Pigeon River Campground is a charming riverside campground in the northeastern corner of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, located just minutes from the park's borders in Hartford, Tennessee. The campground, which is located approximately an hour from urban areas Knoxville and Asheville, is one of the best choices for exploring the hiking trails of the nearby Pisgah National Forest. 20 primitive hookup campsites are offered for overnight stay, offering convenient access to the lively adventures offered by neighboring Smoky Mountain Outdoors Whitewater Rafting excursion company. An onsite river access ramp is offered for visitor use, along with a heated swimming pool, day-use picnic pavilion, sand volleyball court, and children's playground. Six overnight cabins are also available for rental, featuring modern amenities and full kitchens.

3375 Hartford Rd, Hartford, TN 37753, Phone: 888-827-3404

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