Up The Creek RV Park

Overall this a very nice campground that should be on the list for anyone looking to camp in the Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg area. Close access to the Smoky Mountains NP and the many activities surrounding the area.
Check-in was very convenient and access to our our site was easy. The sites are level with gravel parking for RV's and each site has a nice concrete patio with tables and chairs next to the parking spot. Setup was fast and easy due to the level spots with nice utility hookups.
The entire campground is surrounded by two clear creeks and the grounds are maintained daily, so the place is very clean and tidy.
There is not a common area bathroom/shower facility, this may not work for all people but all sites have full hookups so that was not an issue for our family.
The photos on their website are a good representation of the facility.

To start this was our second time out and our first experience in the Smokies was less than ideal. So we weren’t sure what to expect when we booked. I arrived before everyone else and new that we had found a little gem. The pictures that were on the website didn’t do justice to what I found. The CG is very well maintained, and the people staying there treat it as such. The roads are wide and the sites are enormous (compared to what we’ve seen in the area). Our site was very shaded and we could have fit 3 trailers on it. There was a nice concrete patio with a picnic table and fire ring. The hookups were easily accessible and parking for our vehicles was excellent. The pad for our trailer was level and was very well maintained. Check-in was a breeze and the folks in the office were great.

This CG, is just far enough away that you don’t have to deal with the mess of pigeon forge but you can get to the strip if that’s what you enjoy.

When we go back to the smokies this will be our go to CG.

Before booking for this summer, I had done hours of research on campgrounds in the area. Between campground reviews, YouTube videos, and the occasional site photos, I threw the dice and booked with Up the Creek RV Camp.

Just to provide some contrast, on the ride into town we passed several campgrounds where rigs were parked bumper to bumper and side to side. We were a bit discouraged, thinking that maybe pictures lie and we were in for the same type of experience. But that couldn't be further from the truth . . .

Up the Creek is everything they advertise in their website. The sites are BEAUTIFUL. They front two creeks, one on each side of the campground, and most of the outside sites back right up to the creek. There are pull-throughs in the middle sites for larger rigs, but even the large RVs can fit into most of the sites. It is incredibly well shaded and immaculately maintained. The landscaping is phenomenal and the roads through the campground are freshly paved. Each site has crushed stone as its base with a concrete patio for the picnic area, some with picnic tables and others (premium sites) with metal patio furniture, which is a nice touch. Some of the premium sites also have large brick fireplaces.

The campground is small, with approximately 60 sites, and about the only knock on the place is that there are really no amenities (no pool, no bath house, no playground), although there is a small dog park area. There is a stop in the middle of the campground for the Pigeon Forge Trolley that delivers you to and from Pigeon Forge approximately every hour for a small fee.

They have full hookups, including cable and wifi, although they do not allow streaming over the wifi connection. Cell service with Verizon offered 2 bars of LTE, sometimes 4 with our booster. The campground is easily and pleasantly walkable and the staff is very helpful and friendly.

If you don't mind not having the full "resort" experience, but you're looking for sites that are spacious, private, wonderfully landscaped, and far enough from the bustle of Pigeon Forge to feel like you're really closer to the mountains than you are to a very active city, this is the campground for you. We loved it here and would definitely come back.

Loved this campground. It’s just far enough away from the busy-ness of the main drag in Pigeon Forge but close enough to everything you need. Campground was immaculate and most sites had great spacing and landscaping for privacy. Some of the pull through sites in the middle seemed more out in the open, but would work if you didn’t want tree coverage.
We had an awesome creek side, pull-forward site and I could not get enough of sitting by the creek in peace.
Blazing fast wi-fi during the few times we logged in. Two bars Verizon service even with a WeBoost, but upload and download speeds on the WiFi was great during the day.

Hate to say it. But this is one of those RV parks that you kind of don’t want to review. Reason being, it is so wonderful, and if everyone knows about it, it will become harder and harder to get into. However, I will share the love. :-). This is one of the nicest RV parks we have stayed in. Small park, quiet, wonderfully private sites, gravel, level, stone decks, decent Wi-Fi, far enough from the maddening crowd, yet close enough to conveniences and the GSM national Park. There are no amenities like bathhouse or laundry, pool, clubhouse, etc. but all full hook up sites. We have a 40’ 5th wheel.

Best park in area.

Wifi is weak.

Water pressure is 35 psi

Road noise in front part of park.

Still best park in the area.

We licked out and got in here with a weeks notice, one site was available for the time we were going to be in town. Site 50 and most of the interior sites have lots of trees but camper bigger than our 28’ fifth wheel got in them. Our site and 49 were tight and had to keep moving our RV to get it situated for our slide out but after a few tries finally got it. The creek side sites are the ones to go for. Nice paved road and gravel sites all seemed level. Very close to Pigeon Forge but far enough to keep out of traffic. Only thing that got me was OMG the traffic getting there from I40. Get there real early as we got off interstate at 1:30 pm on a Sunday and it took us 2 hours to travel the 20 miles or so. I would have given 5 stars if the site we had was a few feet wider. We will stay here again on a creek side site and looking forward to that trip.

This by war is the prettiest campground in Pigeon Forge, we stayed here 7 nights, right by the river on site 15. We had friends on site 16. Great times had. All the people are super friendly from office staff to everyone we came in contact with during our stay.

Perfect place for those with an RV or trailer that is close to Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and the Smoky Mountain National Park. Very clean, all full hookup, well spaced. We are newbies but our neighbors said this is the best park in the area. We have two young kids and they were happy to throw rocks in the creek and ride bikes around the park. Worth noting there is no playground or other amenities like common bath or showers. Didn’t bother us.

Close to Pigeon Forge. Close to the Great Smoky Mountains. This is a very well kept park. They take pride in what they do. Very friendly staff. Nice spaces for all size rigs. We will stay again.