Nestled in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, Newport / Smoky Mountains KOA is your year-round basecamp for adventure. Just a short drive from Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Cherokee, NC, you'll be close to the action—while still enjoying the peaceful beauty of the Appalachian Mountains. Whether you're staying for a night, a week, or settling in for a month, you'll find the perfect site for your trip. Choose from spacious, shady RV sites (up to 60-ft. max pull-thru), cozy one- or two-room cabins with heat and A/C, or scenic tent sites tucked throughout the campground.
Adventure in Every Direction
Explore the breathtaking trails of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, often called the crown jewel of the eastern U.S. park system. Spend your days hiking in Cherokee National Forest, boating or fishing on nearby Tennessee Valley Authority lakes, or rafting the Pigeon, French Broad, and Nolichucky Rivers. Looking for family fun? Visit Dollywood, Forbidden Caverns, and the shops of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge—including Tanger Outlets—all just minutes away.
Bring the Whole Crew
Love the water? Bring your boat or Jet Ski—there's a launch less than 10 minutes away, plus secure additional parking at the campground. And of course, pets are always welcome. Open year-round and offering off-season extended stays, Newport / Smoky Mountains KOA is ready when you are. Give us a call and start planning your Smoky Mountain escape today.
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If you need to cancel your reservation, you must call the campground before the deadlines listed below to receive your deposit refund, minus a $20 cancellation fee. Reservations made after these deadlines require nonrefundable deposits Text and email notifications of cancellations are not acceptable, you must call the campground to cancel over the phone. Not calling to cancel/no-show will result in forfeiture of reservation entire deposit.
Campsite: There is a $20 charge 7 days or more prior to the arrival date by 4PM.If you cancel LESS than 7 days there is NO REFUND.Tent sites: There is a $20 change 7 days or more prior to the arrival date by 4 PM.If you cancel LESS than 7 days there is NO REFUND.Cabins: There is a $20 charge 14 days or more prior to the arrival date by 4 PM.If you cancel LESS than 14 days there is NO REFUND.