Townsend / Great Smokies KOA

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is this country’s most frequently visited national park, and you can visit too when you have a rental motorhome at Townsend/Great Smokies KOA. The park captures the spirit of America in many ways with its celebration of Appalachian mountain culture, historic homes and structures, diverse flora and fauna, and spectacular natural beauty. Recreational opportunities include hiking and biking, self-guided driving tours, fishing, picnicking, nature and wildlife viewing, and more. Special events and ranger programs for all ages are held throughout the year. Park stores are operated by the Great Smoky Mountains Association and carry maps and guides, park merchandise, books and toys, Appalachian music, traditional mountain foods, and other gifts and souvenirs. The park concessions offer a limited selection of groceries and convenience items. The Smokies Guide newspaper is online so that you can prepare for your visit. The Tuckaleechee Caverns are known as the Greatest Site Under the Smokies, and you can see them when you are RV camping at Townsend/Great Smokies KOA. They are estimated to be between twenty and thirty million years old, and they have been carved into the earth’s oldest mountain range. The caverns also host the world’s most sensitive seismic station. It is used to detect nuclear testing across the planet, and data is transmitted to the Department of Defense and other organizations. The caverns are open seven days a week, and guided tours are available. You can also experience the great outdoors at the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area when you rent a camper near Townsend/Great Smokies KOA. This National Park Service property features sandstone bluffs, scenic gorges, historic structures and sites, and a wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities. Interpretive programming and special events are held throughout the year and include a ghost train, photo contest, a storytelling festival, and dark sky themed activities. There are two visitor centers with maps and guides, gift and souvenir shops, and rangers on staff. Authorized park service providers include kayak and river guides, hiking guides, railroad excursions, bike rentals, and raft and tube rentals. Park brochures are downloadable.