Anchors Down RV Resort| Dandridge TN

Apr 27

Anchors Down RV Resort Review: Is This Tennessee’s Most Scenic RV Resort?

If you’re looking for an RV resort with jaw-dropping lake and mountain views, Douglas Lake should be on your radar. Tucked into the hills of East Tennessee, Anchors Down RV Resort is one of those places where the moment you pull in, you understand why people book a year in advance.

This isn’t just another campground — it’s one of the most meticulously maintained RV resorts we’ve stayed at, with tiered sites, incredible landscaping, and views that change depending on where you’re parked.

Quick Take: Why People Love It

✔ Stunning mountain + lake views from nearly every site
✔ Large paved, level sites (big-rig friendly)
✔ Tiered layout means almost every site has its own unique view
✔ Beautifully landscaped and extremely well-kept
✔ Family-friendly with beach, arcade, playground, pool, and waterslides
✔ Golf cart rentals available
✔ Private bathhouse suites that are clean and spacious
✔ Pickleball and basketball courts
✔ Great location for hiking and day trips to Dollywood
✔ Friendly, upscale community vibe

What Makes Anchors Down Special?

The reason you come here?
The views. Period.

What you don’t realize from looking at the map is how thoughtfully the resort is designed. The property is built into the mountain in a tiered setup, so each site feels unique and elevated — literally.

Some sites overlook the lake.
Some overlook the mountains.
Some give you both.

And the landscaping? Honestly one of the best we’ve seen.

The sites are large, paved, level, and very big-rig friendly, with concrete drives and some featuring fireplaces for extra outdoor living space.

If you can score a lakefront ridge site, grab it — those often book a year out.

Family-Friendly Perks

This is a great park for kids and families.

You’ve got:

• Lake beach area for relaxing and swimming
• Boat rentals
• Playground
• Arcade
• Pool with slides (seasonal)
• Basketball
• Pickleball

The lakefront beach area is one of the best places to unwind and enjoy the scenery.

Seasonal Note

The pool and waterslides weren’t open during our stay since they operate seasonally (typically between Memorial Day and Labor Day), and it was still too cold when we visited.

Unique Touches

One thing we noticed: no two sites feel exactly the same.

Some have fireplaces.
Some have decorative stonework.
Some even have crosses built into the site design.

We visited over Easter, and they held church on-site, which added a unique community feel.

There’s also a large church/event building on property that may host gatherings and activities.

Honest Opinion (The Next Level Truth)

If you want to be in the middle of the action like Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge, this isn’t that.

But if you want a beautifully maintained upscale RV resort with incredible scenery, peaceful lake time, and easy access to hiking, restaurants, and Great Smoky Mountains National Park adventures — this place delivers.

This may honestly be one of the best-kept RV resorts we’ve stayed at. This park is Big Rig Friendly with Level paved sites.

And photos won’t fully do it justice.

You’ll want to watch the video for this one.