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04-12-2012, 11:47 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2005 25' Safari
summerfield
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 70
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Pigeon Forge, TN
We're were looking to go to Pigeon Forge Tn, wanted to check out the Titanic attraction there.. Was wondering if anyone has been there, what campground you used. So...in a nut shell what were your thoughts, any recommendations of what to see or not to waste time on. Thanks
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04-12-2012, 12:16 PM
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Pet Sitter Extraordinaire
1989 33' Land Yacht
Chattanooga
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,044
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Pigeon Forge is a great little tourist trap that is lots of fun. They have all kinds of activities for the young and old such as comedy shows, dinner theaters (Dixie Stampede), parks (Dollywood and Splash Mountain), outlet and speciality stores, etc. Plus it is close to Gatlinburg that is also nice to walk the streets, visit the shops and attractions (Ripley's Believe it or Not, Aquarium, etc.) AND Cades Cove is near by for touring, picnicing, site seeing and also camping.
We stayed at Adventure Bound right outside of Pigeon Forge. It was a great campground if you have kids as they also have a water slide, pool, game room, and such. The sites were a little close together for my taste, but we did have good neighbors and lots of fun.
It is definitely worth visiting. Enjoy!
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04-12-2012, 01:04 PM
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Rivet Master
2011 28' International
Chatham
, Ontario
Join Date: Dec 2010
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Quote:
Originally Posted by safari25-05
We're were looking to go to Pigeon Forge Tn, wanted to check out the Titanic attraction there.. Was wondering if anyone has been there, what campground you used. So...in a nut shell what were your thoughts, any recommendations of what to see or not to waste time on. Thanks
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Last summer we stayed at Misty River Campground in Walland TN, about 30 mins away from Pigeon Forge:
Tennessee Camping at the Misty River Campground in Townsend
This was probably the best commercial campground I've stayed in. The pads are not too close together, there's a pool and a take away pizza place, and the bathhouse was exceptionally clean. We called ahead as we were running late when we arrived and they kept someone on hand to welcome us and show us to our site. It is close to a highway but with the summer foliage on the trees I don't recall hearing it at all. If I'm in that area again, which I'm sure I will be, I shall use Misty River.
Pigeon Forge is a laugh - being English it was even more of a culture shock for me than for others, but it certainly is an experience. The Titanic attraction is very well done; not mawkish at all and really very respectful. I enjoyed it a lot, despite being a bit concerned before we went in.
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04-12-2012, 03:30 PM
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Rivet Master
2011 31' Classic
Nellysford
, Virginia
Join Date: Mar 2011
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We stayed with these folks. Small. Easy to get in and out. Nice people.
Camping in the Smokies - Gatlinburg, TN 37738
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04-12-2012, 03:37 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2015 27' Flying Cloud
2011 30' International
mooresburg
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 206
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check out River Plantation, nice campground. away from the hoop la and on the trolley route.
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04-12-2012, 03:43 PM
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1988 29' Excella
Collinsville
, Illinois
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We stayed at Foothills RV park. On the edge of town. Quiet and easy to get to everything.
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04-12-2012, 05:59 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2018 25' International
Van Wert
, Ohio
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 140
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The Quite Side
We like to stay at the KOA in Townsand...there are two short and beautiful routes through the mountains to PF? In addition you will be 2 minutes for the Park and 20 minutes form Cade's Cove.
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04-12-2012, 06:09 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2008 20' Safari
Tunnel Hill
, Georgia
Join Date: Aug 2011
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We enjoy bicycling and the ride throught Cades Cove. This is a historic early American Appalachian settlement. The scenic drive through the area is an 11 mile loop for joggers, bikers or autos. We have seen turkeys, deer and bears on our rides around the loop. While we have not seen elk they have been re-introduced to the area. The entrance to Cades Cove is just past Townsend TN which is about 25 minutes from Pidgeon Forge. We stay at the Townsend/Great Smokies KOA. While the sites are a little close the campground is along the banks of the Liitle River with some sites at river's edge. Townsend is known as the "Peaceful side of the Great Smoky Mountains" and is outside of the hustle and bustle of Pidgeon Forge/Gatlinburg but still close enough to see the "sights." If you arrive from Maryville, TN you can avoid "towing" through the heavy traffic areas of Pidgeon Forge.
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04-12-2012, 07:17 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1962 24' Tradewind
Tucson
, Arizona
Join Date: Nov 2011
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My hubby and I went to the Ripley's Believe it or Not museum in Gatlinburg and regretted it. I think the aquarium would have been a lot more interesting. There is a good boot store in Pigeon Forge called "Boot Factory Outlet", or "Buy One, Get Two Free" as the giant sign outside reads. My husband never goes anywhere without the boots he got there a few years ago, and they are still going strong. So if you are into the whole cowboy boot thing, Pigeon Forge is the place to be!
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04-13-2012, 09:27 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2017 25' Flying Cloud
Las Vegas
, Nevada
Join Date: Dec 2005
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We stayed at the "Pine Mountain RV Park by the Creek." Very clean (new).
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04-14-2012, 07:54 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2005 25' Safari
summerfield
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 70
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thanks
Thanks for all the replies, sure does help some.
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04-15-2012, 04:59 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2005 28' Safari
saline
, Michigan
Join Date: Aug 2010
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Having been there a couple of times, i would only caution you on expecting long lines of traffic practically everywhere you. Keep your gas tank full. One time it took an hour and a half to go three miles getting into Gatlinburg from Pigeon Forge. I do recommend the Dixie Stampede in PF. Probably the best show that a whole family can enjoy.
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04-15-2012, 05:07 AM
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Rivet Master
2002 25' Safari
Fountain Inn
, South Carolina
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kosm1o
Having been there a couple of times, i would only caution you on expecting long lines of traffic practically everywhere you. Keep your gas tank full. One time it took an hour and a half to go three miles getting into Gatlinburg from Pigeon Forge. I do recommend the Dixie Stampede in PF. Probably the best show that a whole family can enjoy.
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X2 on the traffic. At times it can take an extremely long time to travel a mile. You need to be a very patient person to drive in Pigeon Forge during tourist season.
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07-31-2012, 07:37 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1971 18' Caravel
Cookeville
, Tennessee
Join Date: May 2012
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We stayed at the Smoky Bear Campground on HWY 321, its clean, has a pool. The Gatlinburg Campgrounds | Adventure Bound Gatlinburg| abcamping.com has a nice pool & water slide, its on 321 as well. Theres also a neat campground in Pigeon Forge as well.
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07-31-2012, 07:59 PM
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Rivet Master
Hampton
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Oct 2005
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If you are OK with dry camping, Elkmont Campground in the Smokies National Park is superb, and close to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. One of our favorites.
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07-31-2012, 08:35 PM
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Rivet Master
1999 23' Safari
Perrysburg
, Ann Arbor
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Ditto. I love Elkmont, and always stay there on my annual fishing jaunts to the Smokies. Close to the trailheads of lots of nice hikes in the Smokies.
If you really wanna' be in Pigeon Forge, however, well then go for one of the commercial campgrounds. I can't stand all the people and traffic, so I usually go through Townsend and never go into Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge. Terrific fly fishing shop in Townsend, by the way; Little River Outfitters.
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07-31-2012, 11:40 PM
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Rivet Master
1978 28' Ambassador
Morada
, California
Join Date: Jan 2006
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We were back there in 2006 for a 'pass through' visit to Pigeon Forge...sorry, not all that impressive with the 'forced' tourist traps and traffic...
Enjoyed the day out at Dolly's place, the steam train was a hit - gettin' up close to that fire breathing, hissing, massive mechanical BEAST was a reminder of days long gone...
The KOA and others were pretty full up with those SOB types... ...We asked a local in Sevierville where they went to camp in the area, we were directed to the Douglas Reservoir area, just a few miles out of town...
Douglas Reservoir | Oh, Ranger! zoom in on the map and change it to the SAT view to see the campground with lots of room between rigs - & CHEAP, too!
It was after dark, but we found the Douglas Dam Tailwater Campground, found a spot and settled in for the night...We were more than pleasantly surprised in the morning at what a great campground we'd 'found'...!
If you're like us and want to get away from the crowds after a long day with the 'Pigeons'...check this area out...
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