Newport / I-40 / Smoky Mountains KOA is your year-round gateway to the Smokies. Conveniently located just off I-40 and a short drive from Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Cherokee, NC, our campground offers the perfect balance of easy access and mountain tranquility. Whether you're staying for a night, a week, or longer, you'll find comfortable accommodations to fit your adventure, including spacious RV sites, cozy cabins, and scenic tent sites.
Adventure Starts Here
Spend your days exploring the Great Smoky Mountains, hiking through Cherokee National Forest, rafting nearby rivers, or fishing and boating on area lakes. Family-friendly attractions like Dollywood, Forbidden Caverns, Tanger Outlets, Gatlinburg, and Pigeon Forge are all within easy reach.
Bring Everyone Along
Boats and Jet Skis are welcome, with a public launch less than 10 minutes away and additional parking available on-site. Pets are welcome, too. Open year-round and offering extended-stay options during the off-season, Newport / I-40 / Smoky Mountains KOA is the ideal home base for your next Smoky Mountain adventure.
We currently offer the following activities:
Starts: 11/07/2026 - Ends: 11/07/2026
Newport Christmas Shopping Extravaganza invites the community to shop for Christmas gifts from a variety of local vendors, all while supporting a good cause. Vendor booth profits will go toward event advertising and a donation to Isaiah House. The event will also feature a raffle hosted by Isaiah House, with prizes donated by participating vendors.
Starts: 11/21/2026 - Ends: 11/22/2026
The 2026 Festival of Trees & Chocolate Fantasy features beautifully decorated Christmas trees and delicious chocolates while supporting Empower Cocke County and local families. Dates & Times: Saturday, November 21, from 4–8 PM, and Sunday, November 22, from 1–4 PM. Admission: $10. Chocolate Fantasy boxes are available for $15 (small) or $25 (large). Attendees can also support the festival through sponsorships, donations, volunteering, or contributions of decorated Christmas trees, wreaths, holiday baskets, and homemade chocolates.
If you need to cancel your reservation, you must call the campground before the deadlines listed below to receive your deposit refund, minus a $20 cancellation fee. Reservations made after these deadlines require nonrefundable deposits Text and email notifications of cancellations are not acceptable, you must call the campground to cancel over the phone. Not calling to cancel/no-show will result in forfeiture of reservation entire deposit.
Campsite: There is a $20 charge 7 days or more prior to the arrival date by 4PM.If you cancel LESS than 7 days there is NO REFUND.Tent sites: There is a $20 change 7 days or more prior to the arrival date by 4 PM.If you cancel LESS than 7 days there is NO REFUND.Cabins: There is a $20 charge 14 days or more prior to the arrival date by 4 PM.If you cancel LESS than 14 days there is NO REFUND.