Outdoor Resorts At Gatlinburg — Attraction in Gatlinburg

We rented a spot for three weeks at this campground. All of the spots are privately owned, but the entire campground is clean and well maintained. The pond is stocked for catch and release fishing. We never encountered any issues with other campers being too noisy or bothersome. We stayed during the month of October, and the campground was very quiet. There didn't seem to be very many people around. I had only two concerns with the campground. First, the spots are tiny. We barely were able to get our slides out. My son actually cried a little when we pulled in because he realized that he wouldn't have much space to play outside. The second concern is the playground equipment. The rock wall had several of the holds broken due to rotting wood, and the rope was also broken. The equipment looked like it was made by an amature, did not look well maintained, and I worried that it was not safe for my 5-year-old to play.

The residents we met were generally friendly. Our immediate neighbor had a camera in his window that looked only at our site. It made me more than a little uncomfortable. There were a few overtly political flags flying at some of the sites and many religious signs (evangelical). Take that...

A Hidden Gem in the Smokies – Outdoor Resort Gatlinburg

We absolutely loved our stay at the Outdoor Resort in Gatlinburg, TN! This peaceful RV park is truly a hidden gem tucked away in the beautiful Smoky Mountains. The scenery is serene and calming—perfect for anyone looking to relax and unwind. The park itself is beautifully maintained, with clean grounds and attractive landscaping throughout.

One of the best parts was the friendly atmosphere. Everyone—from long-time RV owners to fellow travelers—was incredibly welcoming and respectful. It made the whole experience feel like a little community away from home.

The resort has two very nice pools, which were always clean and never overcrowded—a great way to cool off on warm days. Each property within the resort is well cared for, reflecting the pride people take in this wonderful place.

And location-wise, you can't beat it—just a short, scenic drive to downtown Gatlinburg. It’s close enough to enjoy all the action but far enough to feel like you're in your own peaceful mountain retreat.

We’re already looking forward to our next visit....

ORA is a great campground. (No tents are allowed, but when I want to tent camp I go elsewhere.) There are a lot of tie downs, but this park is super clean and neat. Many of the tie downs are available to rent by calling the park office. That being said there are still lots for rent. The park has free WiFi. The lots are well mowed, and the scenery is varied. You can get lakeside, creekside, mountain lots, flat lots, and even near the pool. There are actually 2 pools. One olympic size for the whole family and one smaller one for adults only located near the trout pond. There are 3 bathhouses, all very clean. There is a nice laundry facility and a snack bar that is pretty good. If you turn left out of the park, Cobbly Nob Pizza is notfar down the road (not much to look at, but YUMMMMY!) The Greenbrier and Cosby entrances to the GSMNP are not far away. It's about 20-30 minutes to downtown Gatlinburg. Several short cut backroads can get you to Pigeon Forge and Sevierville, just ask a park employee or one of the "residents" that have a tie down. ...