One of the premier campgrounds in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, the Townsend/Great Smokies KOA offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and lush forests. Nestled up against the Little River, this campground provides a great setting for relaxing, putting your feet up and enjoying nature after a hard day of hiking, fishing or exploring the local area.
Upgrade your RV experience with a stay in one of our KOA Patio Sites! These full hookup, pull-through, RV sites are the largest on the campground and feature a patio and built in fire pit. We also offer a wide range of water/electric and tent camping site areas; ranging from semi-sunny to heavily wooded and secluded.
Don't want to rough it? Reserve one of our cozy log Camping Cabins or Deluxe Cabins. Our Deluxe Cabins are the ultimate in cabin camping; featuring private bedroom(s), bathroom, patio with a grill, and full linens. Additional amenities include a laundry, swimming pool, two very clean bathhouses, a modern playground for the little ones, a covered pavilion equipped with a beautiful stone fireplace, a basketball court, wireless internet, bicycle rentals and more.
The outdoor recreation opportunities never end at Townsend KOA! Rent a bike and explore the beautiful 5-mile long Townsend Bike Trail, featuring historic locations throughout and conveniently located across the road from our campground. With 1,650 feet of river frontage, you can camp with easy access to the Little River, which flows directly out of the National Park. The river is excellent for swimming or tubing and is well known for great trout fishing.
We currently offer the following activities:
Starts: 05/17/2025 - Ends: 05/18/2025
The Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival & Highland Games in Townsend, TN, is scheduled for May 17-18, 2025. This 43rd annual event celebrates Scottish, Irish, and Celtic culture with a variety of activities including folk, roots, rock, and pop music, highland athletics, pipes and drums, highland and Irish dance, whiskey tastings, vendors, and a great selection of beer and food from the Scottish, Irish, and British homelands. The festival aims to preserve the heritage and culture of Scotland through various competitions and performances
Starts: 04/10/2025 - Ends: 04/12/2025
Hop on over to Pigeon Forge for a glance at all the fantastic classic cars during the Spring Rod Run. After all the excitement, cruise back over to the Peaceful Side to wind down next to a cozy fire.