Dispersed Camping in Sevier County, Tennessee
Showing 29 locations in Sevier County.
Camp Creek Backcountry Campsite #23
Designated backcountry campsite #23 located along Camp Creek in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Claboughs Campground
A full-service commercial RV park and campground located in Pigeon Forge. It offers comprehensive amenities including electric hookups, wireless internet, restrooms, swimming pools, and convenient access to local attractions and activities.
Cracker Barrel - Sevierville
A typical commercial parking lot offering overnight parking for self-contained rigs with manager approval. While management is historically accommodating, local municipal codes strictly ban vehicle sleeping, which occasionally results in knocks from local authorities.
Douglas Dam Headwaters Campground
A scenic developed campground situated along the banks of Douglas Lake near Douglas Dam. It offers multiple paved loops with a total of 66 sites, many presenting water views, electric hookups, and individual water access. Amenities include bathhouses with hot showers, a dump station, and a small administrative camp office. This is a very popular spot during the summer months due to its lakeside location and helpful, accommodating on-site hosts.
Dripping Spring Mountain #26
A remote backcountry campsite situated in the high ridges near Dripping Spring Mountain in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Elkmont Campground
Elkmont Campground is the largest and most popular campground in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Nestled along the rushing waters of the Little River, it offers shaded, wooded campsites with direct access to local trailheads. Facilities include modern restrooms and drinking water, though no hookups or showers are available on-site.
Elkmont Group Camp
A dedicated group camping area situated near Elkmont Campground in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Surrounded by scenic hardwood forest and close to the trout-stocked waters of the Little River, this site is ideal for larger gatherings of outdoor enthusiasts.
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Holy Smokies RV Park & Glamping
A serene private resort situated just minutes from regional highlights, offering modern utility hookups and glamping setups.
Huskey Branch Backcountry Campsite 21
This remote backcountry campsite is located near Huskey Branch Falls in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
King's Holly Haven RV Park
A private, developed RV park located in Pigeon Forge, offering full utility hookups and clean facilities. The park sits in a quiet area while remaining very close to top mountain attractions.
Little Arrow Outdoor Resort
A premier outdoor resort located on the river, offering luxury amenities including a pool, clubhouse, community fires, and clean laundry and shower facilities.
Lowe's - Sevierville
A large commercial retail parking lot. Overnight stays are highly risky due to strict municipal ordinances banning vehicle sleeping and a lack of official store permission.
Margaritaville RV Resort
A well-appointed, resort-style commercial RV park perched on a scenic hill, offering full hookups, a heated pool, and laundry facilities close to local mountain attractions.
Marks Cove Backcountry Campsite #28
This is a remote, designated backcountry hike-in campsite located within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Pilot Travel Center - Seymour
Commercial truck stop parking lot suitable for a quick overnight stay.
Pilot Travel Center
A standard Pilot Travel Center located right off the highway, offering paved parking spaces that are suitable for overnight truck, RV, and van parking.
Porters Flat #31
A hike-in backcountry campsite located along the scenic Porters Creek Trail within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Quaker Steak and Lube
A large lower parking lot shared between local restaurants. Management may permit a single-night stay for patrons who ask permission. Highly exposed to traffic noise.
Ripplin Waters Campground
A developed commercial RV park situated near Route 66 and Helicopter Ride Boulevard, offering convenient access to local attractions and amenities. The park features basic hookups, laundry facilities, and showers.
Riverbend Campground
Developed RV park and campground situated along the river in Pigeon Forge with excellent access to local attractions.
Riverside RV Park and Resort
A large, well-managed commercial RV resort located north of Sevierville right along the Little Pigeon River. Offers extensive sites, gravel pads, concrete picnic areas, and full hookups.
Rough Creek Backcountry Campsite #24
A remote backcountry hike-in campsite located along Rough Creek in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Settlers Camp #33 (Backcountry)
A historic, deeply wooded backcountry camp situated in the national park forest. This site is completely inaccessible to motorized vehicles and requires a hike to reach.
Sevierville Downtown Stealth Parking
Various municipal and street parking lots in downtown Sevierville. Local ordinances prohibit vehicle sleeping, making overnight stays on public property highly prone to local law enforcement interaction.
Three Forks Backcountry Campsite #30
A designated backcountry campsite located at the junction of three creeks deep within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Access is hike-in only via rugged wilderness trails.
Upper Henderson Campsite #19
Designated backcountry site Upper Henderson #19 along the hiking trail network.
Walmart - Sevierville
A standard retail parking lot offering overnight parking for self-contained rigs. Store management permits a single night's stay, though local police enforcement has been known to ask visitors to move along if parked in unauthorized areas. Park near the Walmart sign, away from the main entrance.
West Prong Backcountry Campsite #18
A secluded backcountry hike-in campsite situated along the West Prong Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, close to a scenic stream.