Arrow Creek Campground

Arrow Creek Campground Located in Gatlinburg on Hwy 321—your base for Smoky Mountain fun near Dollywood, hiking, rafting, shops & more!

About Arrow Creek Campground
Arrow Creek Campground is a family owned Campground in the Smoky Mountains! We are conveniently located in Gatlinburg, TN, near popular attractions in Pigeon Forge such as Dollywood. We are open year-round with limited services from November until March 31st. Arrow Creek also offers Chalet cabin rentals at Arrow Creek Cabins. Our Campground has the best rates for Campi

ng in the Smokies! Visit our full Photo Gallery to view our beautiful camp ground. Saltwater & Heated Pools are now available until October.

🐻🚨 BEAR ALERT AT ARROW CREEK! 🚨🐻Our furry neighborhood visitor is BACK in the area and has been getting into trash! 👀🐻If...
09/02/2026

🐻🚨 BEAR ALERT AT ARROW CREEK! 🚨🐻

Our furry neighborhood visitor is BACK in the area and has been getting into trash! 👀🐻

If you're staying with us, please help us keep the bear from becoming too comfortable around the campground:

🔒 Keep all vehicle doors securely locked.
🍔 Never leave food, pet food, or trash outside or unattended.
🗑️ Always make sure the dumpster is completely closed and properly latched after use.
🚐 Keep anything that could attract a bear safely stored away.

These simple steps help protect you, your pets, and our wildlife friends while keeping Arrow Creek a safe and enjoyable place for everyone. 🌲🏕️

📸 DID YOU CATCH THE BEAR ON CAMERA?
Send us your pictures or camera screenshots! We'd love to see them and may share them with our campground community!

🏕️ Planning your next Smoky Mountain getaway?
Book your stay at Arrow Creek Campground!

🌐 https://arrowcreekcamp.com
📞 865-430-7433

🌲 **PLANNING A FAMILY TRIP TO THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS?** 🏔️If you're bringing the kids to Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, or...
08/30/2026

🌲 **PLANNING A FAMILY TRIP TO THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS?** 🏔️

If you're bringing the kids to Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, or Sevierville, these 5 family favorites belong right at the top of your itinerary! 👇

1️⃣ **Dollywood – Pigeon Forge**
World-class roller coasters, toddler-friendly rides in Wildwood Grove, live shows, and that famous warm cinnamon bread! 🍞🎢

2️⃣ **Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies – Gatlinburg**
Walk through an underwater tunnel while sharks and sea turtles swim overhead, touch stingrays, and explore the Penguin Playhouse! 🦈🐧

3️⃣ **Anakeesta – Gatlinburg**
Ride the chairlift or gondola up the mountain, explore the Treetop Skywalk, race down mountain coasters, and let the kids enjoy Treehouse Village! 🌳🚡

4️⃣ **Soaky Mountain Waterpark – Sevierville**
A huge outdoor waterpark with thrill slides, a massive wave pool, splash pads, and lazy rivers for the whole family! 💦🌊

5️⃣ **The Island in Pigeon Forge**
Ride the 200-foot Great Smoky Mountain Wheel, enjoy the fountain show, grab some ice cream, and let the kids take on the mega-arcades! 🎡🍦

🏕️ **Make Arrow Creek Campground your home base!** Located in the heart of the Smokies, we're a great place to stay while you explore all the family-friendly attractions Gatlinburg and the surrounding area have to offer.

🌐 **Book your Smoky Mountain getaway:** https://arrowcreekcamp.com
📞 **Call us:** 865-430-7433

❤️ Where is your family’s FAVORITE place to visit in the Smokies? Tell us in the comments!

📖✨ **LOCAL SPOTLIGHT: DISCOVER A NEW COZY READING NOOK!** 🌲📚Looking for the perfect rainy-day activity or a cozy read to...
08/29/2026

📖✨ **LOCAL SPOTLIGHT: DISCOVER A NEW COZY READING NOOK!** 🌲📚

Looking for the perfect rainy-day activity or a cozy read to enjoy by the campfire? There’s a brand-new bookstore nearby in Pigeon Forge called **Once Upon a Time!** 📚✨

Whether you're hunting for a thrilling adventure to read in your camp chair, a fun vacation souvenir, or something new for the kids to enjoy under the stars, checking out a new local shop is a great way to spend an afternoon in the Smokies!

☕ Grab a warm drink, swing by to browse the shelves, and pick up your next great camp read!

📍 **Camp Tip:** Staying with us at Arrow Creek? Stop by the front desk for directions or recommendations for other favorite local spots to explore during your stay!

📖 **Now we want to know:** What’s your favorite genre to read while camping? Drop your recommendations in the comments! 👇

🏕️ **Planning your next Smoky Mountain getaway?** Make Arrow Creek Campground your home base while you explore Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, the Great Smoky Mountains, and all the local shops, restaurants, and attractions!

🌐 **Book your stay:** https://arrowcreekcamp.com
📞 **Call us:** 865-430-7433

🌸🍜 **WEEKEND EVENT SPOTLIGHT: KNOX ASIAN FESTIVAL & MARKET SQUARE!** ⛩️🧺Looking for fun day-trip plans this weekend near...
08/28/2026

🌸🍜 **WEEKEND EVENT SPOTLIGHT: KNOX ASIAN FESTIVAL & MARKET SQUARE!** ⛩️🧺

Looking for fun day-trip plans this weekend near Knoxville? Pack up the family and head over to downtown Knoxville for two amazing local events!

🌸 **Knox Asian Festival – Sunday, Aug. 30**
Held at World’s Fair Park Lawn, this family-friendly festival features authentic street food vendors, traditional cultural performances, live Taiko drumming, and interactive cultural booths!

🧺 **Market Square Farmers Market – Saturday, Aug. 29**
Open from 9 AM to 2 PM in downtown Market Square, featuring locally grown produce, artisan crafts, baked treats, and live street music.

Whether you're exploring the area for the day or enjoying a weekend getaway, ask our front desk team for quick highway directions or local parking tips before you head out! 🚗🌲

🏕️ **Make Arrow Creek Campground your home base for your next Smoky Mountain getaway!** Stay close to Gatlinburg, the Great Smoky Mountains, Knoxville, and all the fun East Tennessee has to offer.

🌐 **Book your stay:** https://arrowcreekcamp.com
📞 **Call us:** 865-430-7433

🧊💡 **Arrow Creek Camp Hack of the Week: Keep Your Cooler Ice-Free & Cold Longer!** 🏕️🌲Tired of reaching into a cooler fu...
08/27/2026

🧊💡 **Arrow Creek Camp Hack of the Week: Keep Your Cooler Ice-Free & Cold Longer!** 🏕️🌲

Tired of reaching into a cooler full of melted ice water and soggy food packaging? Try this game-changing trick on your next camping trip!

Instead of buying bags of loose ice, freeze gallons of water or juice boxes solid before packing your cooler!

Here’s why it works so well:

🧊 **No Soggy Food:** As the ice melts, the water stays inside the bottle, keeping your food completely dry.

❄️ **Longer-Lasting Cold:** Large blocks of ice melt much slower than small ice cubes.

🥤 **Free Cold Drinks:** Once the water or juice thaws toward the end of your trip, you’ll have ice-cold beverages ready to enjoy!

💡 **Bonus Tip:** Group your items by meal so you only open the cooler when necessary—keeping that cold air locked inside!

What’s your go-to cooler organizing trick? Drop your best camping hacks in the comments below! 👇

📍 **Arrow Creek Campground | Gatlinburg, TN**

🏕️ Planning your next Smoky Mountain camping adventure? Make Arrow Creek Campground your home base while you explore Gatlinburg, the Great Smoky Mountains, local attractions, incredible restaurants, and everything the area has to offer!

🌐 Book your stay: https://arrowcreekcamp.com
📞 Call us: 865-430-7433

🍽️ HERE’S A LOOK AT SOME OF OUR TOP FAVORITE GATLINBURG RESTAURANTS! 🍽️One of the best parts about visiting the Smoky Mo...
08/26/2026

🍽️ HERE’S A LOOK AT SOME OF OUR TOP FAVORITE GATLINBURG RESTAURANTS! 🍽️

One of the best parts about visiting the Smoky Mountains is all the amazing food! From southern comfort food and BBQ to pizza, breakfast, and everything in between, Gatlinburg has something for every appetite. 😋

Check out the picture for our list of some of our favorite local spots! 👀👇

Now we want to know… **Where do YOU like to eat when you’re here with us at Arrow Creek Campground?** Drop your favorite Gatlinburg restaurant in the comments! 🍔🥞🍕🥩

Your recommendation might just help another camper find their new favorite place to eat! ❤️

📍 Arrow Creek Campground | Gatlinburg, TN
🏕️ Planning your next Smoky Mountain getaway? Book your stay with us and enjoy camping close to all the fun, food, and adventure Gatlinburg has to offer!

🌐 Book your stay: https://arrowcreekcamp.com
📞 Call us: 865-430-7433

08/25/2026

❤️ Our hearts are heavy today as we join so many across Tennessee and around the world in mourning the loss of the one and only Dolly Parton.

From her incredible music and larger-than-life personality to her generosity, kindness, and lifelong love for the Smoky Mountains, Dolly’s impact on our community and beyond will never be forgotten. She was truly one of a kind and a Tennessee treasure.

On behalf of all of us at Arrow Creek Campground, we send our deepest condolences to Dolly’s family, friends, loved ones, and everyone whose life she touched. Her legacy will continue to shine brightly for generations to come. ❤️✨

Her music, her kindness, and her love for the Smoky Mountains will live on in the hearts of so many.

Rest peacefully, Dolly. Thank you for the music, the memories, the laughter, the kindness, and everything you gave to Tennessee and the world. 💕🎶🏔️

🐻 Bear sightings in Gatlinburg are always a thrill, but it’s easy to see why they’re such frequent visitors!Did you know...
08/22/2026

🐻 Bear sightings in Gatlinburg are always a thrill, but it’s easy to see why they’re such frequent visitors!

Did you know there isn't an exact count for Gatlinburg proper, but biologists estimate that approximately 1,500 to 1,900 black bears live throughout the surrounding Great Smoky Mountains National Park? That’s about two bears per square mile! 🐻🌲

Whether you're visiting Arrow Creek Campground or you're a local, remember to admire these majestic creatures from a safe distance. Never approach or feed a bear, and keep food and trash properly secured.

The Smokies are their home — we're just lucky enough to visit! 🏔️🐻

What’s your best local bear spot prediction? Let us know in the comments! 👇

Ready to experience the Smokies for yourself? 🏕️
📞 Call 865-430-7433
🌐 Book your stay at arrowcreekcamp.com

🏕️ HOW TO SPEND THE PERFECT WEEKEND AT ARROW CREEK CAMPGROUND 🌲Looking for the perfect Smoky Mountain getaway? Here’s ho...
08/21/2026

🏕️ HOW TO SPEND THE PERFECT WEEKEND AT ARROW CREEK CAMPGROUND 🌲

Looking for the perfect Smoky Mountain getaway? Here’s how we’d spend a weekend at Arrow Creek! ⬇️

✨ FRIDAY: Arrive, get settled into your RV site or cabin, and unwind after your travels. Relax outside, enjoy the fresh mountain air, and end the evening under the stars. 🌙🔥

🥾 SATURDAY MORNING: Start your day with a scenic hike! Visit Laurel Falls or explore one of the many beautiful trails and waterfalls around Gatlinburg and the Smoky Mountains. Don’t forget to pack a cold Milo’s Extra Sweet Tea for a refreshing break along the way!

🍔 SATURDAY AFTERNOON: Head back to Arrow Creek and relax around the campground, then fire up the grill at your site for a fun cookout!

🔥 SATURDAY EVENING: Gather around the campfire, roast marshmallows, share stories, and make memories with your favorite people.

☀️ SUNDAY: Enjoy a quiet breakfast in the fresh mountain air before packing up and heading home — already planning your next trip back to the Smokies!

Ready for your perfect mountain weekend? 🏔️🏕️

📞 Call Arrow Creek Campground at 865-430-7433
🌐 Book your stay online at arrowcreekcamp.com

🚙🏔️ JEEP INVASION IS HERE! 🏔️🚙The Smokies are officially taken over with Jeeps, adventure, and mountain fun! If you're s...
08/21/2026

🚙🏔️ JEEP INVASION IS HERE! 🏔️🚙

The Smokies are officially taken over with Jeeps, adventure, and mountain fun! If you're staying with us at Arrow Creek Campground, we want to see what you're up to during Jeep Invasion!

🦆 GET DUCKED? WE WANT TO SEE IT! 🦆

If someone leaves a duck on your Jeep, snap a picture and share it! 📸 Tag Arrow Creek Campground in your photos and posts so we can see all the Jeeps, ducks, adventures, and memories happening during the weekend!

Whether you're cruising through the Smokies, checking out the incredible Jeeps, or soaking up all the Jeep Invasion excitement, we want to see your pictures! 🚙🔥

📸 Add your pics
🏷️ Tag Arrow Creek Campground
🦆 Show us your ducks!

Have an amazing Jeep Invasion weekend!

📞 865-430-7433
🌐 arrowcreekcamp.com

Who’s ready to get DUCKED? 🦆🚙

Address

4721 E Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN
37738

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+18654307433

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