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Greenbrier Campground

Gatlinburg, Tennessee — Great Smoky Mountains
$$ · Mid-range

Quick Facts

Best for:Families, Groups, Return regulars
Site type:RV and tent campground
Season:Late spring through fall
One thing to know:Ask for a site away from the main play area if you want quieter evenings

Why Gatlinburg & the Great Smoky Mountains

Gatlinburg sits right at the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, with a lesser-known entrance through the Greenbrier area just six miles east of downtown via US-321. This quieter section of the park offers picnic areas and hiking trails through deep forest silence, a genuine contrast to the busier Cades Cove and Sugarlands entrances closer to town.

Greenbrier Campground puts guests within real river access for tubing, fishing, and swimming, while staying minutes from Gatlinburg’s SkyBridge, Ripley’s Aquarium, and the wider tourist district.

What Makes It Special

  • Location: Gatlinburg, minutes from downtown and Greenbrier
  • Setting: River-fronted, close to the national park
  • Site type: RV and tent campground
  • Amenities: River tubing, fishing, and swimming on-site, planned kids’ activities, award-winning bathhouses
  • Recreation: Water activities, fishing, and hiking

Pro Tips for Booking

Ask for a site away from the main play area if you want quieter evenings. The property is genuinely activity-packed, which is great for families but worth planning around if you prefer calm.

Explore the Greenbrier entrance to the park. It’s a quieter alternative to Cades Cove, just six miles east of downtown.

Visit Gatlinburg SkyPark. The 700-foot SkyBridge and mountaintop views are a short drive away.

What to Do Around Here

  • River tubing, fishing, and swimming right on the property
  • The Greenbrier entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park
  • Gatlinburg SkyPark and the SkyBridge
  • Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, downtown
  • Ober Gatlinburg for skiing and mountain activities

N&C Verdict

An award-winning, activity-packed campground with real river access for tubing and fishing right on the property — genuinely feels like staying inside the national park itself while being minutes from Gatlinburg. Ask for a site away from the main play area if you want quieter evenings.
Beach Access
Water Activities
Bathhouse
Camp Store

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