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.
Please take note of these revised directions to avoid a closed section of I-40.
FROM FLORIDA: Take I-75 North to I-40 East. Then take exit 435 to Newport. Turn Right on US-321 towards Gatlinburg on 321 to our campground.
FROM THE NORTHEAST: Take I-81 South to I-40 East to exit 435 to Newport. Turn Right on US-321 towards Gatlinburg on 321 to our campground..
A wintertime vacation in the Great Smoky Mountains is the perfect way to get your family in the holiday spirit. There are so many activities throughout the Gatlinburg area during December. When you stay at Gatlinburg East / Smoky Mountain KOA Holiday, you do not have to venture off-site to experience festive fun with your kids.
In addition to classic campfires and s'mores, KOA offers Christmas activities for kids right outside your campsite. With opportunities to meet Santa and sip hot cocoa, Gatlinburg East / Smoky Mountain KOA Holiday can start your kids' new favorite holiday tradition.
Our Winter Wonderland celebration runs throughout the whole month of December. From Dec. 1-31, you can experience an array of festive activities for your kids to enjoy, including:
You can also help your kids learn about the joy of spreading holiday cheer by donating gifts to less fortunate members of our community. You can bring new, unwrapped gifts and place them under our tree.
Kids can partake in this yearly tradition right at our campground, experiencing the magic of writing, sending and receiving a letter from Old St. Nick. Stop by our General Store from Dec. 1-15 to pick up everything you need to write the perfect letter. For $5, you will receive a letter-writing kit, postage and a return letter and certificate from Santa.
Gather the whole family around the fire to write your letters. Once you are finished, drop off the letters in our special Express to Santa Mail Box. Be sure to include a return address so Santa can write back! You'll receive a personalized letter and an official North Pole Nice List certificate.
If you'd like to take a peek at what the kiddos are asking for this year, please stop by our front desk and request to view the letter.
If you are looking for exciting holiday activities for kids, Gatlinburg East / Smoky Mountain KOA Holiday offers an array of festive events to make the season bright. With a variety of camping options, from RV Sites and cabins to authentic tent camping, we have something for every family to enjoy. Book your stay today!
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