9 acres hosted by Kelly S.
5 tent sites
Near Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Within a 60-minute drive from the Gatlinburg Welcome 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.
Activities
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Paddling
Natural features
Cave
River, stream, or creek
Swimming hole
Mountainous
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94% Recommend501 ratings · 275 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent ·
Site 1 - The River Life
Great place to camp i would recommend to anyone to camp at
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Elayna D.
4 reviews
Peaceful, beautiful and convenient place to camp. Would totally recommend and will be back.
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Susan B.
10 months on Hipcamp
Perfect spot!! We gotta there after dark and we were still able to easily find the site. site 1 is very private and right next to the water :)
Lauren Y.
4 reviews
Mixed feelings. I came during a high bug time of year. Which was my fault. If it would have been mowed back and trash picked up at my campsite it would have helped. There was an old bed pad or something laying there and a few pieces of metal. My issue was the place wasn’t very well maintained. I wouldn’t call it much of a bath house either. It was dirty and I couldn’t figure out how to work the water. Lots of cobwebs and lacked cleaning and maintenance considering people pay to use the place. I ended up staying at a motel and eating the cost of the campsite. I do agree that site 1 has a nice view.
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Madi L.
11 months on Hipcamp
This was a great location right on the pigeon river— very relaxed nicely wooded spots. Next time we’ll plan to kayak all the way down to the campsite.
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Erik H.
11 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2024
Tent ·
Site 6 - The River Life
Can’t beat a few couple nights in the river ! Great hosts!
Jared L.
35 reviews
Ample space and a really awesome spot on the river. We were able to get our 21-ft fifth wheel in the site. YMMV especially dependent on recent weather. We were at site 1 two weeks prior and will keep coming back. Kelly is so friendly and enjoys being able to share her beautiful property with others that appreciate the gem that it is.
Jennifer J.
7 reviews
Recommends
· August 2024
Tent ·
Site 1 - The River Life
The river was right next to my site and the directions were clear and easy to understand. Nice place to spend a night; I wish I'd been able to stay longer.
Ellis B.
4 reviews
Mixed feelings
· August 2024
Tent ·
Site 8
The rushing river was excellent; loud in just the right way. Sites(7, 8 and 9) were moderately cramped(don't expect abundant privacy. Bugs were pretty intense close to the water in the evenings.
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Hannah H.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2024
Tent · With pets ·
Site 8
Beautiful and private! While there are other sites nearby, there was ample space making for a private stay. Kelly was exceptionally helpful. We can't wait to visit again.
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Kevin W.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2024
Tent ·
Site 1 - The River Life
Just as Advertised! Quiet, peaceful sounds of the river rolling by at night. Well maintained and easy to find! Would return again if in the area!
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James S.
1 year on Hipcamp
Not recommend
· August 2024
Tent ·
Site 10
We were drawn to this campsite by the stunning river, but unfortunately, our experience fell short. Lot 10, which we reserved based on the listed photos, was rocky and unsuitable for tents. Despite reaching out to the host multiple times, to move to another site, we received no response. All of the sites had trash from previous camper's as well. The river’s noise was a plus, but the road noise from the other side was disruptive. None of the sites matched their listing pictures. Overall, this could be a wonderful camping location with a little TLC.
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Ethan H.
8 reviews
We loved our weekend at site 1! I would say overall it is the most private site there even though it's close to the inner sites near the bath house. Great river access! If the fire pit were moved a little, it would make a just group site. It was great to meet Kelly. She was super nice!
We checked out the other sites before leaving and 7 & 8 are huge and have awesome awesome little beachy areas with the best spots in the river. We booked site 7 in 2 weeks before leaving! Thanks for sharing your slice of heaven, Kelly!
Jennifer J.
7 reviews
Recommends
· August 2024
I’ve been here a few times and this property never disappoints! Always a good time!
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Shawn D.
6 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
Tent · With kids ·
Site 2 - The River Life
The tent camping was amazing. Right next to the pigeon river. So calm and a great weekend getaway. It's convienitly located right off the interstate. Bathrooms were clean and well lit. Even our dog had a great time.
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Austin H.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
Tent · With kids ·
Site 7
Great campsite lots of stuff to do. The fishing was great. We were able to swim and tube down the river. Had our 3 kids with us they all had a blast.
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Zach B.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2024
Tent · Group trip ·
Site 1 - The River Life
This was an awesome camping spot. Pigeon river is right next to camp, there are two decent bathrooms with showers/toilets, and Kelly is awesome.
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Aiden G.
1 year on Hipcamp
I’m very happy with the service, the hosts were extremely accommodating and amazingly nice. I would recommend anybody to go camping here. The campsites were nice and even had a fireplace the spot that we went to even had a stream that we could swim in.
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Dermot S.
1 year on Hipcamp
The site is located on the river bank of the Pigeon River, providing amazing sounds and views—mostly shaded lot, with plenty of trees. Expect a very primitive camping experience and you will have an amazing time.
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Tonya G.
1 year on Hipcamp
The bathhouse worked for maybe 2 minutes during the weekend while we were there. After calling to inform the host that it wasn't working three times we figured surely it was actually fixed. Not until after I was fully lathered in soap when it decided to go out again and we had no water. Thankfully we had enough water with us for me to somewhat rinse off, but we eventually gave up on asking the host to fix it.
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Alexander H.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
Tent ·
Site 10
Kelly was a great help when asking questions and responded quickly! The site was beautiful and the river was great! Definitely recommended this site!
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Kendra K.
1 year on Hipcamp
Site five is great close to the river and the bathhouse! The area is mostly shaded and very spacious. Kelly was very helpful with any questions! Highly recommend this place.
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Letitia H.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2024
Tent ·
Site 6 - The River Life
Place was beautiful and clean. There is a river right next our campsite and an area where the current was calm and able to swim. Would recommend and comeback.
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Luis C.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2024
Tent ·
Site 5 - The River Life
We loved our stay on Kelly's Land! Kelly was very quick to respond and help us with anything we may have needed! The property was beautiful, quiet and tranquil. I highly recommend this site and would absolutely stay here again! Thank you so much!
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Melissa M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
Tent · With pets ·
Site 7
Great primitive site on the river. Our dogs had a blast, husband enjoyed fishing and I spent plenty of time floating on the river!
Naomi G.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
Tent ·
The Willow
It was very peaceful and quite! Much needed the boost was sweet and told us a few local places to visit
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Destani U.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2024
Tent · With pets ·
Site 1 - The River Life
Honestly incredible. Definitely coming back to this beautiful place!
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April K.
3 reviews
Kellys land is absolutely amazing! We had the best camping experience here… beautiful river, spacious site, and close to many hikes and activities. People are complaining about traffic noise but you can barely hear anything.
We booked last minute so we couldn’t get a river front site but site 6 is close enough to see/hear the river so no complaints here. Judging by what I saw sites 1,7, and 9 are prime river front spots with plenty of space. 2,3,4, and 5 are away from the river but are closer to the bath house. Kelly was super nice, helpful with directions, and very responsive to every questions. She was also nice enough to haul over some firewood and talk about nearby attractions, floating advice, and cultural/natural history of the area. We will definitely be back!
Anthony N.
3 reviews
Recommends
· June 2024
Peaceful and beautiful. Site 1 is more separate from all the others so I think I would book that one in the future, but site 7 was amazing. Would recommend this for future campers.
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HC M M.
1 year on Hipcamp
Loved the area!! Hostess was on the spot with any info I wanted, bath house was kept up, area was a little clumpy so good tires needed but overall good experience for me and my family 🥰
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Dominique A.
3 reviews
Location
Cosby, Cocke, Tennessee, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Kelly S.
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