Things to Do While Camping

If you are planning a summer getaway to the Smoky Mountains and looking for the ultimate campground experience, there is no better place to stay than the Pigeon River Campground! Our lovely campground is not only surrounded by the stunning natural beauty of the Smokies but has tons of recreational activities for your family to enjoy throughout your vacation. Here are 4 fun recreational activities you can enjoy at our Smoky Mountain campground this summer:…

The Pigeon River Campground offers guests the fantastic opportunity to camp among the beautiful environment of the Great Smoky Mountains! One thing you might not know about our location is that we are just across Highway 40 from the Tennessee Welcome Center. This friendly and convenient information center is the perfect place to begin your exploration of the Smoky Mountains! Here are the top 5 reasons why you should visit the Tennessee Welcome Center at the start of your camping trip to the Smokies:…

When the sun sets after another action-packed day in the Smokies, this doesn’t mean the fun has to stop! In fact, the evening hours are often some of the most memorable times when you stay at our campground! After cooking up a delicious dinner on the grill at your campsite, wind down in the evening with all types of fun activities. Here are just 4 fun activities to do at night at our campground in the Smoky Mountains:…

The Smokies are home to a diversity of wildlife! From the national park to all kinds of amazing attractions, there are so many places for you to observe all the amazing species here. To help you make the most of your time, we put together a list of the 5 best places for you to see Smoky Mountain wildlife.…

Headed to the Great Smoky Mountains this spring? You’re probably wondering what you’re going to do while you’re in town, and we want to share some of the fun things to do in the Smokies in the spring! From hiking to having a picnic, you have so many options. Here are the best 3 things to do in the Smoky Mountains in the spring:…

If you are looking for an exciting and unique adventure during your Smoky Mountain camping trip, check out a white water rafting excursion! This is the perfect way to experience the thrills of white water rapids while enjoying the scenic outdoor beauty of the Smokies.Here is everything you need to know about experiencing the thrill of white water rafting in the Smoky Mountains:…

Camping can be a great tradition for many families all across the U.S. There’s hardly a better place to be for it than in the Smoky Mountains! It won’t matter if your goal is just family bonding time at the campsite or to go on an adventure in the area, because you and your family are going to love these activities to do while camping in the Smoky Mountains!…

Some of the best memories we make with our family are from a camping trip. When you are camping there are no distractions and you can just enjoy being surrounded by nature together. It’s the best time to bond with your loved ones, and you’ll find plenty of fun things to do near our campground in the Smoky Mountains! Enjoy these family friendly activities while camping near Gatlinburg:…

Pigeon River Campground is one of the most popular places to go camping in the Smokies for good reason. After all, our campground is conveniently located near some of the most popular attractions in the area! Here are the top three things to do while camping in the Great Smoky Mountains:…