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Campground Reviews

Jun 22, 2021
Sites were tight and not very level. Seemed way overpriced for what we got. Staff was friendly and everything was clean. It was just an ok overnight stop.
Jun 21, 2021
Staff was very frindly
Jun 21, 2021
we had a very pleasant stay and the workers were very very nice
Jun 21, 2021
Clean site, friendly staff and convenient location.
Jun 20, 2021
Jun 20, 2021
Jun 20, 2021
Jun 20, 2021
A little more effort to get to from I-40 but well worth the extra time. The staff was top notch, accommodating and friendly. Sites were well maintained and clean. Electrical service had recently been updated and we had plenty of voltage (50 amp service). Thank you to the manager on duty when we checked in. She saw our rig and immediately shuffled our reservation into a site where we would fit
Jun 17, 2021
Our member profile was not used by the campground to assign our site. This seems to be a KOA problem. Newport was able to make an adjustment that satisfied our profile requirements. Why maintain a booking profile if it is not used when reservations are made? (2M5474) the local staff were excellent and deserve better support from corporate. This campground is tight with low hanging branches.
Jun 17, 2021
The stay was very peaceful and pleasant and I even enjoyed playing Frisbee with my 2 German shepherd s off leach. They were very nice and understanding 1 of my hydraulic Jack's was stuck and it would not come up so 2hrs past check out time with no complaints. Very nice people. I would go back again
Jun 17, 2021
We stay with you every time we are in your area. Super good and will see you on return trip.
Jun 17, 2021
Jun 16, 2021
Enjoyed the cabin. Campground facilities were very clean.
Jun 16, 2021
Worst KOA we have ever stayed at. Not sure how this location is part of the KOA family. Restrooms and showers were unusable and disgusting with standing water on the floors. Was bit by a dog and did not receive any help from KOA staff or owner. Lots of full time tenets. Would highly recommend not staying here.
Jun 15, 2021
the office/store and bathrooms smelled like sewage
Jun 14, 2021
just passing thru,but the campgroung was nice,clean,quiet. everyone was very nice . will certainly stop back when in the area.
Jun 13, 2021
Wonderful people that take great care -- both with the people that stay there and also with the grounds/facilities. Everything was neat and clean - the pool area convenient and inviting. The two issues are 1} low hanging branches and power lines both on the property but also on the approach road and 2} level enough sites for big rigs.
Jun 13, 2021
They were very helpful and super friendly, even though we got there much later than we anticipated. Everything was very clean, as well! The bonus bundle of free fire wood was also a nice unexpected little bonus. We would definitely recommend this campground.
Jun 10, 2021
Booked a week because KOAs near Gatlinburg / Dollywood were booked for the week. I question this KOA. As prior reviews, it is more of a trailer park with extra spots for over nighters. Seems to be a local hangout or a place to rent the pool for the day for parties. Not the greatest of areas and freeway noise. Ok for the night or two, but not much nearby, and pool seems to get full with locals
Jun 09, 2021
Very Friendly Staff
Jun 09, 2021
Jun 08, 2021
Jun 07, 2021
Jun 07, 2021
Jun 07, 2021
Awesome and easy to use! Thank you!
Jun 07, 2021
Jun 06, 2021
The staff is friendly and helpful. The place is gorgeous. Hope we have the pleasure to stay there again in the future.
Jun 06, 2021
Great KOA Journey site plenty of mature trees and shade well-kept pride of ownership shows through in the way the staff treats people and in the condition of the sites.
Jun 03, 2021
Great place, like almost all KOAs! I do have a small beef and it probably lies with the website more than the Newport/I-40/ Smoky Mts KOA. I was charged for 3 adults and we had two adults and a child. We found this out at the next KOA we stayed at. I filled out the reservations and know I put in 2 adults and a child for each of the three KOA's we stayed at.
Jun 03, 2021
good
Jun 03, 2021
Continually watched people not clean up after their pet. A big pile right by our fire ring. Of course dad stepped in it first thing. Picnic table small. Lot size small for the pricw. Shiwers wwre ok
Jun 02, 2021
Jun 01, 2021
Jun 01, 2021
Great campground. I realize it is in the mountains, but the internet seemed non existent
Jun 01, 2021
Stayed in about 14 KOAs in a cross country trip and this was our least favorite.
Jun 01, 2021
It is a really nice Park and friendly people
Jun 01, 2021
Phenomenal staff. A bit under-supplied as far as amenities go but understand there's a change in ownership hampering investments right now.
May 31, 2021
This is a great short stop Journey. We had a good, level spot with full hook ups...including Cable TV! Everything you need is there...pool, store, propane, wood, etc. The staff were friendly and helpful. Campground was kept clean and well-maintained. It is obvious that the owners and staff are working to improve each day.
May 30, 2021
Great facility! Would definitely recommend this KOA! Thanks for making our short stay exceptional!
May 30, 2021
Great stay, upgraded to a little cabin and it was so cute! Front desk was helpful and friendly.
May 28, 2021
May 27, 2021
This is the 3rd or 4th time we have stayed there as a first night starting point for longer trips. It is a clean campground, has nice staff and facilities and is easy on and off from I-40.
May 26, 2021
Very nice campground. Slightly uneven spaces, but workable. Excellent owners and laundry room.
May 25, 2021
First site was not level. 2nd site much better. Entrance is overgrown and very narrow for class A, 40 or 45 ft and possible 36'. We are 40 ft towing. Branches from trees scraped our roof and antenna. Felt relieved we were only staying overnight.
May 25, 2021
May 24, 2021
It was a short, one-night stay but it was our second one-night stay here. It is wooded, shaded and well-maintained. It is not fancy but we liked it!
May 24, 2021
Okay as a roadside overnight but not for overall camping. Highway noise.
May 23, 2021
One night stay, only in route to final destination. The only complaint I have and it is with all KOAs is the sites are entirely too small and often the pad requires some modification in order to level my trailer.
May 20, 2021
Extreme highway noise. Campground needed updated. Restroom was clean. Paint peeling off picnic table, looked nasty.
May 20, 2021
We were tent camping. We weren't thrilled with tent site, as it was gravel. Fortunately, there was a level grassy spot up by the pool that we used instead. Everything else about the place was nice, except for the vehicle noise from the freeway.
Apr 04, 2024
I suggest ignoring the terrible reviews. We found this campground to be clean and friendly. Decent-sized gravel sites are not perfectly level, but you're in the mountains. We did not need blocks under tires to be comfortable. When outdoors, it's true you can hear highway traffic... but the bonus is the location with easy access off and onto I-40. Enjoyed seeing the cows on neighboring property and had a morning visit from one!
- Geri Wrubel on Google
Jan 19, 2024
Very friendly. Nice laundy room. Would stay again.
- Anya Kuykendall on Google
Nov 05, 2023
Great place to stay just off 40. Beautiful backcountry views of the smoky mountains and very close to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. Nikky and Stephanie in the office are wonderful! Many upgrades in the works that will make this place even more amazing. Not a bad choice when planning your trip to Tennessee!
- Ian Yaeger on Google