Our initial reception by a friendly woman who provided us with ample information about the town and its attractions was great. However, everything else was a disappointment. They failed to inform us beforehand about the extra charge for using a credit card and only accepted cash to avoid this fee, with no checks accepted. It was somewhat a relief to be virtually alone during the low season, as a full camp would mean RVs cramped together with tents in close proximity. Troubles began when we received two parcels during our stay. We had informed the office about their expected arrival, but the office was always closed and the contact number led to an RV resident who rarely picked up and never returned calls. We were notified four days later that our first package was at the post office and the second one was left on their back porch without any call to inform us. We had to call to inquire about our package. The unhygienic conditions were a major concern, with open bags of garbage scattered around the remote sites and uncleaned bathrooms. The garbage from the shower/bathroom was not cleared during our stay. The campground is not prepared for winter RVing: our water connection froze at their faucet, so we had to disconnect our water and sewer and use antifreeze in our system. On our final night, their power pedestal malfunctioned, leaving us without heat during a night that recorded single-digit temperatures. We checked our power cord early in the morning and found the 20 amp was working, providing some heat but not sufficient to run all our appliances simultaneously. Despite these issues, we appreciated the quaintness of Townsend and its proximity to parks and hiking spots, which made for enjoyable day trips. This is why we gave it two stars. However, if we return, we will opt for a state park instead.

Full hook-ups and cable tv, backed up to about ten feet from the river. Gravel, with a concrete pad for the plastic picnic table. Courteous staff. Hayrides on the farm. Rooster for an alarm clock. Convenient access to Cades Cove, a must-see attraction. Rooster leads a parade of hens through the RVs around 9am every morning. Sites are close together and lots of mature trees make big-rig parking challenging at some sites.

Gravel sites with lots of big trees. About 75% of the park is not big rig friendly. I had a heck of a time getting into 106 with a 42ft 5th wheel. Wifi spotty at best, but they are working on it.