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KOA Journey campgrounds offer the perfect oasis after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
KOA Journey campgrounds offer the perfect oasis after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
From I-40: Take Exit 432 to 25W-70, then 1 mile to KOA on right.
From I-81: Take Exit 8 to 25E south for 12 miles, then right on 25W-70 to KOA 1/3 mile on left.
When people plan a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains, they often default to booking a stay right in the middle of Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg. But if your goal is to actually in nature, spending two hours gridlocked in tourist traffic isn't the way to do it.
Enter . Located just off I-40, our campground offers the perfect sweet spot: peaceful mountain tranquility with quick, easy highway access to all the major sights.
Just a scenic 45-to-50-minute drive away. Spend your day at Dollywood, then leave the neon lights behind for a quiet night under the stars.
We are perfectly positioned for quick access to the quieter, eastern side of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Cherokee National Forest.
Enjoy large, shaded sites without feeling packed in like sardines.
Play in the tourist hubs, but stay in the peace and quiet.
That doesn't mean this area has to always be empty. When you start reviewing camping options, your history will display here to help compare sites and find the best stay. You will be able to share your stay information with friends or family and save it for a later time if you have a KOA Account.
Make checkout easy by booking all your reservations at once. Add your sites from different campgrounds into your shopping cart* and then choose checkout.
