Clinton / Knoxville North KOA

The Smoky Mountains are unlike any other, so you definitely shouldn’t miss the opportunity to explore the nation’s most-visited national park when camping at Clinton / Knoxville North KOA. Great Smoky Mountains National Park straddles the border between Tennessee and North Carolina and is known for its diversity of plant and animal life. These ancient mountains of the southern Appalachians are home to historic homes, vast stretches of dense forests, magnificent waterfalls, and many opportunities for wildlife viewing. A truly spectacular place in the United States, if it’s not already on your bucket list, it definitely should be. Norris Dam State Park stretches across 4,000 acres of forest and scenic trails that surround Norris Dam and overlook Norris Lake. The park boasts a full-service marina on Norris Lake and has over 800 miles of shoreline. Popular activities here include fishing, skiing, and boating. The recreation area also has a seasonal swimming pool, a game room, tennis courts, and a volleyball court. Additionally, the park is home to the Lenoir Historical Complex, which includes an 18th-century grist mill, a threshing barn, and artifacts and documents from the time period. Whether you’re into camping, hiking, fishing, history, or a little bit of them all, don’t miss Norris Dam State Park next time you’re in good ole Rocky Top, Tennessee. Frozen Head State Park in Wartburg is the place to go if you want to experience serenity and solitude in the Tennessee wilderness. A sprawling 24,000-acre wilderness, the park gets its name for a 3,324-foot peak in the Cumberland Mountains that is often shrouded in ice or snow during the winter months. Explore the dense forests and unspoiled mountains that were once common throughout the Cumberland Plateau. With over 50 miles of hiking trails, ranger-led events, and various activities, come relax in the southern Appalachian mountains at Frozen Head State Park.