Soak up mountain views on the shores of Lake Douglas while camping near Pigeon Forge.
Just 40 minutes outside Knoxville, Pigeon Forge offers access to a stunning mix of lakes, mountain vistas, and forest trails. Score a lakeside campsite on the shores of Lake Douglas, where boating, swimming, and crappie fishing wait just outside the tent. Rustic lakefront spots offer toilets and fire rings. Glampers may prefer the comfort of an on-site cabin rental with showers, kitchens, and wifi. Anglers can make the most of lake camping with a valid Tennessee fishing license, while those looking for excitement in town can catch rides and country music at Dollywood Theme Park. For some new scenery, visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park to the south of Pigeon Forge for mountains full of hiking trails, waterfalls at Rainbow Falls, and cliff walks at Alum Cave Bluffs. Cherokee National Forest makes for another beautiful day trip, where campers can relax with a picnic or paddle on whitewater.