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Twice Is Nice

15 RV Sites

Twice Is Nice sits in Englewood, Tennessee, in McMinn County's southern hill country—a small camping retreat of themed cabins and full hookup RV sites in the river country between the Hiwassee and Ocoee Rivers, positioned within a short drive of some of the most varied whitewater and mountain recreation in the Southeast. The property's quiet, nature-focused character makes it a comfortable base for exploring a corner of East Tennessee that holds genuine outdoor adventure within a landscape that the major resort corridors around Gatlinburg have largely overlooked. Themed rental cabins—each uniquely decorated with rustic chic interiors and modern comforts—provide the primary accommodation at Twice Is Nice, with full hookup RV sites rounding out the options for self-sufficient travelers. Walking trails through the property lead to a pond and follow the nearby river/stream corridor, and communal outdoor space with a shared fire pit provides the evening gathering point that cabin-based camping retreats depend on. Sports courts, volleyball, and horseshoes fill the recreation roster, and the pet-friendly policy and WiFi accommodate the practical needs of contemporary camping travel. Englewood sits in McMinn County's agricultural valley country, surrounded by the ridges and creek drainages of the southern Appalachian foothills where the terrain begins the transition into the more dramatic mountain landscape of the Cherokee National Forest to the east. The region's rivers—the Hiwassee to the south, the Ocoee to the southeast, and the Tennessee River to the northwest—define the outdoor recreation landscape, each offering a different character of water experience from the Hiwassee's gentle Class I-II floats and fly fishing to the Ocoee's nationally competitive Class III-IV rapids. The Ocoee River, about 30 minutes southeast, served as the 1996 Atlanta Olympics whitewater venue and remains one of the most consistently exciting commercial rafting rivers in the eastern United States—the TVA's release schedule from Ocoee Dam creates reliable Class III-IV whitewater that makes half-day trips accessible without specialized experience. The Hiwassee River, half an hour south, offers the opposite experience: a gentle, scenic float through a wide mountain valley ideal for families with younger children and anglers targeting rainbow and brown trout in the cold tailwater below Appalachia Dam. The Cherohala Skyway, which climbs from Tellico Plains to the North Carolina state line through the Cherokee and Nantahala National Forests, delivers some of the most spectacular mountain road scenery in the Appalachians. Twice Is Nice operates through the Tennessee camping season with peak demand in summer and fall. The proximity to the Ocoee makes it a natural base for whitewater trips without the higher prices of the resort cabin market immediately adjacent to the river, and the Hiwassee float and the Cherohala Skyway provide full-day scenic and recreation options for non-rafting guests. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is about an hour north, Dollywood and Pigeon Forge are within reach for day trips, and the property's own quiet trails and pond offer the kind of unprogrammed outdoor time that increasingly feels rare in the organized-activity landscape of East Tennessee tourism.

from $35/night

Top of the World RV

5 RV Sites

Top of the World RV in Tellico Plains, Tennessee, offers full-hookup RV sites on upper and lower levels with 20, 30, and 50-amp service and rigs accepted to 45 feet on a big-rig-friendly layout, at the gateway to the Cherohala Skyway. Two practical notes before you book: AT&T is the only cell service on site, and there are no bathhouses. Back-in sites carry water, sewer, and electric on 20, 30, and 50-amp across upper-level and lower-level categories, sized to 45 feet, with fire pits, picnic tables, and site WiFi. The absence of bathhouses means this park suits self-contained rigs with their own facilities — worth knowing rather than discovering on arrival. Cell coverage is AT&T only, so guests on other carriers should plan around WiFi. Laundry, a dump station, firewood, and a community fire pit handle the practical side. Pets are welcome. On-site amenities stay minimal with corn hole on the grounds, and the setting does the work. The upper and lower level layout takes advantage of the terrain, and the views are the reason for the name. Tellico Plains sits in Monroe County at the southern terminus of the Cherohala Skyway on TN-165 — a 36-mile mountain drive that ranks among America's most celebrated scenic byways. The Hiwassee River's wild trout fishing and the Citico Creek Wilderness are close, giving the most concentrated southern Appalachian backcountry access available from any campground in the eastern Tennessee mountains. October foliage on the Skyway is the peak. Reserve well ahead.

from $50/night

Scenic City RV Campground

44 RV Sites, 2 Glamping Sites

Scenic City RV Campground in Ringgold, Georgia, offers 44 full-hookup RV sites and two glamping sites on 10 wooded acres, with 30 and 50-amp service and rigs accepted to 45 feet on a big-rig-friendly layout. Open all year, with a clubhouse, boat rentals, a game room, and a dedicated Class B site category, it sits at Georgia's northwest gateway to Chattanooga. Forty-four sites carry water, sewer, and electric on 30 and 50-amp in back-in and pull-through configurations, sized to 45 feet, with fire pits and picnic tables. A separate back-in category is reserved for Class B vans — a genuinely useful distinction that keeps small rigs from being placed on oversized pads. Two glamping sites round out the accommodations. A general store, boutique shop, restrooms, showers, and firewood handle the practical side. The 10 wooded acres give the campground its character. A pond and creek run the property for fishing, boat rentals are available, and a clubhouse, game room, playground, and dog park fill the grounds. Planned activities run through the season, and the tree canopy and dark surroundings make for good stargazing. A lake, boating, and an amusement park are nearby. Pets are welcome. Ringgold sits in Catoosa County on the I-75 and US-41 corridors, at the edge of the Chickamauga-Chattanooga National Military Park's 5,300 acres of Civil War battlefield. The Lookout Mountain and Signal Mountain recreation corridor extends Chattanooga's outdoor footprint into the northwest Georgia ridgeline. The campground is open year-round and family-owned. Summer and fall color drive demand — reserve ahead for October, when Chattanooga-area lodging tightens.

Foxfire of Murphy RV Park

18 RV Sites

Foxfire of Murphy RV Park in Murphy, North Carolina, offers 18 full-hookup RV sites with 30 and 50-amp service and rigs accepted up to 110 feet — a remarkable length allowance for an 18-site boutique property. Premium creekside back-ins join premium full-hookup and pull-through categories in the far western corner of the state. Eighteen sites run in premium creekside back-in, premium full-hookup, and premium pull-through categories, all carrying water, sewer, and electric on 30 and 50-amp, sized to 110 feet, with fire pits, picnic tables, and site WiFi. The creekside category is worth requesting. A general store, laundry, restrooms, showers, and firewood handle the practical side. With 18 sites, reserve rather than counting on availability. Pets are welcome. A creek runs the property with walking trails alongside, and a community fire pit and dog park fill the grounds. Birding and picnicking run from the site. The intimate scale and year-round operation make this a genuine home base rather than an overnight stop. Murphy is the Cherokee County seat and the westernmost city of any size in North Carolina, at the convergence of the Hiwassee and Valley Rivers near the Tennessee and Georgia lines. That tri-state position gives an outdoor variety few small Appalachian cities match: whitewater rafting, Fields of the Wood, fishing, swimming and boating, Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino, and extensive hiking, with mountains and a lake nearby. Summer and October foliage drive demand. Reserve well ahead.

from $55/night

Rockwood Marina & RV Resort

77 RV Sites

Rockwood Marina and RV Resort in Tennessee offers 77 full-hookup RV sites on 1.5 miles of Watts Bar Lake shoreline, with 30 and 50-amp service and rigs accepted up to 105 feet on a big-rig-friendly layout. Beachfront, lakefront, premium lakefront, poolside, and poolside waterview categories name exactly what you are booking, alongside a marina, boat ramp, and fishing pier. Seventy-seven sites span beachfront back-in, lakefront back-in, lakefront pull-in, premium lakefront back-in, poolside back-in, poolside waterview back-in, pull-thru, and waterfront categories, all carrying water, sewer, and electric on 30 and 50-amp, sized to 105 feet, with fire pits. Naming every category by its position is genuinely useful, and 105 feet accommodates the longest coaches on the road. A general store, laundry, and restrooms handle the practical side. The marina is the anchor, with boat docks, a boat ramp, and a fishing pier giving direct access to Watts Bar for boating and fishing. An outdoor pool, sandy beach, pavilion, and on-site dining fill the rest. Pets are welcome. The resort opened in summer 2023 as one of the most ambitious marina-integrated campground developments in the Tennessee Valley, and it shows in the facilities — everything is new. Watts Bar is a 39,000-acre TVA reservoir in Roane County between Knoxville and Chattanooga. Summer lake season drives the heaviest demand. Reserve well ahead for Memorial Day through Labor Day weekends, with spring and fall fishing strong and considerably easier availability.

from $52/night

Jellystone Park™ Watts Bar

173 RV Sites, 55 Cabins

Jellystone Park Watts Bar in Loudon, Tennessee, offers 173 RV sites and 55 cabins across 74 acres on Watts Bar Lake, with 20, 30, and 50-amp full hookups, cable TV, and rigs accepted to 63 feet. Luxury back-in and dedicated Bark n Roll dog-friendly sites join standard categories in the Tennessee River Valley. One hundred seventy-three sites span standard back-in, standard pull-through, luxury back-in, and Bark n Roll categories, all carrying water, sewer, and electric on 20, 30, and 50-amp with cable TV and site WiFi, sized to 63 feet, with fire pits and picnic tables. The Bark n Roll sites are purpose-built for guests traveling with dogs, which is a genuinely useful distinction rather than a marketing label. Fifty-five cabins round out the lodging. A general store, laundry, and restrooms handle the practical side. A lake sits on the property, with a recreation center, playground, pavilion, dog park, golf cart rentals, gem mining, and picnicking across the wooded and open acreage. Pets are welcome. Watts Bar Lake is the setting, and the 74 acres of rolling countryside along its shoreline give the resort a natural character that complements the Jellystone programming rather than competing with it. Polecat Ramp at 29302 Loudon Highway is the closest river access for guests bringing a boat. The resort serves the Tennessee lake season. Summer drives the heaviest family demand, with the shoulder seasons delivering more comfortable conditions and easier availability. Reserve well ahead for July and August weekends.

from $52/night

Raccoon Mountain Caverns & Campground

55 RV Sites, 9 Cabins, 22 Tent Sites, 5 Glamping Sites

Raccoon Mountain Caverns and Campground in Chattanooga, Tennessee, offers 55 full-hookup RV sites, nine cabins, 22 tent sites, and five glamping sites at the entrance to a 5.5-mile guided cave system, with 30 and 50-amp service, cable TV, and rigs accepted to 60 feet. Compact and deluxe pull-through categories join rustic back-in sites, with a pool, fitness center, and clubhouse. Fifty-five sites span compact pull-thru, compact pull-thru max tow, deluxe pull-thru, and rustic back-in categories, all carrying water, sewer, and electric with cable TV and site WiFi, sized to 60 feet, with fire pits and picnic tables. The compact max-tow category is a thoughtful distinction for smaller rigs with a vehicle in tow. Nine cabins, 22 tent sites, and five glamping sites round out the lodging. A general store, laundry, propane fills, dump station, restrooms, and showers handle the practical side. Three policies to know: no hammocks or car camping on any site, no tents on RV sites, RVs manufactured before 2000 require photo approval, and you must be 21 to book. An outdoor pool anchors the summer, with a fitness center, clubhouse, pavilion, basketball, shuffleboard, corn hole, walking trails, hiking, a playground, and dog park besides. Sleeping beside the cave entrance is the singular draw — one of the Southeast's most accessible wild cavern experiences, with Lookout Mountain and downtown Chattanooga close. Summer and fall foliage drive demand. Reserve well ahead.

from $22 $19/night

Blue Ridge RV Resort

76 RV Sites

Tucked into the Blue Ridge Mountain foothills of Fannin County, Georgia, at a Wright Mill Road address in Morganton that puts guests four miles from Lake Blue Ridge and within easy reach of the Toccoa River's recreation corridor, Blue Ridge RV Resort has assembled one of the most fully appointed private campgrounds in the North Georgia Highlands—81 full-hookup sites including 24 positions on Hemptown Creek, a stocked trout stream that runs directly through the property. The resort's private bathrooms at each site, heated pool, EV charging stations, playground, dog park, and outdoor movie programming create a resort-level environment in a mountain campground that takes Hemptown Creek's trout frontage and the surrounding Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest recreation as seriously as it takes the amenity checklist. Eighty-one full-hookup sites—including back-in, pull-through, creekfront, and buddy configurations—provide 30 and 50-amp electric, water, and sewer service alongside private bathroom facilities that distinguish the resort from campgrounds where shared bathhouses are the standard. The 24 creekfront sites on Hemptown Creek provide direct access to the stocked trout stream from the campsite itself, and fishing, kayaking, and the outdoor movie screenings that the resort schedules throughout the season give guests recreational options from active outdoor pursuit to relaxed evening entertainment. A camp store, laundry, playground, heated pool, and dog park complete the resort infrastructure for guests who want nothing beyond the property's own amenity suite during a full week's stay. Hemptown Creek, the stocked trout stream running through the resort's creekfront sites, provides immediate catch-and-release and keep-fish trout fishing in water that maintains the cold clarity of a North Georgia mountain stream throughout the season. Lake Blue Ridge, four miles from the resort, spans 3,290 acres of TVA reservoir water in the Toccoa River watershed and provides the boating, swimming, and fishing access that makes the Lake Blue Ridge recreational area the primary outdoor destination for Fannin County's summer tourism community. The lake's fishing produces rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, and walleye in the cold, clear water sustained by the elevation and watershed of the surrounding mountains. The Toccoa River, ideal for tubing and limited white-water paddling, lies within easy reach of the resort and provides the river recreation that complements the lake and creek fishing. Blue Ridge, the Fannin County seat, anchors a vibrant mountain town with the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway—an excursion train running from the Blue Ridge Depot through the Toccoa River gorge to McCaysville on the Tennessee border, one of the most scenic short rail excursions in the Appalachian South. The Appalachian Trail crosses Fannin County's Blue Ridge crest within driving range of the resort, and the Bear Creek Trail system in the adjacent national forest provides hiking access to the high-elevation terrain above the resort's wooded valley setting. The North Georgia Highlands' four-season climate delivers the spring wildflower season on the Appalachian Trail, the summer mountain weather 15 to 20 degrees cooler than Atlanta's heat, and the fall foliage in October that draws the heaviest campground traffic of the year to the Blue Ridge corridor. The Blue Ridge Apple Festival in October and the holiday programming that Blue Ridge's mountain town sustains through November and December extend the camping season into the shoulder periods, and the resort's heated pool keeps guests comfortable through the cooler fall days. Reserve creekfront sites and fall foliage weekends well ahead—the combination of the trout stream, mountain atmosphere, and proximity to Blue Ridge's vibrant downtown creates demand that fills the resort's 81 sites months in advance.

Rolling Meadows Family Campground

1 RV Site

Rolling Meadows Family Campground in Murphy, North Carolina, is a well-equipped family campground in the far western corner of the state — a Cherokee County property with a brand-new heated bathhouse and laundry facilities, full-hookup pull-through sites, water and electric back-in sites, and tent camping in the Great Smoky Mountain scenery of the Appalachian highlands that surround Murphy at the convergence of the Hiwassee and Hiawassee River valleys just north of the Georgia and Tennessee borders. Murphy's tri-state corner position gives guests the most geographically compressed access to the western North Carolina, southeastern Tennessee, and northeast Georgia outdoor recreation landscape in the southern Appalachians, including the Nantahala National Forest, the Ocoee River's Olympic-standard whitewater, and the Hiwassee River's exceptional trout and smallmouth bass fishing. Full-hookup pull-through sites, water and electric back-in sites, and tent sites with the brand-new heated bathhouse and laundry give guests the complete and modern camping infrastructure in a western NC mountain setting that the campground's Cherokee County surrounding terrain makes instantly engaging. The new bathhouse quality reflects an investment in the daily comfort standard that Murphy area camping specifically benefits from in a region where older campground infrastructure has sometimes lagged behind the quality of the surrounding natural setting. Pets are welcome. The Nantahala National Forest, encompassing Murphy from multiple directions in Cherokee and surrounding counties, protects over 530,000 acres of southern Appalachian hardwood and pine forest that sustains the hiking, fishing, waterfall, and backcountry camping access that makes western North Carolina one of the most comprehensively recreated natural landscapes in the eastern United States. The Unicoi Mountains southeast of Murphy provide the ridge trail access to the Tennessee border and the Ocoee River watershed, and the Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest in Graham County preserves 3,800 acres of old-growth cove hardwood forest — the most extensive unlogged cove hardwood stand in the eastern United States, where yellow poplars reaching 100 feet in height and 20 feet in circumference give visitors the specific physical scale of what the Appalachian forest looked like before the 19th and 20th-century timber industry removed the vast majority of the original forest. The Ocoee River in Polk County, Tennessee, 30 miles north of Murphy, hosted the 1996 Atlanta Olympics whitewater slalom events on the same commercially guided Class III-IV rapid sequence that white water kayakers and rafters specifically target for the consistent, challenging, and scenically dramatic run through the Ocoee Gorge in the Cherokee National Forest. The commercial rafting season on the Ocoee from May through October sustains a major outdoor recreation economy on the river's most accessible section above the Olympic venue, and the flatwater below Lake Ocoee provides the paddling calm that complements the whitewater's intensity. Rolling Meadows Family Campground serves guests year-round in Cherokee County's mild mountain climate, where the elevation moderates summer temperatures and the spring through fall season sustains the full outdoor recreation range of the tri-state mountain corridor. Fields of the Wood, 12 miles northwest of Murphy in Cherokee County on the Tennessee border, is a biblical theme park operated by the Church of God of Prophecy with the world's largest replica of the Ten Commandments carved in the hillside in a setting whose religious sincerity and dramatic Appalachian Mountain backdrop create an unexpected and genuinely distinctive cultural landscape stop. Reserve sites ahead for summer and fall weekends when the western NC mountain campground market fills from the Charlotte, Atlanta, and Knoxville leisure travel markets.

from $39/night

Talona Ridge RV Resort

120 RV Sites

Talona Ridge RV Resort in East Ellijay, Georgia, offers 120 full-hookup RV sites with 20, 30, and 50-amp service, ADA-accessible sites, and rigs accepted up to 103 feet — exceptional capacity for a mountain property. Eagle Crest back-in, buddy, pull-through, and premiere motorcoach pull-in categories join a pool, hot tub, fitness center, and bar on the ridgeline. One hundred twenty sites span Eagle Crest back-in, back-in buddy, pull-through, and premiere motorcoach pull-in categories, all carrying water, sewer, and electric with site WiFi, sized to 103 feet, with fire pits and picnic tables. Accessible sites are available. The premiere motorcoach pull-in category is built for large coaches, and 103 feet backs that up. A general store, laundry, propane fills and exchange, restrooms, showers, firewood, and a pet washing station handle the practical side. The resort has three physical levels, each with its own pricing — check the map before booking. An outdoor pool and hot tub and sauna anchor the property, with a fitness center, bar, pavilion, sports courts, pickleball, walking trails, hiking, mountain biking, golf cart rentals, and a dog park besides. Pets are welcome. The elevated sites command sweeping views of the North Georgia Appalachians above the Cartecay River valley, in Gilmer County's apple-growing highlands. Fall foliage and apple season drive the sharpest demand from Atlanta. Reserve well ahead for October weekends.

from $105/night

Talking Rock Motorcoach Resort

One hour north of Atlanta in the foothills of the North Georgia Mountains, Talking Rock Motorcoach Resort offers a category of RV experience that is genuinely difficult to find: a luxury adults-only retreat on 115 private acres where the natural setting and the resort amenities are both operating at the highest level. Designed exclusively for Class A and Class B motorcoaches, the resort trades campground conventions for something closer to a mountain boutique hotel—without asking you to leave your rig behind. Talking Rock village sits at the doorstep, and the greater mountain corridor stretches in every direction. A Mediterranean-style clubhouse forms the social heart of the property, hosting everything from morning coffee hour to live music performances, ice cream socials, and community dance parties that draw guests out of their coaches and into good company. Dual pools—one heated, one chilled—accommodate different preferences, while a dedicated adult pool stays serene for those seeking a quieter soak. The hot tub with mountain views makes a strong case for lingering well past sunset. A full-service spa, fitness center, and pickleball courts round out the wellness and recreation options, and the resort's beautifully maintained gardens and open veranda make outdoor relaxation a genuine draw in itself. The 115-acre property backs up against the forested ridgelines of the North Georgia Mountains, and hiking trails winding through the grounds deliver immediate access to hardwood forests, seasonal wildflowers, and long views across the ridgeline. Elevation runs noticeably cooler than Atlanta, making the resort a popular escape from late spring through fall when the mountain climate is at its most inviting. Evenings carry a particular quality here—quiet except for the sounds of the Georgia woods, with the ridges catching the last colors of the day before the stars come out fully. Blue Ridge, one of the most beloved small mountain towns in the Southeast, is close at hand with its antique shops, wine trail, scenic railway, and outstanding trout fishing and tubing on the Toccoa River. Ellijay, Georgia's self-proclaimed apple capital, offers orchards, wineries, and seasonal festivals within easy reach. Amicalola Falls State Park—home to the southern approach to the Appalachian Trail—is accessible for day trips. Atlanta's world-class museums, dining, and entertainment remain within a comfortable hour's drive for those who feel the pull of the city. Talking Rock Motorcoach Resort is open year-round, though spring and fall claim the most devoted repeat visitors drawn by foliage and mild mountain temperatures. The resort caters exclusively to motorcoaches, so verifying rig compatibility before booking is essential. Event weekends with live music fill quickly, and checking the resort's calendar when planning around specific dates is recommended. If you're searching for an upscale North Georgia mountain retreat that blends genuine natural beauty with resort-quality amenities and a warm sense of community, Talking Rock delivers at every turn. Reserve your site and discover why loyal guests return season after season.

from $79 $68/night

Sweetwater Sights RV Park & Cabin Rentals

Sweetwater Sights RV Park and Cabin Rentals in Robbinsville, North Carolina, occupies a remote and spectacular position in Graham County, one of the least densely populated counties in the eastern United States and home to some of the southern Appalachians' most dramatic river gorges, old-growth forests, and wilderness landscapes. Set at the western edge of the Great Smoky Mountains region where the Nantahala River carves through its famous gorge and the Snowbird Mountains rise above narrow hollows filled with rhododendron and hemlock, the park serves as an ideal base for serious outdoor adventurers targeting the region's premier whitewater, hiking, and backcountry fishing opportunities. Accommodation options include both full hookup RV sites and cabin rentals, giving guests a choice between self-contained travel and prepared lodging in a location where the remoteness of Graham County's terrain makes having a comfortable base essential after long days in the backcountry. The park's infrastructure serves guests whose priorities center on outdoor activity rather than resort amenities—the natural environment surrounding Robbinsville provides more recreational value per acre than almost any other location in the southern Appalachians, making the campground's role as a comfortable, reliable base its primary contribution to the guest experience. The Nantahala River Gorge, easily accessible from Robbinsville via US-74, is one of the most famous whitewater destinations in the eastern United States, drawing paddlers from across the country to its eight miles of Class II-III rapids in a deep, forested canyon where the river receives direct sunlight for only a portion of each day. The Nantahala Outdoor Center operates the region's most comprehensive rafting and kayaking operation from the gorge, and the river's consistent flow—fed by Nantahala Lake above—makes it runnable throughout the paddling season in a way that rain-dependent Appalachian rivers are not. Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, accessible via a scenic drive north of Robbinsville, protects one of the largest remaining stands of old-growth forest in the eastern United States—a grove of poplar, hemlock, and oak trees reaching diameters of over six feet that stood here before European settlement and survived through a combination of terrain inaccessibility and purposeful preservation. Fontana Lake's 10,530-acre impoundment provides boating, fishing, and access to the southern boundary of Great Smoky Mountains National Park via the Lakeshore Trail. The Cherohala Skyway, one of the most celebrated scenic byways in the Southeast, departs from Robbinsville and climbs to over 5,000 feet through the Unicoi Mountains into Tennessee. Sweetwater Sights operates seasonally from spring through fall, with the whitewater paddling season from April through October driving consistent demand from adventure-focused travelers, and fall foliage weeks in October filling capacity with scenic drive and hiking guests who fill the narrow valley with color-seekers each autumn. The park's remote setting in Graham County—two hours from Asheville and Knoxville—means guests who arrive tend to stay multiple nights, making it a destination property rather than a convenient overnight stop. Reservations during fall foliage and peak summer paddling weekends should be secured well ahead of arrival.