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Townsend / Great Smokies KOA

8533 State Highway 73
Townsend,  TN 37882
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Townsend / Great Smokies KOA

8533 State Highway 73
Townsend,  TN 37882
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the Chipperfield Family

"It's camping time! Be sure to call for reservations or to check on activities 800-562-3428. We can't wait to show you around the Townsend Great Smokeis KOA!"

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Known as "The Peaceful Side of the Great Smoky Mountains", it's a great place to come home to.

You won't want to miss the new KOA located in Townsend Tennessee. Known as "The Peaceful Side of the Great Smoky Mountains", it's a great place to come home to.

One of the premier campgrounds in Tennessee, the Townsend KOA features unrivaled natural beauty. Surrounded by the mountains, beautiful forests and the Little River, it provides a great setting for relaxing, putting your feet up and enjoying nature after a hard day of hiking or shopping.

All of our campsites have picnic tables and campfire rings. Our full hookup sites are level, grassy, have free cable TV, 30 or 50 amp service, and paved patios. Our water/electric and tent site areas range from semi-sunny to heavily wooded and secluded.

Looking to rough it in style? Book now to reserve one of our cozy log Tennessee cabins or lodges. In our specialty accommodations, you may not even feel like you're roughing it.

Additional amenities include a laundry, swimming pool, two very clean bathhouses, a modern playground for the little ones, a covered pavilion equipped with a large barbecue pit, horseshoe pits, a basketball court, wireless internet, bicycle rentals and an arcade.

Camping in Townsend should be your first choice if you're looking for outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities. The beautiful 5-mile long Townsend Bike Trail begins and ends just across the road from our campground. The campground borders the Little River, which flows out of the National Park. The river is excellent for swimming or tubing and is well known for great trout fishing. The Tennessee Wildlife Resource Association stocks the river from our 1,650 feet of river frontage every two weeks during the summer. Tubes are available for rent through our Welcome Center.

Introducing All New Lodging at Townsend/Great Smokies KOA!

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Mark and Samantha Chipperfield joined Mark's parents in managing the campground in 1996; the property became a KOA Kampground in 2007. Having been in the business for a long time, they know that the key to running a successful campground is providing a consistent, quality experience.

"We strive to provide a clean, family-friendly campground where our guests want to return, year after year," says Mark. "We're humbled that our best and most far-reaching advertising is word-of-mouth referrals and our returning guests."

Before becoming campground managers, Mark worked as a geologist and Samantha worked in accounting. Now, when they get time off, Mark enjoys running and playing the clawhammer banjo. Samantha sings with her church praise team and "spends time away from Mark when he's playing his banjo!"

Samantha and Mark look forward to meeting you and helping you create your next vacation memory!

Campground Amenities

  • 50 Max Amp
  • 60' Max Length
  • Wi-Fi
  • Cable TV
  • Pool (Open May 23 to Sep 9)
  • Snack Bar ($)
  • Propane ($)
  • Fishing
  • Firewood ($)
  • Pavilion
  • Bike Rentals ($)
  • Tour Shuttle ($)
  • Convenience Store with Texaco gasoline/diesel
  • On site honey wagon pump (available with charge)
  • Bike Rentals (available with charge)
  • Outdoor Movie Cinema
  • Ice Cream and Fudge shop
  • Planned Recreation
  • Tube Rentals
  • Family Activity Area
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Campground Activities

Tie-dyed T-shirts Bring a piece of your trip home with you: make a t-shirt during craft hour. Your tie-dyed t-shirt will be a wearable memento from your vacation. With a demonstration and all supplies provided, this retro activity satisfies campers of all ages. Remember, there is no right or wrong way to tie-dye!

Top Your Own Sundae I scream, you scream, we all scream for sundaes! We serve up your favorite toppings such as chocolate syrup and whipped cream, and a chance to mingle with your fellow campers.

Hay Wagon Ride Hop on the KOA hay wagon for the camp crawl. Each day our tractor-pulled wagon, filled with families of happy campers, winds through camp. Don't be surprised to hear a serenade of campfire songs by the passengers on this rustic ride!

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Local Attractions

Tubing Photo Tubing Tubing the Little River is the most popular water activity in this area. Our KOA is located on the Little River, so tubing fun is just a short walk away! Ask one of our staff about our tube rentals and convenient tube shuttle service.

Biking Photo Biking Townsend has a wonderful 5-mile bike trail that begins directly across the street from our KOA. So remember to bring your bikes or swing by our welcome center and rent one of ours. We offer standard bicycles and banana peel bikes. You may also want to visit Cades Cove for an 11-mile loop bike ride. This
area is open on Saturday and Wednesday of every week (April thru September) until 10 a.m. for bike riders only.

Hiking Photo Hiking Our campground is located just ¼ of a mile from the entrance to the national park. This gives our campers close access to all the park has to offer, which happens to include an array of hiking trails. In the park you will find trails that will satisfy the family oriented hikers or the most experienced hikers. You can stop by our welcome center for directions to the most popular trailheads or stop by our Texaco convenience store and pick up your snacks and a map and make your own adventure!
Below are a few of the most popular trails:
Abrams Falls
Laurel Falls
Gregory Bald
Rich Mountain Trail

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Upcoming Events
Trout Fest Photo

Trout Fest

May 18-20, 2012
www.troutfest.org
Fly fishing exposition and fundraiser for fisheries conservation in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Townsend Visitors Center

Smoky Mountain Highland Games Photo

Smoky Mountain Highland Games

May 18-20, 2012
www.smokymountaingames.org
Maryville College Campus

Free Night May 12! Book Now!

Come Kamp & Care With Us Weekend - Book Now!

Awards

2011 President's Award

2011 KOA Founder's Award

KOA Kamp Green Recognition

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