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Elkmont Campground

434 Elkmont Rd, Gatlinburg, Tennessee, United States

ELKMONT CAMPGROUND
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About Elkmont Campground

Located eight miles from Gatlinburg, Tennessee, Elkmont Campground is the largest and busiest campground in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. At an elevation of 2,150 feet, the area enjoys a moderate climate, characterized by mild winters and hot, humid summers.

Number of accommodations: 210

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Currently open - Apr 3 to Nov 29

Campground Amenities

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Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
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Reviews (585)

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What Guests Are Saying

Elkmont Campground is praised for its beautiful, well-maintained environment, friendly staff, and clean facilities, making it a great choice for campers looking for a peaceful experience in the Smoky Mountains. Many guests appreciate the primitive nature of the campground, with sites close to the river and ample privacy. However, some reviewers noted challenges with the reservation system and the closure of certain loops, which led to crowding in available areas. Overall, visitors enjoyed their time at Elkmont and expressed a desire to return.

Review Summary

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November 18, 2025 • Stayed at: E11, Loop: Generator Use

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This is a great campground and right on the Little River. Quite a few trails can be accessed directly from the campground so need to use a vehicle.

Mark A

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November 17, 2025 • Stayed at: A23, Loop: Generator Free

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Nice camping spot, Bathroom was clean. Great location in the Smoky mountains.

Keith C

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November 17, 2025 • Stayed at: A10, Loop: Generator Free

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Huge camp ground with nice hiking trail access, and the bonus feature of having an historic vacation retreat where you can walk through vacation cottages from the Gilded Age.

John C

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November 17, 2025 • Stayed at: B36, Loop: Generator Free

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nice organized campground with the options to purchase firewood for around $9 a bundle. Went the weekend of 11/8 and woke up monday morning with a few inches of snow! Great campground that is central to some nice hiking areas nearby.

Brian M

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November 16, 2025 • Stayed at: B32, Loop: Generator Free

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We weren’t sure how the campground would be operating during the shutdown, but everything appeared to be business as usual for Elkmont in November. The sections of the campground that were still open appeared full, the bathrooms were in perfect working order, and the camp store was even open for business. It was a great stay, as always, and we’ll be back again next year. Thank you all for the amazing job you do!

Trevor B

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November 16, 2025 • Stayed at: D01, Loop: Generator Use

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It’s a beautiful campground and area with easy access to many trails.

Steven H

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November 16, 2025 • Stayed at: F04, Loop: Generator Use

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If you use a hammock check with the staff to make sure your site has trees suitable for using it.

Barbara E

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November 15, 2025 • Stayed at: N01, Loop: Generator Free

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John P

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November 14, 2025 • Stayed at: A17, Loop: Generator Free

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Great access to easy and moderate hikes along Little River and Jakes Creek. Large hardwoods were in abundance on these hikes. Campground has older rest rooms but they all worked. Staff and campground hosts all very friendly and helpful. Stay away from Gatlinburg if you like nature, go into Gatlinburg if you are a glutton for grossly overcrowded tourism, plenty of it there.

marsha c

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November 14, 2025 • Stayed at: B05, Loop: Generator Free

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A beautiful place. Helpful and friendly park employees. A very accommodating concessionaire. Appreciate the flush toilets and grey water dish cleaning sinks. Appreciate the fact that it is not overly modernized with a lot of lights and concrete rv pads. I am surprised that there aren’t bear boxes available for all campers.

Location Elkmont Campground

Address:
434 Elkmont Rd
Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 35.6588 / -83.5827

Elevation: 648 feet

Nearby National Park

Yosemite National Park

Arch Rock Entrance

Approximate driving time: 32 min

Map of Elkmont Campground location at Gatlinburg, TN, United States
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Policies & Rules

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  • A valid parking tag is required for any vehicle parking for more than 15 minutes in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Front country campers parked at their designated campsite will not be required to have a parking tag. If they park elsewhere in the park, a parking tag will be required. Please note that parking tags will be required for vehicles in excess of what is allowable for each campsite.
  • Over the last 10 years, an average of 339 negative human-bear encounters have been reported each year; many more go unreported. Visitors should be aware that high bear activity can occur in any area, and that your safety is not guaranteed. To increase your odds for a safe visit, please follow best practices for living and recreating in bear habitat. Stay alert and be prepared to react appropriately during possible encounters, and always report any unusual bear interactions as soon as possible.
  • Caution: Bears and other wildlife frequent the area. All food, coolers, and equipment used to prepare and store food must be kept in a sealed vehicle or camping unit of solid, non-pliable material AT ALL TIMES when not in use. All scented items (candles, soap, etc.) as well as all water containers, MUST be stored. Dispose of garbage promptly in dumpsters provided. Unattended or improperly stored coolers, food and/or scented items may be impounded by campground staff. Violators are subject to fines.
  • Firewood Restriction: Only heat-treated firewood bundled in its original packing and bearing a certification seal from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) or a state department of agriculture may be brought into the park. This rule is strictly enforced. Campers may also collect dead and down wood in the park for campfires.
  • There are no showers, electric, water, or sewer hook-ups in the park. The dump and fill station is located approximately 6 miles away from the campground. Three handicap accessible ADA sites have 5 amp electrical service for use of medical equipment only. Proof of medical equipment required for use of electric hookup, 
  • Generator use is restricted to 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Generators may not be left running unattended. Generator use is prohibited from May 15 through October 31 in loops A, B, L, M and N.
  • You must check-in with the campground office staff UPON ARRIVAL to complete your reservation. If you arrive after the office is CLOSED for the day then you must check-in with the campground staff the following day. Failure to check-in with the office staff by noon following the day of your arrival will be considered a no show. This may result in a forfeit of your reservation. Current office hours are 9am-5pm. During November-April the office may be open intermittently; during these months campers occupying their site must be able to provide proof of occupancy when requested by park staff.
  • A maximum of six people may occupy a campsite. The park stay-limit is 14 consecutive days. Reservations which exceed the 14 consecutive day limit may be cancelled and refunded.
  • A Tennessee or North Carolina fishing license is required to fish in the park. Special regulations apply in the park.
  • Pets are permitted, but cannot be left unattended. All pets must be kept on a six foot leash at all times. Pets are not allowed on trails.
  • Tent pads at Elkmont measure 16 x 16 and will accommodate one large or two small tents. Tents must be pitched on the pad. Hammocks are permitted but must be hung in the footprint of the reserved campsite, 
  • Cades Cove and Smokemont are the only campgrounds in Great Smoky Mountains National Park that are open year round.
  • Tennessee state law requires bicycle helmets for riders under 16 years of age. Skateboards, scooters, and roller blades are prohibited in the campground.
  • For additional information, call 865-436-1200 or visit www.nps.gov/grsm.
  • While GPS directions may route you to Elkmont via Line Springs Road and Metcalf Bottoms Picnic area, RVs and towed trailers are NOT allowed over the bridge at Metcalf Bottoms due to a narrow bridge with weight and length restrictions. RVs and trailers should access Elkmont campground from either the Gatlinburg or Townsend entrances.

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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