🦝 Pigeon Forge Family Camp 2026

☁️ Expected Weather · Pigeon Forge

Sat 7/26

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84°F

Part. Cloudy

Sun 7/27

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87°F

Mostly Sunny

Mon 7/28

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82°F

PM Showers

Tue 7/29

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89°F

Hot & Sunny

⚠️ Mountain weather changes fast — always check before hiking!

Quick Stats

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Crew size

The whole family!

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Location

Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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Duration

8 days · 7 nights

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Nearest park

Great Smoky Mountains NP

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Raccoon sightings

0 (so far)

🍽️ Tonight's Dinner

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📅 Trip Schedule

Grab any open slot! Everyone sees your update instantly. live

🍽️ Dinner Roster

Claim a night to cook for the crew. The glory is eternal. The dishes are very real.

"I'll eat anything!"

🎢 Activities!

Everything to do in and around Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg

★ Must-Dos

🎢 Dollywood All Ages

Tennessee's premier theme park — world-class coasters, Appalachian music, incredible food. Arrive early for Lightning Rod and Wild Eagle. Budget a full day minimum.

📍 2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd · $89–$120/person · Opens 9 AM

🥾 Great Smoky Mtns NP Free!

Most visited national park in the US — no entry fee! Alum Cave Trail (4.4mi, moderate) is the classic hike. Clingmans Dome has 360° views. Black bears are real 🐻

📍 Sugarlands Visitor Center, Gatlinburg · Free entry · Sunrise

🚣 Pigeon River Rafting Get Wet!

Class III–IV rapids — perfect for families and first-timers. Nantahala Outdoor Center is the most reputable outfitter in Hartford. Pack a dry bag and a change of clothes.

📍 Hartford, TN · ~$45/person · 30 min from Pigeon Forge

🌆 The Island Half Day

Giant Ferris wheel, go-karts, mini golf, arcades, and food all in one spot. Free to enter, pay per attraction. Evening fountain show is worth staying for.

📍 131 The Island Dr · Free admission · Daily 10 AM

✓ Also Worth It

🏙️ Downtown Gatlinburg

Candy, pancake houses, escape rooms, SkyLift Park. Great evening stroll.

🌁 SkyBridge

N. America's longest pedestrian suspension bridge. Terrifying and beautiful.

⛵ Douglas Lake

Rent a pontoon for the afternoon. Calm water, gorgeous mountain backdrop.

🪓 Ole Smoky Distillery

Free moonshine tasting tour in Gatlinburg. Great souvenirs. 21+ to sip.

🏕️ Cades Cove Loop

11-mile scenic loop with historic homesteads and wildlife. Drive or bike.

🐟 Fly Fishing

Little Pigeon River runs through town. Guided half-day trips for beginners.

☔ Rainy Day Plan

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Ober Gatlinburg
Indoor skiing, ice skating, arcade

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Escape Rooms
Multiple rooms in Gatlinburg

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Cabin Movie Night
Popcorn + blankets + chaos

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Card Tournament
Spades, Uno, Phase 10

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Ripley's Aquarium
Walk-through shark tunnel!

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Tanger Outlets
100+ stores · 10 min away

🧳 Packing List

Your personal checklist — saved right here in this browser.

🗳️ Family Polls

Vote on the big decisions — live results for everyone! live

🦝 Raccoon Sighting Tracker!

Spotted a raccoon? Report it here and the count on the Home screen updates for everyone in real-time!

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Total Sightings

💬 Family Board

Leave notes, coordinate, roast each other. Appears live for everyone. live

📷 Photo

🏡 Cabin Info

The Details

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Check-in

Sat July 26 · 12:00 PM Noon

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Check-out

Sat Aug 2 · 11:00 AM

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Bedrooms

Multiple BR · Plenty of room

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Amenities

Hot Tub · Pool Table · Fire Pit

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WiFi

Check the welcome binder

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Parking

Driveway + street parking

Reminders!

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No smoking indoors

Use the deck / fire pit area

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Clean before checkout

Dishes, trash, sweep — all of it

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Quiet hours

10 PM – 8 AM

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Lock up when leaving

Check the door code every time

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AC setting

72°F — vote if you disagree

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Raccoons

Do NOT feed. They are smarter than you.

📜 The Rules

Democratically established. Vigorously enforced by the raccoons.

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No phones at dinner

Phones face-down at the table. We came here to be together. Violators wash ALL the dishes.

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Everyone pitches in

Didn't cook? You clean. It rotates. No permanent passes. Yes, that means you.

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Morning person tax

First one up makes coffee. Non-negotiable. It is the highest act of family service available.

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Hot tub: 8 AM – 10 PM only

Quiet hours are real. The neighbors exist. Please shower before getting in.

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No weather complaints

It's Tennessee in July. Hot. Possibly rainy. We adapt. We have fun anyway. No exceptions.

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Leave it cleaner than you found it

Protects the deposit and our collective honor. Every. Single. Time.

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Mandatory raccoon watch

Report all sightings immediately. Photos earn bonus points. DO NOT engage or feed them.

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What happens in Pigeon Forge...

...gets posted to the family group chat. All moments, good and embarrassing, are immortal.

🚨 Important Info

Emergency contacts and good-to-know for the whole week

Emergency

📞 911

Police, Fire, Medical

LeConte Medical Center

(865) 446-7000

Sevierville · 15 min away

Urgent Care

AFC Urgent Care

Walk-ins welcome · No appt

Poison Control

1-800-222-1222

24/7 helpline

Smoky Mtns Park Rangers

(865) 436-1230

In-park emergencies

Sevier County Sheriff

(865) 453-4668

Non-emergency line

24hr Walmart

1209 Winfield Dunn Pkwy

Sevierville · Open 24 hrs

Pharmacy

CVS / Walgreens

Multiple on the main strip

Good to Know

🐻 Wildlife Safety

Black bears are common — never feed them
Keep 50 yards from all wildlife
No food left in cars or on trails
If a bear approaches: noise + back away slowly

⛈️ Mountain Weather

Afternoon thunderstorms common in summer
Leave exposed ridges at first thunder
Check forecast before every hike
Temps drop fast above 4,000 ft — bring a layer

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