Smoky Mountain Premier (Gatlinburg East/Smoky Mountain KOA)
4874 Hooper Hwy
Cosby, TN 37722
(844) 557-6778
Location: 35.77463, -83.25900
TENNESSEE'S PREMIER RV RESORT!
Our beautiful 16 acre park is located in Cosby TN just 20 min from Gatlinburg & 45 min from Pigeon Forge & Dollywood. It backs up to the Smoky Mtn Natl Park & hiking trails. Our UTV tours offer true off-roading fun!
Our beautiful 16 acre park is located in Cosby TN just 20 min from Gatlinburg & 45 min from Pigeon Forge & Dollywood. It backs up to the Smoky Mtn Natl Park & hiking trails. Our UTV tours offer true off-roading fun!
Open All Year
![[open in Spring]](http://images.goodsam.com/goodsam.com/icon/campground/details/season-1.png){kind=icon}
![[open in Summer]](http://images.goodsam.com/goodsam.com/icon/campground/details/season-2.png){kind=icon}
![[open in Fall]](http://images.goodsam.com/goodsam.com/icon/campground/details/season-3.png){kind=icon}
![[open in Winter]](http://images.goodsam.com/goodsam.com/icon/campground/details/season-4.png){kind=icon}
Last Year's Rate
$57 to $82
Card(s) Accepted
Facility
Type (RV Park)
Partial Handicap Access
Emergency Phone
Policies
Folding Tent Campers Allowed
Pets Welcome
Pet Restrictions
Pet Restriction on Quantity
Tent Camping Allowed
Sites
Spaces Available (70)
Width (30)
Paved Sites (17)
Max Length (80)
Gravel Sites (53)
30 Amp
50 Amp
Shaded (Mostly)
Big Rig Sites
Full Hookups (70)
Max Amps (50)
Pull-thrus (21)
Pull-thru Size (30 x 80)
Back-ins (25 x 50)
Room for Slideouts (Yes)
Site Length (80)
Fire Rings
Table at Site
Tent-Only Sites (3)
Rentals
Cabin/Cottage Rentals (2)
Tenting
Dedicated Tenting Area
Internet
WiFi at Overnite Sites
WiFi at Park
WiFi at Park Supports Mobile Devices
On-Site WiFi Tech Support
2 Devices supported per Overnite Site
70 Sites with WiFi
Other Amenities & Services
Road Condition (Good)
Road Type (Gravel)
Restroom and Showers
Laundry
Control Access Gate
RV Supplies
LP Bottles Only
Firewood
Ice
Groceries
Escort to Site
Onsite RV Service
Cable
RV Storage
Onsite Rentals (2)
Restrooms
Recreational Facilities
Heated Pool
Swimming
Horseshoes
Rec Hall
Playground
Pavilion
Exercise Room
Frisbee Golf
Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
ATV Riding
Hiking
Mountain Biking
Rock/Mountain Climbing
Fishing
Kayaking/Canoeing
Whitewater Rafting
Discounts
Military Discount
On-Site Rentals
Customer Reviews
Smoky Mountain Premier (Gatlinburg East/Smoky Mountain KOA)
Avg Rating
(20) Reviews
(20) Reviews
Avg Facility Rating
?
interior roads, sites, registration area, hookups, recreation, swimming, security, laundry, store and building maintenance...
Avg Restroom Rating
?
cleanliness and physical characteristics of restrooms, including interior construction, adequate supplies/odor free, adequate number of facilities, exterior appearance and location in relation to park spaces, and interior appearance.
Avg Appeal Rating
?
the park's setting and site layout, function and identification of signage, overall exterior building maintenance, noise, trash disposal, litter and debris around the grounds and sites, and appearance of grounds, sites and entrance area.
DM47
Reviews: 1
Helpful Reviews: 0
Date of Stay: October, 2017
Overall Rating Facility Rating Restroom Rating Appeal Rating This is the 3rd year that we have stayed here . The campground this year is just as nice as it was the first time we stayed here . The owner and crew are first rate taking care of your needs and it is nice and quite with in 10 miles you are at Gatlinburg are about the same back roading it to Pigeon Forge . We will stay here again.
Was this review helpful? (0)
Lanor
Reviews: 3
Helpful Reviews: 2
Date of Stay: October, 2017
Overall Rating Facility Rating Restroom Rating Appeal Rating What a great place! Quiet and somewhat secluded yet still has full services and reasonably easy access to Gatlinburg and attractions. ATV tour from the campground was a great experience with a terrific guide.
Was this review helpful? (0)
osuallen
Reviews: 5
Helpful Reviews: 4
Date of Stay: June, 2017
Overall Rating Facility Rating Restroom Rating Appeal Rating We spent 7 nights at Smoky Mountain Premier RV (Gatlinburg East KOA). The campground was only about 25% full as we stayed before they have got into the summer busy season. The grounds are well maintained. Although we did not use the bathrooms, they were fantastic. The laundry room was also great. the owner would stop by to chat from time to time while he was constantly working on the campground. He helped us with a minor mishap getting our vehicle off of our tow dolly. The staff was all very friendly. When you purchased firewood, they delivered it regardless of how close or far your site was. We were in a pull through site that was very large. As we walked around the park, except for the sites that were physically too short for our coach, we would stay in almost all of them. The park is about 15-20 minutes to Gatlinburg. The drive is a very nice one. The Wi-Fi and cable were both great. We were close to the office, so do not know how it performed at the back of the park. All the sites had at least part shade. In just a few years as the tree crowns start to expand, it will be an extremely shady park. Although we did not use it the pool and playground were both very nice. We would definitely stay there again.
Was this review helpful? (0)
Gena
Reviews: 1
Helpful Reviews: 0
Date of Stay: December, 2016
Overall Rating Facility Rating Restroom Rating Appeal Rating Love staying here. Can't wait until retirement so we can stay longer and more frequently.
Was this review helpful? (0)
mvsilvereagle
Reviews: 2
Helpful Reviews: 0
Date of Stay: December, 2016
Overall Rating
Facility Rating N/A
Appeal Rating Very clean new facilities; cute community area with books to borrow and tv; exercise room; helpful desk receptionist; camp spaces are somewhat crowded and not private for the price though; they would not give me the sams discount because they said it was a holiday which was not on their website its why we went there in the first place; its not the discount itself just think they should do what they say they are going to do. The fee was a lot higher than I expected did not know about the extra taxes applied too all in all not a great value for the cost. I did like it that the park backed right up to the campground this was a great thing; we were going to buy some of their 4 wheel tours but decided not to when it did not meet our expectations. Most likely will not stay here again, there are other places that have a better value, I would recommend getting a written quote before you stay there.
Was this review helpful? (0)
simplemanjrc
Reviews: 1
Helpful Reviews: 0
Date of Stay: October, 2016
Overall Rating Facility Rating Restroom Rating Appeal Rating Extremely clean facility, especially the bath house. Courteous and friendly staff, very helpful day or night about getting you situated on your site. Beautiful location and very helpful on where to go and what to do. Ice, garbage pickup and wood delivery to sites are also a big plus. My family and I are looking forward to our next visit!!
Was this review helpful? (0)
Roscoe-s Regency
Reviews: 2
Helpful Reviews: 1
Date of Stay: October, 2016
Overall Rating Facility Rating N/A
N/A
The way to the campground (321) is a narrow, somewhat windy road, With trees close to the road edge.
The campground itself, is all gravel, dusty, and the sites are stair stepped, so I don’t feel that they are that large, as there is a 2 foot drop to the site on one side you, and a 2 food bank to the site on the other side of you. With our large rig, the picnic table, fire pit and our basement doors open, it was really tight for us. We were on site #50. We paid $66.00 for over night standard pull through site. There are trees on all the sites, and with our slide outs, it made it a little tight for us,. They do have super pull through sites, but they are 2 back to back sites that you can use as one long pull through. That was almost $80.00 per night.
The plusses to this park is that it is right at the Smokey Mountain National Park. It had a large mowed area just out side the campground that you could let your dog off lease as long as the listen. If you want a quiet, Rustic park, that gives you the feeling of a state park with full hookups. This is the park. We stayed here overnight. If the front office doesn't tell you. DO NOT USE GPS. Follow the directions on their website. GPS will take you down the parkway.
Was this review helpful? (0)
SRountree
Reviews: 1
Helpful Reviews: 0
Date of Stay: October, 2016
Overall Rating Facility Rating Restroom Rating Appeal Rating This was our first camping experience and we were very pleased. Everything and everyone was super nice. They even had a fenced off area for our dog which I have never seen before. Beautiful location and away from all the noise of the city.
Was this review helpful? (0)
RV Team Jackson
Reviews: 1
Helpful Reviews: 0
Date of Stay: October, 2016
Overall Rating Facility Rating Restroom Rating Appeal Rating Beautiful sites with everything you could possibly need including ice cream from the store! Pull thrus, back-ins and shared sites among the heavily treed woods make this a jewel along the mountain side. We had a beautiful site looking out through the woods. The air was so crisp and cool that we slept quietly with the windows open. Best part is the people that were just amazingly kind and generous with everything! Big rigs can maneuver through the site with ease and you're only 10 miles from the Interstate.
Was this review helpful? (0)
The Maxwells
Reviews: 2
Helpful Reviews: 1
Date of Stay: August, 2016
Overall Rating Facility Rating Restroom Rating Appeal Rating We loved this place. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. the facility is very clean and well taken care of. We would def. go back
Was this review helpful? (0)
Linda Bullock
Reviews: 1
Helpful Reviews: 0
Date of Stay: July, 2016
Overall Rating Facility Rating Restroom Rating Appeal Rating The owners are extremely nice & helpful. The park is very clean & quiet. While our site accommodated our 40' 5th wheel with 3 slideouts, there wasn't enough room to park our truck at our site. The internet where we were wasn't reliable at all. Very limited service at best. I have to work via the intnernet while I'm away from home for a couple of hours a day & had to end up using my data plan. This was very disappointing since we weren't allowed reserve using our Passport America. The fact that the park was very family oriented, we were a bit surprised that the music performed on Saturday was no much more than beer drinking songs. It was extremely loud & long especially for those parked close to the office. This is a relatively new park, so I feel sure the owners will do what they can to solve some of our issues.
Was this review helpful? (0)
VOL Traveler
Reviews: 2
Helpful Reviews: 1
Date of Stay: July, 2016
Overall Rating Facility Rating Restroom Rating Appeal Rating The staff were extremely friendly and very helpful The cleanest bathrooms I have seen at any RV resort. There were several things to do at the resort for all ages.
Was this review helpful? (0)
Ryan22
Reviews: 1
Helpful Reviews: 0
Date of Stay: June, 2016
Overall Rating Facility Rating Restroom Rating Appeal Rating Beautiful Park, very clean and staff was fantastic. Would definitely come back again.
Was this review helpful? (0)
Ohio RVer
Reviews: 1
Helpful Reviews: 1
Date of Stay: June, 2016
Overall Rating Facility Rating Restroom Rating Appeal Rating The bathrooms were clean, but if you wanted to use them you needed to take a towel for drying your hands. No paper towels or air dryers. There were also no trash cans anywhere in the park. You had to take the trash about 1/8 of a mile to the dumpster near the gate. There wasn't a blade of grass on the property. Everywhere is big chucky gravel. Like camping in a gravel pit.
We paid for a pull through site, which is an extra $3. We decided not to take our pull trailer and didn't need it. We were told immediately that there would be no refund on the money. The internet was very slow and kept locking us out. I tried several computers and got the same results. I reported it to the owner, but he took a hard stand and said it was my fault. He wouldn't let me explain the problem to him. I used to work IT, so I know how things work. Upon leaving I asked if I could have a receipt for the gate card to show I turned it in, and this same owner just went off on me. He cursed and told me to get off the property. I asked he why he was getting so upset, but he just kept telling me to leave. I guess I insulted him by asking for a receipt. I have NEVER been treated so badly. I gave them 1 STAR only because I couldn't give them anything lower.
Was this review helpful? (4)
MJDUDAS
Reviews: 1
Helpful Reviews: 0
Date of Stay: June, 2016
Overall Rating Facility Rating Restroom Rating Appeal Rating We loved this campground and are already planning our return trip for next year -- and next time we are bringing friends! The layout is nice with large spaces for each rig. There are plenty of trees, and the staff was friendly. The location was great for enjoying the National Park and was further off the highway than the other campsites in the area. We loved the easy access to trails, too. The campground facilities are immaculate and well maintained; they even have individual full bathrooms that include a toilet, sink and shower, each in their own private space.
Was this review helpful? (0)
JudyRB825
Reviews: 1
Helpful Reviews: 0
Date of Stay: May, 2016
Overall Rating Facility Rating Restroom Rating Appeal Rating Great resort - only drawback was the sites are all gravel which was difficult for our dogs. Bathrooms are very clean and have shower, toilet and sink all in same room. Staff is very helpful, especially to rookies like us.
Was this review helpful? (0)
Tim Gillen
Reviews: 1
Helpful Reviews: 1
Date of Stay: March, 2016
Overall Rating Facility Rating Restroom Rating Appeal Rating This family run campground has got to be the nicest, most relaxing we've been to and WE WILL RETURN! They accommodated our RV and trailer into an easy spot. They guide you in and help you line up in your spot. The bathroom and laundry facilities are cleaner than my home! Everyone was so nice, every question was answered, every direction was fulfilled, any advise of what to do was spot on, just the nicest, most relaxing weekend yet in our RV, and I'm OCD. Quiet hours were respected, fire pits on every campsite, trees on every site, picanic tables on all sites, UTV excursions available, in-ground pool, horseshoes, Frisbee-golf, country store, and the nicest of people. We live in Virginia Beach and will be regulars at this campground from here on out. Thanks for the great experience!
Was this review helpful? (5)
Sjgdeg-mo
Reviews: 1
Helpful Reviews: 1
Date of Stay: October, 2015
Overall Rating Facility Rating N/A
Appeal Rating Very nice small park. Really friendly and helpful staff. Would definitely stay there again.
Was this review helpful? (4)
DAVID REED 31436
Reviews: 1
Helpful Reviews: 1
Date of Stay: October, 2015
Overall Rating Facility Rating Restroom Rating Appeal Rating Very nice place and friendly staff. Store was stocked for any last min needs. I would recommend this camp ground!
Was this review helpful? (1)
Very Nice
Reviews: 1
Helpful Reviews: 1
Date of Stay: October, 2015
Overall Rating Facility Rating Restroom Rating Appeal Rating I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here. An easy park to get into and sign in was a breeze. Was shown where I could take my pets right off. Had very strong Wifi. There is a nice building in the middle of the park with a well stocked store and a large meeting area. Attached is a large covered area with a large screen ty. The 4 days we were there the staff was always trying to have something going under the pavilion for everyone, be it dutch oven cooking to watching football games. The staff is very pleasant and helpful. The road thru and most of the sites are gravel and relatively level. Its a new park so all of the hookups are new and easy to get to. There is a large in-ground swimming pool and a new playground area for kids. Plenty of trees throughout but not in the way of backing or turning. We were in a 39' 5th wheel. We will definitely be back.
Was this review helpful? (7)
Information, views and opinions expressed on this website are the views of the person posting the message, do not reflect the views of Good Sam, and are not endorsed, supported, encouraged, sanctioned, verified or agreed upon by Good Sam.
How to Read Good Sam Directory Ratings
The three-number rating that accompanies each campground listing in the directory gives readers an at-a-glance assessment of a campground's amenities, cleanliness and environment.
How to read the Good Sam Rating 10/10 /10.
All three ratings categories are measured on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the best.Less than 1 percent of parks or campgrounds receive the coveted 10 / 10 / 10 rating, which indicates superior facilities that are well maintained, clean, well-appointed restrooms and a highly appealing appearance.Campgrounds are inspected annually by dedicated RVers like you.
Completeness of facilities
10 / 10 / 10
The first campground rating evaluates completeness and quality of facilities.In this category we rate interior roads, sites, registration area, hookups, recreation, swimming, security, laundry, store and building maintenance.
Cleanliness and physical characteristics of restrooms and showers
10 / 10 / 10
The second rating category concerns the cleanliness and physical characteristics of toilets, walls, showers, sinks/counters/mirrors and floor. If a park achieves a full point in each of the above, it receives a star (), indicating exceptionally clean restrooms.
Also rated are physical characteristics of restrooms, including interior construction, adequate supplies/odor free, adequate number of facilities, exterior appearance and location in relation to park spaces, and interior appearance.
Visual Appeal and Environmental Quality
10 / 10 / 10
This category addresses the park's setting and site layout, function and identification of signage, overall exterior building maintenance, noise, trash disposal, litter and debris around the grounds and sites, and appearance of grounds, sites and entrance area.
RVer REVIEWS
(20) Reviews
LEARN MORE
TOP DEALS & DESTINATIONS
ADVENTURE SEEKERS
Experience True Off-Roading in the Smokies!
Smoky Mountain Adventure Tours offer true off-roading experiences you won't forget! Our primary tours last approximately 2-2.5 hours. You will be thrilled from beginning to end of this Great Adventure!
ECO-FRIENDLY PARK
LEARN MORE
What Makes this Park Eco Friendly?
Good Sam recognizes Parks that are implementing "green" practices. If a park complies with 3 or more items from the following list, a special green designation will show in their listing
- Non-Toxic Cleaning Products
- Natural Pest Control (most of the time)
- Minimized the use of Styrofoam and significantly reduce the use of plastic.
- Landscape managers use appropriate irrigation systems and drought tolerant and indigenous plants
- Recycling cans for the RVers
- Changed light bulbs to compact fluorescent lights (CFLs)
- Insulated water heaters
- Lowered pool temperatures
- Installed photocells (solar)
- Use more fuel efficient vehicles
- Instead of golf carts, implemented a strategy of encouraging the use of bikes and trikes
- Tankless Water Heaters
- Composting
Directions
From Jct of I 40 & Hwy 321: Go 16 mi S on Hwy 321 (following signs towards Gatlinburg) (L).
