Looking for the perfect spot to blend exciting amenities and the beauty of nature? There is no better place to relax than the Sweetwater KOA!

Welcome to Sweetwater KOA Holiday!

The beauty and quiet setting of Sweetwater KOA Holiday make it a favorite destination for both overnight campers and families seeking an extended vacation or weekend getaway. Our spacious sites are Big Rig friendly, and our cozy cabins ensure your stay feels just like home.

We've recently added new amenities that everyone can enjoy! Challenge your family and friends to a game of Water Wars or Corn Hole, pan for gems in our new Gem Mine, bounce on our updated jumping pad, or spend some time relaxing by our catch and release pond, fully stocked with bass, bluegill, and catfish. Our camp store features a variety of items to meet all your needs.

While you're here, take some time to explore and experience all that the surrounding area has to offer. Visit the Lost Sea for a unique cave adventure, tour Mayfield Dairy Farms or Sweetwater Valley Cheese Farm, and shop in Sweetwater's Antique District. For stunning scenery, drive through the Cherokee National Forest or down the Cherohala Skyway. Immerse yourself in nature with a walk on one of our nature trails, go boating on a nearby lake, or enjoy bird watching.

Sweetwater KOA Holiday is the perfect base camp for day trips to the Great Smoky Mountains, Dollywood, and many other fantastic attractions. We look forward to making your stay memorable and enjoyable. Welcome and happy camping!

Campground Amenities

  • 50 Max Amp
  • 120' Max Length
  • Wi-Fi
  • Pool (5/7 - 10/15)
  • Snack Bar ($)
  • Propane ($)
  • Kamping Kitchen
  • Fishing
  • Firewood ($)
  • Pavilion
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Ways to Stay

KOA Holiday

KOA Holiday Campgrounds

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.

KOA Holidays Feature:

  • RV Sites with a KOA Patio®
  • Deluxe Cabins with full baths
  • Premium Tent Sites
  • Group meeting facilities

Latest Hot Deal

KOA Rewards Appreciation Weekend

KOA Rewards Appreciation Weekend Photo

WHEN: September 5-6, 2025

WHAT: KOA Rewards holders stay as a paying guest on Friday, September 5th at any participating KOA campground and get Saturday, September 6th for FREE*.

WHY: KOA Rewards Appreciation Weekend is designed exclusively for KOA Rewards holders to say thanks for your loyalty and for trusting your camping memories to us. On this late-summer weekend, we gather to celebrate friends, family and fun in the great outdoors we all adore.

* Only at participating KOA locations. Applies to one site per a KOA Rewards account, for two consecutive nights at the same KOA. Sites may be limited. KOA Rewards discount does apply but not valid with other discounts.

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Local Area

The Lost Sea

The Lost Sea is America's largest underground lake. The temperature remains a pleasant fifty-eight degrees year round, and there are no stairs to climb! Wide sloping walkways take you on an adventure to the many interesting rooms, some of which are among the widest, highest, and largest rooms of any caverns in the Southeast. Upon entering the lake room you will board large glass bottom boats for an exciting trip on the Lost Sea. While on the trip you will observe some of the largest rainbow trout in the United States.

140 Lost Sea Rd

Sweetwater, TN 37874

423-333-2289

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Smokin' F BBQ and Barn

For some of the best BBQ you've ever had, check out Smokin' F! Amazing food, we are huge fans and eat there ourselves every chance we get!

1821 Lynn Rd

Philadelphia, TN 37846

979-436-3482

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Knoxville Zoo

Gorilla Valley, Cheetah Savanna and the African Plains are only a few exciting exhibits you will discover at the Knoxville Zoo. At the Knoxville Zoo, you will experience animals from around the world that are living in the heart of East Tennessee.

3500 Knoxville Zoo Dr

Knoxville, TN 37914

865-637-5331

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Sequoyah Birthplace Museum

Enjoy the beauty of this museum which is nestled in the majestic Great Smoky Mountains on the shores of the Tellico Lake. Hear fascinating Cherokee myths and legends, marvel at the Cherokee syllabary which took Sequoyah twelve years to develop, but only a few hours for the average person to learn. See the artifacts excavated in the Little Tennessee Valley in two decades of archeological work on sites spanning 8,000 years of continuous human habitation. Shop in the Museum gift shop and visit the Cherokee Memorial adjacent to the Museum.

576 Highway 360

Vonore, TN 37885

423-884-6246

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Campground Awards and Programs

  • RV Share