Elkmont Group Camp

434 Elkmont Road, Gatlinburg, Tennessee, United States
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ELKMONT GROUP CAMP
ELKMONT GROUP CAMP
ELKMONT GROUP CAMP
ELKMONT GROUP CAMP
ELKMONT GROUP CAMP

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Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit
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About Elkmont Group Camp

Situated in the stunning Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this site offers an ideal setting for group camping excursions and outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds.

Available sites

4 total sites
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Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Currently open - May 8 to Oct 31

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Pet friendly Pet friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Fire Pit
  • Campfire Ring
  • Firewood Available
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Dumpster
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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4 Sites Available

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Price
⛺ GP01, Loop: Group Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ GP02, Loop: GROUP Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ GP03, Loop: GROUP Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ GP04, Loop: GROUP Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade

Reviews

31 reviews

Summary

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Elkmont Group Camp offers a great camping experience with clean facilities, helpful staff, and ample space for group activities. The location is ideal for enjoying the Little River and various trails. However, there are some accessibility concerns, limited water access, and a lack of showers, so planning ahead is advisable.

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4.5

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Christine M

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January 10, 2020 Stayed at: GP01, Loop: Group

The group campsite was perfect for our family. With 6 adult children & their families... we were able to “camp together” but each couple/family stayed in their own tents. With this site we were able to eat & hangout as an entire family. Many times we need to book several “traditional sites” most the time not near each other; not with this site, this was GREAT ! Just remember it is in the wildlife, so keep all food stored in the cars. (Even though I heard the park has a fine for not doing this, it is the smart thing to do!) We will return ! My Adult Children want this to become an annual vacation event; staying at this group campgrounds. For us, several went to nearby attractions; while we took the grandchildren and younger children on “walks” to see nature, we even put our feet in the streams. (Take drinking water with you as walking needs a drink, several of us did, ones that though we were silly, happily shared our water.) EVERYONE had fun ! Those that wanted to spend money at attractions sites nearby towns & those of us that wanted to spend time in Nature. (A couple of our group that did attractions were sad they missed our hiking/walking adventures and said “next time” we will go hiking. :-) GREAT opportunities to take wonderful photos ! The background makes the photos !

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Location & Directions for Elkmont Group Camp

434 Elkmont Road, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 United States

Elevation: 658 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...

Nearest town

Gatlinburg, TN - 9.5 mi

About 23 min to downtown

Highway access

Elkmont Group Camp is accessible via Newfound Gap Road (U.S. 441), which connects to major routes leading into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park from both Gatlinburg and Cherokee.

Near Great Smoky Mountains National Park

The closest entrance is: Gatlinburg Entrance

Approximate drive: 5.7 mi · 10 min

Near Yosemite National Park

The closest entrance is: Arch Rock Entrance

Approximate drive: 18.7 mi · 32 min

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

8:30AM

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 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, 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.
  • Dispose of garbage promptly in bear-proof dumpsters. This rule is strictly enforced!
  • 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. For additional information about these firewood regulations, please visit the park website at http://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/frontcountry-camping .
  • Heat-treated wood is available from a growing list of private businesses in communities around the park. Please visit www.nature.org/firewoodmap for a list of available vendors near the park. Concessioners at Cades Cove, Elkmont, and Smokemont will provide heat-treated wood for sale during their operating season. Certified heat-treated firewood is packaged and clearly marked with a state or federal seal.
  • 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 between , . Failure to check-in with the office staff may forfeit your reservation.
  • There are no showers or electric, water or sewer hook-ups in the park. Some group sites are accessible.
  • Generator use is prohibited in group camps.
  • Fires are allowed in fire rings only!
  • A minimum of 7 people is required for group site use. Maximum site capacity varies from 15 to 30 people. The park stay limit is 14 consecutive days.
  • 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 leash at all times. Pets are not allowed on trails.
  • For additional park information call 865-436-1200 or visit www.nps.gov/grsm

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