Fins Up! Our Visit to Camp Margaritaville Pigeon Forge

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is surrounded by a wide variety of camping options for RV owners. But none of them are quite like Camp Margaritaville RV Resort and Lodge in Pigeon Forge. This exciting new property seamlessly combines the best aspects of a luxury RV Resort with the best aspects of a cozy and comfortable lodge. The RV resort and lodge truly operate as one cohesive unit. Guests staying in the RV Resort have access to everything that the lodge offers, and vice versa.

This is resort-style camping at its absolute best. Too many places call themselves RV Resorts without delivering the goods, but Camp Margaritaville delivers the goods in spades.  Camp Margaritaville Pigeon Forge is our new favorite camping option outside of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. If you like parking your rig in the lap of luxury--then we think this will be your new favorite option too. RV owners that want to share a vacation with friends and family that don't own RVs should also rejoice--because a shared vacation with non campers doesn't get any better than this.

It's 5 o' Clock somewhere! Grab a cold drink and let's take a look around.

Camp Margaritaville Pigeon Forge offered us a complimentary stay at this property. The opinions expressed here are completely our own.

The Pool, Hot Tub, Kid's Zone, and Lazy River 

Hot Tub and Pool at Camp Margaritaville, Pigeon Forge

Pool and Splash Ground at Camp Margaritaville, Pigeon Forge

If you love swimming, hot tubbing, or being lazy on a lazy river, then this is your place.  The pool, kid's zone, waterslide, and hot tub are located directly next to the lodge. There is plenty of seating and lots of room to kick back and relax here while your kids play. There is also a bar with food options located directly next to the pool. But more on food and drink later. This whole pool complex (especially the hot tub!) is a terrific spot to return to after a morning of hiking in the park. The thoughtful layout manages to be fun for both kids and adults.

The lazy river is in a separate section of the property, located just behind the lodge. At first you might think that it is odd to have them separated. But we think that the design is very intentional. The lazy river was calm and peaceful. There were no kids splashing around and ruining the relaxed vibe. Kids are allowed here, but this area really seems to be catering to adults who want to earn their license to chill. Both of these areas are really terrific, with views of mountains ringing the property. You would be hard pressed to find better swimming options at a campground in the Pigeon Forge area. Please let us know if you do.

RV Sites at Camp Margaritaville Pigeon Forge

RV Sites at Camp Margaritaville Pigeon Forge

The RV resort at Camp Margaritaville Pigeon Forge is shiny new and super clean. We also found the sites to be very good. The concrete pads were level and the grass and landscaping were lovely. There is not much shade now, but that will improve as the newly planted trees take shape. We also found the sites to be generously sized, though none of them were gigantic. There are sites that are a short walk away from the lodge, for those that want peace and quiet.  There are also sites just steps away from the lodge if you want to be close to the pool and other amenities. Some of the sites have steep drop offs behind them. These sites are pleasantly situated, but those camping with small kids should avoid them. The roads throughout the resort are easy to navigate and backing into your site should be easy--even for a big rig.

Outdoor Activities and Recreation

Pickleball at Camp Margaritaville Pigeon Forge

Overall, the recreational options at this property are excellent. We loved the brand new pickleball courts and appreciate...