This is a really nice state park. It has good trails for running/hiking. The camp ground has 2…read moreloops and is nice. One loop is on Norris lake and offers fishing and boating. There's also a small separate lake for non-motorized craft. You can rent kayaks or bring your own for a small fee. Note that the segregated lake does not permit inflatable craft. There are several picnic pavilions and tables throughout the park. The swimming area is nice and has a paved bottom that slopes in towards a platform for jumping off etc. the bottom of the swim area can be slippery. There are also cabins for rent that look nice though we didn't stay in one. It's about 45 minutes from Knoxville. It's worth a visit.

The park itself is amazing. Nice trails, nice views, nice swimming area, a playground, even saw…read moresome people fishing. Camping -- Cheap at about $35 after taxes for water and electric. Late arrivals are allowed which is hard to find sometimes. Camping area is not well marked, some people got lost and I helped them find the right area while I was camping here. You'll get to the big parking lot and then see some large brown trash dumpsters on the left, that's where the turn for camping is. That's also the only area I found to throw your camping trash. Bathrooms are very run down, but clean. Showers are cold even after waiting a few minutes hoping it would warm up. Lots of cigarette trash on the ground, especially around the bathrooms. Dogs are allowed, on leashes.

Buddy Bear is no "Buddy" to smaller-sized travel trailers…read more I recently stayed 3 nights (Dec 27 - Dec 30) at Buddy Bear RV Campground and was very disappointed with what transpired. I booked my stay from their webpage and received a confirmation email on December 15th for Site #4 which is the one I reserved. Site #4 is a premium site according to the website and it costs a bit more than a regular site. My fiancée and I wanted to stay along the river and at the time that was the only site available along the river. The day I arrived for my stay, Dec 27th, I received an email at 12:37 PM, So around check-in time, stating I was moved to site #21 which is a regular site and not along the river. It is also not large enough for a travel trailer and the towing vehicle to park in. I asked the manager lady why I was moved to a different site and was met with the following responses: "We try to put smaller campers in the smaller sites and save the bigger ones for potential larger campers to rent out." "It's a very common thing, we've been doing this for 30 years and you guys are new campers you'll see." "Park your vehicle over behind the dumpsters if it won't fit at your new smaller site." "The river is still close by as it's just across the street." "You should lock in the site if you want it that bad but it will cost extra." (There isn't an option on the website to Lock-In a site) Someone was already residing in site #4 upon my arrival, I can only conclude they extended their stay and the managers or owners didn't want to move them and figured it would be easier to move me. When we asked for a refund of the difference between the premium site and the regular site I was informed there were no refunds. I also asked to be moved to a different site along the river as there were 5 available at the time of my arrival. The site's 5/7/9/10/11 were all available still and along the river. I was informed that they were all booked up for the holidays and there was nowhere else to put me. Once we kept asking for the refund difference, ONLY THEN, did a premium site magically become available for use. Site #18 is not by the river but at least a large spot for my travel camper and tow vehicle. They had to inform the tenant on site #17 to move his extra vehicles from the site so I could use it. To be clear, they were going to put me in a smaller site, and not give me a refund of the difference before telling someone else to move their extra vehicles from a site they weren't paying for. At the end of the day, I stayed in a "premium site" although it wasn't near the river like I wanted. But we are at least even financially. The morning I was packing up my travel trailer to depart, DEC 30, I took another lap around and wouldn't you know, Premium Site #9 along the river was never booked or used from the moment I showed up until the moment I left. This means they lied about being "completely booked up for the Holidays" We will never be staying here again. My Mother and her Husband won't be, my fiancée and her family won't be either, nor will some of my Army buddies when we take group trips in our campers. From now on we will be staying at Ripplin Waters, it's $57.50 a night there or $60 during holidays so also more budget-friendly! They have over 150 sites with more than 40 along the river. Best of all THEY WON'T MOVE YOU TO ANOTHER SITE OR DISCRIMINATE BASED ON THE SIZE OF YOUR CAMPER.

I think the name has changed to Buddy Bear and currently they are short staffed so everything like…read morecheck in is done virtual and with a code for the gate. I enjoyed this campground because it's by the river, small, quiet, and away from all the chaos of pigeon forge. However it's close enough to get to amenities and tourist areas if desired.

An amazingly nice RV resort. Perfectly maintained sites that have many large stone outdoor…read morefireplaces, large areas covered in creek rocks and perfectly manicured grassy areas. Next to the lake with docks, a nice lakeside pool and snack shop. Great place to take walks around the area. They must have sent several millions of dollars on the landscaping.

Fantastic stay at Anchor Down. The lake swimming was a blast - bunch of cool toys setup and slides…read moreinto the lake, yep, that's right! Very clean. Amazing views. It's a huge park, recommend a bike or you can rent a golf cart if they are available. Opportunities for improvement - more seating by lake, more umbrellas and shade by the pool (people saving the limited seating / shading all day and not using it was super rude), more restrooms/showers conveniently located, the food option was not great, small spaces. None the less we'd stay again given these lessons learned.

Best place in Newport Gatlinburg area, Tennessee. A hikers oasis with awesome mini cabins, a…read morebeautiful pond, saunas, hot tubs, you name it and all your supplies you need at your fingertips plus an amazing hostess. Tammy Jean is easy to contact and awesome to correspond with, she will make sure you have the best stay possible. Everything is clean and neat and the property is a gorgeous place to get away from it all. Laundry on site a store with your immediate needs, the best vacation waiting for you to show up.

Horrible Customer Service. A little too into the woods and up a winding road. We tried to cancel…read moreafter not making it all the way in there, but she was not a happy camper. Will not make that mistake again. yikes

The Cook Loft is a fabulously fun place to hangout, have a party or spend the weekend in Knoxville…read more It's directly across from the parking lot next to the Bijou Theatre. I was at an event at this loft and fell in love with this place. You are conveniently located in downtown Knoxville, close to many venues, the University of Tennessee, restaurants and bars. It's a 2 bedroom loft with 2 full bathrooms. This would be ideal for a Football Game Weekend! On their website it states the rates. 1 night = $495 UT Football Package (2 night minimum stay, $700 per night) = $1400 Even though it is a little pricey, think about it for 2 couples you have a 2 bedroom apartment with a full kitchen that has a lot of natural light (moonlights too), living room & dining room area. If you stayed in a nice hotel it might be around $400 per night, and you wouldn't even have a full kitchen, dining room, or living room. So for me, I think this place is totally worth it. I think you should check it out if you are from out of town or even live here. I really like this place. The only thing I wish it had was a rooftop to sit and hangout on. Other than that I love the Cook Loft! Hope you love it as much as I do!! Cheers & Enjoy!

Rented for my husbands surprise 40th birthday party and it was absolutely perfect. The owner went…read moreabove and beyond to help make the night go smoothly, he was even so kind to come by and help my kids get the TV to work in one of the guest rooms! Highly recommend for a great experience and fun atmosphere in a fantastic downtown location!

My wife, daughter, and I had a great time at the visitor center. We learned about the Bush family's…read morehistory and how the Bush company started and grew over the past century. Highlights for us were: stepping on the scale and getting our weight in beans (I'm well north of 100,000), watching the film on how baked beans are produced and canned, and creating our own baked bean can labels.

March 23rd, 2026. Came to have lunch. Then went to visitors…read morecenter museum. It's more for kids It was ok. I'd prefer to visit the factory itself . There's a giftshop with tons of trinkets and little Buschs items.

The Visit Knoxville Visitor Center is much more than just a place to pick up maps and…read morebrochures--it's a destination in itself. The staff was incredibly welcoming and took the time to recommend restaurants, coffee shops, museums, hiking spots, and live music based on my interests. Thanks to their recommendations, I discovered several places that ended up being highlights of my trip. One of my favorite parts of visiting was catching the Blue Plate Special, a free live music performance held every day from 12:00-1:00 p.m. and recorded live for WDVX, Knoxville's local radio station. It was really cool to discover an artist I wasn't familiar with and experience Knoxville's local music scene in such an intimate setting. The visitor center also has a gift shop with a great selection of Knoxville souvenirs, locally made products, and unique gifts. I also appreciated the comfortable couches and booths, making it a great place to sit, get some work done, or simply take a break while exploring downtown. Whether you're visiting for a weekend or considering a move to Knoxville, I'd highly recommend making this your first stop. Between the friendly staff, local recommendations, free daily live music, and welcoming atmosphere, it made my trip so much better.

Parking is an issue everywhere in Knoxville but particularly downtown. I don't think that Knoxville…read morehas adequately addressed parking issues. No on street parking without fees.

What a tiny little spot. There's got to be more to this narrow brick building. And to this tiny…read moreintersection of a town called Dandridge. If you have never been here before come take a look. The attendant at the visitor center is real friendly. He told me this building was originally a stage coach house and then after that the local jail. Figures. Inside there is enough room for a desk and chair and some wares for sale. Pamphlets and maps are available, free of course.