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Elkmont Campground at Great Smoky Mountains National Park

211Visitor campsites
211Online reservable
35 ftLargest listed RV length; varies by site
3Official site types

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Answers to the questions campers ask first.

Can I reserve a campsite?

Yes. 211 of 211 visitor campsites can be reserved online.

Can I camp here with an RV?

152 of 211 sites list RV equipment

Source: Recreation.gov structured records

Are tent sites available?

211 of 211 sites list tent equipment

Source: Recreation.gov structured records

Is the campground accessible?

10 of 211 sites are marked accessible

Source: Recreation.gov structured records

Are toilets and drinking water available?

Yes, seasonally. Toilets and drinking water are available during the operating season.

Are showers or electrical hookups available?

No. Showers are not available and no electrical sites are listed.

About this campground

Information from the official campground source. Seasonal conditions and reservation rules may vary.

Elkmont Campground is the closest family campground to Sugarlands Visitor Center in the North District of the park. At 2,150 feet (655 m), winters are mild and summers are hot and humid. Tent and RV campsites, flush toilets, and drinking water are available. No hookups or showers. America the Beautiful passes (not accepted in lieu of the parking tag for parking outside your campsite) are sold at the campground ranger station in summer & fall or online through the USGS store.

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Official practical information

Source: Recreation.gov structured records

Fees and entrance charges

Individual Campsites: A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee. Customers that check out early or do not plan to use their reservation MUST contact the campground office the day they leave or are due to check in, in order to receive a refund. Refund requests for early departure or non use of the site made AFTER the reservation has ended will be denied. Office phone numbers are given in the Facility Contact information for each campground.

Directions

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 miles. Turn left at the Elkmont Campground sign and proceed 1.5 miles to the campground office.

From Gatlinburg,TN: Take Newfound Gap Road (aka U.S. 441) South into the Park. (If coming from Pigeon Forge, take the Bypass into the park.) Turn a right at Sugarlands Visitor Center. Proceed 4.5 miles to the Elkmont entrance and turn left at the Elkmont Campground sign. Go 1.5 miles to the campground office.

Campsite options

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Tent sites

25 Campsites Equipment Non-electric

Group sites

4 Campsites Equipment Non-electric
Individual campsite details such as loop, accessibility, equipment limits and reservability are provided by Recreation.gov.

Tours & experiences

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Facilities at a glance

ToiletsSeasonal
Drinking waterSeasonal
Dump stationNot available
AmphitheaterSeasonal
ShowersNot available
LaundryNot available
Camp storeSeasonal
Cell serviceNot available
InternetNot available
Trash and recyclingSeasonal
Food storage lockersSeasonal
Firewood for saleSeasonal
Ice for saleSeasonal
Campground hostSeasonal
Accessible10 of 211 campsites · 0 unknown
Electricity0 of 211 campsites · 25 unknown
Pets allowed211 of 211 campsites · 0 unknown
Campfires allowed211 of 211 campsites · 0 unknown
Shade204 of 211 campsites · 6 unknown
Picnic table211 of 211 campsites · 0 unknown
Available Seasonal Not available Unknown

Operating season & hours

Official opening status unknown

Elkmont Campground

Every day: All Day

Operating dates and closures can change. Confirm current conditions with the official source.

Fees

Campsite

Camping Fee is per site, per night.

$30.00

Access, rules and important notes

10 Campsites 35 ft
  • Amphitheatre is wheelchair accessible.
  • Accessible paths to restrooms and parking areas.
  • Ten accessible campsites.
  • Restrooms are accessible.
  • 1 No dump station on site; the closest is six miles away at Sugarlands Visitor Center.
  • Roads are paved in the campground.
  • Site driveways are also paved.
  • 32 Paved Roads - All vehicles OK Fires are permitted only in established fire rings provided at each campsite.
  • Official facility accessibility flag: No. Check individual site details for accessible campsites.
  • All food and equipment used to prepare and store food must be sealed in a vehicle or in a camping unit constructed of solid, non-pliable material, or as otherwise directed, at all times when not in use.
  • Campfires are permitted only in fire rings.
  • You may collect dead and downed wood in the park for campfires.
  • Only heat-treated firewood that is bundled and certified by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) or a state agency may be brought into the park.
  • Quiet hours are 10 pm-6 am.
  • Generator use is prohibited 8 pm-8 am.
  • Your stay is limited to 14 consecutive days at a time.
  • You may have up to six people per campsite.

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Official information, clearly sourced Information from the official sources listed below. Check the official website for current conditions and reservation details.
National Park Service Recreation.gov
Last checked National Park Service — Oct 9, 2026 at 10:52 AMRecreation.gov — Oct 9, 2026 at 12:51 PMView official source

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