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Elkmont Campground

210 sites · RV, Tent

With 220 sites, Elkmont is the largest campground in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, set at 2,150 feet in elevation in a serene forest of maple and poplar trees. It’s centrally located near the Sugarland Visitor Center and the town of Gatlinburg, making it especially family-friendly. Come autumn, the tree leaves erupt into a vibrant array of yellows, oranges, and browns. The Little River and Jakes Creek weave right through the campground, providing campers with fishing and swimming holes, while tent and RV sites feature picnic tables, fire rings, and restroom access. No Elkmont campsites come with individual hookups.

Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation

  • All 220 campsites in Elkmont Campground can be reserved six months in advance online or by calling (877) 444-6777.
  • This campground regularly fills up during summer break and in October, peak fall foliage season.
  • If Elkmont is full, there may still be sites available at Cosby Campground. Or, you can book a Hipcamp near Gatlinburg and make easy day trips into this section of the park.
  • When to Go

    Elkmont Campground is closed for winter, usually from November to May. You can call the park rangers at (865) 436-1200 for current season information. There are generally two busy seasons when campsites book out far in advance: summer break and October, when the fall foliage color transformation peaks. Because of its elevation, Elkmont requires that campers bring rain- and cold-weather gear year-round. Summer visitors should also bring mosquito protection. Spring visitors are typically treated to flowing waterfalls—drive west on Little River Gorge Road from Elkmont and you’ll pass numerous waterfall sites and falls trailheads, including Mannis Branch Falls, The Sinks, and Meigs Falls.

    What this place offers
    No campfire allowed
    No pets allowed
    No showers
    No toilets
    No potable water
    No picnic tables
    No sewage hookups
    No electric hookups
    210 sites
    RV, Tent
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    LocationElkmont Campground, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee, United States
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    What this place offers
    No campfire allowed
    No pets allowed
    No showers
    No toilets
    No potable water
    No picnic tables
    No sewage hookups
    No electric hookups

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