Appalachian Springs Outdoor Resort is a campground and RV park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, holding a 4.7 rating from 173 reviews. Listed under campground and caravan park categories, it sits at 402 Ogle Dr, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863, with phone +1 865-657-8464 and website https://appalachiansprings.com/. Visitors frequently mention the cleanliness of its facilities, the quiet setting, and the proximity to Pigeon Forge attractions.
Appalachian Springs Outdoor Resort at a Glance
Appalachian Springs Outdoor Resort is located at 402 Ogle Dr in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, within the America/New_York timezone at coordinates 35.7827868, -83.5607088. It appears under the categories of campground (Bumi perkemahan) and caravan park (Taman karavan), and the listing includes a price level of 0. The resort can be reached by phone at +1 865-657-8464, and its website is https://appalachiansprings.com/. A Google Maps link is also available for navigation.
What Do Visitors Like About Appalachian Springs Outdoor Resort?
Across the 173 reviews that form the 4.7 rating, visitor feedback is largely positive. Reviewers repeatedly describe the bathrooms and showers as exceptionally clean, the staff as friendly and helpful, and the location as quiet yet close to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. Some reviewers mention ongoing construction, the lack of trees, and sites being a little close together, offering a mixed perspective on certain aspects. The overall sentiment points to a well-maintained, well-run campground that many visitors plan to return to.
1. Cleanliness and Well-Maintained Facilities
Cleanliness is the most consistent theme across visitor reviews. Reviewers such as K G describe the campground as exceptionally clean and well maintained, mentioning showers with good hot water and pressure. Carole Allen notes that the bathroom and showers were super clean and well maintained, while Andrew Spears calls the bathroom facilities absolutely immaculate. Sam Lambert, who camped in a tent, says the main clubhouse has several private bathrooms with showers that were all very clean, adding he doubted you could find better bathrooms in all of Pigeon Forge. Kim Shaw also describes the bathroom and laundry facilities as immaculate.
2. Quiet Yet Convenient Location
Many reviewers highlight the balance between a peaceful setting and easy access to Pigeon Forge attractions. Carole Allen notes the campground is several blocks from the main strip through Pigeon Forge, making it quiet and peaceful but still close to attractions and restaurants. Anya Hendricks says it felt like being alone in the mountains while being minutes from the main drag and Gatlinburg. Whitney Preuninger describes it as perfect for a two-night stay while visiting Dollywood, though suggests looking elsewhere if you plan to spend a lot of time doing outdoorsy things at your campsite. Kim Shaw provides specific travel times: 15-20 minutes to Gatlinburg, 20-25 minutes to Sugarlands Visitor Center, and about 45 minutes to the start of Cades Cove.
3. Friendly and Helpful Staff
Reviewers frequently mention the staff and owners in positive terms. Carole Allen says the staff was friendly, and Anya Hendricks describes staff as super friendly and helpful. Caitlin L. says the staff and owners are incredibly friendly and eager to make sure your stay is perfect. Kim Shaw credits Stacey and Kim with helping make their stay wonderful, and Kelly Berg names Stacy and Sarah in the office as wonderful, along with a maintenance gentleman. KARIN MINER says the great people who work there are the best part of the campground.
4. New and Expanding Amenities
Several reviews point to new or recently added amenities. Anya Hendricks describes all amenities as superb, brand new, and extremely clean, mentioning a pool, general store and office, and laundry facilities and bathhouse. Whitney Preuninger notes that facilities are new and very clean, the Wi-Fi is great, and a pool was being built. Kelly Berg mentions a pavilion with restrooms, kitchen, dining area, and patio open to guests, as well as a store inside the office building, and notes plans to add a pool. KARIN MINER loves the beautiful new pool, and Andrew Spears notes the pool was not open at the time of their visit but expected it to be great during the 2026 summer.
5. Site Features and Layout
Reviewers describe the campsites in detail. Carole Allen notes sites were a little close but not bad, gravel and level. Ezekiel Guyear says their camping spot was roomy with a concrete pad, picnic table, fire pit, and full hook-ups. Jim describes level, clean, easy-to-back-into sites with great water pressure, 50/30-amp hookups, a nice fire pit, and a new picnic table. Kelly Berg notes that on the new side across the creek from the office building, utilities are at the front of the site, so long hoses may be needed. Caitlin L. describes sites as very large with plenty of grass perfect for pets.
6. Mixed Feelings on Construction and Lack of Shade
Not all feedback is positive. Amanda Perry gives a 3-star review, saying that ongoing construction made a relaxing vacation impossible, with workers starting as early as 6 a.m. and working as late as 8 p.m. Andrew Spears warns there are no trees, advising visitors to bring shade. Whitney Preuninger notes the campground is very open compared to others in the area, with not a lot of trees or nature around. These reviews offer a counterpoint to the generally positive sentiment.