CampgroundBlack bear watchers
68CP
Tennessee · 5 ranked
Best family-friendly campgrounds near Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Family-friendly picks near Great Smoky Mountains National Park — sites with playgrounds, safer layouts, showers, easier access and enough activities to keep kids occupied.
Editor's picks
Best for families
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RV parkBig rigs
72CP
Ranked by Camping Points
- 1Gatlinburg RV Resort72CP
Gatlinburg, TN · Check availability
- 2Deep Creek Campground70CP
Bryson City, NC · Good last-minute odds
- 3Smokemont Campground69CP
Cherokee, NC · Seasonal demand
- 4Cades Cove Campground68CP
Townsend, TN · Often books early
- 5Elkmont Campground66CP
Gatlinburg, TN · Often books early
FAQ
Which Great Smoky Mountains option scores highest?
Gatlinburg RV Resort tops this list with an overall Camping Points Score of 72/100.
When should I book?
Peak-season sites often open 6 months in advance and fill within minutes. Shoulder-season trips leave much more room for spontaneous plans.
How is this list ranked?
A weighted blend of view, comfort, family, remote, RV, value and booking difficulty. See methodology.
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