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Newport / I-40 / Smoky Mountains KOA Journey Review & Ratings Overview
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80 RVers Reviewed Newport / I-40 / Smoky Mountains KOA Journey
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80 Reviews
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“Improvements Taking Place, But Watch Out For The Turn Off The Highway Onto KOA Lane”
Nightly Rate: $46 USD
We stayed here June 2023 and it was not good--trash, dead RVs, things falling down. The management team is now obviously investing, cleaning, and repairing. Service is good. The team read our comments...
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| Power Available | fdg,
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| Space Between Lots | cynskz |
| Sun & Foliage | zsbrrtmklk |
| Tow Vehicle Parking | mei |
Tip for Other Campers:
WATCH OUT FOR THE TURN OFF OF THE HIGHWAY ONTO KOA LANE. You'll be able to see the many ruts dug into the pavement with hitches from around the country. The risk is lower if you are driving east on 411/25W/70/9 when you turn right onto KOA Lane. If you are driving west on the highway, you are really in jeopardy unless you keep your angle shallow. Recommend...
Read More“Not as nice as website leads you to believe. No pond, run down playground, shows its age.”
Nightly Rate: $78 USD
Gave me site just barely large enough for trailer and tow vehicle. There was dog poop on site near water and electrical outlet. The cable connections for my site was unusable. Could get 10 channels...
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| Power Available | qwr |
| Sewer Connection | fka |
| Water Connection | smy |
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| Sun & Foliage | apid gsfxn |
Tip for Other Campers:
Ok for overnight stay or if all you are looking for is a place to sleep while visiting the Smoky Mountains area.
Tips from campers about Newport / I-40 / Smoky Mountains KOA Journey
- Jim Belinda Wolfe Go to Royal Gorge Bridge Park, hike Tunnel Bridge, drive Skyline Drive, bike the Arkansas River Riverwalk.2 years ago Royal Gorge RV Resort
- Lisa CO Visit the Winery at the Holy Cross Abbey for wine tasting.4 years ago Royal Gorge RV Resort
- Daine Easy access to Jeep trails and Royal Gorge park.9 months ago Royal Gorge RV Resort
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“OK, but not great and would look for other locations first.”
Nightly Rate: $50 USD
This could have just been a bad site for us, but I had to get us moved to another site. Site 18 was so out of level I didn't have enough leveling blocks to level up the rig. The manager was kind...
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| Power Available | ofw |
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“Easy highway access North/ South East/ West”
Nightly Rate: $55 USD
Under new ownership, they require a background check$25 pp if you are staying 30 nights or longer. Friendly and helpful staff. Great location, our only dislikes were;1) extremely loud highway noise...
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| Power Available | ujh |
| Sewer Connection | szc, Cugjc pmkqjn drxoom nchq uuxf |
| Water Connection | nwl, Amc awgwcjwf pf jdfdq |
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| Space Between Lots | sykjdo |
| Sun & Foliage | zjaj qzcey |
| Tow Vehicle Parking | lam |
Tip for Other Campers:
Big rigs be very careful entering and exiting campground, tight single lane curvy bridge.( they also plan to improve)
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“Lots of long term campers”
Nightly Rate: $80 USD
The staff was okay and there was a pool. However, Everything is run down, kids play area is old, and the dog park is infested with burrowing wasps. I can tell they are trying to make improvements, but...
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| Power Available | nyy |
| Sewer Connection | dbo |
| Water Connection | xza |
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| Space Between Lots | lxowea |
| Sun & Foliage | wfbb mtnwf |
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