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Campground Reviews

Mar 31, 2026
The campground was clean and quiet although basically full. The staff was friendly. We absolutely enjoyed the stay.
Mar 31, 2026
Clean, well laid out, lots of trees and beautiful views. Staff are very friendly and helpful. The gentlemen that guided us to our spot did a great job of helping my husband back into our spot. Kids loved the huge park. We will definitely be back in the summer to check out the pool & the river!
Mar 30, 2026
Mar 30, 2026
We stayed at the Rivers Edge Cabin. It’s was clean and more than enough room for 5 of us. We were really close to the bathrooms. Loved hearing the river at night and my daughter was able to play in the river one day. Everyone on staff was kind, patient and helpful.
Mar 30, 2026
Mar 30, 2026
The check in staff was wonderful! The grounds were well maintained. The low rating is based on an experience we had with "security". At 10:15 pm while sitting around a camp fire playing games with some friends security walked over rudely accusing us of being loud and using foul language. We were by no means loud! He said this as a courtesy warning, next call is police. He was aggressive & rude.
Mar 30, 2026
Mar 30, 2026
Mar 30, 2026
I could not get the Wi-Fi to work. I had to call tech-support for over 45 minutes. I could never get it to stay connected. Tried to take a shower a couple times and could never get hot water in the shower house.
Mar 29, 2026
Mar 29, 2026
Campground was very new and clean. It would be nice to have a little more room at the campsites.
Mar 29, 2026
We were missing shampoo, conditioner and soap in the shower dispensers in our cabin. Other than that everything was wonderful.
Mar 29, 2026
We had a great stay in one of your cabins. It met all our needs! What a great location on the quiet side of the Smokys! We will definitely be back!
Mar 29, 2026
The grounds are very well kept, friendly and very helpful staff. The lots are level and they offer cement patios, table and chairs in addition to a glider loveseat at a very fair price. When the staff see you they make an effort to greet you and make you feel at home. We will definitely be back!
Mar 28, 2026
Cabin was great! Wish it had a stove but all was very good! We will be back !!
Mar 28, 2026
peaceful, comfortable, friendly, and beautiful.
Mar 27, 2026
Mar 27, 2026
Amazing!. We stayed a week on a river front spot and it was just awesome. The grounds are very well kept. Staff is friendly and very willing to help in anyway they can. We booked another 10 nights for next month while we were there. The peaceful side of the Smokies with everything you want just a short drive and everything you need even closer.
Mar 27, 2026
Just finished a great stay at the KOA in Townsend. Lots were large, with great patio areas, fire pits, rockers and tables with chairs. Beautiful area and very close to our favorite place in the Smokies, Cades Cove. Easily connects to the bicycle trails that extend around 4 miles on each side of the road. The staff were all amazing! So friendly and always offering to help.
Mar 27, 2026
The campground is beautiful, the cabin we stayed in was very well maintained and the staff was the best.
Mar 25, 2026
Mar 25, 2026
The staff are so nice!!! The most helpful that I’ve encountered! The campground is very clean and quiet. We loved it here and will be back. Thank you!
Mar 24, 2026
Mar 24, 2026
We stayed in a Studio Cabin. It was everything we had hoped for. Will definitely be back again.
Mar 23, 2026
Mar 23, 2026
Lovely campground hosts! We got in late and we had several hosts come help us park the travel trailer. It was so kind and very much appreciated. Looking forward to coming back again!
Mar 23, 2026
We spent a week at this KOA for hiking and exploring the GSM. This was not our first time staying at this KOA and it definitely will not be our last. We enjoy the quieter side of the mountain and this location fits the bill perfectly. We enjoy being right on the banks of the Little River gorge and the peaceful atmosphere available. The staff and amenities are top notch.
Mar 23, 2026
Excellent service, everyone was very helpful.
Mar 23, 2026
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Cabin was very clean.
Mar 23, 2026
Perfect spot great people.
Mar 23, 2026
Our first KOA was amazing! Friendly check-in, guided to a beautiful riverfront site—clean, spacious, nice furniture, ready fire pit. Spotless bathrooms, perfect Townsend location. A must-stay for Smokies explorers! Highly recommend.
Mar 23, 2026
We had a wonderful stay and the staff were extremely nice and helpful! Our River site was beautiful and very clean!
Mar 23, 2026
Beautiful site and staff was always friendly and helpful.
Mar 23, 2026
Everything was great! Very clean and nice campsites. I just wish TWRA would stock better, but that has nothing to do with you:)
Mar 23, 2026
Mar 23, 2026
We had a great time the Barbra’s
Mar 23, 2026
Everyone was so friendly. The bathrooms were so clean. The whole campground was impressive. We will stop in again soon!
Mar 23, 2026
Staff is professional. My shower in the cabin I only booked for one night didn’t work, wouldn’t turn on. Didn’t find out til the next morning when I tried to shower but I was checking out that day so no time to wait for it to get fixed. Cabin was Infiltrated by ants and the dinner I brought was covered with them within 5 min of me putting my take out food on the counter.
Mar 23, 2026
Mar 22, 2026
We chose a Deluxe Cabin on the river. What a great choice! Clean, comfortable and peaceful. Couldn't have been more pleased. And the staff were all very pleasant and helpful. You'll always be our first choice in the greater Gatlinburg area!
Mar 22, 2026
Mar 22, 2026
Mar 21, 2026
Wow. Staff was kind. Our cabin was very clean and well provisioned. I was pleased that paper towels, dish soap, a full linen supply, extra toilet paper and shampoo/conditioner/shower gel were included. We rented a deluxe cabin and loved the indoor electric fireplace and the gorgeous outdoor patio area with a huge fire pit and a grill. There was a high quality table and chairs for eating outdoors.
Mar 21, 2026
Camphost very helpful and friendly. Receptionist was very kind. Clean restrooms, showers and laundry room. Amazing rv site right on the river. Really close to Cades Cove. Highly recommend
Mar 21, 2026
It was good. Just didn't expect the "primitive" camping spots to be so close together. Otherwise no issues and sweet staff.
Mar 20, 2026
We always enjoy staying at the Townsend KOA
Mar 20, 2026
This is one of the most beautiful places I've stayed at! Tucked in the mountains, the locals were super friendly, the staff were kind and funny, and restaurants were within walking distance. It was my first time there, and I've already planned 3 trips back!
Mar 20, 2026
Townsend KOA has been our “Home Away From Home” since before it was a KOA campground. Still ideal!
Mar 20, 2026
We had a wonderful stay at KOA Townsend. From the first moment of pulling in and setting up to leaving, the staff was very nice and helpful. The campground was beautiful, our grands loved the playground, and our site was very nice. Great location to many attractions. Cost was good for this time of year, but we feel it is to high for much of the year! Thanks for a wonderful stay and memories made.
Mar 20, 2026
Making reservation very helpful and easy. Campground very nice and clean. Cabin clean and comfortable. Loved the site and sounds or Little River. I will be going back! Thanks for everything.
Jun 02, 2026
Wonderful little town, everyone was friendly. We were camping at the KOA
- Kenneth Nowicki on Google
Jun 02, 2026
This KOA Campground is a great location while visiting the Smoky Mountains! Beautiful grounds with lots of trees for shade. The staff was very accommodating and friendly!
- Betsy Moran on Google
May 29, 2026
Nice friendly staff, great atmosphere in a place to visit.
- Buddy North on Google