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11-24-2012, 03:42 PM
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smokey mountains
Planning a trip to the smokey mountains this summer with the family. We have two young girls. Looking for a nice campground that has amenities (pool playground etc) for the kids. We like one that has alot of activities.
Any suggestions?
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11-24-2012, 05:05 PM
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Probably a KOA in the area.
In Gattlingerg activities are never far :-)
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11-24-2012, 05:11 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by slabat
Planning a trip to the smokey mountains this summer with the family. We have two young girls. Looking for a nice campground that has amenities (pool playground etc) for the kids. We like one that has alot of activities.
Any suggestions?
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Were you looking for a c/g with activities on site? Or just one in an area where there are things to do locally? What area are you looking to stay close to in the Smokey Mtns?
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11-26-2012, 07:58 PM
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we would like one with at least a nice pool and playground. thinking of staying in the Gatlinburg area but open to other areas as well.
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11-27-2012, 10:45 AM
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Hard to beat Rivers Edge in Pigeon Forge... Great camping spots and location is just inside Pigeon Forge coming in from the East side from Gatlinburg. We always enjoy our stay there. We have also stayed at their log cabins a few times as well. Great Gatlingburg/Pigeon Forge location...
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12-23-2012, 08:59 AM
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We stayed at, the bear cove village, in Pigeon Forge, TN. last April, great place and just 1 mile from Dollywood!! www.bearcovevillage.com
In April 2011 we stayed in Gatlinburg, http://abcamping.com/abgatlinburg/
We liked the bear cove village better because of its location. Both places were great, with plenty of stuff to do.
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12-31-2012, 06:12 AM
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http://www.upthecreekrvcamp.com/
We love "Up the Creek RV Park". It is a small CG but the sites are very nice and easy to get into.
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01-01-2013, 03:11 PM
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This past summer we stayed at the Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg KOA, it was ok at best. If we ever go back we'll look elsewhere for a campground.
The good thing about this campground was its location, its right beside Patriot park which is the main hub for the trolley system. Easy walk from our site, the trolleys can take you just about anywhere in the area.
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01-01-2013, 07:04 PM
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It looks beautiful according to the photos on the website.
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01-06-2013, 07:14 PM
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Thanks for the information! I will check out these sites
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01-10-2013, 05:55 PM
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We're headed to Gatlinburg Easter week and are staying at Riveredge RV park in Pigeon Forge. We have not stayed here before, but looks very nice. It has a pool, full hook-ups, and nice bathrooms and playground. I think it's kinda pricey since their base price includes 2 or 3 people and then charge for rest, but I did like the location. I can report back afterward and give you my thoughts.
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01-11-2013, 04:16 PM
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The KOA in Cherokee was fine other than you can't get cell phone reception because its in a valley. The Pigeon Forge KOA was OK. We have stayed a couple of times in the Asheville West KOA, also not bad.
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04-22-2013, 06:47 PM
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We stayed at the KOA in Townsend. http://koa.com/campgrounds/townsend-great-smokies/ Less crowded than the Gatlinburg area. At the Townsend KOA, my kids enjoyed the pool and tubing down a river/stream that is adjacent to the campground (water level varies with seasons). When we were there, water level for tubing was about 3-4 ft, just deep enough to go tubing (fun!), because is rained the previous day. After a day of sightseeing and no rain, the river/stream was not deep enough for tubing. Most sites are shaded and have adequate spacing. There are sites on the riverbank but some of those can be tight depending upon the size of your rig. Overall, a nice KOA.
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04-22-2013, 07:34 PM
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Been to Gatlinburg I called it Little Las Vagas due to all the neon lights and the horrible traffic.
Personally I would drive away as fast as you can.
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04-22-2013, 08:07 PM
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Re: smokey mountains
Quote:
Originally Posted by slabat
Planning a trip to the smokey mountains this summer with the family. We have two young girls. Looking for a nice campground that has amenities (pool playground etc) for the kids. We like one that has alot of activities.
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I just this past weekend booked 6 nights @ Smoky Bear Campground for this summer before school starts again. Never been there but the reviews sounded pretty good. It has a pool and playground for the kids (a requirement for us as well).
Did you ever find a place to go if you're still planning a trip?
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04-23-2013, 05:42 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jagiven
Been to Gatlinburg I called it Little Las Vagas due to all the neon lights and the horrible traffic.
Personally I would drive away as fast as you can.
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It's like driving through the Magic Kingdom. Find the gatlinburg bypass and stick to it. 
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