Townsend / Great Smokies KOA Holiday Blog
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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.
From Maryville, US 321 N toward the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, 1 mile straight through stoplight on Hwy 73.
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Who says you have to travel far to feel like you're on vacation?
Sometimes the best adventures are waiting just down the road. If you're within driving distance of the Great Smoky Mountains, it's time to become a tourist in your own backyard and experience everything that makes East Tennessee one of the country's most beloved destinations.
At Townsend / Great Smokies KOA Holiday, you'll find mountain views, outdoor adventures, local attractions, and plenty of opportunities to make lasting memories—all without the hassle of long-distance travel.
When you live nearby, it's easy to take the beauty of the Smokies for granted. But visitors travel from all over the world to experience the same mountains, waterfalls, wildlife, and scenic drives that are right in your backyard.
A stay at Townsend KOA gives you the perfect excuse to slow down, explore, and see the area through fresh eyes.
Skip the airports, long road trips, and complicated travel plans. A short drive means more time hiking trails, exploring mountain towns, and relaxing around the campfire.
Close-to-home vacations are often easier on the budget. Save money on transportation and spend more on experiences, activities, and creating memories together.
Whether you have a weekend, a few days, or an entire week, a local camping trip makes it easy to fit a vacation into your schedule.
When you stay at Townsend KOA, you'll have easy access to some of the region's most popular attractions.
Take a scenic drive through America's most visited national park. Stop at overlooks, spot wildlife, visit historic sites, and enjoy breathtaking mountain views around every turn.
From Laurel Falls to Abrams Falls, the Smokies offer beautiful waterfall hikes for every skill level.
Known as the "Peaceful Side of the Smokies," Townsend offers charming shops, local restaurants, museums, tubing adventures, and a slower pace that visitors love.
Spend a day exploring nearby Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, or Sevierville. Enjoy attractions, shopping, dining, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities before returning to the peaceful campground atmosphere.
The area is a paradise for hiking, biking, fishing, kayaking, tubing, wildlife viewing, and photography.
Part of being a tourist in your own backyard is slowing down and appreciating simple moments.
At Townsend KOA, guests enjoy:
Sometimes the best part of vacation isn't checking off attractions—it's spending quality time together.
You don't need a plane ticket to discover something new.
The Great Smoky Mountains offer world-class scenery, outdoor recreation, and family fun right in your own region. A stay at Townsend / Great Smokies KOA Holiday gives you the chance to experience it all from a new perspective.
So take a break from the routine, pack your bags, and become a tourist in your own backyard.
You may be surprised by how much adventure is waiting just around the corner.
Book your stay at Townsend / Great Smokies KOA Holiday today and start exploring the Smokies like never before.
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