My sister and I stayed in a Treehouse and we loved it! I carefully read the website in advance of booking and knew what to expect. Everything in the unit was beautifully appointed and super clean. We enjoyed the campfire area with picnic table and didn't have any bear visits (that we know of, anyway). The campground facilities are immaculate and the shop offers just about anything one might need. The laundry facilities are well-lit and conveniently located next to the shower area. Although we did not use the pool, it looked inviting for a hot summer day and would be a blast for kids. The on-site vintage campers are adorable and may try one of the glamping tents next time. We enjoyed chatting with everyone at the front desk and look forward to returning yearly. read more

Camp LeConte - Treehouse interior view from loft - Campgrounds Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

The team that runs Camp le Conte is great - they're very kind. The mini camper I rented is well equipped. For two people at most. Has a great sitting area, fire pit, and picnic table. A short walk to the facilities which have firewood, a laundry are, and bathrooms. The bathrooms are spotless! I felt very safe both at night and early morning being in there by myself - but the cleanliness is spotless. I was going through something very difficult when I stayed - which has mostly come out ok. But when I shared that with them - they added an extra touch. Also - they're happy to print parking passes for the trails/parks if you go to the front and ask for their email. Again - great camper and grounds. Spotless facilities. Kind people. read more

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With the looming threat of a government shutdown which might have impacted our campsite in the National Park, we looked for a campground outside of GSMNP and found Camp LeConte. We decided to book a 4 night stay in one of the luxury treehouses instead of one of the tent camp sites that they offer. The treehouse itself was amazing and everyone loved almost everything about it. You have your own private bathroom with a hot rainwater style shower which is a huge improvement considering we normally sleep in tents when we camp. The interior of the treehouse was decorated very nicely and was very clean. The treehouses are open air which means that there are screens in the windows, but no glass. We came in October when it was just starting to get cool and we didn't really have any issues with staying warm at night under the thick blankets on the bed that they provide. The loft at the top of the treehouse stays significantly warmer than the area below. The on-site store sells firewood bundles for about $5 a piece and bags of ice for $2 a pop which is nice to be able to buy without leaving the resort. They have it set up where you can purchase these items by scanning a QR code and paying from your phone which was nice. I liked the self-service aspect of it, and that we didn't have to worry about whether or not the store was open when we needed these items. The staff we did interact with were very friendly and nice. The only things that we didn't like were the close proximity of the resort to the main highway, and the fact that the treehouse overlooked all of the RV's. With being that close to the highway we could hear the sounds of cars and trucks driving 24 hours a day. It sounds a bit like white noise, so it wasn't terrible, but it takes you out of the solitude of being in nature. Additionally we had to contend with the sound of RV's pulling in and out and getting set up usually early in the morning which was slightly annoying. Overall I would recommend this place to anyone and would probably stay here again. read more

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Our family stayed here in one of their treehouse cabins. It was an absolute blast! We couldn't recommend it more. read more

Camp LeConte - Campgrounds Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Glamping at it's finest! We had the best time staying in the Tiffany RV. The park owner is very nice, quick to respond and accommodating. The park is clean and well kept. The showers were hot with great water pressure. We can not wait to book another stay! read more

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This review is from a person who tent camps. I tried to book a spot at Elkmont campground and all were taken. In fact every single spot was taken in the whole park. It was fine another place or cancel my trip. I found camp LeConte. 3 nights cost me $125. Not horrible but you get what you pay for. The tent lots are small. Very small. The neighboring tent was about 8 feet from mine. The neighbors weren't being loud but you can still hear every word. The tent area has 5 spaces when it's only big enough for one. The RV sites have picnic tables . The tent sites have a little round wooden table with no seating. The mornings are loud with some type of stadium or sports even place right behind it. This is not a place for peace and quiet. The pool was great. Heated and felt like bath water. Very nice bathroom and shower. The store came in handy when I needed a couple items I forgot. Paid about double what they were worth but it was convenient. The staff was friendly and didn't bother people. I would not tent camp here. The positive reviews for this place must come from RV owners who do not mind being bunched in. The RV spots were really close together and small as well. read more

Camp LeConte - Pool area - Campgrounds Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

My family and I spent a wonderful four nights in one of the two tree houses. It was much nicer than what I had expected; extremely clean and some sweet touches that made us feel welcomed and appreciated. A great location, a nice pool along with lawn games and a small playground for the kids. We hope to return for another visit with the rest of the family! read more

We've stayed here many times. It's always clean and the grounds are well manicured. So fun and so relaxing! read more

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4.5 stars We LOVED our stay here! I'm going to go ahead and call myself a fairly expert camper as I've camped everywhere. I mean everywhere, and I rate this place pretty high up there, for a few reasons... The prices for the treehouse and the awesome Safari tents were actually the lowest I've EVER seen for these types of accommodations! It was perfectly located just on the foothills of the Smokies, but still not too far from the glitz and lights of Pigeon Forge, making it a great stay for either destination. The little details put into the Safari tents such as the light strands, handmade wooden furniture wooden swings, marquee letters and bunting were just lovely. The bathrooms and showers were among some of the cleanest I've EVER seen at a campground. They also have oversized, new pay washers and dryers. A lovely pool and small play area. After hours check in which is what we did was a cinch. They left a bag with directions and such tagged to the bulletin board safely inside. What you should know however... Don't tent camp here. The tent camping here space is small and offers no privacy. For this stay, definitely go with the Safari tent or treehouse. We preferred the Safari tent actually. You are close to the highway which is great for an easy out and heading back on the road but you will hear some traffic. Not a ton by any means, but if you're used to national park camping, this isn't it. Cell reception wasn't wonderful but that's also kind of perfect in this environment. I believe there was wifi. I would stay here again in heartbeat and really want to! I highly recommend it. In fact, I just did to friends yesterday. read more

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Great very inexpensive campground. We did not need utilities so I think it was just 15.00 for the night. Basically we were paying for a restroom with showers since we had been on the road for a week and were getting stinky. The experience was priceless. Running to the toilet through the snow in the middle of the night. Waking up to take a shower and finding 3 women with 3 curling irons in the bathroom. There was only 2 electrical outlets so 1 woman applied a ton of makeup while she waited her turn with her curling iron. This alone gets them 5 stars - a place where woman can curl there hair and put on makeup while camping out!!! Thats me in the silly green jacket in the posted picture! read more

Camp LeConte - Me at Leconte Vista R V "Resort" - Campgrounds Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

I got a "not my problem" response when I had to check out a day early for a family emergency, even though I was out by 9 am. I would be happy to give a different rating if someone with a drop of reason would be willing to discuss it with me further. read more

My boyfriend and I stayed at their luxury tree house last night and it was a wonderful experience all around. Ian the owner was super nice on the phone and very helpful and accommodating. The tree house was super clean! I was so impressed with the amenities and really surprised at how fun "glamping" was. It's a seven minute drive to downtown Gatlinburg where there is so much to do. I have lived in east Tennessee my whole life and have spent many vacations in the great smoky mountains and this is definitely a unique experience I would highly recommend! We felt like little kids! Perfect retreat for adults or families. The camp ground was full, but very quiet and everyone was respectful. We will definitely return! read more

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My best friend and I stayed in one of the retro campers for my birthday weekend and had a great time. The campground is very nice and kept immaculately clean. The staff were friendly and helpful. There is a trolley stop in front of the campground for those who do not want to deal with Gatlinburg traffic. We will stay at Camp LeConte the next time we visit Gatlinburg! read more

Absolute worst if you make a reservation and have to cancel for any type of emergency. Know that if you make a reservation and can't make it, they are going to charge you the full amount. Extremely disappointed with them as the property is very nice but traveler be warned. read more

I do not recommend this campground. A friend of mine camped here and was fraudulently charged for a broken water valve. Almost $200. Charge didn't show up until days after they left. The campground even got someone to come fix it while they were there and the plumber even stated that it was faulty. I will never stay here. Shame on this campground. read more

One of the nicest campgrounds we've ever stayed at owners are amazing place is clean and well-kept I would highly recommend it if you were in Gatlinburg Tn read more

The staff is not nice or understanding. They told us we had an extra fee of $5 per person we could pay or "you can go on your way" where they failed to tell us it was $5 per person PER DAY and told us we either pay that or they would "happily charge us more". They were so rude and I would never come back to this camp site. read more

Tent camper review: we stayed here for 3 nights. The tent sites are very close together, but that was fine for us because there weren't any/many tenters while we were there. The raised tent sites were great! However, instead of a normal picnic table, there's a small round wooden table with zero seating. Not much space to do anything on that table, and we are tent campers who like to cook. You'd think at a luxury camping resort, there would at least be a table with seating...there was also no place to wash dishes, except at your campsite if you brought your own wash tub and filled up water on the other end of the campground in the bathroom area, or brought your dishes in the bathroom with you. The bathroom and shower areas were very nice and clean and it was nice that there were laundry machines available at any time. Overall, this seems like a great luxury place to camp if you have a camper or do a safari tent/treehouse. If you plan on tent camping, plan ahead for some of those things that are missing from a normal tent campground. read more

We unfortunately just had to leave here. We spent three days with out four kids on 40ft RV...no problem. Hands down our favorite camp site. We loved the way it was set up and welcoming to our family. At every touch you can see the owners take pride in putting forth a great space for everyone to enjoy We highly recommend and hope our travels take us back that way...we would absolutely stay again. read more

We stayed here for a week owners where very nice But they need adequate lights so when you walk your pets you are not walking in the dark . They need a bigger play area for kids . I really enjoyed my vacation and I will definitely come back here again soon read more

We stayed four nights and it was great. Dog friendly (we have 3) there were dog waste bag stations throughout. We did not use bathhouse or game area but both were clean and organized. We did use the general store and if they didn't have it there was a convenient type store less than a mile away. We will see you in 2017! Don't go changing! read more

Camp LeConte - Nothing like a wonderful fire at the wonderful LeConte! - Campgrounds Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

What a great place to camp. We live in Louisiana and love to travel and camp. The staff was wonderful and Ian was amazing. Extremely friendly and welcoming. The amenities were new and clean. The pool was kept up and clean. Check in and check out was extremely easy. Thank yall for a great experience. We will be staying here next time for sure read more

You can't get any better than Camp LeConte for a camping experience. My family has made Camp LeConte our vacation destination three years in a row and will continue for many years into the future. We've tent camped each year and the experiences we've had and people we've met have all been possible because of Camp LeConte and the staff. Every question has been answered, every request or need has been met, and every encounter with any staff member has been met with a smile. The grounds are beautiful and receive daily attention, whether it be mowing, weeding, or anything else. The general store is stocked with pretty much anything you would need. The bath house is ALWAYS well maintained and the pool and pavilion are as good as anywhere. Just in front of the general store is a trolley stop to get into town, there's a Dollar General just down the road, and a Food City two stop lights away. For all of that, Camp LeConte is perfect for a relaxing and affordable family vacation. read more

Beware Camp LeConte Gatlinburg TN. After staying at this campground for two weeks (which I would have initially given about a 3.5 rating) we left this morning only to find out my debit card had been charged $169.35. Now, if you've ever stayed here or looked into it you would know that they get 100% of their money prior to arrival. I called the office only to find out we were being charged this outrageous fee because the cast iron lever valve for water had broken off on Tuesday when my husband tried shutting the water off. We reported it to the office and a few hours later they sent someone to fix it. The guy said to us that he thought it was a defective casting because he had never seen one just break off like that. We thanked him. Thought that was the end of the story until I got charged this morning. We were there for four days after this (in a nearly empty campground) and no one ever came to speak with us about it. When I called this morning and spoke to Lindsay I was very upset. I did not give them permission to charge anything to my debit card. She informed me that by giving the card as prior payment that gave them permission to charge damages we caused. When I told her what the repair man said about faulty casting she informed me he has no association with Camp LaConte. We camp 150 nights a year and have for many years. We have never been charged for faulty equipment in a campground until today. I certainly will never go back again (nor will the people with me). Plenty of other campgrounds in the Gatlinburg area. Skip this one. read more

Received one-star service from a five-star luxury resort. Our tow vehicle was damaged and we cancelled our reservation a week in advance. They refused to refund any of the 50% deposit, not even a partial. I can understand no-shows costing lost revenue during the summer months but this is the off season and most of the campground is empty. Really poor attitude to customer service. Even gave them several chances to do the right thing. It doesn't matter how high the rating is if they don't treat customers decently. read more

Owners are very rude and unhelpful. Sites are extremely small. There is simply nothing luxurious about this place.

Made a reservation on 6/12/15 for two nights, 8/7-8/15. My 92 year old Mother fell and broke her shoulder. Since I am the primary care giver I could not travel. Called on 7/15/15 to cancel. I was told they would keep 25% for a reservation fee. In my case that was $30.58. With almost a two month notice to cancel I think this practice is outrageous. In the fine print it says that is their practice so you got me this time, but never again... In all my years traveling in a motorhome I have never experienced this practice. I caution you to read their P&P's so you want get ripped off too. read more

Great campground depending on what you're looking for. I spent last week here and was the only person there for 5 of the days (it's early to be tent camping). The bathrooms are the cleanest I've seen in a campground, the campground managers (Ian & Linzy) both were laid back and easy to talk to, the wifi is quick, laundry is accessible, and very few bugs. If you are looking to camp in a state park, this is not your place. But it is a great spot to spend some time. Close enough to the national park to enjoy everything, and far enough from the town that you avoid a lot of the tourist attractions unless you mean to go to them. :) The downsides, which didn't really bother me, were the following: it's located off of a major road and the bathroom toward the back of the park was out of commission - looked like some sort of fire or weather damage. Overall, I would definitely go to again. read more

We're staying in one of the safari tents and love it. The entire facility is super clean and the employees have been very helpful and friendly. I can definitely see us coming back again and again. The only drawback I can think of is that it is near a major road and traffic can be heard, but the facilities more than make up for it. read more

We have been to 100's of campgrounds but I can honestly this is the best park we have been to. The owners are welcoming, friendly and caring people. The park is spotless, beautiful facilities and spacious. Additional bonus, they have fun activities specifically for children. We look forward to coming back. read more

We enjoyed this new campground outside of Gatlinburg. We camped here seven nights in our fifth wheel in pull through site RV3. The sites are fairly close together and the neighbors sewer hose is across your "yard" out your front door but they have planted new bushes recently and soon you won't be able to see them. The campground is very clean and well taken care of. There is a small playground and a free ping pong table (under a covered pavilion) where my kids played when they weren't at the pool. The pool loungers are super comfortable and I spent several mornings there reading in the shade. We were able to tour the glamping tents and were tempted to rent one for a night just to stay in one. They are awesome!!! The bathrooms were spotless. Two laundry machines at $4 a wash (yikes) but they are extra large front loaders. FYI: There is a laundromat about a mile down the road next to McDonald's. Owners are very friendly and had a lot of recommendations for things to do in the area. Just a tip: if you are reserved in pull through sites RV1-RV4 and have a long rig, consider going through the front entrance (not through the side entrance) as you will have to circle the camp loop to get in your site and corners are fairly tight at the back of the park. Wifi was great. Trolley to town picks you up in front of campground. We will definitely stay here again. read more

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Great place! Spent 9 days and had a blast. We camp annually at Gatlinburg and this was a great place. Can't wait to see how big Ms. Charolette gets between our visits. Try them out if you don't camp rent a safari tent or the cool treehouse and have the camping experience. Very quiet, clean, and very hospitable. read more

A week in the Smoky Mountains couldn't have been any better in another camp ground. Cleanest bathrooms, super organized and large RV space. Landscaped throughout and Maintained daily. Cool cabins and safari tents for those who don't RV or tent. read more

After a 3 days backpacking we needed a place to shower. We were thankful to find this place. Clean is a understatement, the facilities were spotless and the staff was helpful. The next time I need a place to stay in town overnight, I'm calling this place first. read more

One of the best campgrounds we have ever stayed in. Ian is the owner/ manager and couldn't be a nicer young man. The grounds are immaculate, sites level, laundry and showers great. Heated pool in October was fantastic. The trolley to Gatlinburg stops right in front of the office. There are tree houses, two trailer and luxury tents to rent as well as tent and rv sites. It's a small resort and very cozy, well come back for sure! read more

Fantastic place! Used the late check-in feature and the check-in paperwork was easy to find and included everything we needed to get settled for the first evening. Located close to a major road, which is ideal for zipping to Gatlinburg 4 miles away, while keeping the quiet, scenic feel. The bathrooms/showers were impressively clean.The pool was a welcome feature after a long day of hiking in the mountains. Free wifi helped us remain connected while camping in a tent surrounded by woods. Firewood and ice were available for purchase even after the office closed! A sign stated to take what was needed and pay in the morning, which showed the kindness of the staff. Laundry, games, pool, store, an attentive staff, and a variety of site options (tent, RV, safari tent, treehouse, vintage campers) elevates this to the luxury outdoor resort as the name states! Very impressed! read more

The Treehouses were very clean and neat. The view is amazing. The workers are always working hard to keep Camp LeConte clean.

Everything felt safe and the view is great! The cabin was nice and clean . The workers work hard and are always working.

The pictures that were on the Trip Advisor website and the campground's own website when I made my reservation via phone were VERY MISLEADING (note - the owners and Trip Advisor have since removed the photos). Their camping area called "Hummingbird Hollow" is a tiny grassy area with 6 tent pads squeezed onto it. (To put this in perspective - all 6 tent pads are on a lot roughly the same size as 1 individual campsite in the vast majority of state and national parks.) FURTHER - while their 'website' reservation system only shows five campsites (which we didn't see prior to arriving), when we arrived, they handed us a map that actually has 6 campsites on it. We were specifically given campsite #6. (Note we did not see their online reservation system and made reservations by phone). To put the size in perspective - all 6 tent pads are on a lot roughly the same size as 1 individual campsite in the vast majority of state and national parks. While there are trees around the perimeter of the campground, there are virtually no trees "in" the campground - and just a bunch of cement slabs in the open for the RVs. This facility might be great for RVs and people who want to stay in the "safari tents" or tree houses - but it is definitely not a campground for tent campers. We paid IN FULL before we arrived and booked a primitive campsite for our family for three nights. We're regular tent campers and thought we might enjoy a few days with showers and a pool for our son. I read reviews on TripAdvisor (which I doubt have been written by anyone doing primitive tent camping) and checked out the picture on TripAdvisor and their website for the primitive tent camping section. (Unfortunately, the picture on TripAdvisor of the tent camping and those on their website definitely did not accurately display what their primitive campsites look like - and have since been removed. - Yet despite this misleading advertising, the campground refused to refund our money.) The picture showed a tent in a large area, with a picnic table and trees. When we were shown our campsite, after arriving and checking in, there were two picnic tables and two upright grills for all the sites (how we were supposed to cook and eat with anyone else that was camping there - I don't know). You are literally on top of the other tent campers. The tent pads are small and likely wouldn't have even accommodated our 8-person tent. (Again, there were no dimensions given to us). If you can imagine - our hearts sank. We paid $100 in advance to camp on top of other campers in a space smaller than most state and national campgrounds and had no picnic table. We stopped back in the office and explained that we didn't think we could stay there - as we had no place to cook (2 picnic tables for 6 sites!) - and couldn't imagine camping so close to other tents. We asked if there was anyway we could get a refund, and we're told we couldn't. (In hindsight, I guess I should've only put a deposit down - but I thought I was being honest by paying the full amount in advance. I guess I was just being stupid.) Fortunately we found a spot at a campground in a national park. DON'T CAMP AT LECONTE IN A TENT!!! ***************************************** ADDED NOTE: I paid in full, arrived at this campground, viewed the supposed "campsite" they charged me for, and completely "checked into" this campground. I put a one-star review on TripAdvisor based on the awful primitive camping situation there, particularly the way the primitive camping images were portrayed in the official management photos and what they actually were, and the fact that management refused to refund our money, despite their misleading advertising. The owners got Trip Advisor to remove my review claiming I had no right to complain about what I PAID FOR! The owners have since removed the picture of the tent image that makes it look like you are camping on a huge space. Another example of how you can't trust this camp ground or Trip Advisor!! read more

This place is AWFUL. It looks just like a camper storage lot. The sites are so close that you can sit at your picnic table and hear your neighbor flush... appetizing, huh? There is also no way to have a fire without risking burning you and your neighbor's camper down. The owner is the rudest person we have ever dealt with. He laughed and said that he gets threatened with TripAdvisor all the time. We must not be the only unhappy customers? I'm just trying to figure out where the luxury comes in...? This place was so bad my husband and I forfeited our $300'and moved campgrounds. What a dump! read more