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The River Life

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· Cosby, Cocke, Tennessee
9 acres hosted by Kelly S.
2 lodging sites · 1 Vehicle/Tent site · 12 tent sites
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Near Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Within a 60-minute drive from the Gatlinburg Welcome Center.
Great for groups
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for larger groups.
Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Our location is phenomenal we are an hour from Knoxville and Asheville and just about 1/4 mile off I-40. Right at the foothills of the Smoky Mountains and 35 minutes from Gatlinburg about 40 minutes to Pigeon Forge (Dollywood), also about 45 minutes to Sevierville and one of my favorite Tanger Outlets!! The beautiful Smoky Mountains the National Park is filled with hiking trails and horse stables and trails. Some of the best white water rafting is less then 5 miles up the road along with zip lining and a lil taste of moonshine here and there. This property is primitive with no electric and has a camping style bathhouse. IT’s recommended for outdoor lovers and people that are not to needy. Site 7, 1 and 9 are the only direct riverfront.
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500 Ratings · 274 reviews
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Susan B.recommends
September 16, 2024
Site 1 - The River Life
Site 1
Peaceful, beautiful and convenient place to camp. Would totally recommend and will be back.
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Lauren Y.recommends
September 9, 2024
Site 1 - The River Life
site 1
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 :)
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Madi L.doesn't recommend
September 7, 2024
Site 1 - The River Life
Not Maintained
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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Erik H.recommends
September 6, 2024
Site 8
Nice chill spot
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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Jared L.recommends
September 5, 2024
Site 6 - The River Life
Can’t beat a few couple nights in the river ! Great hosts!
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Jennifer J.recommends
August 31, 2024
Site 7
Best spot on the river
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.
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Cosby, Cocke, Tennessee, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee, East), S’atsoyaha (Yuchi), and Miccosukee First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Kelly S.

Joined in June 2021
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