Elkmont Campground

434 Elkmont Rd, Gatlinburg, Tennessee, United States
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ELKMONT CAMPGROUND
Elkmont
ELKMONT CAMPGROUND
ELKMONT CAMPGROUND
Elkmont

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 2.2 ft, the area enjoys a moderate climate, characterized by mild winters and hot, humid summers.

Available sites

210 total sites
RV Sites 158 sites from $30 per night Tent Sites 52 sites from $30 per night

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Jul
Aug
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Nov
Dec
Currently open - Apr 3 to Nov 29

Campground Amenities

Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
Missing information?

Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

210 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 A04, Loop: Generator Free RV
Pet Friendly · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
⛺ A05, Loop: Generator Free Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$30
/ per night
🚐 A06, Loop: Generator Free RV
Pet Friendly · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
⛺ A07, Loop: Generator Free Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$30
/ per night
🚐 A08, Loop: Generator Free RV
Pet Friendly · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
⛺ A09, Loop: Generator Free Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$30
/ per night
🚐 A10, Loop: Generator Free RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
$30
/ per night
⛺ A11, Loop: Generator Free Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$30
/ per night
🚐 A12, Loop: Generator Free RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 A13, Loop: Generator Free RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 A14, Loop: Generator Free RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 A15, Loop: Generator Free RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 A16, Loop: Generator Free RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 A17, Loop: Generator Free RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 A19, Loop: Generator Free RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 A20, Loop: Generator Free RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 A21, Loop: Generator Free RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 A22, Loop: Generator Free RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 A23, Loop: Generator Free RV
Pet Friendly · 46 ft long · Paved
$30
/ per night
🚐 A24, Loop: Generator Free RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
$30
/ per night
🚐 A25, Loop: Generator Free RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 A26, Loop: Generator Free RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 A27, Loop: Generator Free RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
$30
/ per night
⛺ A28, Loop: Generator Free Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$30
/ per night
⛺ B01, Loop: Generator Free Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$30
/ per night
⛺ B02, Loop: Generator Free Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$30
/ per night
⛺ B03, Loop: Generator Free Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$30
/ per night
⛺ B04, Loop: Generator Free Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$30
/ per night
⛺ B05, Loop: Generator Free Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$30
/ per night
⛺ B06, Loop: Generator Free Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$30
/ per night
🚐 B07, Loop: Generator Free RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
$30
/ per night
🚐 B08, Loop: Generator Free RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 B09, Loop: Generator Free RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 B10, Loop: Generator Free RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
⛺ B11, Loop: Generator Free Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$30
/ per night
🚐 B12, Loop: Generator Free RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 B13, Loop: Generator Free RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 B14, Loop: Generator Free RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 B15, Loop: Generator Free RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 B16, Loop: Generator Free RV
Pet Friendly · 46 ft long · Paved
$30
/ per night
🚐 B17, Loop: Generator Free RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 B18, Loop: Generator Free RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 B19, Loop: Generator Free RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 B20, Loop: Generator Free RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
⛺ B21, Loop: Generator Free Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$30
/ per night
⛺ B22, Loop: Generator Free Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$30
/ per night
⛺ B23, Loop: Generator Free Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$30
/ per night
⛺ B24, Loop: Generator Free Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$30
/ per night
⛺ B25, Loop: Generator Free Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$30
/ per night
⛺ B26, Loop: Generator Free Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$30
/ per night
⛺ B27, Loop: Generator Free Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$30
/ per night
⛺ B29, Loop: Generator Free Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$30
/ per night
⛺ B30, Loop: Generator Free Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$30
/ per night
⛺ B31, Loop: Generator Free Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$30
/ per night
⛺ B32, Loop: Generator Free Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$30
/ per night
⛺ B33, Loop: Generator Free Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$30
/ per night
⛺ B34, Loop: Generator Free Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$30
/ per night
⛺ B35, Loop: Generator Free Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$30
/ per night
⛺ B36, Loop: Generator Free Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$30
/ per night
🚐 C01, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 C02, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · 47 ft long · Paved
$30
/ per night
🚐 C03, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 C04, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 C05, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 C06, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 C07, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 C08, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 C09, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 C10, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 C12, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 D01, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 D02, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 D03, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 D04, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 D05, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 D06, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 D07, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
⛺ D08, Loop: Generator Use Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$30
/ per night
🚐 D09, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 D10, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 D11, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 D12, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 D13, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
$30
/ per night
🚐 D14, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 E01, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 E02, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 E03, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
$30
/ per night
🚐 E04, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
⛺ E05, Loop: Generator Use Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$30
/ per night
🚐 E06, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
⛺ E07, Loop: Generator Use Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$30
/ per night
🚐 E08, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 E09, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
$30
/ per night
🚐 E10, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 E11, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
⛺ E12, Loop: Generator Use Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$30
/ per night
🚐 E13, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 E14, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 E15, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 E16, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 E17, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 F01, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 F03, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 F04, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 F05, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 F06, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
⛺ F07, Loop: Generator Use Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$30
/ per night
🚐 F08, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 F09, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 F10, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
⛺ F11, Loop: Generator Use Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$30
/ per night
⛺ F12, Loop: Generator Use Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$30
/ per night
🚐 F13, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 G01, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 G02, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 G03, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 G04, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
⛺ G05, Loop: Generator Use Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$30
/ per night
🚐 G06, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 G07, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 G08, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 G09, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 G10, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 G11, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 G12, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 G13, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 G14, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 G15, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 G16, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
⛺ G17, Loop: Generator Use Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$30
/ per night
⛺ G18, Loop: Generator Use Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$30
/ per night
🚐 G19, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 G20, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 G21, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 G22, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 G23, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 G24, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 G25, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 G26, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 H01, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 H02, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 H03, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 H04, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 H05, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 H07, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 H08, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 H09, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
⛺ H10, Loop: Generator Use Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$30
/ per night
🚐 H11, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 H12, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 H13, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 J01, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
⛺ J02, Loop: Generator Use Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$30
/ per night
🚐 J03, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 J04, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 J05, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 J06, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 J07, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 J08, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 J09, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 J10, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 J11, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 J12, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 J13, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
⛺ J14, Loop: Generator Use Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$30
/ per night
🚐 J15, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
⛺ J16, Loop: Generator Use Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$30
/ per night
🚐 K01, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 K02, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 K03, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 K04, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 K05, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 K06, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
⛺ K07, Loop: Generator Use Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$30
/ per night
🚐 K08, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 K09, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 K10, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 K11, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
$30
/ per night
⛺ K12, Loop: Generator Use Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$30
/ per night
🚐 K13, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 K14, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 K15, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 K16, Loop: Generator Use RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 L01, Loop: Generator Free RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
⛺ L02, Loop: Generator Free Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$30
/ per night
🚐 L03, Loop: Generator Free RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 L04, Loop: Generator Free RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
$30
/ per night
🚐 L05, Loop: Generator Free RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
⛺ L06, Loop: Generator Free Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$30
/ per night
🚐 L07, Loop: Generator Free RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 L08, Loop: Generator Free RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 L09, Loop: Generator Free RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 L10, Loop: Generator Free RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 L11, Loop: Generator Free RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
⛺ L12, Loop: Generator Free Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$30
/ per night
🚐 L13, Loop: Generator Free RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
⛺ L14, Loop: Generator Free Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$30
/ per night
🚐 L15, Loop: Generator Free RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 M01, Loop: Generator Free RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 M02, Loop: Generator Free RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 M03, Loop: Generator Free RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
⛺ M05, Loop: Generator Free Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$30
/ per night
🚐 M06, Loop: Generator Free RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
⛺ N01, Loop: Generator Free Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$30
/ per night
⛺ N02, Loop: Generator Free Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$30
/ per night
⛺ N03, Loop: Generator Free Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$30
/ per night
🚐 N04, Loop: Generator Free RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
⛺ N05, Loop: Generator Free Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$30
/ per night
🚐 N06, Loop: Generator Free RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night
🚐 N07, Loop: Generator Free RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$30
/ per night

Reviews

972 reviews

Summary

AI generated

Elkmont Campground is praised for its beautiful, well-maintained sites, particularly those by the river, offering excellent swimming and tubing opportunities. Visitors appreciate the friendly and helpful staff, as well as the clean facilities and convenient location near popular hiking trails and attractions. While some report issues with noise and drainage in certain areas, the overall experience is highly regarded, making it a favorite destination for many campers.

Based on guest feedback

4.6

Overall rating

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4 stars 15.5% (151)
3 stars 5.7% (55)
2 stars 2.0% (19)
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Stephen B

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September 14, 2026 Stayed at: C10, Loop: Generator Use

Love the campground. Keep in mind, it's primative. That's not for everyone but we love it.

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David W

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September 16, 2026 Stayed at: J15, Loop: Generator Use

Pros:
* Absolutely stunning campground. Our site J15, was clean, very large & accommodated a large tent & travel trailer easily.
* Site had some shade & sunshine, a nice mix.
* Lots of amazing hiking trails & the road was great for biking. The river/ creek was great for young & old with both shallow areas & deeper areas to swim.
* Elkmont Resort was interesting to explore.
Con:
* Bugs - no see-ums that ate us alive on the 3rd & 4th day. Friday & Saturday were great, no bugs. But then the rain came Saturday night & I guess it brought the biters out!! They were so tiny that it didn't register what was happening until it was too late. I counted over 150 bites all over my body (I don't typically get bit by any bugs so this was a surprise) & everyone else in our party did too. I would recommend bug spray right from the beginning.
* Road - getting there was very tight & challenging. We tried 2 different ways & it was scary both ways with a 4 door, long bed truck & 26' travel trailer.

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Laurie B

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September 16, 2026 Stayed at: L14, Loop: Generator Free

L-14 is a tent-only site perched above the river with a beautiful view. Vehicle must parallel park along the road. Negatives: there is an unofficial "path to the river" at the edge of this campsite so there was a steady stream of people walking uncomfortably close at all hours, even after midnight. Additionally, a French-speaking group didn't realize that campsites are distinctly rented to the occupant and chose my campsite as their jumping off pad into the river, screaming kids and adults with tubing rings repeatedly tromping through, even between my picnic table and tent.

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Dennis B

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September 16, 2026 Stayed at: G02, Loop: Generator Use

We were in G2 campsite and it was great! We had a great view of the river. Would definitely camp here again.

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Karen P

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September 17, 2026 Stayed at: D09, Loop: Generator Use

Great site. So appreciated the 5 amp for our 2 cpaps. Could not have stayed 4 nights without that. Very spacious for our trailer and big tent are for our kids. Though not directly on the river, we could hear the river all day and night. Easy access to all in that area. Did many hikes. Campground was extremely quiet at night when we were there in September. Short walk to restroom and dish station. Nobody had to go through our site to get there. Would love to return.

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Katherine H

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September 18, 2026 Stayed at: H11, Loop: Generator Use

Very nice, shady campground. Our site was very uneven for our small camper, but we where able to change sites. Great hiking nearby.

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Katherine D

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September 18, 2026 Stayed at: M06, Loop: Generator Free

Park Ranger Amanda is great! Rest of staff are helpful too. Clean restrooms, well maintained sites and a beautiful location!

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Location & Directions for Elkmont Campground

434 Elkmont Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 United States

Elevation: 648 ft

Getting There

From Cherokee, NC: Take Newfound Gap Road (aka U.S. 441) North through the park into Tennessee. Turn left at Sugarlands Visitor Center. Follow Little River Road approx. 4.5 mi. Turn left at the Elkmont Campground sign and proceed 1.5 mi to the cam...

Nearest town

Gatlinburg, TN - 9.4 mi

About 23 min to downtown

Near Great Smoky Mountains National Park

The closest entrance is: Gatlinburg Entrance

Approximate drive: 5.5 mi · 9 min

Near Yosemite National Park

The closest entrance is: Arch Rock Entrance

Approximate drive: 18.6 mi · 32 min

Policies & Rules

General

  • 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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