking and no pets are allowed inside the cabins ($250 cleaning fee for either).
Our Rustic Cabins have screened porches with 2 rocking chairs. These cabins have a queen size bed and a sleeping loft with a twin size bed. It is heated and air conditioned and comes with a color TV. The kitchen has a refrigerator/freezer, oven, coffee maker, microwave, toaster, pots, pans, cooking utensils, dish drainer with dishwashing liquid and drying towels. Additionally, there is a two burner cooktop and toaster oven. The full bathroom has a 5’ tub and shower. Included is a lovely outdoor space with a picnic table, grill and fire ring. Linens are NOT provided - you must bring your own. NO SMOKING ALLOWED IN THE CABINS. THERE IS A $250 CLEANING FEE FOR VIOLATION OF THIS POLICY. NO PETS ALLOWED. THERE IS A $250 PET CLEANING FEE FOR VIOLATION OF THIS POLICY.
All ratings and reviews are collected from campers who have booked through Campspot and completed a stay at this campground.
M.K.
October 2026
Fantastic!
Wayne J.
October 2026
Great!
Campground responseOctober 2026
Christian R.
October 2026
Fantastic!
Campground responseOctober 2026
As a thank you for your service we offer a 10% discount to police, firefighters, nurses, and EMS. Use promocode to make your reservation. Discount must be done at time of reservation. FIRST RESPONDER must be present for discount at time of check in. Click on "Enter a Promo Code" in the payment section of the checkout process and enter FIRST to take advantage of this offer! Cannot be combined with other discounts. PLEASE BRING YOUR BADGE, ID, OR PAPERS AT TIME OF CHECK-IN.
As a thank you for your service we offer a 10% discount to active and retired military members. Click on "Enter a Promo Code" in the payment section of the checkout process and enter code to take advantage of this offer! Cannot be combined with other discounts. Discount must be done at time of reservation. Military member must be present for discount at time of check in. PLEASE BRING YOUR MILITARY ID OR PAPERS AT TIME OF CHECK-IN.
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 3 nights and get the 4th free! Click on "Enter a Promo Code" in the payment section of the checkout process and enter code to take advantage of this offer! Cannot be combined with other discounts. Discount must be done at time of reservation.
Available to Good Sam members. Good Sam member must be in attendance and will need to provide Good Sam Member Number. May not be combined with any other offer or promotion. Click on "Enter a Promo Code" in the payment section of the checkout process and enter promo code to take advantage of this offer! Discount must be done at time of reservation.
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.
