Stay in an RV, Tent, or Cabin near Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

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Top Campgrounds near Knoxville

199 campgrounds 2,153 available sites
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Riverbend Campground

Canton, NC · 67.2 mi from Knoxville

  • RV sites: 37
  • Tent sites: 10
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Chilhowee Campground

Benton, TN · 67.8 mi from Knoxville

4.4 (409 reviews)

Chilhowee Campground, located in the Chilhowee Recreation Area, provides various camping options for RVs and tents, some with electric hookups. The day-use area features McKamy Lake, a sandy swim beach, picnic areas, and a bathhouse. Visitors shou...

  • RV sites: 48
  • Tent sites: 59
  • Potable Water
  • Beach Access
  • Pet friendly
  • Lake Access
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Chilhowee Group Camp

Benton, TN · 67.8 mi from Knoxville

4.7 (7 reviews)

Chilhowee Group Camp, situated in the Chilhowee Recreation Area, accommodates up to 75 campers and features nearby McKamy Lake for swimming and fishing. Visitors can enjoy scenic mountain views from various overlooks along the drive to the campgro...

  • Tent sites: 1
  • Potable Water
  • Beach Access
  • Pet friendly
  • Lake Access
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Sunburst

Canton, NC · 68.3 mi from Knoxville

4.5 (32 reviews)

Sunburst is a small camping facility featuring a single row of campsites equipped with picnic tables, tent pads, lantern posts, and campfire rings with grills. It offers restrooms with flush toilets and on-site firewood sales.

  • Tent sites: 9
  • Potable Water
  • Fire Pit
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Thunder Rock Campground

Benton, TN · 68.9 mi from Knoxville

4.2 (196 reviews)

Thunder Rock Campground, located 1.8 mi from the Ocoee Whitewater Center, offers 37 non-electric campsites for popups and RVs under 20 ft, with only one electric site available. It features a group campsite and is a favored spot for whitewater and...

  • RV sites: 34
  • Tent sites: 38
  • Potable Water
  • Pet friendly
  • River Access

Davy Crockett Campground

Crossville, TN · 68.9 mi from Knoxville

4.4 (5 reviews)

Davy Crockett Campground is a dog-friendly, family-oriented retreat in north central Tennessee, offering a fun and rustic camping experience. The campground aims to share a passion for the wilderness and create memorable experiences for guests. Wi...

  • Power Service
  • Picnic Table
  • Deck or Patio
  • Water Hookup
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Parksville Lake RV Campground

Benton, TN · 68.9 mi from Knoxville

4.5 (310 reviews)

Parksville Lake RV Campground features well-shaded, spacious campsites suitable for larger RVs. Some sites allow for two RVs to camp near each other, while others are situated along a small stream. The campground is conveniently located near Parks...

  • RV sites: 16
  • Tent sites: 16
  • Potable Water
  • Pet friendly
  • Dump station on site
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Balsam Lake Lodge

Tuckasegee, NC · 69.7 mi from Knoxville

4.8 (27 reviews)

Balsam Lake Lodge is located in the 39,000-acre Roy Taylor Forest within Nantahala National Forest, offering stunning views of Balsam Lake. Since opening to the public in 1982, it has been used for group meetings and recreational activities. The l...

  • Potable Water
  • Lake Access
  • Showers
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Grove

Corbin, KY · 69.8 mi from Knoxville

4.7 (103 reviews)

Grove Campground is located on a forested ridge overlooking Laurel River Lake in Kentucky's Daniel Boone National Forest. The lake, known for its scenic beauty, offers activities like boating, fishing, hiking, and biking for campers.

  • RV sites: 11
  • Tent sites: 11
  • Potable Water
  • Pet friendly
  • Showers
  • Dump station on site

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Knoxville, Tennessee

Population: 195,185

Elevation: 902 ft

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Explore Knoxville, TN

Knoxville, Tennessee

Population: 195,185

Elevation: 902 ft

About Knoxville, Tennessee

Set near the Tennessee River and the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Knoxville is a convenient base for campgrounds and RV parks across East Tennessee. Outdoor stays near Knoxville put you within easy reach of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Cherokee National Forest, Norris Lake, and the Obed Wild & Scenic River for hiking, paddling, fishing, and fall color. Expect a mix of RV camping, tent sites, cozy cabins, and a few glamping options.

Trip planning is straightforward: spring wildflowers and autumn weekends are especially popular, summers bring lake time, and winter options are more limited, so book early for peak seasons. Browse 177 places to stay near Knoxville, with nightly rates from $2 to $233 and an average around $46. RV travelers can choose between road-ready rentals and stationary stays, or look for delivery to a nearby campsite for an easy basecamp.

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