Near Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Within a 30-minute drive from the Sugarlands Visitor Center.
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Off-leash friendly
Pets can be off-leash at some sites.
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91% Recommend179 ratings · 153 reviews
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· November 2025
16 ft car ·
Corkey's Critter Camp
I had such a peaceful time at Kimber’s farm. I really enjoyed seeing the horse and donkey while it still felt relaxing and quiet. Close enough to some touristy stuff but also felt adequately tucked away.
Lindsey G.
2 reviews
Recommends
· November 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Rescue Zoo camping
Awesome location, fenced in area for the doggos was a game changer 👍
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Mitchell L.
2 months on Hipcamp
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· October 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Rescue Zoo camping
My crew had fun with the donkey! The unexpected scavenger hunt was also an exciting challenge.. Thanks for the treats!
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Ben U.
5 reviews
Recommends
· October 2025
18 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Corkey's Critter Camp
The host was very cordial and kind. She has a great deal of property there and had several other people come during the weekend however we were able to pull our travel trailer in a fenced area which allowed us to let our dog run free, which we greatly appreciated. This was the first hip camp we had ever stayed in and it worked out really well for us because it gave us the opportunity to be right in the middle of the things we wanted to see and do like Cade‘s Cove Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg.
She was actually hosting I believe a community scavenger hunt on our property and the other campers participated and had a good time with it. My husband and I just stayed within our little area because we’ve just recently gotten married and wanted our time.
Darlene T.
2 reviews
Camping at Critter Camp was such a wonderful experience, so highly recommended for anyone taking a trip to the Smokies, or Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge.
We came up to camp, do Dollywood, and hike the smokies, and Critter Camp plus our amazing host Kimber was just such an awesome experience!
We got to meet and feed and pet some very sweet animals on the property! We met Cherokee, a 24 year old horse, and Abby a 30 year old donkey, and Bailey the 10 year old dog. All of them were just such an awesome addition to the trip!
Cherokee and Abby hung out with us around the campfire, and while we were winding down for the evenings. They love carrots and apples!! We pet them and they would clomp around munching on grass and just hanging out. Overall just such a great addition to have animals around while camping.
Kimber was also such a gracious host! She brought along a trash can for us to use, and also we got the firewood bundle, which is SO worth it! Overall 10/10 would camp again! Just watch out for the droppings when setting up camp!
Thank you Kimber! You are awesome!
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Devin P.
2 reviews
Host was very kind and accommodating. The space was wonderful and in a good location. Saw some said it was hard to find. The host sent specific directions that made it super easy. Cherokee the horse and the donkey (don’t remember her name 😔) were great company. Will stay here again
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Taylor S.
8 months on Hipcamp
Beautiful Small Farm near a small town with shops places eat not far from Pigeon Forge..Host was friendly...I had little trouble finding the place as I was so tired mis read info place clean fire pit..table Beautiful Dunky came to visit. Love it! Will be back thks !
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Milton L.
1 year on Hipcamp
Kimberly met us as soon as we got there and gave us all the info we needed. She was very nice and everything was just as advertised. Would definitely stay again when in the area.
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Kim L.
6 months on Hipcamp
Not recommend
· August 2025
Tent ·
Rescue Zoo camping
our stay could’ve been a lot better. the worker is very… odd. she walks around with her little cigarettes and doesn’t speak to anyone but heterosexual, white people i guess. everyone is extremely passive aggressive, and the owner knew how many people would be in our group (5) and the worker left a note AFTER taking pictures of our things telling us to move right now. we had three small tents with us due to the amount of people we had and our resources. we immediately moved once they told us too, and apologized for the inconvenience. we also paid the extra $10 that she had asked for. the tent sites are not marked, there is only room for 2 sites inside the gated area despite the owner saying there’s 3 in her message to us, i’m not sure where there would be room for a third… 2 fire rings available but oddly spaced and makes everything just confusing. there’s also a cute table inside the gate but someone took all of the chairs away after we arrived so we couldn’t utilize it. but as soon as another guest showed, bam the chairs were back. the horses and donkey are very friendly but those were the only animals we saw. the attendant was friendly with the other campers but didn’t say a single word to us. the walls are very thin when you are using the restroom, but watch out. they will talk about you behind your back lol. we had run out toilet paper and nothing had been stocked. they knew we were out but guess what.. another guest? stocked! at first i thought the owner was a lovely lady when she introduced herself on the third day of us being there. our final morning this lady decided to confront our teen in the group ALONE. inside, and stated “we are just breaking every rule in the book”. she stated in the messages to my spouse that it was okay to have 5 in the group. we followed all the rules provided to us.
we wish no ill intent. just trying to be respectful, do our part and let people really know what’s going on here and will not be back.
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Michaela K.
4 months on Hipcamp
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· August 2025
8 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Corkey's Critter Camp
It was a great first experience camping with my dog. The camping area with completely enclosed. It had a canopy, table, fire pit and chairs which made the camping easier. Bathroom facilities were available at all times.
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Angel Y.
3 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent ·
Rescue Zoo camping
Our host gave great recommendations for the park and the property is super close to the park on the non-touristy side, which was perfect for us. Thanks!
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Karina N.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent ·
Rescue Zoo camping
We got there late and the host was out there helping us get all set up and even offering tent set up suggestions!
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Connor G.
5 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Rescue Zoo camping
Kimberly was very kind and accommodating. The kids and I had so much fun hanging out with the horses and Abby the donkey. I will definitely stay again if I visit the area again
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Jessica Lee A.
2 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
19 ft campervan ·
Corkey's Critter Camp
A good place to spend the night.
Pros: Convenient location, excellent host communication, great to have a flushing toilet and hot shower.
Cons: The bathroom and basement "lounge" area are musty, a little cluttered.
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Josh L.
6 reviews
Great place to camp! Felt very safe as a solo traveler and Kimber is so nice. The location is perfect if you are visiting SMNP. Would enjoy a day of hiking and would come back to enjoy some time with the animals. If you visit (which you should) make sure you follow the host’s directions, not a mapping app. Will definitely stay here again if I am down in Tennessee!
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Courtney T.
6 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent ·
Rescue Zoo camping
Kim was a great host, and It was even better waking up to the horses and donkey at our tent!
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Taylor A.
4 reviews
The owner was very nice & informative of all the amenities provided. Firewood was plentiful & made for great fires, having a bathroom & shower was a nice amenity to have when you normally don’t get those. She also gave me directions of how to navigate to certain spots in the area. All the animals were friendly & caused no issue. Highly recommend this place & I would stay again for sure.
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Chris L.
3 reviews
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· June 2025
Tent ·
Rescue Zoo camping
I loved staying here! There were many options for us to set up camp and the animals were all so friendly! The indoor bathroom is always a plus and Kimber was very kind.
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Nathan J.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
18 ft campervan ·
Corkey's Critter Camp
We had a great time staying here in our van. The horses and donkey were sweet. The lynx was super cool. Kimber was very kind and graciously helped us out of some mud we got stuck in. We also had a great time getting to know her and some other campers around a fire. This is a very country set up - everything works but it's the opposite of fancy so be prepared for practical.
Liz H.
4 reviews
Had a great experience here ! The host was nice as pie and Annie the donkey was just a real treat and the most friendly donkey this side of the Mississippi . The campground itself isn’t far at all from town or the national park . Would for sure book again !
Jeremy M.
2 reviews
We had a uniquely great experience camping on Kimber's land. Our travel trailer rolled into the fenced in area adjacent to a sheltered picnic area and fire pit. The dog loved being off leash!
Kimber (Corky) was a fantastic host in every way. My wife had a memorable experience hanging out with Muzzle the lynx. The two horses and donkey were friendly and seemed to enjoy having us around.
I won't claim this is a site for everyone. It's a little rough around the edges. But, if you appreciate authentic character, you can't beat the Critter Camp.
Michael M.
6 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
Tent ·
Rescue Zoo camping
I had the best time and Kimber was an amazing host. We sat and talked the night away by the fire. Would definitely come back!
Acadia S.
3 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Rescue Zoo camping
This is my second time coming here. We absolutely love Kimber and her animals. Her donkey Abby is my favorite, she yells at us over the fence when she sees me demanding pets and will follow me around like a dog. I will always stop back anytime we are in Tennessee.
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Alexis B.
2 reviews
Recommends
· March 2025
19 ft campervan ·
Corkey's Critter Camp
Pleasant space surrounded by farm and critters. Kimber (“Corkey”) ran out an extension cord so I was also able to charge my batteries. She is a warm and welcoming (and quite entertaining / funny host. I will stay there again if I ever return to the area.
Steve F.
6 reviews
Recommends
· November 2024
Tent ·
Rescue Zoo camping
Absolutely amazing stay! The host is incredibly sweet, as are the critters! Great views of the moon and stars. EXCELLENT location. Very easy access to the national park.
Definitely reach out before you arrive to get a lay of the land, but it had everything we needed for our trip :)
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Mercedes V.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2024
20 ft travel trailer · With kids ·
Corkey's Critter Camp
Kim helped us park, hook up electric, and know the layout on a cold night. She is very accommodating.
It isn’t a private area but we never had any intention to hang out. We needed a safe place with quick access to pigeon forge. It was exactly that.
We had a trailer so we can’t really comment on fire pits or bathrooms.
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Caleb B.
1 year on Hipcamp
A wonderful, unique experience! Kimber was so friendly and easy to communicate with before arrival, and even helped us get a fire going once we had set up camp. Slept in a quiet area with tons of stars and woke up to friendly horses and a donkey, which we were welcome to pet and brush. We would happily stay here again!
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Kate N.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2024
Tent ·
Rescue Zoo camping
Kimber had wood and power hookup available. Nice farm.
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Daniel P.
1 year on Hipcamp
Kimber was the sweetest lady making sure we felt welcome and had a nice stay there the entire time. Some complaints but the main ones I have are that the area where we were camping had horse manure in it and then the reason we booked the stay here was for the shower which is her basement shower that ended up being too bad for us to use. It had water that was stuck in the drain for the first 2 days so we went and paid for showers at another campsite for our trip. You’re better off staying at an actual campsite with other campers if you’re coming for the Smokey Mountains but she is sweet.
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Juan T.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2024
20 ft travel trailer ·
Corkey's Critter Camp
Kimberly was a wonderful host. She eagerly helped me settle in - even helping me back up my camper, and lending me tools that I needed for a repair.
If you don’t mind neighbors, this is a great place to stay!
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Diane U.
1 year on Hipcamp
Location
Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Kimber M.
Joined in August 2020Response rate: 100%
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