Pigeon Forge Trip Report

[tigger92662]

1st trip of the year to Pigeon Forge. Decent weather, just great to get out. Staying at Anchor Down RV Resort

 

[bama_ed]

Joe,

You and DW have a beautiful view and site (I think @Teamubr stayed there too once).

Ya'll rich folks with the big class A RV's stay on the waterfront sites near Pigeon Forge. At the PF DISmeet we had in, what, 2021, my DW and I stayed near to your DELUXE campground at the poor, ol', lowly, Recreation.Gov campground Douglas Headwaters Campground in not a waterfront site but new DVC FW customers may be reading up on us low class camper Fort guests which was NOT deluxe but our rec.gov site was fine for a one-night plug in before rolling into the DISMeet (again, it's a strange language for most of our DVC frenz).

If you didn't do it 2 years ago, make sure you go book a tour of the Titanic Exhibit in PF. It is a seriously great museum/historical attraction. The room that recreates the T Bridge in the dark with its ice and cold and wet is so awesome IMO.

In truth, I'm just jealous so please share lots of pictures.
I'm in Alabama till June so .

Ed

PS - search words: fist pump napolean dynamite

 

[tigger92662]

@bama_ed we have titanic booked for wednesday

 

[bama_ed]

@bama_ed we have titanic booked for wednesday

Oh and the "Music Room" .... it caused tears in my eyes ....

 

[Teamubr]

Joe,

You and DW have a beautiful view and site (I think @Teamubr stayed there too once).

Ya'll rich folks with the big class A RV's stay on the waterfront sites near Pigeon Forge. A

Ed,

This place is dirt cheap considering the amenities and view. It's like $60/night. Not as good as Douglas Headwaters, but I recall those sites being short and not terribly level. We've stayed at Anchor Down 3 times. Here was out buddy site a couple of years ago.




j

 

[bama_ed]

Ed,

This place is dirt cheap considering the amenities and view. It's like $60/night. Not as good as Dougles Headwaters, but I recall those sites being short and not terribly level. We've stayed at Anchor Down 3 times. Here was out buddy site a couple of years ago.

Well that's still nearly 3X the price and since my camper is short, it's easier to level (altho I will grant you sites in Douglas are not all flat).

Have to say, DW and I are planning other trips b4 we return to PF.

When we were at Gulf State Park last week, @rocketmom and DH had come there from PF (via an overnight stay around Birmingham area) so @tigger92662 and @rocketmom are proof that PF is a favorite stop for DIS campers on their way south.

ED

PS - which reminds me, @tigger92662 , is PF your ultimate destination on this trip or will you be heading further south later?

 

[tigger92662]

PS - which reminds me, @tigger92662 , is PF your ultimate destination on this trip or will you be heading further south later?

No unfortunately we are just here for a week then back to work, although we certainly would have no problem relocating here after retirement

 

[tigger92662]

Today was usual downtown stuff. Picked up DS and girlfriend at the airport and then Philly cheesesteak sandwiches for dinner

 

[Sjm9911]

@bama_ed we have titanic booked for wednesday

Not sure I would have worded it like that.........
I atually have a post card sent feom the titanic. Its somewhere in The house. Very cool, and I almost didnt notice it, as it was the titanic length compared to the height of buildings at the time, crystler building? I have to look for it and take a pic.

The site looks great, have a good trip!

 

[tigger92662]

Started the day at Frizzle Chicken, then off to Parrot Mountain

 

[tigger92662]

Spent the afternoon wandering around The Island. Tonight is Calhouns for BBQ

 

[tigger92662]

BBQ this evening

 

[cruising spud]

Joe, is that a beach I see at the campground?

 

[tigger92662]

Joe, is that a beach I see at the campground

Yes it is. I'll post some better pics

 

[tigger92662]

Today was windy and cool, did some grocery shopping and just putzing around

 

[cruising spud]

We aren't too far from Pigeon Forge. Were there one time and had fun. Plan to go back someday, so keeping ideas for campgrounds in mind. Thank you.

 

[Teamubr]

We aren't too far from Pigeon Forge. Were there one time and had fun. Plan to go back someday, so keeping ideas for campgrounds in mind. Thank you.

This campground (Anchor Down) is at the very north end of the "strip". Technically not in Pigeon Forge. The campground is fantastic. I've stayed there 3 times, but if you want to see all the touristy things in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, there are much closer campgrounds. If you want to spend most of your time in the national park, Anchor Down is an hour away.

j

 

[Stratman50th]

I'll throw in some of my Anchor Down pics to add to the show. Very nice place that we enjoyed immensely!

 

[cruising spud]

Thanks for the campground information. Appreciate the pictures.

About 30 minutes from Pigeon Forge?

 

[Teamubr]

Thanks for the campground information. Appreciate the pictures.

About 30 minutes from Pigeon Forge?

It depends on traffic and where you are going in Pigeon Forge, but it can vary 15-30 minutes.

j