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Campground Reviews

Sep 28, 2024
Sep 27, 2024
Nice campground, I understand the main lodge is under renovation, and I'm pretty sure the facilities for bathroom and shower in there are going to be much nicer than the current ones. It was clean, but a long walk from my tent site, and there were no mirrors to get ready, which surprised me . Otherwise, you have awesome staff and a very nice and safe property! Loved the tentsite!
Sep 26, 2024
Excellent stay. One minor issue, one call to the office and they were all over it with immediate results.
Sep 23, 2024
The site numbers should be more visible, I went in a couple of circles to find 16. The was some highway noise in the distance, but it dissipated after 11pm and didn't affect sleep. Otherwise, the camp ground was nice and the staff was helpful, especially when they called me to tell me the office would be closing before I got there and where to find my site information.
Sep 23, 2024
Very nice campground, very close to major Highway, but slept good. In the morning my son n law went out side to set and enjoy his coffee and was greeted by cows wondering around the motorhome�. We raise Buffalo so cows are a gentler bread to have around in the morning, up close. All in all it was fun!!!!
Sep 23, 2024
Just an overnight stay while traveling.
Sep 22, 2024
Park under renovation and I would only use it as a stopover until full facilities exist. I understand money is being spent to improve the park but for now, I would pass on staying here.
Sep 21, 2024
only stayed 1 night but was quiet and relaxing
Sep 19, 2024
The staff were extremely friendly and accommodating. They are doing a lot of remodeling. 2 of the 4 restrooms & showers were closed. The laundry was closed, and the office, they are using a temp office. Dump station is out of order. Cows wonder thru the campground every morning and leave cow patties throughout their path. Perhaps a note on the website about the remodel would be helpful.
Sep 19, 2024
Great staff, very clean and quiet.
Sep 16, 2024
Sep 15, 2024
Perfect wooded spot with lots of shade. All services perfect in full service pull through the spot. Friendly, service focused team. Renovations in progress had NO IMPACT on a great stay - will just be getting better when they’re done. We’re coming back on next trip through the area.
Sep 14, 2024
It was nice and peaceful we always get together for my birthday and my brother in laws. We like to sit around the fire and catch up and good eating.
Sep 11, 2024
Outstanding in all respects!
Sep 11, 2024
Even though they are going through some renovations our stay was very enjoyable! Level campsite, clean facilities and friendly staff.
Sep 09, 2024
Sep 05, 2024
Poorly marked sites. Temporary office site was marked but but maps with assigned spots for latecomers were on the old office door took us much searching to find it no one returned our phone call asking. Access to utilities was good. Seemed like there were people living there. Not camping. Clean for most part
Sep 03, 2024
It was horrible, never again. Problem with the portal shower, only 2 working showers total, no laundry, not even a notice on website or in a email that renovations are happening or soon to be. Had to wait 45 minutes for check in, no note no return phone call they were out to lunch until 1300. Sites were uneven, kids were swimming when thunderstorms were in the area. Just a complete disaster
Sep 02, 2024
Aug 30, 2024
I would recommend for overnight stays and possibly temporary but nothing long term. New management made cosmetic changes but nothing to improve the laundry facilities or pool. The list of rules they have in place are a bit much for people staying long term. It was very micromanaged and a lot of people moved out due to this. Also, the office ran my debit card without permission.

CAMPGROUND RESPONSE / COMMENTS:

We are currently remodeling the entire main office building including restrooms and laundry! We are sorry you felt our rules were too strict we do this to prevent our campground from becoming a trailer park. We are striving to be a place that our guest want to come for both long and short stays.
Aug 29, 2024
New campground owners, so camp beginning overhaul, but… Half bath cabin only has cold water line, so questionable handwashing and no dishwashing in cabin. Poison ivy by front and sides of cabin; would have been an issue if I had little kids here. Mosquitoes were very bad until I applied my from-homefix to the grass. Main bathrooms and office were shut down for renovations; trailer bathrooms okay

CAMPGROUND RESPONSE / COMMENTS:

We are working diligently to do a complete renovation on Themis property. We appreciate your feedback and will address the issues with our on site staff. We hope you will come back after we complete the remodel and give us a second chance we don’t think you will be disappointed. Safe travels!
Aug 28, 2024
Very nice
Aug 28, 2024
Ok
Aug 28, 2024
First I really wanted to go swimming and the pool was being cleaned �� so no swimming. The toilets were out of order? Had portables. And lots of bugs bugging me need less to say I had a less then good time. Had to stay in my camper. It was a beautiful location. Really shouldn't charged so much when your Facilities aren't up to par. Or in form that you are under construction so I could stay el
Aug 28, 2024
Nice campground even though you are remodeling
Aug 26, 2024
Aug 25, 2024
A work in progress, I am looking forward to seeing it after the refurbished. It was comfortable for our stay.the staff were helpful and friendly.
Aug 24, 2024
Aug 19, 2024
Friendly staff, clean campground!
Aug 18, 2024
Enjoyed our stay. Campground close to I-40 and downtown Newport. One hour drive to Gatlinburg,Tn. Didn't like road into the campground - very narrow. Gravel road up hill from entrance makes it necessary to use 4 wheel drive. Remodelling main building and fixing a bridge over a creek. Staff very nice.
Aug 18, 2024
Aug 17, 2024
We needed a quick overnight stay in a cabin. My husband called they were not available at the time. Thay did call back and gave us permissionto stay for a night in a really nice cabin. We were also greaful that they gave us a military discount. It was clean and ready for us when we got there. We were only there a few hours to sleep but it was just what we needed as we were passing through. TY KO
Aug 16, 2024
Aug 15, 2024
Wry friendly staff. We had to leave early and they were very accommodating.
Aug 14, 2024
We only ever stay in Kabins. This was the first kabin to have a half bath -absolutely great addition! It will be hard to book without the amenity in the future!!

CAMPGROUND RESPONSE / COMMENTS:

We are glad you enjoyed your time in our cabin with half bath. It is always nice to not have to walk to the restroom in the middle of the night! We hope to see you again soon!
Aug 13, 2024
Seamed like the hosts were more focused on keeping there sights mowed and updated the sight we stayed in actually had the top of the meter broke off so very unsafe and there were more people living there than there was people on nightly stays

CAMPGROUND RESPONSE / COMMENTS:

We are sorry that you didn’t enjoy your time with us. We are working to make massive upgrades to our property. We utilize a lawn service for all our landscaping hosts sites included. We hope that you will come back and give us another chance after the upgrades are complete.
Aug 09, 2024
Our site was a gravel pull through that was almost level but not far off. We didn’t even unhitch as we were passing through. This is an old campground that seems to be coming back to life. There was evidence of lots of work being slowly done to fix it back up. The setting was really nice and shady. I hope the owners bring it back to life in a way that shines.
Aug 07, 2024
We loved having the golf cart take us to our camping site. Our pull through site let us leave our Jeep hooked up. This was nice as we were only staying 1 night on our way to GA.
Aug 07, 2024
Very friendly staff nice campground definitely recommend!
Aug 05, 2024
Faculty was nice. Arrived to find a pile of dog poop and a pile of dog food in our site. Otherwise pleasant stay. Pool was nice as well as the bathhouse/showers.
Aug 05, 2024
Really unhappy with my stay here. When checking in they should have done a better job of reviewing the property and honesty of projects that week. I ended up leaving two days early after my site was completely surrounded by a tree removal team and constant chainsaw noise on a Sunday. There was zero communication. Empty campground and they put me right next to the temp bathrooms. Very disappointed
Aug 04, 2024
Disappointing that there were not handicap bathrooms open. The ones with out stairs closed at 11pm. No handicapped rails in bathrooms without stairs. Those bathrooms were moderately clean. No coffee or breakfast offered like most Koas. Staff nice. Pull thru good.
Aug 02, 2024
everything was good until new management took over . everyone had to remove their canopies small outsid dog enclosures and they raised the rent 1 hundred dollars a month the bridge was was a hazard getting in and out I will not recommend anyone to stay there

CAMPGROUND RESPONSE / COMMENTS:

As we are sure you saw on your way out of the property we are expanding the bridge to make it easier for all guest to access the property. We are also making huge upgrades to the property and our guests will certainly see the value in the changes we are making and hopefully want to stay longer.
Aug 02, 2024
Jul 31, 2024
Jul 30, 2024
As others have said, it was a bit run down, they had portable showers and the office closed around 6:00 before we arrived. My biggest issue was that they were only two working restrooms and they lock those from 11pm - 8am so if you need a restroom before 8am you are SOL - literally. Fortunately, we were in an RV so there was an option. I don’t know what the tent campers do. Go in the woods?

CAMPGROUND RESPONSE / COMMENTS:

As you mention we have portable restrooms on site while we renovate our main bathrooms. We close our secondary restrooms from 11pm to 8pm due to issues we have had in the past. We still have restrooms available for all guests at all hours.
Jul 29, 2024
Pleasant, quite and friendly staff.
Jul 24, 2024
Very clean but I-40 trucks use Jake brakes non stop…so you have to leave windows closed and a/c on if you want to sleep.
Jul 24, 2024
Le terrain était inégal, lors de la vidange, les égouts étaient bloqués sur notre terrain. Tout a remonté! Nous avons essayé de nous vidanger à la station, il n’y avait pas d’eau…. Beaucoup de temps perdu pour une seule nuit. Nous avons payé pour trois services …. J’aimerais que le montant soit ajusté en fonction des services utilisés soit eau et électricité. Merci de votre
Jul 22, 2024
Beautiful RV park! The people are so friendly and helpful.

CAMPGROUND RESPONSE / COMMENTS:

We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to see you again.
Oct 25, 2026
Loved our experience staying long term at the KOA in Newport Tennessee. The manager Willis was awesome. He was watchful and helpfull. If there was a problem he was on top of it and solved them.
- john mcdowell on Google
Oct 21, 2026
We had to find a place to park our RV since I40 had a major delay due to a landslide and flooding. Right before Ashville. It was 8pm and tired, we were running behind due too traffic in Knoxville. We call the Newport KOA because the KOA app had a note to call if passed closing. Mr William, the host answer and was able to get us a site. To top it off, the next day we had a dead battery. Even though it was Monday his day off he came over to jump start the truck. VERY NICE AND GREAT SERVICE 👍. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
- L Medell on Google
Oct 19, 2026
It was an amazing campground to stay in the Smokies! The staff went above and beyond for us and we really appreciated it. Would recommend staying here you won't regret your stay. Felt like staying with a good family member!
- Expedition248991 on Trip Advisor