Uncle Jim's River Cove Campground — Reviews

Great place- great stay

I was really impressed with the campground! We had so much fun and plenty of activities to do! The staff was very nice and helpful ! We will stay often

Great staff, clean campground, nice facilities and proximity to the mountains and nearby attractions!

We’ve stayed here multiple times. The staff is friendly, the facilities are clean and quiet.

Beautiful, clean grounds, quiet and peaceful. Really enjoyed our time there.

Uncle Jim's River Cove Campground remains one of our favorite spots. Nestled in the foothills of Sevierville, TN, this well-maintained park offers a great mix of relaxation and activity. We enjoyed the peaceful river views (and the fishing!), while the playgrounds and pickleball court kept us busy. It's ideally located just outside the city limits—close enough for a quick 5-mile drive to Dollywood or 7 miles to Pigeon Forge, but far enough away to feel like a true escape.

This campground was awesome! The staff were so nice and helpful. The campground was so clean and well maintained. As was the bathhouse. My kids loved the playgrounds! The river was beautiful and accessible. The campsites were big, too. We will definitely be going back! One of our favorite campgrounds that we’ve ever been to!

Our second trip staying here. It is the perfect location and the facilities and campground itself is clean and well maintained. New staff since the last time we were there but very nice and accommodating all the same. If you want to be out of the hustle and bustle but close enough to pop into town, stay here!

Great campground, spacious sites. Set up nicely for kids. Will definitely return. Staff was nice and polite. Bathrooms, showers new and clean. Greenbrier used to be our go to Campground, now this is our new destination in the fall.

What an absolute gem of a hidden retreat! Uncle Jim’s River Cove Campground exceeded every expectation for our week-long fall getaway in the Smoky Mountains. Nestled along the serene Little Pigeon River, the gentle flowing water lulled us to sleep under the stars, pure bliss after exploring Sevierville and Pigeon Forge. Fall foliage painted the cove in vibrant reds and golds, and we spotted deer in the misty woods one morning. Our Tent Site 5 was a dream, spacious, grassy, and level, with an unbeatable riverfront view for sunrise over the water, easy bank access for tubing, and a cozy fire ring for s’mores. Showers and restrooms were spotless with hot water and a fresh pine scent, and the camp store stocked essentials plus killer homemade fudge. Shoutout to the warm staff, including Uncle Jim sharing hiking tips for a nearby waterfall. Wi-Fi was strong for trail maps, activities like fishing and tubing were refreshing, and it’s steps from Great Smoky Mountains National Park—we even day-tripped to Dollywood and returned recharged. Quiet nights with just birds and neighbor chats made it perfect. Book a riverfront tent site like #5 for authentic Tennessee hospitality; we’ll be back next fall for families, couples, or nature resets. Unforgettable stay! 🌲🏞️

Very clean and quiet! Beautiful site next to the creek. We will definitely be back!

A beautiful, clean, quiet campground; would recommend to anyone that wants to stay in the area.

Absolutely wonderful! Great staff, beautiful scenery, extremely clean, Halloween activities for all, you will not be disappointed!

The campgrounds are beautiful, nice size lot, close to the river for fishing, very well maintained, awesome shower/restroom facilities, super nice/helpful staff, and appropriately priced! Would highly recommend!

The camp grounds and all facilities along with staff were wonderful! The showers and wash rooms were clean and very nicely done. We plan to come back early spring if all works out, a big shout out to all staff and owners.

Large sites...far enough away from the traffic in a country setting, but just a short ride to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. We had one of the "on the river" sites, which are beautiful! Very clean facilities and a lot of fenced in areas for kids to safely play, even a playground for toddlers. We'll DEFINITELY stay there again!

It was clean and well laid out. It was a pretty and quiet setting. The manager was very helpful and provided evening entertainment to celebrate the 1 year birthday of the campground. It was close enough to town and the Smoky Mountains to be able to use it as a convenient base for our vacation.

This campground is immaculate. The bathrooms are unbelievable, with beautiful tile work. The staff was nice and quite organized. We would give a five star rating but for one thing. We bought firewood at the store and it was not seasoned. Although it was high dollar, it did not burn well.