We've seen plenty of July afternoons here at Arrow Creek when the temperature climbs past 90 degrees and the humidity makes the air feel thick enough to swim through. That's when your RV's air conditioning system becomes the most important piece of equipment you own....
Top Waterfalls Near Gatlinburg You Can Visit in One Day
If you are at the campground at Arrow Creek, you’re likely to spend at least one day in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It’s a question we get asked constantly: “Which waterfalls can we view, aside from hiking the entire vacation? Fortunately, there are several...
Summer Pool Hours Extended: New Evening Swim Times at Arrow Creek
We have some exciting news for our guests planning their summer stays. Starting June 1st and running through August 31st, we're extending our Arrow Creek Campground pool hours to give everyone more time to cool off and unwind. The pool will now stay open until 10pm...
Best Scenic Drives Near Gatlinburg for Campers and Cabin Guests
For guests arriving at the campground, one common question is where to take their first scenic drive. There isn’t just one answer, as each road around the Smokies has something unique. Some of these visitors want to see sweeping views of the mountains, others want to...
Is Your RV Refrigerator on the Recall List? Dometic 2024-2025 Models Affected
We woke up last Tuesday to a flurry of messages from guests asking about the Dometic refrigerator recall that just hit the news. Several RVs here at Arrow Creek have the affected models, and the concern is real. If you own or travel in an RV manufactured between late...
Blueberry Season Has Arrived: U-Pick Farms Within 30 Minutes of Gatlinburg
The first blueberries of the season are ripening on the bushes right now, and we couldn't be more excited. Every June, families staying with us at Arrow Creek Campground ask about the best places for blueberry picking Gatlinburg has to offer, and this year's crop is...
Beat the Afternoon Storms: Best Morning Hikes Near Arrow Creek Campground
We've been watching the weather patterns closely this June, and if you've stayed with us recently, you know the drill. Mornings in the Smokies start clear and cool, with fog lifting off the ridges around 8am. By 2pm, those afternoon thunderstorms roll in like...
How the 2027 EPA Emissions Standards Will Affect Your Next RV Purchase
We've been hearing questions from guests here at Arrow Creek about the upcoming EPA changes and whether they should pull the trigger on a new RV now or hold off until the new models arrive. The timing matters because manufacturers will start rolling out their 2027...
Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales Festival 2026: Your Camping Guide to Gatlinburg’s Premier Music Event
When the Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales Festival returns to downtown Gatlinburg this June, thousands of music lovers will converge on our mountain town for three days of Appalachian storytelling, bluegrass, folk, and Americana performances. Here at Arrow Creek...
Beat the Heat: Essential RV Air Conditioning Maintenance Before Peak Smoky Mountain Summer
We've watched more than a few guests arrive at Arrow Creek Campground in late June only to discover their RV air conditioning isn't quite up to the task. The temperature gauge reads 88°F in downtown Gatlinburg, and suddenly that cool mountain breeze everyone talks...
March Camping Weather in Gatlinburg: What to Pack for Perfect Spring Conditions
We've watched March mornings arrive at Arrow Creek with frost still clinging to the picnic tables, only to see guests lounging poolside in T-shirts by 2 PM. That's Gatlinburg camping in March for you—a beautiful, unpredictable dance between winter's last stand and...
Why Full-Time RVers Are Choosing East Tennessee as Their Home Base in 2026
We've noticed something interesting over the past year at Arrow Creek Campground. More RVers are arriving with plans to stay not just for a week or two, but for months at a time. They're remote workers setting up office spaces in their rigs, retirees who want a base...