Photo thanks to Creekside RV Park
Creekside RV Park
A shady, 108-site RV park beside Walden Creek, just off Wears Valley Road, with a saltwater pool, creekside sites and the Pigeon Forge trolley nearby.
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee · on Walden Creek, just off Wears Valley Road
Season
March–December
Closed January and February
Elevation
About 1,000 ft
Beside Walden Creek on the west side of Pigeon Forge
Hookups
Full hookups
30 or 50 amp, water, sewer, cable TV and Wi-Fi
Big rigs
Rigs to 45 ft
Some pull-thrus; give your length when you book
Updated October 12, 2026 · Details checked against the park’s website
On Walden Creek, Pigeon Forge
The Creekside experience
A shady RV park with 108 full-hookup sites along Walden Creek, a saltwater pool and Pigeon Forge trolley stops nearby. It’s a few minutes off the Parkway on the Wears Valley side of town, about 20 minutes from Dollywood.
Full hookups30 or 50 amp, water and sewer
Creekside sitesSites along Walden Creek
Pull-thru sitesSome pull-thrus; rigs to 45 ft
Saltwater poolOpen in summer
BathhousePrivate shower rooms
LaundryOpen 24 hours; quarters
Cable TV & Wi-FiIncluded with sites
Camp storeSupplies at the office
Creek playFishing, wading and tubing in Walden Creek
Trolley stopsPigeon Forge trolley stops nearby
Pet friendlyUp to 3 pets, no breed limits
Life at camp
What guests say
The park report card
We don’t recycle other sites’ reviews, but the published scores tell a clear story: RVers like the creek, the clean bathhouse and the staff, and the usual gripe is that sites are close together.
How RVers rate it
Category scores from Campendium reviewers, out of 5
Field notes from RVers
Longest rig RVers report37 ft Jul 2023
Cell signal reportedVerizon 4GAT&T 4G/5G
Last reported nightly rate$75 Oct 2025
As reported by Campendium users. The longest rig is from a July 2023 report and the $75 rate from an October 2025 stay. Confirm rates, site lengths and policies with the park before you go.
Off Wears Valley Road
Getting there
Creekside is on Henderson Springs Road, about 0.3 miles off Wears Valley Road (US-321) on the west side of Pigeon Forge. It’s the second campground on the right.
From I-40 and Knoxville: Exit 407, then TN-66 and the Parkway (US-441) into Pigeon Forge; turn right on Wears Valley Rd (US-321) at light #3, then right on Henderson Springs RdFrom Gatlinburg: the Parkway north into Pigeon Forge, then left on Wears Valley Rd (US-321) at light #3
US-321 · WEARS VALLEY RD
Set your GPS
2475 Henderson Springs Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
To the Old Mill*About 8 min
To DollywoodAbout 20 min
To downtown GatlinburgAbout 25 min
From KnoxvilleAbout 45 min
Check in at 1 p.m. Check-out is 11 a.m. The office is open 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Sunday.
Closed January and February. The park reopens around March 1. Monthly stays are offered March through December.
*Drive times are from OpenStreetMap routing and are approximate; Parkway traffic in summer, October and on weekends can easily double them. Locator map is approximate, not for navigation.
Around Pigeon Forge
Around Pigeon Forge
The Old Mill is under 10 minutes away, Dollywood about 20, and downtown Gatlinburg and the national park about 25–30.
Photo thanks to NealVickers (CC BY-SA 4.0)
The Old Mill
An 1830 gristmill on the Little Pigeon River with a restaurant, pottery and shops, just off the Parkway in Pigeon Forge.
Photo thanks to Sarah Stierch (CC BY 4.0)
Dollywood
Dolly Parton’s theme park in the foothills, known for coasters, mountain crafts, music shows and big seasonal festivals.
Photo thanks to APK (CC BY 4.0)
Downtown Gatlinburg
The mountain town at the national park’s edge, with shops along the Parkway, the SkyLift and SkyBridge, and the Space Needle.
Photo thanks to Sarah Stierch (CC BY 4.0)
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The park starts just past Gatlinburg; stop at Sugarlands Visitor Center, then drive up to Newfound Gap. Parking tags are required.
More places to stay
Other parks worth a look
Three other top-rated RV parks nearby, by drive time.
Photo thanks to Up the Creek RV Camp
Up the Creek RV Camp
Big, wooded sites between Walden Creek and Cove Creek west of town, with specialty sites and no bathhouse or pool.
Photo thanks to Camp Riverslanding
Camp Riverslanding
A family-run campground on the Little Pigeon River with riverside sites, a heated pool and trolley stops at the gate.
Photo: National Park Service
Elkmont Campground
The national park’s biggest campground, on the Little River between Gatlinburg and Townsend: $30 a night, no hookups.
Before you book
Plan your stay
Everything that decides whether Creekside fits your rig, your dates and your budget, in one place.
Our take: a well-kept, shady RV park on Walden Creek with a saltwater pool, a clean bathhouse and the trolley nearby, a few minutes from the Parkway without being on it. Sites are close together, there’s no playground, and cancellations become account credit instead of refunds, so be sure of your dates.
Nightly rates2026 rates from the park · checked Oct 12, 2026
March & December$55–$60 /night
April–September$65–$70 /night
October$70–$75 /night
November$65–$70 /night
Monthly (Mar–Dec)From $800 /month
The lower price is for 30-amp sites and the higher for 50-amp; pull-thru and creekside sites add $5 a night. Rates cover four people (up to six per site; extra guests 7 and older are $3 a night). Monthly stays include utilities. Good Sam and military guests get 10% off. Taxes may be added.
Prices are subject to change at any time and may vary by date, season and availability. For the latest pricing, check the park’s booking page or call (865) 428-4801.
Typical July afternoon
Sevierville90°
Phoenix107°
Warm, humid summers: 17° cooler than Phoenix in July; January highs average about 49°.
Is it right for you?
Who it suits, what to consider, and why RVers keep coming back.
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Site types
From $55 a night in March and December; October costs the most.
Open
Rates & policies
Cancellation, check-in, pets, quiet hours and parking rules.
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Before you book
Questions to ask before you reserve.
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Creekside RV Park is a 108-site RV park on Walden Creek on the west side of Pigeon Forge, just off Wears Valley Road. It suits RVers who want full hookups, a pool and an easy run to the Parkway without staying on it.
Best for
- Creek lovers: creekside sites, and fishing, wading and tubing in Walden Creek.
- Summer families: a saltwater pool in season, plus a camp store and pavilion.
- Longer rigs: some pull-thrus and room for rigs up to 45 ft.
- Monthly stays: from $800 a month, utilities included, March through December.
Consider this
- Sites are fairly close together, a common note in reviews.
- No playground, game room or propane.
- Closed January and February.
- Cancellations become account credit, not refunds, and there are no refunds for weather or leaving early.
Summer in Pigeon Forge
Typical July afternoon
90°
Sevierville
Sevierville station
107°
Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbor
17 degrees cooler than Phoenix, with nights near 67°. Normal July highs, 1991–2020.
Creekside has 108 sites with full hookups (30 or 50 amp, water and sewer), cable TV and Wi-Fi. Prices change by month and amperage, and pull-thru and creekside sites add $5 a night.
30 amp From $55/night
The standard site: $55 in March and December, $65 April–September and November, and $70 in October.
50 amp From $60/night
Same layout with 50-amp service, $5 a night more than 30 amp.
Pull-thru or creekside +$5/night
Add $5 a night for a pull-thru or a site on the creek.
Monthly From $800/month
Monthly stays from $800, utilities included, March through December.
NightlyFrom $55By month and amperage
SeasonMarch–DecemberClosed January and February
Check-in1 p.m.Check-out by 11 a.m.
Deposit$65Due when you book
CancellationAccount creditGood for 2 years; under 2 days or no-show may forfeit
PetsUp to 3No breed limits
Quiet hours10 p.m.–8 a.m.Park-wide
Vehicles1 RV + 1 vehicleExtras in the visitor lot
GeneratorsNot allowedHookups at every site
TentsNot allowedRVs only
Checked against creeksidervpark.com on October 12, 2026. These are the park’s 2026 rates; book on Campspot or call (865) 428-4801. Cancellations are credited to your account for two years rather than refunded.
Good to know before you pull in
Five things that change your booking
Ask these on the phone before you reserve.
- What will my total be? Ask for the price with taxes for your site type and dates.
- Pull-thru or creekside? Both add $5 a night; ask which fits your length.
- When is the pool open? The park’s pages say Memorial Day to Labor Day in one place and May to August in another.
- How many vehicles? One RV and one vehicle per site; extras go in the visitor lot.
- What if I cancel? You get account credit for two years; late cancellations and no-shows may lose the $65 deposit.
Know before you go
Frequently asked questions
A few details before you hit the road.
Season: March–December
Ready for a creekside Pigeon Forge trip?
Park by Walden Creek, swim in the saltwater pool and be on the Parkway in minutes. Book direct with Creekside RV Park for current rates and availability.
Thank you to the people behind these photos and this video. Please support them by giving their work a look. The park photos come from Creekside RV Park, with our thanks. Video: Campers and Campfires on YouTube. Area photos via Wikimedia Commons: Sarah Stierch (Dollywood and Newfound Gap; CC BY 4.0), NealVickers (the Old Mill dam; CC BY-SA 4.0) and APK (Gatlinburg; CC BY 4.0); the images were resized. Other-park photos: Up the Creek RV Camp, Camp Riverslanding and the National Park Service via Recreation.gov. Review-site logos are trademarks of their owners.
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