Pigeon Forge / Gatlinburg KOA Holiday Blog
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Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Directions from I-40: Take exit 407 and go south on Highway 66/Winfield Dunn Parkway for 8.4 miles.Turn left on 411 north/Dolly Parton Parkway.Continue on Dolly Parton Parkway and turn right on 449/Veterans Blvd.Go 5.8 miles and KOA is on the right.
Directions from Cherokee, North Carolina: Take US 441 North through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park for 31 miles. Continue straight through Gatlinburg for 5 miles. Once in Pigeon Forge, turn right at traffic light #8 onto Dollywood Lane, go through the next traffic light and KOA will be on the left.
In Pigeon Forge: Turn east off US 441 at traffic light #8 onto Dollywood Lane, go through the next traffic light and KOA will be on the left.
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The Great Smoky Mountains is a breathtaking place where you and your loved ones can make memories to last a lifetime. From peaceful views to exhilarating adventures, Pigeon Forge is full of fun for visitors of all ages. Camping in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, lets you experience exciting nearby attractions and fun campground activities.
Whether you soar through the mountains on a fast zipline or enjoy a relaxing mountaintop dinner, you are sure to have an incredible time in Pigeon Forge.
If you are wondering what to do in the Great Smoky Mountains, you will find there are plenty of fun and exciting family-friendly attractions in Pigeon Forge and the surrounding area. You can enjoy the following fantastic destinations and activities:
Visit Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies in nearby Gatlinburg, Tennessee, to witness and learn about various sea creatures and a few land animals as well. Make your way through an underwater tunnel as sharks, sea turtles, eels and giant stingrays swim overhead. Ripley's also offers unique experiences such as a glass-bottom boat adventure, a penguin painting experience and educational programs.
You can experience Smoky Mountain thrills at Legacy Mountain Ziplines. Soar through the air and witness incredible views that will lift your soul. When you visit Legacy Mountain Ziplines, you can feel the heart-pounding freedom of flying through the air for a truly exhilarating Smoky Mountains adventure.
Enjoy even more thrills and mountain adventures at Gatlinburg's Anakeesta, a mountaintop park full of fun and excitement. At Anakeesta, you can walk among the trees on a treetop skywalk or enjoy fantastic mountain views from enclosed gondolas and an open-air Chondola.
If you want a faster ride down the mountain, soar down on the United States' first single-rail mountain coaster. Anakeesta also includes gem mining, delicious restaurants, charming shops, a beautiful garden and mountaintop dining.
Thrill-seekers will love venturing through the Smoky Mountains on a whitewater rafting trip. Splash, paddle and rush through exciting waters at Raft Outdoor Adventures. You can choose a trip with calmer waters if you have little ones or a trek with stronger rapids for an extra exhilarating experience.
If you have seen the movie or know anything about the famous ship, you know the Titanic has a fascinating history. At the Titanic Museum, you can learn more about the luxury liner and experience what it was like to be a passenger on the world's most famous ship. Walk through cabins, on staircases and through hallways that resemble the original ship's interior. You can also feel how cold the water was during the night the ship sank and touch a real iceberg.
Enjoy a fun day of golf, bowling, ice cream and unique escape rooms at the Crave Golf Club. At Crave, you can play mini-golf indoors and on the club's outdoor rooftop course featuring fun and unique challenges. You can also enjoy a round of bowling, grab a delicious sweet treat or solve puzzles together to make your way out of a themed escape room. Crave Golf Club offers fun for the whole family.
Nascar SpeedPark is a family fun park featuring go-kart tracks, rides, mini-golf courses, an arcade and virtual reality gaming. Visitors of all ages can enjoy racing around the go-kart tracks and feeling like real Nascar drivers. The park's rides and games also offer fun that both adults and kids can enjoy, so the entire family can have a blast.
If you enjoy animals and nature, you will love the unique experience that Smoky Mountain Llama Treks offers. See adorable llamas up-close and learn about them as you visit, pet and feed them where they live. For even more fun with llamas, you can walk them along a trail and enjoy lunch with them on a fun llama adventure. Explore the smoky Mountains' scenic trails with a fluffy hiking companion and an experienced guide at Smoky Mountain Llama Treks.
If you enjoy the water, visit the Soaky Mountain Waterpark in nearby Sevierville, Tennessee, for a fun-filled day. Swim and bob around in the park's wave pool to pretend you're at the beach or soar down thrilling water slides. Tube through an adventure river full of simulated waves or try your surfing skills at the Flowrider attraction.
Your kids will have fun splashing and playing in the children's play zone and on thrilling rides designed specifically for little ones. The whole family is sure to have a fantastic time swimming, splashing and floating at the Soaky Mountain Waterpark.
Great Smoky Mountain camping in Pigeon Forge offers plenty of fun opportunities to make lasting memories with your loved ones. Whether you spend time together around a cozy campfire or zip around the campground on an exciting adventure, camping in the Great Smoky Mountains is a blast. When you stay at Kampgrounds of America, you can enjoy the following Pigeon Forge camping activities:
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, is an incredible destination full of fun, exciting and family-friendly activities. Camp at Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg KOA Holiday to experience the area's attractions and return to the campground for even more fun. Enjoy fun campground activities and convenient amenities to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Reserve your stay at KOA to experience the best of Pigeon Forge!
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