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Cades Cove Campground
Cades Cove attracts over 2 million visitors each year with its stunning scenery and historic structures. Popular activities include hiking, biking, and touring the 11-mile loop road while observing wildlife. The area is particularly beautiful in s...
Singing Pines
Singing Pines Recreation Area spans 42 acres and features day-use and boat-launching facilities, including picnic sites, shelters, a boat ramp, and swim areas. It also has playgrounds, a fishing pier, and well-maintained roads and parking. The are...
Flowermill RV Park
Springwood RV Park
Swan Cabin Group Camp
Swan Cabin is no longer open for occupancy due to health and safety concerns, but group camping is permitted in the adjacent grassy field. Located in the Nantahala National Forest, this rustic cabin, built in 1931 and named after the Swan Family, ...
Big Water Marina & Campground
Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Pavilion
Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Pavilion is nestled in the mountains, providing a tranquil and shaded setting for visitors. It offers a serene atmosphere in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Ideal for a peaceful outdoor experience, it e...
Basecamp Hartwell
Harmon Den Campground
Harmon Den Campground is located in the Pisgah National Forest, offering a secluded setting with private camping sites. The upper loop caters to horse campers, while the lower loop is for tent camping and small trailers, with basic facilities but ...
Hidden Stills RV Campground - Smoky Mountains Tennessee
Crescent
Crescent Group Campground is a 41-acre group camping site located on a narrow peninsula with gentle slopes and a mix of pine and hardwood trees. It features two reservable loops with a total of 32 campsites, two shelters, comfort stations, a playg...
Smoky Mountain Hidden Stills RV Campground
J&J's Getaway
Elrod Ferry
Elrod Ferry Recreation Area is a 39-acre site by Hartwell Dam, featuring day use and boat launching facilities. It includes 37 picnic sites, shelters with utilities, a boat ramp, swim areas, playgrounds, and a volleyball pit. The area is heavily u...
Honeysuckle Springs
From $35/night
Little Arrow Outdoor Resort
Townsend / Great Smokies KOA Holiday
Blue Ridge Travel Park
Mountaineer Campground
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Gatlinburg East / Smoky Mountain KOA Holiday
Cades Cove Campground
Cades Cove attracts over 2 million visitors each year with its stunning scenery and historic structures. Popular activities include hiking, biking, and touring the 11-mile loop road while observing wildlife. The area is particularly beautiful in s...
Singing Pines
Singing Pines Recreation Area spans 42 acres and features day-use and boat-launching facilities, including picnic sites, shelters, a boat ramp, and swim areas. It also has playgrounds, a fishing pier, and well-maintained roads and parking. The are...
Flowermill RV Park
Springwood RV Park
Swan Cabin Group Camp
Swan Cabin is no longer open for occupancy due to health and safety concerns, but group camping is permitted in the adjacent grassy field. Located in the Nantahala National Forest, this rustic cabin, built in 1931 and named after the Swan Family, ...
Big Water Marina & Campground
Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Pavilion
Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Pavilion is nestled in the mountains, providing a tranquil and shaded setting for visitors. It offers a serene atmosphere in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Ideal for a peaceful outdoor experience, it e...
Basecamp Hartwell
Harmon Den Campground
Harmon Den Campground is located in the Pisgah National Forest, offering a secluded setting with private camping sites. The upper loop caters to horse campers, while the lower loop is for tent camping and small trailers, with basic facilities but ...
Hidden Stills RV Campground - Smoky Mountains Tennessee
Crescent
Crescent Group Campground is a 41-acre group camping site located on a narrow peninsula with gentle slopes and a mix of pine and hardwood trees. It features two reservable loops with a total of 32 campsites, two shelters, comfort stations, a playg...
Smoky Mountain Hidden Stills RV Campground
J&J's Getaway
Elrod Ferry
Elrod Ferry Recreation Area is a 39-acre site by Hartwell Dam, featuring day use and boat launching facilities. It includes 37 picnic sites, shelters with utilities, a boat ramp, swim areas, playgrounds, and a volleyball pit. The area is heavily u...
Honeysuckle Springs
From $35/night
Little Arrow Outdoor Resort
Townsend / Great Smokies KOA Holiday
Blue Ridge Travel Park
Mountaineer Campground
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Highlands has 298 campgrounds and RV parks listed on OutReserve, ranging from full-hookup RV sites to rustic tent camping. Based on guest ratings, Hidden Stills RV Campground - Smoky Mountains Tennessee is one of the top-rated options. Use our map view to find the closest options to the city center or your preferred area.
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Many campgrounds near Highlands welcome pets. Harmon Den Campground is a great pet-friendly option. Use the pet-friendly filter on our search page to find more properties that accommodate your furry companions.
Most destinations offer a variety of accommodations including tent sites, RV sites, cabins, yurts, and glamping options. Check individual property listings for specific amenities and site types.
The best time to visit depends on your preferences and planned activities. Spring and fall typically offer mild weather and fewer crowds, while summer is peak season with the warmest temperatures. Winter visits can be great for those seeking solitude and winter activities.
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