We stayed at Douglass Dam Headwater Campground in Sevierville TN, just outside of Pigeon Forge. We stayed for 7 nights (a week) with 30 AMP and water for $179, plus dump station access.
Mike and I were selective on our site seeing as there is so
much to do in Pigeon Forge, like Dollywood, the Titanic, Hatfield and McCoy
dinner theater, museums, and a ton of tourist attractions. So we went with FREE, which was a drive
through the Smokey Mountains National Park.
In our 3 hour round trip, we drove the Blue Ridge Parkway. I suggest visiting in October – November to
see the autumn colors line the mountain sides.
Gatlinburg is not far, as well. So we decided to take the ski-lift chair to
Anakeesta. We did the express pass and
reserve time, so we didn’t have to stand in line to long. It was about $20 + per person and that
included the lift up and down, walk on the plank suspension bridges, and climb
up the tower. We enjoyed a huge brownie
sundae for $7 at Pearl’s Pie in the Sky; worth every delicious bite.
Then we traveled to Jasper, TN, just outside of Chattanooga,
where we stayed at Marion County Park for 50 AMP and water for 6 nights for a
total of $124.51, plus access to the dump station. This campsite is right on the Tennessee River
but close to highway 24, so some road noise.
Look at that view.
Mike and I took a ride to Lookout Mountain and went on the
Incline Railroad that was $10 each (a $5 discount for their 125th
Anniversary weekend celebration). At the
top on the ride, about 3 blocks to the right, is Point Park, a National Park
and a Civil War marker for the “Battle Above the Clouds”. It cost to get into the park, $10 per person,
so we decided not to waste our time and money.
We are going to save Rock City and Ruby Falls for our next visit. That was a hint that we will be back some
day.
Thank you and God bless.
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