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Pikes Ridge
Situated along Kentucky's Highland Rim, Pikes Ridge Campground is surrounded by forested tracks, rolling meadows and the pristine banks of Green River Lake. Click here for the Green River Lake Virtual Tour.
From $20/night
Dewey Lake Shelter
Dewey Lake Shelters offer a day-use area on the shores of Dewey Lake in eastern Kentucky. Located just west of the Appalachian Mountains, the lake shore offers a peaceful, forested setting with plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities for groups...
Smith Ridge
Situated along Kentucky's Highland Rim, Smith Ridge Campground is surrounded by forested tracks, rolling meadows and the pristine banks of Green River Lake. Click here for the Green River Lake Virtual Tour.
Red River Paylake & Campground
From $42/night
Aonia Pass Off Road Racing Park & Campground
From $45/night
Eagles Nest Campground
From $35/night
Parksville
Parksville Recreation Area is a rural park in McCormick County, South Carolina on J. Strom Thurmond Lake. It is located along South Carolina State Highway 28/221 and features 70,000 surface-acres of water and 1,000+ miles of shoreline for boating,...
Sunrise River RV Park and Campground
From $20/night
Iron Mountain Horse Camp
From $20/night
Amity Recreation Area
Amity Recreation Area is one of the most popular parks on J. Strom Thurmond Lake. The large, 70,000-acre lake and its 1,000 miles of shoreline provide excellent boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, hiking and picnicking.
Hidden Creek RV Park
From $35/night
Winfield
Winfield Campground is situated on the Little River at J. Strom Thurmond Lake, near Mistletoe State Park. It offers diverse activities for relaxation and family bonding, including boating, swimming, fishing, and hiking. The expansive 70,000-acre l...
From $32/night
Modoc
Modoc Campground is located on J. Strom Thurmond Lake, only five miles away from the Lake Thurmond Visitor Center and Dam. Camping at Modoc is ripe with many different opportunities for relaxation, skill-building, family bonding, and nature ...
From $22/night
Raven Cliff Recreation Area
There are 20 camping units available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each unit has a gravel parking spur, picnic table and fire grill. Some sites have a pad for tents or pop-up trailers. Recreation vehicles up to 25 feet long can be accommoda...
Stony Fork Campground
Stony Fork Campground is nestled in a dense forest at the base of Big Walker Mountain, alongside the Big Walker Mountain Scenic Byway. The East Fork of Stony Fork Creek runs through the site, offering a peaceful atmosphere for trout fishing and re...
From $20/night
Ridge Road
Ridge Road Campground is located on a scenic peninsula surrounded by the J. Strom Thurmond Lake, only 15 miles away from the Lake Thurmond Visitor Center and Dam and one of the area's first campgrounds. Camping at Ridge Road is ripe with many dif...
From $22/night
Collins Cove Horse Campground
Collins Cove is a first-come, first-served, primitive campground. Each of the 10 camping units have a wooden picnic table, fire ring, and hitching rails. This grassy campground is shaded with hardwoods, hemlocks, and pines and offers direct acce...
Petersburg
Petersburg Campground is located on J. Strom Thurmond Lake, only four miles away from the Lake Thurmond Visitor Center and Dam and only 25 miles from Augusta, Georgia. Camping at Petersburg is ripe with many different opportunities for relaxation,...
From $22/night
Sunrise Cabin
Visitors at Sunrise Cabin enjoy outstanding views from the front porch. Sunrise cabin provides visitors with unique opportunity to enjoy the natural features of the George Washington & Jefferson National Forests while still having many of th...
From $100/night
Lake Springs
Lake Springs Recreation Area is one of the most popular parks on J. Strom Thurmond Lake. The park is located on Georgia State Highway 221 within twenty minutes of Augusta, Georgia. The 70,000 acre lake and its 1,000+ miles of shoreline provide e...
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Pikes Ridge
Situated along Kentucky's Highland Rim, Pikes Ridge Campground is surrounded by forested tracks, rolling meadows and the pristine banks of Green River Lake. Click here for the Green River Lake Virtual Tour.
From $20/night
Dewey Lake Shelter
Dewey Lake Shelters offer a day-use area on the shores of Dewey Lake in eastern Kentucky. Located just west of the Appalachian Mountains, the lake shore offers a peaceful, forested setting with plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities for groups...
Smith Ridge
Situated along Kentucky's Highland Rim, Smith Ridge Campground is surrounded by forested tracks, rolling meadows and the pristine banks of Green River Lake. Click here for the Green River Lake Virtual Tour.
Red River Paylake & Campground
From $42/night
Aonia Pass Off Road Racing Park & Campground
From $45/night
Eagles Nest Campground
From $35/night
Parksville
Parksville Recreation Area is a rural park in McCormick County, South Carolina on J. Strom Thurmond Lake. It is located along South Carolina State Highway 28/221 and features 70,000 surface-acres of water and 1,000+ miles of shoreline for boating,...
Sunrise River RV Park and Campground
From $20/night
Iron Mountain Horse Camp
From $20/night
Amity Recreation Area
Amity Recreation Area is one of the most popular parks on J. Strom Thurmond Lake. The large, 70,000-acre lake and its 1,000 miles of shoreline provide excellent boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, hiking and picnicking.
Hidden Creek RV Park
From $35/night
Winfield
Winfield Campground is situated on the Little River at J. Strom Thurmond Lake, near Mistletoe State Park. It offers diverse activities for relaxation and family bonding, including boating, swimming, fishing, and hiking. The expansive 70,000-acre l...
From $32/night
Modoc
Modoc Campground is located on J. Strom Thurmond Lake, only five miles away from the Lake Thurmond Visitor Center and Dam. Camping at Modoc is ripe with many different opportunities for relaxation, skill-building, family bonding, and nature ...
From $22/night
Raven Cliff Recreation Area
There are 20 camping units available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each unit has a gravel parking spur, picnic table and fire grill. Some sites have a pad for tents or pop-up trailers. Recreation vehicles up to 25 feet long can be accommoda...
Stony Fork Campground
Stony Fork Campground is nestled in a dense forest at the base of Big Walker Mountain, alongside the Big Walker Mountain Scenic Byway. The East Fork of Stony Fork Creek runs through the site, offering a peaceful atmosphere for trout fishing and re...
From $20/night
Ridge Road
Ridge Road Campground is located on a scenic peninsula surrounded by the J. Strom Thurmond Lake, only 15 miles away from the Lake Thurmond Visitor Center and Dam and one of the area's first campgrounds. Camping at Ridge Road is ripe with many dif...
From $22/night
Collins Cove Horse Campground
Collins Cove is a first-come, first-served, primitive campground. Each of the 10 camping units have a wooden picnic table, fire ring, and hitching rails. This grassy campground is shaded with hardwoods, hemlocks, and pines and offers direct acce...
Petersburg
Petersburg Campground is located on J. Strom Thurmond Lake, only four miles away from the Lake Thurmond Visitor Center and Dam and only 25 miles from Augusta, Georgia. Camping at Petersburg is ripe with many different opportunities for relaxation,...
From $22/night
Sunrise Cabin
Visitors at Sunrise Cabin enjoy outstanding views from the front porch. Sunrise cabin provides visitors with unique opportunity to enjoy the natural features of the George Washington & Jefferson National Forests while still having many of th...
From $100/night
Lake Springs
Lake Springs Recreation Area is one of the most popular parks on J. Strom Thurmond Lake. The park is located on Georgia State Highway 221 within twenty minutes of Augusta, Georgia. The 70,000 acre lake and its 1,000+ miles of shoreline provide e...
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Gatlinburg has 304 campgrounds and RV parks listed on OutReserve, ranging from full-hookup RV sites to rustic tent camping. Based on guest ratings, Red River Paylake & Campground is one of the top-rated options. Use our map view to find the closest options to the city center or your preferred area.
Campgrounds near Gatlinburg vary in distance from the city center. Use our map view to filter by location and find the most convenient option for your trip.
Many campgrounds near Gatlinburg welcome pets. Red River Paylake & 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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