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Daniel
October 2025
Weekend Trip to Crystal Mountain Camping Shelter
It was exactly what I was looking for. I did 4 days alone. You park at the house and head up to the site on a dirt road made for a sidekick or off-road golf cart. The views were great, Noone out there but you and nature. Maynard was a gracious host and communicative. Otherwise he left me alone until check out when he came to pick me and my gear up and take me back to my car.
A well built shack, something to be proud of, with enough room comfortably for two. Two that want to camp, but start with shelter vs a tent. Had a little woodburner inside with plenty of wood and two shelf beds. No water, but potted water for cleaning and whatnot. No electricity. The fire and a simple headlamp was all that was needed. The deck had an old cast iron woodburning stove, perfect for when you want to move from the firepit to the deck and chill with a fire or cook on. I cooked over the firepit though. It was the end of Oct. and fall setting in. Got a little chilly, but with the inside burner, it was cozy. It also had a shelf/sink deal on the outside, perfect for washing up, cleaning up and prepping food.
A small and private outhouse style bathroom. Far enough away from the shack and it also had a great view. Lol
My recommendations would be to ensure you bring enough drinking water. I took a 40pack of bottled water for one, for 4 days and it was enough.
Hands down, I will definitely come back. Maybe this time with a friend.
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Michelle
October 2025
22 ft Class B
Returning guest, used the RV park this time. Love the property and staff thanks!!
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Derek
October 2025
15 ft travel trailer
I enjoyed my 3 night stay at this primitive campsite. I arrived late in the evening and GPS took me almost to the right road to turn on. Unfortunately for me, there is another road 75 ft before the actual road where one is to turn. I mistakenly took that road and ended up having to do a near impossible turn around given my truck length and short 12 foot trailer) near some dumpsters and the exit from another campground/trailer park. The host's directions are very good, it was just darkness and unfamiliar area that led to my challenge. The entrance gate was at the end of a condo complex and kind of looks like a dead end. I was relieved the gate code worked and I was quickly through. I proceeded down the single lane gravel path til it opened in to a small clearing sufficient to turn around and park in. I actually parked on the road as Brian said I would be the only traffic. The site was peaceful, quite and felt surrounded by woods. There's a little bit of mountain view in one direction. Signage both by the condo garbage dumpster you pass on the way and at the actual campsite remind you you are in bear country and need to take appropriate precautions. I didn't see any bears, but did see plenty of deer scat and one pile my imagination said could be from a bear. I was happy to have my more secure camper to stay in. If tent camping, I would recommend familiarizing oneself with how to do that safely. It was a great home base for me during my short visit. I definitely will go back.
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Don
October 2025
19 ft travel trailer
With pets
The camp provided everything we wanted. It was close enough to Pigeon Forge to be convenient, yet fairly secluded. The water, sewer and power were great, and even WiFi access. There's a nice fire pit area with chairs and games. The road up is kind of steep and a little tight, but we made it fine pulling a 19" trailer. The lot is sloped a bit, so bring some decent levelers if you need them. There were a few cement blocks there, which helped. Overall, we we very happy with the setup and will definitely be back.
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Terry
August 2025
15 ft travel trailer
This property is a great option. It’s easy to get to and it’s just minutes from downtown Pigeon Forge. If you can do dry camping, it’s a great spot. We got a great day of rest one entire day. Very secluded but minutes away from civilization too. Brian, the host is very responsive to messages.
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Jack
July 2025
15 ft pop-up camper
With pets
The wife and I loved it. Although you could hear people from nearby houses, it still felt private. Beware of the driveway if you’re in a car. There was a spot that i was thankful to have a truck and my camper is an off-road edition or I would not felt comfortable driving across it. The large rut was due to wash from heavy rains. Once at the site. The area was tight to maneuver a 20’ camper around. Overall we look forward to returning.
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Melanie
July 2025
23 ft Class B
These sites all have a paved pad with full hookups. The bathhouse is new and very nice. The best parts are the pool, arcade, and lazy River. Going along with the theme, there is a lady traveling around the resort peddling margaritas.
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Saad
June 2025
20 ft pop-up camper
With kids
We had a great time at the Hippie camp! The site was clean and spacious. It was convenient to all the attractions and GSMNP but felt very secluded. Water, power, internet, and sewage dump all as advertised! Definitely plan on staying when in the area.
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Chelle
June 2025
With pets
The Cowgirl was completely sucluded as advertised. Only us and the wildlife. Dogs had plenty of room to roam off leash as well. They loved it. Cabin is well stocked with everything you need. Amy was very responsive. Would definitely Glamp here again. :)
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Chabrielle
June 2025
13 ft travel trailer
With kids
This was a great and private site. As others have said, the layout was a bit tricky. We wished the gavel and utilities reached back to the cozy fire pit, but a larger group would probably like being more spread out. It was also hard for us to reach the water and electric as we were trying to stay on the most even part of the parking area (the larger gravel parking area was pretty slopped) and our pop up tent would have hit the electrical wire above if we were any closer. (See picture). So we relied on our solar and never plugged in. Our trailer is only 13 ft and turning around was tricky. We knew this from other reviews, but the driveway was a bit washed out and steep, so 4 wheel drive was necessary. If you know these in advance, this is a great place to stay.
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Kenzie
June 2025
16 ft car
With kids
This was an excellent place to camp. Very close to Smoky Mtn Nat’l Park (as well as Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge for those that desire that type of experience). The land was private but not isolated (there were folks a good ways down the road). Directions were clear. Olivia was responsive. We loved the lights, fire ring, and yard games. We tent and RV camp frequently and this was a much better experience than any campsite we’ve stayed at given its amenities and privacy. Would definitely recommend if you are in the area.
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Heather
June 2025
20 ft Class C
Really quiet spot with lots of green space surrounded by trees, with a relaxing fire pit area. Host provided firewood for the fire pit (was wet from rain, but still appreciated!) The chairs and solar lights were comfy/cute and we talked about copying the setup for our yard at home. The approach did have some limbs that scraped the side of our RV (someone else mentioned this so we knew) on the approach road. It’s a narrow road so there really wasn’t a way to avoid them. Once there, we had just enough room to get into the spot (20ft class c Rv). We did struggle a bit to get level. Super fast wifi and no issues with using the hookups, though they were kind of spread out, so we had to move the rv to reach the sewer as we prepared to head out. Overall we would recommend and will be back!
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Darby
May 2025
Weekend Trip to Grandview Camp @ Lemon Lane Farm
incredible property ..off grid camping
Amy T is a star .. unconditional to make your experience a great one
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Chris
January 2025
22 ft campervan
With pets
Beautiful secluded site close to Gatlinburg/Pigeon Falls/Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Host very responsive -reached out to request shifting my stay by a day. Olivia responded back immediately and was kind enough to help me out! Highly recommend and I will definitely stay here when in the Gatlinburg area!
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Jarett
December 2024
19 ft campervan
This place is kind of luxury for the type of camping I do but well worth it. Heated pool and hot tub, showers, laundry. It’s close to the national park - it’s not remote but I think you can figure it out by the name and location lol. Loved it so much I added a night
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Katie
November 2024
21 ft travel trailer
With kids
We loved how private the site felt! The fire pit with the stringed lights, they even left us a little wood and some yard games! Perfect open area for our dogs to play. The only issue is when we how small the turn around is if you have an RV. We have a smaller one at 21 feet with a van. Very tight to turn around, put a bit of a damper at first trying to figure that out, but once we did everything else went smoothly. We heard some russling in the woods each night, which I’m sure was a bear. We’re local and used to it, but if you’re a tourist, just be aware and stay away from them. Loved the spot and would camp here again! We’d maybe just pull our camper with our smaller vehicle or tent camp. VERY tight roads to get to the spot. Thanks again!
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