Elkmont Campground
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Write a Review Elkmont Campground Rd. Gatlinburg, TN 37738 865-430-5560 Reservations: 877-444-6777 Official WebsiteGPS: 35.6598, -83.585
Overview of Elkmont Campground
Reservations required. Dump station at Sugarlands Visitor Center; open seasonally.
Although most sites will accommodate tents or RVs, extreme slope or length of driveway make certain sites more suitable for tents than RVs. Please check the descriptions and measurements of individual sites.
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.
Last Price Paid: $25
Reported by Shepherds on 3/19/2023
Longest RV Reported: 31 feet (Class C)
Reported by Dude RV on 8/5/2018
Number of Sites 200
Pad Type gravel
Reservations yes
Open Seasonally March - Nov.
Elevation 2,099 ft / 639 m
Max Stay 14
Max Length 35 ft
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Elkmont Campground 22 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 3/19/2023
“Great location to explore GSM National Park”
Reviewed 5/21/2016
| Days stayed: | 4 |
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| RV Length: | 25' |
Overall Rating
Rustic campground with no hookups and dump station 6 miles up the road at the visitors center (tho it's one of the prettiest dump stations you'll ever see!). We didn't snag one of the really pretty sites on the creek, but opted for another with some limited solar. Just 5 mins up the road from the popular Laurel Falls hike, and whil... more
Rustic campground with no hookups and dump station 6 miles up the road at the visitors center (tho it's one of the prettiest dump stations you'll ever see!). We didn't snag one of the really pretty sites on the creek, but opted for another with some limited solar.
Just 5 mins up the road from the popular Laurel Falls hike, and while there's zero cell service at the CG, the two overlooks on the visitor center side of the Laurel Falls parking area had a few bars of AT&T LTE, plus a couple bears who seemed to be enjoying making cars swerve all over the road as people gawked at them.
Just beyond the CG on the same road, is the abandoned summer settlement of Daisy Town with a variety of old cabins you can explore.
In nearby Gatlinburg (15 mins from camp and generally kind of a touristy turn-off to us), you can access a "motor trail" that was actually a really pretty one lane road through deep woods and with access to several trails and waterfalls.
If you happen to need any trailer service after driving the road through the Smokies, Ricky's RV Repair in Sevierville about 30 mins away was great and Dollywood is convenient to entertain yourself while you wait!
Adventures of Dave and Ann would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Great riverside spot”
Reviewed 6/10/2015
| Nightly rate: | $23 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | F1 |
| RV Length: | 28' (Travel Trailer) |
Overall Rating
We stayed to see the annual synchronous fireflies and couldn't have been happier. Well, maybe if our neighbors hadn't run their generator for the full 12 allowed hours, but all you had to do was step down to the creek and sit in your hammock and all other noises faded away. The sites were clean and easy to access, although primit... more
We stayed to see the annual synchronous fireflies and couldn't have been happier. Well, maybe if our neighbors hadn't run their generator for the full 12 allowed hours, but all you had to do was step down to the creek and sit in your hammock and all other noises faded away.
The sites were clean and easy to access, although primitive (several clean restrooms but no showers...although there's a good dishwashing station). Dump station 10 miles down the road near the visitor center. Loved the location - a few miles from a nice hike to Laurel Falls, and some great overlooks as well as somewhat near town....but far enough out for no cell service and super clean air.
By far the best thing is the river though-- more like an oversized shallow creek with lots of rocks for the kids to scramble over and fallen trees to use as balance beams. The kids played for hours and had a blast. And listening to the creek all night was wonderful.
Nikkib0n would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Recreation
- recreation trail
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- firewood
- ADA Accessible
- restrooms: flush
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pet restrictions: Pets are allowed in the campground but must be confined or on a leash (6' maximum).
- pets
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