Near Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Within a 60-minute drive from the Gatlinburg Welcome Center.
Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
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Spacious, level camping well-suited for travel trailers over 40 ft long.
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Electrical, water, and sewage hookups are available at all sites.
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98% Recommend82 ratings · 70 reviews
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· November 2025
Smokey Mountain Gem - You must try!
21 ft Class B ·
Sunset Ridge in the Smoky Mountains
Sunset Ridge near Del Rio, TN is a true hidden gem perched high on a ridge with sweeping 50-mile western views of untouched American wilderness. From towering 6,000+ ft Smoky Mountain peaks to dense pine forests, deer, bears, and classic backwoods charm, this spot delivers the authentic mountain experience. Like many Hipcamp sites, you’ll drive through a few “interesting” areas to get there, but it’s absolutely worth the short detour off I-40. Hurricane Helen repair work continues in the region, so expect minor delays—but nothing that should deter your stay.
The site itself is well laid out with a reliable 50-AMP hookup (30-AMP rigs should bring an adapter), two properly placed sewer connections for easy access, and a well-pump water source offering around 15–20 psi. We found that perfectly adequate for daily use, or you can fill your onboard tank and enjoy a stronger 40–50 psi via your RV’s pump.
A cozy two-person swing overlooks the valley and is perfect for sunrise coffee or sunset photos. The spacious gravel circular driveway provides plenty of room for multiple vehicles and offers simple, level parking. Nights were peacefully quiet, with only the sounds of the woods around you. The paved road network above and around the property makes for great short hikes and even better sunset views. A firepit, available WiFi, and open sky complete the experience. Highly recommended for anyone seeking solitude, scenery, and Smoky Mountain magic. We will definitely be back soon.
Tim B.
18 reviews
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· November 2025
36 ft Class A · With pets ·
Sunset Ridge in the Smoky Mountains
Great spot with a view as all have mentioned! I got in at night which i would bot recommend with a 36foot pusher. Thankfully John gave really good detailed instructions which made my arrival flawless!
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Cam E.
13 reviews
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· November 2025
Mountian Get-away.
25 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Sunset Ridge in the Smoky Mountains
Our stay at John's place at Sunset ridge was wonderful. Very private and quiet with a beautiful view of the mountains and, yes, sunsets. Easy in and out with room for two campers if you want to have a friend join. We highly recommend this site. When I asked for local suggestions they shared a great list. Our only regret is that we could not stay longer.
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William R.
4 months on Hipcamp
We had a wonderful time staying at John's campsite and thoroughly enjoyed the absolutely incredible views!!
We have a 45ft Class A Motorhome pulling a 25ft flatbed trailer carrying our full-size Titan truck and had plenty of room.
We were a little concerned upon reading some people's reviews about the drive to the campsite so we unhooked the trailer from the rv prior to driving up the mountain and pulled the trailer with the truck to which we had no problems at all getting to the campsite.
The campsite has 50 amp hookup, water, sewer and excellent wifi. Did I mention the impeccable views 😀
We surely hope to stay here again the next time we travel to this area.
Thank- you for sharing your beautiful piece of paradise John.
PS: I miss that Rocky of yours, he is such well behaved, sweet handsome boy!
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Tammy R.
2 years on Hipcamp
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· November 2025
30 ft travel trailer · With kids ·
Sunset Ridge in the Smoky Mountains
Absolutely gorgeous spot with amazing views and great hosts! Perfect mix of relaxation and adventure nearby.
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Bekka G.
8 months on Hipcamp
Easy to find, easy to park, everything you need with stunning views!!! We will be back!
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Elizabeth K.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2025
24 ft travel trailer ·
Sunset Ridge in the Smoky Mountains
This site was quiet, dark, peaceful, and had an incredible view.
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Steven B.
4 months on Hipcamp
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· October 2025
26 ft travel trailer · With kids ·
Sunset Ridge in the Smoky Mountains
The views are priceless. Very happy with our stay. Would recommend to anyone in a heartbeat. We went to Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville, the drive was absolutely beautiful. A great place to be away from all the hustle and bustle after being in those cities.
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Cody R.
2 reviews
We absolutely loved John's beautiful campsite! One of the best mountain views we've ever seen and Full rv hookups too! Very peaceful getaway with ever changing views. Absolutely gorgeous 😍. Tmobile full signal.
Information on getting there. We pulled a 36 ft tag along trailer. It's very narrow one lane road last 1/4 mile. But no traffic hardly.
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Fred K.
2 years on Hipcamp
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· October 2025
11 ft pop-up camper · With pets ·
Sunset Ridge in the Smoky Mountains
I contacted John before I made reservations with a concern I had. He quickly responded and I made my reservation. The directions to the property were excellent, we found it with no problem. Let me tell you, this place is fantastic! The view is spectacular! This is a very large lot with all hookups, fire ring, wood, picnic table and a wonderful wooden swing to enjoy the view. Thank you John & family for sharing this with us!
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Sherry A.
6 months on Hipcamp
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· September 2025
25 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Sunset Ridge in the Smoky Mountains
Absolutely stunning view of the mountains at sunset!
John W.
3 reviews
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· August 2025
Smoky Views
18 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Sunset Ridge in the Smoky Mountains
Awesome spot...off the beaten path with great views. John met us upon arrival and had great recommendations for local hikes & swimming spots. Highly recommend!
Suzanne F.
17 reviews
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· July 2025
24 ft Class B · With pets ·
Sunset Ridge in the Smoky Mountains
We loved staying at Sunset Ridge! We had the site all of ourselves and enjoyed a beautiful sunset and sunrise with mountain views.
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Rachel H.
4 reviews
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· July 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Sunset Ridge in the Smoky Mountains
The site was very clean and comfortable. Great private campsite and view!
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Gabe R.
3 reviews
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· June 2025
Worth the trip - Awesome View
30 ft Class A ·
Sunset Ridge in the Smoky Mountains
This is a great spot. Not sure you will find many locations with full hook ups and such a beautiful view on a mountain ridge all to yourself. The hook ups worked perfectly and plenty of space to navigate on the pad with two entrances allowing for pull-through access.
As other reviews mentioned, the roads from Rte 40 to the site are a bit narrow and windy. I was able to navigate with my small Class A but it may make some nervous in larger rigs. For myself, it was definitely worth the trip. I extended my stay two times because I liked the spot so much. The hosts were very responsive to communication. I highly recommend this HipCamp.
Angela D.
28 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Incredible views and a super easy in and out! We couldn't have asked for a better spot close to the park!
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Jack M.
6 years on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· June 2025
Beautiful view, difficult logistics
23 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Sunset Ridge in the Smoky Mountains
Absolutely beautiful view and extremely friendly and helpful hosts! Difficult to find the spot, even with the directions given, and the hookups were a bit difficult to position for using my standard equipment on my 23’ trailer. The roads are very steep and difficult to haul up.
Ben D.
9 reviews
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· May 2025
Such a lovely stay! The view is unbeatable, and the area is very nice and private. John and his wife gave great hiking recommendations, and overall were great hosts! Would recommend this spot to anyone wanting a nice relaxing spot to catch some mountain views while in the Smokies.
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Ellie L.
7 reviews
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· May 2025
Camping With A View and A Charge ⚡️
16 ft car ·
Sunset Ridge in the Smoky Mountains
Great Place To Stay With a View! We Drive a Tesla and car camp so we where able to charge with the mobile connector and the Nema 14-50 outlet they also had a regular 110 outlet as well! We enjoyed the picnic table and got to meet the host! Super friendly and Woudl definitely stay again we hike Lemon gap to max patch and got to take a cool road through Pisgah national forest from this hip camp!
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Brandon C.
2 reviews
Nice gravel, level, pull-thru site. Large enough for a big rig but once you get off of I-40 there are some narrow curvy roads to get here that are not so big rig friendly. The view was great, and very quiet.
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Rick F.
2 reviews
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· April 2025
18 ft toy hauler ·
Sunset Ridge in the Smoky Mountains
This was the perfect spot for our first trip with our new camper. The view was beautiful. The site was easy to access and set-up was a breeze since the site was so well kept. Joe was an excellent host. We definitely hope to be back some day.
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Aileen L.
2 reviews
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· March 2025
26 ft Class C · With pets ·
Sunset Ridge in the Smoky Mountains
Views were great and directions were clear! It was easy to get to in our Class C!
The electric, water, and sewage was a great option to have! It was nice and quiet and a there was a cute dog that greeted us 😊
Ellie L.
5 reviews
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· March 2025
20 ft campervan · With pets ·
Sunset Ridge in the Smoky Mountains
Excellent host and great view. Nice plug ins if needed
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Kristin S.
12 reviews
Stunning view, easy communication and booking. Definitely worth the trip up the hill! So nice to have power and water.
Lyn S.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· March 2025
Spectacular View and Private
21 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Sunset Ridge in the Smoky Mountains
I had the opportunity to stay at this Hipcamp location for three nights! The directions to get there were perfect and appreciated! The site is exactly, if not better, than described! The host’s dog is the best!
The sunsets were indescribable and the stars were like nothing I’ve ever seen! It is so dark!
Thank you for sharing your beautiful land with me! I am hoping to be back!
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Mary Jo M.
7 reviews
John's land was a fantastic spot for us to park and stay for the night! The views are incredible, and we loved that there was a hose to fill up our water tank. We enjoyed sitting by the fire and watching the sun go down. It was easy to get to!
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Lexus B.
2 reviews
We really enjoyed our stay! The view is wonderful. Great view of the mountains and the night sky. John spent some time with us planning our adventure. His directions were spot on and took us exactly where we wanted to go. I want to visit again soon and again when the damage in NC has been cleaned up. Beautiful place.
The only caution I can give is this isn't Pigeon Forge. The roads are a little narrow for our 35' fifth wheel but easily navigable, and the nearest store is 10 minutes away. It's just what we were looking for - peace and quiet with a view!
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Dan O.
2 reviews
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· October 2024
24 ft Class B ·
Sunset Ridge in the Smoky Mountains
Sunset Ridge is beautiful - John and Jenni found a wonderful slice of Appalachia to show off some truly beautiful views. Really happy we decided to stay there. Site was easy to find, water/electric were easy to hook up, and John had a lot of great suggestions for things to do and see. Will absolutely stay again.
James K.
7 reviews
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· September 2024
38 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Sunset Ridge in the Smoky Mountains
Tranquil and beautiful views ~ breathtaking sunsets ~ friendly hosts who made sure our stay was pleasant ‼️Love being able to share with pups ~ all was wonderful
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Becky B.
1 year on Hipcamp
Amazing place! The views are some of the best I’ve ever seen from a camp site. It was quiet, remote and relaxing. John was a great host, I would recommend this place to anyone looking to get away
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Chris R.
2 reviews
Location
Del Rio, Cocke, Tennessee, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by John F.
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