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Sweetwater / I-75 / Exit 62 KOA
- 269 Murray's Chapel Road
- Sweetwater, TN 37874
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30 miles S of Knoxville on I-75 Exit 62-Oakland Rd. Go W 1/2 mile then left 1/3 mile to camp.
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2011 President's Award
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2011 KOA Founder's Award
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Take day trips to the Smoky Mountains and Dollywood.
The beauty and quiet setting of this KOA Kampground make it a favorite with overnight campers as well as family vacationers. Free Wi-Fi, paved interior roads and several select patio sites make it BIG RIG friendly. Local attractions include the Lost Sea, Sweetwater's antique district, Tennessee's largest indoor flea market and fishing and boating on nearby lakes. Steer through the Cherokee National Forest on the scenic Cherohala Skyway. Motorcyclists won't want to miss the challenging Tail of the Dragon. Take day trips to the Smoky Mountains and Dollywood.
Recreation Field - Nothing boring about this place...we have turned an empty field into a fun-filled area for the whole family! JUMPING Pillow - Our pillow is the largest in Tennessee! It offers hours of fun and exercise! NEW BASKETBALL COURT!
Beach Volleyball - We've hauled in so much sand you will think you are at the beach!
Ladderball - Loads of fun for all ages... including Grandma and Grandpa!
Nature Trail - Take a leisurely stroll through the woods... let the sights and sounds nurture your soul!
K-9 Kampground - This place is going to the dogs!...Really...come see for yourself!
Also: various activities!
Meet Your Hosts
For Chuck ,Sandy & Chucky Tufts, owners of Sweetwater Valley KOA, buying their campground was a dream come true.
The Sweetwater Valley KOA is all about family, as the Tufts proved by having their son, Chuck, daughter-in-law, Shannon and grandchildren, Sarah ,Jacob and Charlie along with them to live and work on the campground.
"We simply want to make our guest's stay a memorable one." It has been said that we do not remember our lives in years, months or even days...we remember in small, fleeting moments...so it is our desire to create an atmosphere where a moment here and there will serve to last a lifetime for you and yours!
When they're not working on the campground, the Tufts families can be found traveling, fishing, and participating in youth sports.
Campground Amenities
- Families
- RV Clubs & Rallies
- Motorcycle Clubs
- Planned Activities Available
Campground Activities
Shopping
Fleas Unlimited along with many antique shops.
Golf
Cedar Hills, Riverview, Loudoun County and Madisonville Golf Courses are all nearby.
Boating
Fort Loudoun, Melton Hill, Tellico and Watts Bar Lakes provide a playground for water sports of all types.
Local Attractions
Quiet, clean, beautiful grounds
Close to many attractions
Away from city noise
Credit cards accepted
- American Express
- Visa
- MasterCard
- Discover
We have free Wi-Fi Internet for our guests!
American Museum of Science and Energy - Oakridge
A super-secret city during World War II, Oak Ridge is now a world famous center for energy research and development. The American Museum of Science and Energy is packed with models, movies, demonstrations, devices, gadgets, and machines--all designed to tell the story of energy. This is a story of mystery and drama that has fascinated man ever since he learned to control fire.
Knoxville Zoo
Gorilla Valley, Cheetah Savanna and the African Plains are only a few exciting exhibits you will discover at the Knoxville Zoo. At the Knoxville Zoo, you will experience animals from around the world that are living in the heart of East Tennessee.
Tennessee Aquarium - Chattanooga, Tennessee
Freshwater sustains all life on earth, yet we know so little about this magical and complex world of swamps, streams, lakes, flooded forest and bogs. Join us in exploring the underwater mysteries that flourish in the world’s rivers, lakes and streams. Delve into the ocean where all rivers eventually flow. Journey through a spectacular sixty-foot canyon and two living forests where you’ll see over 7,000 animals that swim, play and crawl in natural habitats.
Bald River Falls - Cherokee National Forest
Tennessee Valley Railroad
The "Golden Age" of American railroading lasted for about fifty years during which time rail empires were built, two world wars were fought and frequent passenger trains rolled almost everywhere. The Pullman Company provided over 50,000 berths each night and steam locomotives were the power of choice. The Tennessee Valley Railroad was founded in 1961 by a small group of Chattanooga rail fans determined to preserve operating steam passenger trains. From a faint hope in 1957, Tennessee Valley RM has become the largest operating historic railroad in the south. We invite you to enjoy what we have built. Ride our train, see the audio visual show, browse through our exhibits, tour the repair shop, enjoy the dining room and explore our gift shops.
Coker Creek
Try your hand at gold panning, fishing or hiking.
Peregrine International Museum of Scouting
Walk through the history of the Scout Movement from all around the world. It takes you from the birth of the founder Lord Baden-Powell of Gilwell through his exploits in the Boer War as he formulated the idea for the Movement. It then takes you through the first Scouts in England to the spread of Scouting to the United States. There are souvenirs to buy and memoirs to acquire and remember from the past.
Dollywood/Pigeon Forge
These attractions are only 79 mile from our campground.
Great Smoky Mountains & Cades Cove
University of Tennessee
The Lost Sea
The Lost Sea is America’s largest underground lake. The temperature remains a pleasant fifty-eight degrees year round, and there are no stairs to climb! Wide sloping walkways take you on an adventure to the many interesting rooms, some of which are among the widest, highest, and largest rooms of any caverns in the Southeast. Upon entering the lake room you will board large glass bottom boats for an exciting trip on the Lost Sea. While on the trip you will observe some of the largest rainbow trout in the United States. www.thelostsea.com
Sequoyah Birthplace Museum
Enjoy the beauty of this museum which is nestled in the majestic Great Smoky Mountains on the shores of the Tellico Lake. Hear fascinating Cherokee myths and legends, marvel at the Cherokee syllabary which took Sequoyah twelve years to develop, but only a few hours for the average person to learn. See the artifacts excavated in the Little Tennessee Valley in two decades of archaeological work on sites spanning 8,000 years of continuous human habitation. Shop in the Museum gift shop and visit the Cherokee Memorial adjacent to the Museum.
Sweetwater Valley Farm
Cheese factory tour www.sweetwatervalley.com
Monroe county guide to tourism
Fleas Unlimited Flea Market
One of the largest flea markets in Tennessee with over five hundred spaces to shop. Open year round. www.sweetwaterfleamarket.com
American Museum Of Science and Energy (AMSE)
Fort Loudoun
Experience our rich history with a trip to Fort Loudoun, a British fort built in 1756 and reconstructed accurately to depict the era.
Sweetwater Area Information
Sweetwater is a beautiful little town with lots of Antique malls, Boutiques, Art and Gift shops.
For more information on what to do and see in the area, please visit the Sweetwater Area Business Association website.
Mayfield Dairy Farms
The Visitor Center and Tour takes you on a journey through the history of Mayfield Dairy from its beginnings to the present. You’ll see a special film presentation, followed by a plant tour that lets you see the bottling of milk and the production of ice cream and novelty items. Stop for a taste of our delicious milk and great tasting ice cream-made fresh daily. www.mayfielddairy.com
Campground News
Cable in ALL cabins now!
All of our cabins now have a flat screen TV with full cable!
Holiday Weekends...Karoke
Back by popular demand ... Karoke! Come join us for FUN, FUN, FUN!
FOOD! FOOD! FOOD!
Most Saturday mornings we serve pancake/sausage breakfast at our pool side pavilion and we usually gather in the pavilion to serve homemade pulled pork BBQ!
Saturday Morning Breakfast
Give mom a break! Beginning in May you can treat her to hot,delicious pancakes/sausage and coffee. We will be cooking breakfast out on our pool pavilion most Saturday mornings.
Kanine kampground at Sweetwater KOA !
We are catering to our canine guests! Sit and relax while your pet runs and plays freely in a fenced in area that we have developed into a "doggie" playground. Hope to see you soon!
Upcoming Events
Blooms Day May 7-8, UT Gardens, Knoxville
Unique garden goods, dozens of workshops, live musical performances, children's activities and more make Bloom's Day a great destination for more than just gardeners. The event will run Saturday from 9:a.m. until 5p.m. and Sunday from 10a.m. until 4p.m. Admission is $6 for adults, free for children 12 and under. CONTACT: 865-974-8265, http://utgardens.tennessee.edu
Tennessee Polk Salad Festival /May 14
Riverfront Park, Harriman
Enjoy a day filled with bluegrass music, antique cars, crafts vendors, Miss Polk Salad Pageant and other contests. And of course plenty of polk salad to taste! CONTACT: 865-882-8867
7th Annual Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival-May 14-15
Gatlinburg -This outdoor family event features Quality artists from around the country along with Appalachian music from the area. Free Admission. CONTACT: 865-436-7484, gfaf.net
Sevierville's Bloomin BBQ & Bluegrass-May 20-21
Sevierville The largest event in Sevierville! Tennessee State Championship Barbeque Cook-Off, FREE bluegrass concerts from rising stars and bluegrass legends, kids games, great food and authentic mountain crafts. Admission is free. CONTACT: 888-889-7415,
BloominBBQ.com
