Can you go camping in Great Smoky Mountains National Park?

Yes, you can camp in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The park offers a variety of camping options, including frontcountry campgrounds, backcountry campsites, and horse camps. There are 10 developed frontcountry campgrounds within the park, which provide a range of amenities such as restrooms, picnic tables, fire grates, and tent pads. To explore the available campgrounds and make a reservation, visit the Hipcamp Great Smoky Mountains page. For a more remote experience, you can camp at one of the park's backcountry campsites or shelters. However, you will need a permit for backcountry camping, and reservations are required for all shelters and some backcountry campsites. You can obtain a permit and make reservations through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park's Backcountry Permit System. If you're traveling with horses, the park also offers five horse camps. Reservations for horse camps can be made through Recreation.gov.