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Southlake RV Park
Overview
Southlake RV Park offers a quiet, tree-shaded retreat situated just south of the Tennessee River. This destination provides a peaceful alternative to the busier urban areas while remaining remarkably accessible to the heart of Knoxville. With its wooded campsites and relaxed atmosphere, it serves as a comfortable home base for those traveling through East Tennessee. The park prioritizes a natural environment, ensuring that guests feel tucked away in the forest despite being only minutes from major city conveniences and interstate access.
Location & Surroundings
The park is ideally positioned on Maryville Pike, providing a strategic location between the city of Knoxville and the town of Maryville. Its proximity to Fort Loudoun Lake makes it an excellent choice for travelers who enjoy being near the water and local marinas. The surrounding area is characterized by rolling hills and dense greenery, offering a scenic backdrop for evening walks. While the park feels secluded, it is conveniently located near grocery stores, gas stations, and a variety of local dining options.
Amenities & Park Features
Guests can expect practical facilities designed for both short stays and extended visits. The park features full hookup sites with both 30 and 50-amp electrical service to accommodate various rig sizes and types. On-site amenities include a refreshing swimming pool open during the summer months, clean restroom and shower facilities, and a dedicated laundry room. For families, there is a playground area, and the pet-friendly policy ensures that every member of the family is welcome. The sites are mostly gravel and positioned to provide a sense of privacy among mature trees.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Adventure is never far away, as the park is just a short drive from Downtown Knoxville and the University of Tennessee campus. Visitors can explore the Sunsphere at World’s Fair Park or enjoy the vibrant Market Square area for shopping and dining. For nature enthusiasts, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is roughly an hour's drive, offering world-class hiking and scenic vistas. Additionally, local access to the Tennessee River provides ample opportunities for boating, kayaking, and fishing throughout the season.
Who This Park Is Best For
This park is an excellent fit for travelers seeking a quiet, shaded environment without sacrificing proximity to urban attractions. It is ideal for families looking for a classic camping experience with the added benefit of a pool and playground for the kids. It also serves as a perfect landing spot for University of Tennessee football fans or visitors attending city events who prefer the tranquility of an RV park over a downtown hotel. If you value a natural setting and easy highway access, this park will suit your travel style.
Amenities
- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Discounts
- Facility
- Internet
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
User Reviews
Anissa Osborne
This is actually a very cute campground. It has long term and overnight accommodations. We stopped in for 2 nights on our way traveling towards Kentucky. We are full-time and needed to do laundry and take a break from this heat in their pool! Laundry rooms are immaculate and take cards or quarters. Bathrooms are very clean as well. Most of the sites have beautiful shade trees and some sites like ours have decks . The pool was awesome with Kids playing and the water was very clean. Since we are full-time, we chose this particular site because of the proximity to the laundry room and pool. Others have noted about electricity fluctuating but in our site D1, we didn't have a problem. I agree with others stating water pressure is low, but it didn't bother me. It was plenty strong enough to shower in camper, flush toilet and wash dishes...so that's all we cared about and pressure was ok for that. The "bad" so to speak... Sites aren't level, which is the case in most campgrounds but I know some people really are turned off by that ... We were able to level out camper and steps leading into camper ..note the pic of my steps and you'll understand. It's an older campground, so don't expect state of the art fancy...having said that, it's a really nice place to stay and we're definitely going to make plans to stay here again on our adventures. We paid $55 a night for full hookup (water, sewer, electric) Washers and dryers were $3 a load. Very convenient to major stores as well. Walmart is less than 15min away, gas stations less than a mile and Dollar General about 5 min away. Definitely check this place out and stay a night or two. Worth it!
Shaun Cadwell
This is an older RV park and it isn’t perfect, but it does the job at a good price. We were initially assigned to site B4, and first impressions were a little iffy. We absolutely loved the amount of shade this park offers, but we ran into some issues with low voltage and weak water pressure that caused a few headaches for me and my wife. The first night, we had to juggle our electric usage carefully to keep the AC and microwave from tripping things. Eventually, I decided to call and ask about it — and to their credit, the staff and maintenance crew were extremely professional, polite, and responsive. They moved us to a different site without hesitation, and we were much happier there. Voltage at the new site still wasn’t perfect, but it was within a safe range. (For reference: B4 was idling at 103V, while the new spot held around 112V. A nearby site next to B4 was running strong at 117V.) The water pressure remained low at the new site, but we were able to work around that by filling our freshwater tank and using the onboard pump, which made a big difference. Outside of the utility quirks, we really enjoyed our stay. The pool was great, and the people were extra friendly. We felt genuinely welcomed with our three kids — which matters a lot to us. If we come back, I’d try to book in a spot closer to the water or in the D section near the pool. The bathrooms were clean, though the stall doors didn’t latch properly and the showers don’t have lockable doors. That wasn’t a big issue for me, but it could be for some. I came in thinking I’d be leaving a negative review, but the staff’s willingness to help and make things right completely changed my attitude. That level of customer service is why I’d consider staying here again — just with a bit more input on which site we’d like next time.
Katie Lentz
Staff is standoff-ish; not unfriendly, but acted like I was bothering them when I stopped in. Grounds are well kept. Lots of trees and I had to make creative turns to navigate my dually and 42' fifth wheel to not hit trees/branches. Easy to gain access to from the interstate. I'd stay again if I had a smaller set up.
Wright Davis
Good campground. Some tight roads for a 40' motorhome. Our site was on the lake. Very nice.
Lisa Davis
Nice RV park with wooded areas and several spots on the lake. We travel with 3 dogs and there were sufficient places for walking dogs and a few stations with poo bags and trash cans for disposal. There were plenty of washers and dryers for use in the office building. You could pay with quarters or your card. The pool looked nice. The water hookups by the lake seemed like they were on the wrong side, but our water hose reached. It seems like an older campground, but we prefer those to the sprawling parks where everyone is crammed together. If they do any updates in the future, I would recommend a small fenced-in area for dogs. I have one that takes FOREVER to go when he's on a leash, but will go in 30 seconds otherwise. One is still a puppy, and she really wanted to play, but I couldn't let her off leash anywhere. Also, with 3 dogs, it would be nice to be able to take them all to one place and let them do their business instead of trying to juggle all 3, or do 1 at a time. Overall, we enjoyed our stay here and it was convenient to lots of stuff!!!