Twin Creeks Picnic Pavilion
Twin Creeks Picnic Pavilion is a national park campground in Tennessee. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- Tennessee
- Coordinates
- 35.68639, -83.50194
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Amphitheater, Birding, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Historic Sites, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 865-436-1261
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Twin Creeks Picnic Pavilion
Overview Twin Creeks Picnic Pavilion is the largest in the park, surrounded by the scenic forest of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Located in a secluded and private section of the Smokies, this pavilion is a popular place for group trips. Recreation Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a hiker's paradise, with over 800 miles of maintained trails ranging from short, leg-stretchers to strenuous treks, with a number of which accessible near the picnic area. Hiking is not the only reason for visiting the Smokies: Fishing, picnicking, wildlife viewing and auto touring are also popular activities. Visitors can enjoy high-quality backcountry fishing in the cool waters of the countless streams and rivers that snake through the mountains, with trout available in abundance. A one-way nature trail and scenic drive is accessible from the park, providing the type of views the Smokies are known for Wildlife viewing is a popular pastime, and with around 1,500 bears living in the park, most visitors come to the Smokies hoping to spot one. The park is a sanctuary for a magnificent array of animal and plant life, all of which is protected for future generations to enjoy. The park also holds one of the best collections of log buildings in the eastern United States. Over 90 historic structures, including houses, barns, outbuildings, churches, schools and grist mills, have been preserved or rehabilitated in the park. Facilities Twin Creeks Picnic Pavilion can accommodate aroun
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- National Parks Service · 2.0 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Ela Propane · 17 mi
- Low clearances
- 1 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Creek RV Resort | Private campground | 2.9 mi | — | — |
| Gatlinburg Creekside RV Resort | Private campground | 3.8 mi | — | — |
| LeConte Lodge | Free campsite | 4.1 mi | Free | — |
| Mile 53 #21 | Free campsite | 4.2 mi | Free | — |
| Mount LeConte Shelter | Free campsite | 4.2 mi | Free | — |
| Camp LeConte Luxury Outdoor Resort | Private campground | 4.3 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.