5 Things You'll Love About Camping in the Smoky Mountains
One of the great things about the Smoky Mountains is the fact that you don’t have to go the traditional route, and stay in one of the many hotels, cabins, or condos to have a good time. Camping is a fantastic way to spend a nice family vacation in the middle of this beautiful park. Full disclosure: We are not big campers, but that doesn’t mean I can’t give you some pointers if you’re considering a different kind of adventure most visitors don’t explore. With that being said, here are 5 of many things to love about camping in the Smokies.
1. Cheaper Than Renting a Room
Whether it’s the low season, or if it’s peak time of year, you can roll in with your RV and easily pay much less for a site than you would if you were staying in even the cheaper accommodations in Gatlinburg. It’s nice to know when you decide you want to go camping in the Smokies that you have some money in your pocket for extra groceries, or maybe you might want to take advantage of some of the attractions around the big tourist hotspots.
2. Hiking Trails
When you’re staying inside the boundaries of the park, camping in the Smoky Mountains just made your days easier to enjoy if you love to get outside and take a hike. There are many different trails and hundreds of miles of them to choose. Whether you’re a beginner, or if you love a good outdoor challenge, the Smoky Mountains has every hiking skill level covered.
3. Using Your Own Things
Your standard lodging options in the main tourist areas are well-stocked with items for your use, but sometimes it’s nice to just carry things you use on a daily basis that YOU own. Camping in the Smoky Mountains allows you the freedom to bring all your own supplies, whether you need them or not. That way you know, if you broke it, at least you know you already bought it.
4. The Great Outdoors
Becoming one with nature shouldn’t just be reserved for certain groups of people. Even those who prefer the indoors can benefit greatly by camping in the Smoky Mountains. There is so much to do in the great outdoors, and it can be done in many different ways: biking, swimming, fishing, roasting marshmallows by the campfire, or maybe just stargazing. Throw all your daily responsibilities aside and soak in the joys of nature!
5. Tons of Additional Amenities
When you go camping in the Smoky Mountains, you don’t have to do the bare-bones style you see often in movies. Going to a campground brings you many of the amenities a hotel can offer, along with some that only a campground itself can offer. At Greenbrier Campground, they offer sports equipment, a game room, and a luxurious bath house that you have to see to believe. Their many additional amenities include grills, a playground, pavilion and much more.
I think it’s always a good idea to get outside your comfort zone and think about going camping in the Smoky Mountains. Yes, I’m talking to myself here too. I’ve given you and me 5 good reasons why it’s a good idea, And by the time you’ve checked camping off your Smoky Mountains bucket list, we’re sure you’ll think of at least 5 more.
I’m genuinely curious how your experience was if you have camped in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Be sure to leave me a comment, and while you’re at it, I would be honored to have you as a subscriber if you like what you’re reading!