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KOAI |
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KNOWN AS "THE PEACEFUL SIDE OF THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS," THE TOWNSEND/GREAT SMOKIES KOA IS A TRANQUIL PLACE TO VISIT. One of the premier campgrounds in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, the Townsend/Great Smokies KOA is surrounded by the mountains and beautiful forests. Nestled up against the Little River, this campground provides a great setting for relaxing, putting your feet up and enjoying nature after a hard day of hiking or shopping. All of our campsites have picnic tables and campfire rings. For great camping try our full hookup level grassy sites. We have free cable TV, 30 or 50 amp service, and paved patios. Our water/electric and tent camping site areas range from semi-sunny to heavily wooded and secluded. Don't want to rough it? Book now to reserve one of our cozy log camping cabins or deluxe cabins. In our specialty accommodations, you may not even feel like you're roughing it at all! Additional amenities include a laundry, swimming pool, two very clean bathhouses, a modern playground for the little ones, a covered pavilion equipped with a large barbecue pit, horseshoe pits, a basketball court, wireless internet, bicycle rentals and an arcade. Outdoor recreational opportunities are aplenty. The beautiful 5-mile long Townsend Bike Trail begins and ends just across the road from our campground. The campground borders the Little River, which flows out of the National Park. The river is excellent for swimming or tubing and is well known for great trout fishing. The Tennessee Wildlife Resource Association stocks the river from our 1,650 feet of river frontage every two weeks during the summer. Tubes are available for rent through our Welcome Center. |
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From Maryville, US 321 N toward the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, 1 mile straight through stoplight on Hwy 73. |
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50 Max Amp 60' Max Length Wi-Fi Cable TV Pool (5/23 - 9/9) Snack Bar Propane Fishing Firewood Pavilion Tour Shuttle Bike Rentals ($) Family Activity Area Ice Cream and Fudge shop On site honey wagon pump ($) Outdoor Movie Cinema Planned Recreation Tube Rentals |
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Townsend-Great Smokies KOA |
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731950 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=KOAI&parkId=731950&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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Welcome to the "The Peaceful Side of The Smokies!" Soak up the fresh air and the beauty of the mountains, forests and rivers. Enjoy fishing and tubing on our river frontage and ride the Townsend Bike Trail that's just across the road! We know you'll love it here. Local Area Attrations: TUBING BIKING GOLF FISHING HORSEBACK RIDING CAVING CADES COVE FESTIVALS GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK TOWNSEND LITTLE RIVER RAILROAD & LUMBER CO. MUSEUM GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAIN HERITAGE CENTER SEVIERVILLE / PIDGEON FORGE / GATLINBURG Please ask at the office for more information. |
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The activities listed below are seasonal, and normally are happening between roughly Memorial Day through Labor Day. Please contact us and we can provide details or answer questions. 800-562-3428 or townsend@koa.net TIE-DYED T-SHIRTS Bring a piece of your trip home with you: make a t-shirt during craft hour. Your tie-dyed t-shirt will be a wearable memento from your vacation. With a demonstration and all supplies provided, this retro activity satisfies campers of all ages. Remember, there is no right or wrong way to tie-dye! TOP YOUR OWN SUNDAE I scream, you scream, we all scream for sundaes! We serve up your favorite toppings such as chocolate syrup and whipped cream, and a chance to mingle with your fellow campers. TUBE RENTALS Tube rental (complete with unlimited shuttle service) is available from our front counter. With the shortest float on the Little River lasting about three hours, you can get picked up and dropped off to do it again. Life jackets are included with rentals. OUTDOOR CINEMA The outdoor cinema is like a drive-in movie without the car. You can enjoy a family-oriented film under the stars. Grab your blanket and some change for the concession stand for freshly-popped popcorn, tasty treats and drinks. Be prepared to get comfortable and enjoy the show! PLAYGROUND FUN At our KOA playground, kids rule. Here they can climb to new heights, swing into action and meet other junior campers in a safe environment. Our playground is designed to encourage exercise, social development, and, oh yeah, tons of fun! BANANA BIKE RENTALS While a lot of people think of banana bikes as a "kid's thing," many parents have been inclined to take a turn on this three wheeling recumbent sensation. Low to the ground and easy to maneuver, banana bikes provide a novel form of campground transportation. Rentals are available hourly with discounts for multiple hours. "HEY" WAGON RIDE Hop on board our "hey" wagon for an old fashioned ride through the campground. This activity is great for taking pictures and making vacation memories. |