Newport / I-40 / Smoky Mountains KOA is your year-round gateway to the Smokies. Conveniently located just off I-40 and a short drive from Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Cherokee, NC, our campground offers the perfect balance of easy access and mountain tranquility. Whether you're staying for a night, a week, or longer, you'll find comfortable accommodations to fit your adventure, including spacious RV sites, cozy cabins, and scenic tent sites.
Adventure Starts Here
Spend your days exploring the Great Smoky Mountains, hiking through Cherokee National Forest, rafting nearby rivers, or fishing and boating on area lakes. Family-friendly attractions like Dollywood, Forbidden Caverns, Tanger Outlets, Gatlinburg, and Pigeon Forge are all within easy reach.
Bring Everyone Along
Boats and Jet Skis are welcome, with a public launch less than 10 minutes away and additional parking available on-site. Pets are welcome, too. Open year-round and offering extended-stay options during the off-season, Newport / I-40 / Smoky Mountains KOA is the ideal home base for your next Smoky Mountain adventure.
We currently offer the following activities:
Starts: 10/31/2026 - Ends: 10/31/2026
Bring the whole family to Newport Parks and Recreation's annual Trick-or-Treat at the Track on Halloween Night from 6:00–8:00 PM at the Newport City Park Track. Children can safely walk the track and collect candy from local businesses and organizations in a fun, family-friendly setting. Costumes are encouraged, so come dressed up and enjoy an evening filled with treats, community spirit, and Halloween fun.
Starts: 10/03/2026 - Ends: 10/04/2026
The 39th Annual Harvest Street Festival transforms downtown Newport into a lively celebration filled with local crafts, delicious food, and family-friendly entertainment. Visitors can enjoy vendor booths, inflatables for children, Old Timey Days on the courthouse lawn, live demonstrations, and the popular Harvest Street Festival Beauty Pageant. This community tradition offers a full day of fun and activities for guests of all ages.
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.