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 I-81 (going South) At the 81/40 Split go toward Asheville After approximately 12 miles, take Exit 435 toward Newport. Go Right at the end of the interstate exit ramp toward Gatlinburg/Cosby (Hwy 321/Cosby Hwy) After Approximately 5 miles, turn right and immediately left to stay on Hwy 321 After approximately 8 miles, turn right onto Hooper Hwy (staying on Hwy 321) there is a sign there that says "turn right to Gatlinburg" Campground is 2 miles from here on your LEFT. Pay close attention that Cosby Real Estate is on your right, we are the very next driveway on your left. . You can go to http://www.TN511.com and check traffic conditions.
From I-40 (Nashville/Knoxville) At the 81/40 Split go toward Asheville After approximately 12 miles, take Exit 435 toward Newport. Go Right at the end of the interstate exit ramp toward Gatlinburg/Cosby (Hwy 321/Cosby Hwy) After Approximately. 5 miles turn right and immediately left to stay on Hwy 321 After approximately 8 miles turn right onto Hooper Hwy (staying on Hwy 321) there is a sign there that says "turn right to Gatlinburg" Campground is 2 miles from here on your LEFT. Pay close attention that Cosby Real Estate is on your right, we are the very next driveway on your left. . You can go to http://www.TN511.com and check traffic conditions.
From I-40 (Asheville NC) Take Exit 440 Turn left onto Hwy 321 for about 1/4 mile. Turn right onto Wilton Springs Road and go approximately 2.5 miles. Turn left onto Hwy 321. After approximately 8 miles turn right onto Hooper Hwy (staying on Hwy 321) there is a sign there that says "turn right to Gatlinburg" Campground is 2 miles from here on your LEFT. Pay close attention that Cosby Real Estate is on your right, we are the very next driveway on your left. You can go to http://www.TN511.com and check traffic conditions.
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Celebrate the kick-off to Summer with us! Make s'more memories on this long weekend at Gatlinburg East/Smoky Mountain KOA Holiday, when you join us for campground crafts, tie-dye, bingo, pictures with the KOA Bear, a pancake breakfast on Sunday and more! We will also have a Campsite Decorating Contest, a Patriotic Pet Contest and a lighted Golf Cart Parade with GREAT prizes for the winners! Book your stay early for this popular weekend!Subject to change. Some activities require a small purchase.
There's an amazing phenomenon in the Smoky Mountains each year: Synchronous Fireflies. This annual display of light illuminates the mountains with an incredible amount of tiny pulsing lights as thousands of fireflies synchronize their flashes. Join us to celebrate one of the rare species in the world know to synchronize their flashing patterns! We'll have fun education on fireflies, campground crafts and an Ice Cream Social on Saturday. Bring your fairy lights, firefly laser lights and firefly lanterns to help us transform the campground Saturday night into a mesmerizing display that our firefly friends would envy. We'll have a prize for the best display. Then join us on Sunday for a Pancake Breakfast. Interested in watching the Synchronous Fireflies? The exact timing of the phenomenon does vary each year, and the National Park has limited admission for the evenings. Learn more & register for the admission lottery on the National Park Service Website. Subject to change. Some activities require a small purchase.
Subject to change. Some activities require a small purchase.
Subject to change. Some activities require a small purchase.
Make s'more memories on this long weekend at Gatlinburg East/Smoky Mountain KOA Holiday, when you join us for campground crafts, tie-dye, bingo, pictures with the KOA Bear, a pancake breakfast on Sunday and more! We will also have a Campsite Decorating Contest, a Patriotic Pet Contest and a lighted Golf Cart Parade with GREAT prizes for the winners! Book early for this fun-filled weekend! Subject to change. Some activities require a small purchase.
Subject to change. Some activities require a small purchase.
Subject to change. Some activities require a small purchase.
Happy Birthday, Bigfoot! Be our guest at Gatlinburg East/Smoky Mountain KOA Holiday and help us celebrate one of the Smoky Mountain's most legendary citizens. We'll have an Ice Cream Social (to go with our cake), a nature scavenger hunt and more. You might also want to check out the large Bigfoot Conference being held this weekend in Gatlinburg - it's one of the largest in the US! We'll also have bingo, an outdoor movie at the pool on Saturday night and a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday.
Subject to change. Some activities require a small purchase.
It's a Smoky Mountain Jeep Thing! Whether you'll be attending the Annual Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion or not, Gatlinburg East/Smoky Mountain KOA Holiday is the place to be this weekend. Pack your Jeep with camping gear and head our way! Jeep owners will have the chance to meet other Jeep enthusiasts; you'll even get to vote for Best Jeep In the Campground! We'll have Duck Race to benefit Care Camps, Rock Painting, an Ice Cream Social and more. Plan to join us for a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday morning.
Subject to change. Some activities require a small purchase.
Make s'more memories on this long weekend at Gatlinburg East/Smoky Mountain KOA Holiday, when you join us for campground crafts, tie-dye, bingo, pictures with the KOA Bear, a pancake breakfast on Sunday and more! We will also have a Campsite Decorating Contest, a Patriotic Pet Contest and a lighted Golf Cart Parade with GREAT prizes for the winners! Be sure to book early for this fun-filled weekend! Subject to change. Some activities require a small purchase.
We appreciate our KOA Rewards members!KOA Rewards holders staying as a paying guest on Friday, September 6th will get Saturday, September 7th for FREE*. (Book Your Stay Here!)Throughout the weekend, we'll have fun camping activities which include Campground Crafts, Bingo, a Campfire Cooking Class, Ice Cream Social, a movie night and more! Wrap up your weekend with our famous Pancake Breakfast on Sunday morning.Restrictions apply. See full offer details. Event details subject to change. Some activities require a small purchase.
Subject to change. Some activities require a small purchase.
Subject to change. Some activities require a small purchase.
This weekend, Gatlinburg East/Smoky Mountain KOA Holiday celebrates the bravery of our military men/women and first responders. We will have a firetruck onsite and a Saturday Night Social with an opportunity for our campers to meet our heroes and participate in a 50/50 Raffle with proceeds benefiting our local volunteer fire department. We'll also have themed activities and a Campsite Decorating Contest with amazing prizes. Be sure to join us for our Sunday morning Pancake Breakfast (Veterans Eat FREE). We are proud to offer a special Heroes Discount to all military service men & women, police, firefighters and first responders throughout the year. Subject to change. Some activities require a small purchase.
In the evening, visitors can enjoy a spectacular 20-minute fireworks display in downtown Gatlinburg. In addition to the 4th of July events, the streets of Gatlinburg are filled with Appalachian music from Smoky Mountain Tunes and Tales.
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