Pigeon Forge / Gatlinburg KOA Holiday

America Turns 250!

Starts: 01/01/2026 - Ends: 12/31/2026

We can't think of a better way to celebrate America turning 250 than enjoying one of America's favorite pastimes - Camping!

America will be celebrating 250 years in 2026 with events, media features and lots of memory sharing. Be part of the fun and create lasting memories during this milestone year in America's history!

Book your stay now.

Pigeon Forge Patriot Festival

Starts: 07/04/2026 - Ends: 07/04/2026

You won't want to miss this incredible celebration on July 4th in Patriot Park! The evening will consist of live music, food, fun games and of course...fireworks! Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy the show! Better yet, our campers can avoid the traffic and walk right to Patriot Park which borders our campground. Or, you can catch the fireworks from many of the sites and cabins!

Wet & Wild Weekend

Starts: 06/26/2026 - Ends: 06/28/2026

As the Summer sun starts to heat up, we'll cool off with a Wet & Wild Weekend! Activities will include water games, a huge slip'n slide, a movie night, ceramic painting, tie dye, crafts for kids, train rides and a duck race to raise funds for Care Camps! 

Subject to change. Some activities require a small purchase.

Memorial Day Weekend

Starts: 05/22/2026 - Ends: 05/25/2026

Make plans now for Memorial Day Camping in Pigeon Forge! As we kick off the summer season and begin celebrating America's 250th, there's no better place to gather than the campground. Memorial Day is one of the biggest weekends of the year for camping, and we want you to be part of the excitement. Join us for a special Campground Cookout on Saturday night, plus a full weekend of family fun including a movie night, ceramic painting, tie-dye souvenirs, crafts, fun train rides, and a duck race to raise funds for Care Camps. Celebrate the holiday, honor the spirit of America, and make unforgettable memories in the Smokies.Book your stay early for this popular weekend!

Subject to change. Some activities require a small purchase.

Father's Day Weekend

Starts: 06/19/2026 - Ends: 06/21/2026

Celebrate Dad with a Father's Day Weekend spent around the campfire! We'll have a special Pancake Breakfast on Saturday morning alongside some of our campers' favorite activities like ceramic painting, fun train rides, campground crafts, tie dye, a movie night, and a duck race to raise funds for Care Camps! 

Book now for this popular camping weekend!

Subject to change. Some activities require a small purchase.

4th of July and America's 250 Celebration Weekend

Starts: 07/03/2026 - Ends: 07/05/2026

There's no better way to celebrate Independence Day and America's 250th than with a family vacation full of camping fun! Join us for an exciting Fourth of July celebration featuring festive tie-dye, wagon rides, train rides, and a patriotic golf cart & bike parade. Enjoy a Campground Cookout with hot dogs on Saturday night, a spectacular fireworks display, crafts for kids, ceramic painting, a movie night, and a duck race to raise funds for Care Camps. Bring your lawn chairs, gather the family, and celebrate the Fourth of July with us in true red, white, and blue style!
Be sure to book your Independence Day reservation early for this exceptionally popular camping weekend! 

Subject to change. Some activities require a small purchase.

Halfway to the Holidays!

Starts: 07/24/2026 - Ends: 07/26/2026

The countdown to the holiday season is officially underway! Join us for a holly-jolly time in July! Some of our festive activities will include holiday-inspired crafts, train rides, tie dye souvenirs, ceramic painting, a movie night, photos with Santa, and fundraisers for Care Camps!

Subject to change. Some activities require a small purchase.

Labor Day Weekend

Starts: 09/04/2026 - Ends: 09/07/2026

Make the most of your extra time off with a long Labor Day Weekend in Pigeon Forge! Escape the summer heat and enjoy a fun family getaway with stunning mountain views. Campers are welcome to join us for a campground cookout, a movie night, bingo, ceramic painting, tie dye souvenirs, crafts for kids, fun train rides and a rubber duck race. 

Be sure to book your Labor Day weekend reservation early for this popular camping weekend! 

Subject to change. Some activities require a small purchase.

Halloween Weekends

Starts: 10/09/2026 - Ends: 10/11/2026

Gather your goblins & ghouls for Halloween in Pigeon Forge! The Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg KOA Holiday will transform into a creepy campground for four October weekends with ghostly Halloween activities including a decorated golf cart parade, costume contests, a pet costume contest, safe trick or treating on the campground, and a haunted carnival with games and prize giveaways! Plus, some of our campers' favorite activities including creepy-crawly crafts, a family-friendly movie night, bingo, ceramic painting, tie dye souvenirs and fun train rides through the decorated campground. 

These are some of the most popular weekends on the campground. Book now for the best sites!

Subject to change. Some activities require a small purchase. 

Halloween Weekends

Starts: 10/30/2026 - Ends: 11/01/2026

Gather your goblins & ghouls for Halloween in Pigeon Forge! The Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg KOA Holiday will transform into a creepy campground for four October weekends with ghostly Halloween activities including a decorated golf cart parade, costume contests, a pet costume contest, safe trick or treating on the campground, and a haunted carnival with games and prize giveaways! Plus, some of our campers' favorite activities including creepy-crawly crafts, a family-friendly movie night, bingo, ceramic painting, tie dye souvenirs and fun train rides through the decorated campground. 

These are some of the most popular weekends on the campground. Book now for the best sites!

Subject to change. Some activities require a small purchase. 

Veterans Day Celebration

Starts: 11/06/2026 - Ends: 11/08/2026

Join us as we proudly salute the men and women of America who have served in our Armed Forces during this special weekend honoring America's 250th. Celebrate with a festive campground cookout, hands-on crafts for all ages, and a family-friendly movie night under the stars. It's a meaningful and memorable way to come together, reflect, and celebrate our nation's history while enjoying a fun-filled weekend at the campground.

Book your stay here!

Back 2 School Weekend

Starts: 08/28/2026 - Ends: 08/30/3036

It's almost Back To School Season, but there's still time for one more camping adventure with your family! Join us for a camper-vs-camper water war, a movie night, tie dye, crafts, fun train rides, ceramic painting, and a duck race!

Book Your Stay!

Subject to change. Some activities require a small purchase.

Jeep Invasion Weekend

Starts: 08/21/2026 - Ends: 08/23/2026

There's a Jeep Invasion in Pigeon Forge! Jeeps of all makes and models will converge on the Great Smoky Mountains for the annual Jeep Invasion car show. On the campground, we'll have activities and crafts focused on all things Jeep! Don't miss our crafts, tie dye souvenirs, ceramic painting, fun train rides, movie night, and a duck race! 

Looking for lodging near the Pigeon Forge Jeep Invasion? Our campground is about 1.5 miles from LeConte Center. Avoid the traffic by walking or biking from our campground to the event along the Riverwalk Greenway! 

Subject to change. Some activities require a small purchase.

Annual Chili Cook-off Weekend

Starts: 09/25/2026 - Ends: 09/27/2026

Think you've got a winning chili recipe? Now's your chance to show it off! Join us for our annual campground Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, September 26th, and put your best bowl to the test. Compete for prizes for Best Chili and Best Table Decorations, or simply come hungry and enjoy sampling all the delicious entries. The fun doesn't stop there—enjoy train rides, crafts for all ages, tie-dye souvenirs, ceramic painting, and a cozy movie night to wrap up the evening. It's a full weekend of food, fun, and campground festivities you won't want to miss!

Book your stay for this popular annual event!
Subject to change. Some activities require a small purchase. 

Halloween Weekends

Starts: 10/23/2026 - Ends: 10/25/2026

Gather your goblins & ghouls for Halloween in Pigeon Forge! The Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg KOA Holiday will transform into a creepy campground for four October weekends with ghostly Halloween activities including a decorated golf cart parade, costume contests, a pet costume contest, safe trick or treating on the campground, and a haunted carnival with games and prize giveaways! Plus, some of our campers' favorite activities including creepy-crawly crafts, a family-friendly movie night, bingo, ceramic painting, tie dye souvenirs and fun train rides through the decorated campground. 

These are some of the most popular weekends on the campground. Book now for the best sites!

Subject to change. Some activities require a small purchase. 

Halloween Weekends

Starts: 10/16/2026 - Ends: 10/18/2026

Gather your goblins & ghouls for Halloween in Pigeon Forge! The Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg KOA Holiday will transform into a creepy campground for four October weekends with ghostly Halloween activities including a decorated golf cart parade, costume contests, a pet costume contest, safe trick or treating on the campground, and a haunted carnival with games and prize giveaways! Plus, some of our campers' favorite activities including creepy-crawly crafts, a family-friendly movie night, bingo, ceramic painting, tie dye souvenirs and fun train rides through the decorated campground. 

These are some of the most popular weekends on the campground. Book now for the best sites!

Subject to change. Some activities require a small purchase. 

Pigeon Forge Fall Rod Run Weekend

Starts: 09/17/2026 - Ends: 09/19/2026

Our Spring 2026 Pigeon Forge Rod Run event is from September 17th-19th. On the campground, enjoy a cookout, fun train rides, campground crafts, tie dye, ceramic painting, a movie night and karaoke! 

Looking for lodging near the Pigeon Forge Rod Run? Our campground is about 1.5 miles from LeConte Center. Avoid the traffic by walking or biking from our campground to the event along the Riverwalk Greenway! Book Your Stay!

Subject to change. Some activities require a small purchase. 

Jurassic Adventure at The Island

Starts: 03/02/2026 - Ends: 09/13/2026

Experience a prehistoric adventure like never before with the free Jurassic Experience at The Island in Pigeon Forge! This larger-than-life event features 21 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, each with exciting interactive elements that bring these ancient creatures to life. Perfect for families, dino enthusiasts, and curious explorers of all ages, guests can wander through The Island and come face-to-face with towering T-Rexes, roaring raptors, and more. Don't miss this limited-time, immersive experience that transports you back to the age of the dinosaurs

Dollywood's Harvest Festival

Starts: 09/14/2026 - Ends: 10/31/2026

Watch the trees change colors beneath the Smoky Mountains at Dollywood's Harvest Festival. This celebration runs offers the entire family something they will love. Around this time of year, the park transforms into a fall wonderland, filled with scrumptious smells of cinnamon and apple and decked out with fall-themed decor, like jack-o-lanterns. Whether you want to ride one of the park's famous rides, explore Hoot Owl Hollow or catch one of the many musical performances, Dollywood's Harvest Festival is a must-visit attraction during the fall in Pigeon Forge.

Great Smoky Mountain Bronco Stampede

Starts: 08/14/2026 - Ends: 08/16/2026

The Great Smoky Mountain Bronco Stampede is an event that is open to ALL Bronco enthusiasts and Bronco clubs throughout the nation. There will be an expo for Bronco parts and accessory vendors, and off-road-related products. During your visit, be sure to take advantage of several famous drives in our area, including the scenic Cade's Cove drive, stunning drives through Great Smoky Mountains National Park, or take a day trip to the Blue Ridge Parkway or Tail of the Dragon.The event will be held at the LeConte Center, which is approximately 1.5 miles from the Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg KOA Holiday. Consider beating the traffic by walking or biking from the campground to the LeConte Center along the Riverwalk Greenway!

National Quartet Convention

Starts: 09/27/2026 - Ends: 10/03/2026

Hear the finest in Southern gospel music when the National Quartet Convention returns to the LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge! This annual event is the largest event in Gospel Music, with as many as 40,000 visiting during this week-long event. Reserve your stay now for the National Quartet Convention.

Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration

Starts: 06/15/2026 - Ends: 08/02/2026

Bring your friends and family to Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration—one of the most exciting summertime events in Pigeon Forge! Spend your days riding world-class roller coasters and favorite attractions, then stay late as the park comes alive with extended hours until 10 PM.Enjoy a full lineup of lively, family-friendly shows filled with music, dancing, and entertainment for all ages. Kids and adults alike will love playing in “gazillions” of bubbles, cooling off in interactive areas, and exploring hands-on experiences that celebrate the rich musical heritage of the Smoky Mountains.From thrilling rides to unforgettable performances and magical summer moments around every corner, it's the perfect place to laugh, explore, and create lasting memories together.

Summer Fest

Starts: 05/28/2026 - Ends: 05/31/2026

Celebrate the start of summer at the First Annual Summer Fest in the heart of the Smoky Mountains! Hosted at the LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge, this exciting new event brings together hundreds of craft vendors, family-friendly games, hands-on activities, tasty food trucks, and fun giveaways—all in one convenient location just minutes from the Smokies.Whether you're visiting or local, it's the perfect way to kick off the season. Browse unique handmade goods, enjoy great eats, keep the kids entertained, and experience the lively charm that makes Pigeon Forge a favorite summer destination.Don't miss a weekend filled with creativity, community, and unforgettable summer fun!

Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge Car Show

Starts: 06/04/2026 - Ends: 06/06/2026

Classic GTO's, Firebirds and Fieros gather each Summer for Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge! This event features a swap meet, best in show awards, best in stock awards and a Saturday Night Cruise. All proceeds from this show will support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

The event will be held at the LeConte Center, which is approximately 1.5 miles from the Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg KOA Holiday. Consider beating the traffic by walking or biking from the campground to the LeConte Center along the Riverwalk Greenway!

Grand National F-100 Reunion

Starts: 05/14/2026 - Ends: 05/16/2026

This annual reunion is the largest classic Ford truck show in the country! The Grand National F-100 Reunion in Pigeon Forge is a gathering of Ford trucks from 1996 and older including pre F-1, F-1, F-100, F-250 UP, F-150, F-250 and up. (No Rancheros or Broncos). The show has a family atmosphere, with an awards banquet and food vendors. Enjoy the drive from Pigeon Forge to Gatlinburg on Friday, May 17 during the Great Smoky Mountains F-100 cruise.

The event will be held at the LeConte Center, which is approximately 1.5 miles from the Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg KOA Holiday. Consider beating the traffic by walking or biking from the campground to the LeConte Center along the Riverwalk Greenway!