Campgrounds Near Townsend, Tennessee

Tremont Hills Campground

• Tremont Hills Campground is 20 acres of shady trees and clear views of the smoky fog hovering over the mountains. The park entrance looks out over the Little River and is just seven miles from Cades Cove. You'll find 35 tent-only sites and 50 sites for RVs that offer 30- and 50-amp electricity. There are also an additional 21 multipurpose sites. Log cabins are equipped with refrigerator, microwave, cable television and have a porch. The campground provides on-site recreation in the form of a swimming pool, playground, volleyball court, basketball court and a recreation hall with video arcade games and a pool table.

  Tremont Hills Campground
  State Hwy. 73
  Townsend, TN 37882
  (865) 448-6363
  tremontcamp.com

Cades Cove Campground

• Those looking for a guaranteed flat spot to camp in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park need look no farther than Cades Cove Campground. The flat, relatively comfortable terrain of Cades Cove also makes this the most popular spot according to Frommer's. There are 139 multipurpose sites and 22 tent-only spots for camping at this Townsend campsite. Bathrooms and showers are available and will come in handy because you can rent bikes here and head out for the 11 miles of the Cades Cove Loop Road trail. Miles of hiking trails are also adjacent to Cades Cove Campground; the most popular hiking trail leads to Abrams Falls. You can fish here as long as you've got a valid fishing license and the trout is plentiful. This campground is also a popular spot for bears, so take precautions.

  Cades Cove Campground
  Great Smoky Mountains National Park
  Laurel Creek Road
  Townsend, TN 37738
  (865) 436-1200
  cadescove.net/camping_cades_cove.html

Lazy Daze Campground

• Bring your rig to the 63 RV-only sites at Lazy Daze Campground. You'll also find 10 multipurpose sites and cabins that offer heat and air conditioning in addition to a fully equipped kitchen, cable TV and picnic table. Lazy Daze is only a mile away from the entrance into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Foothills Parkway provides a road biking path along Highway 73 and the Little River is perfect for kayaking or tubing, both of which are nearby. On-site fun includes a swimming pool, playground and game room. You'll also find a gift store and general store on the property.

  Lazy Daze Campground
  8429 State Hwy. 73
  Townsend, TN 37882
  (865) 448-606
  lazydazecampground.com