Elkmont Campground, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN

Elkmont Campground is part of Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee (1 hr 17 min southeast of Knoxville, TN) with an elevation of 2,150 feet. There are a total of 211 campsites including 51 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid March to the end of November. 160 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 12 and 54 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. 3 sites have electric hookups. Prices start at $30.00 per night. Some amenities include drinking water, restroom, amphitheater, firewood, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, hiking trails.

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4.3 out of 5

5 star		56%
4 star		23%
3 star		11%
2 star		4%
1 star		3%

@AnneV3E5084E08 · Camped on Apr 22, 2025 at Campsite #D1

Loved this campground and wish we had stayed more than one night. Beautiful creek runs throughout the campground. Check in was easy and staff were very welcoming. I was not expecting flush toilets and the bathroom facilities were very nice and clean. We did have a rainy afternoon so we chose not to hike in the wet weather, but if we visit again we will check out the hikes near the campground. I also think this is a good central location in the park where you can visit either Cades Cove or Kuwohi. Would recommend this campground and would stay here again.

@LaurieC75A77EB · Camped on Apr 16, 2025 at Campsite #A17

The park rangers were extremely friendly and helpful. There were trash cans and restrooms conveniently located close to our camp. We enjoyed the short hiking trails by the camp as well as the Little River close to camp. Beautiful area and perfect weather!

@MikeP3321518 · Camped on Apr 14, 2025 at Campsite #C6

Big level site, access to bath, really nice experience.

@CynthiaG850500 · Camped on Apr 13, 2025 at Campsite #D6

We visited the Smokies the week of April 14 and spent 5 nights at Elkmont site D6. It was gorgeous! All outer edge sites are good. The best seems to be F6, though I didn't cross to the other side of the river. E sites on the water (those 5 or 6 away from D6) and F sites on the water are better for younger campers because you can get out on little rock beaches. D6 was better for seeing not putting your feet in. The camp hosts were great, the bathroom was clean, and we thoroughly enjoyed though the crowds at the trail parking "lots" made early mornings necessary!

@KarenK3878935 · Camped on Apr 13, 2025 at Campsite #A20

No cell service at all, but great clean sites and restrooms. Nice little trails nearby, and really close to Sugarlands Visitor Center.

@LillianCB4B319 · Camped on Apr 12, 2025 at Campsite #D4

Rangers were extremely helpful and friendly. Campsite was in excellent condition and our stay was great.

@AshlyZ44928CC0 · Camped on Apr 11, 2025 at Campsite #B36

The campground was very beautiful, easy to access and very well maintained. They sell wood at the campground store. About 20 min from Gatlinburg and 20 from Pigeon Forge.

@JenniferUCFDAD · Camped on Apr 9, 2025 at Campsite #C2

Our river site was so beautiful! Lovely, well kept campground.

@GraceR5019178 · Camped on Apr 4, 2025 at Campsite #B11

Great campground. Felt very safe and beautiful area.

@MICHAELE815689 · Camped on Apr 2, 2025 at Campsite #B29

Site I reserved was a great site except the restroom was locked and out of order. When checking in the rangers were informed site chosen because of being by restroom and did not have the courtesy to inform me it was closed. Very unhappy with their customer service.

@GrantC61D86E1F · Camped on Mar 30, 2025 at Campsite #D1

Rained almost entire time. Camping in the rain and thunderstorms at Elkmont is better than being at work.Had site D1. Was terrific. Camp hosts and volunteers were terrific.

@Debranjan5D261 · Camped on Mar 29, 2025 at Campsite #A8

Facilities are good, and nice location as well. The camp store on site closes at 6 PM, so please plan accordingly. Also, foraging for wood is allowed, and there is plenty.

@EileenL8736404 · Camped on Mar 28, 2025 at Campsite #A24

Great location, quite and peaceful

@MichaelB697476 · Camped on Mar 28, 2025 at Campsite #C5

The site was large and had privacy. Bathrooms were clean.

@MarshJ51635109 · Camped on Mar 28, 2025 at Campsite #B13

Elkmont is a great campground. We were there early season, so only the first loops were open. The B loop along the creek was quiet and really enjoyable. Local staff were great. In general, a top destination campground, and we'll be back again!

@MaxU0E308E8373 · Camped on Mar 21, 2025 at Campsite #B2

I always love staying here! The rangers are so kind and welcoming.

@LauraT9858616 · Camped on Mar 20, 2025 at Campsite #A4

Unfortunately loop B, though generator free, is abetted to loop C, which allows generators, which our neighbor ran for hours. Also, many very noisy "slingshots" traversing up and down the road extremely close to our site.

@PaulY3554563 · Camped on Mar 20, 2025 at Campsite #A6

We routinely stay at Elkmont CG. Granted, it's large with not a lot of privacy - but it is a NPS CG. Clean. Prefer the non-generator loop(s). A great base to fly fish the TN side of the park as well as hiking too.

@KathyC9607069 · Camped on Mar 19, 2025 at Campsite #C2

Great location, not an easy walk to river but doable.

@RubyV563E906AC · Camped on Mar 18, 2025 at Campsite #A11

The campground was wonderful, the weather was standard for March, and the location was amazing. Elkmont is close to a lot of different trailheads that lets you pick and choose the length of your journey.

@StephanH67FDE0 · Camped on Mar 18, 2025 at Campsite #C10

We really enjoyed our experience at Elkmont. We were in site C10 with a 21 foot travel trailer and truck. We had plenty of room and the site was fairly level. Most of the sites are near the restrooms. The sites are laid out well and it didn't feel we were right on top of other campers.

@PaulM6940902 · Camped on Mar 15, 2025 at Campsite #D13

The campgrounds were extremely clean and well kept. Restrooms were spotless. It's quiet, roomy pads that help you feel like you are further away from others than you are .

@ThomasL2772337 · Camped on Mar 15, 2025 at Campsite #B4

Great location. Nice bathrooms. Onsite store to buy wood and small camping supplies if needed.

@EliB9155450236 · Camped on Nov 30, 2024 at Campsite #D6

We loved it. We stayed right on the river and its within walking distance of trails and short driving distance of a beautiful waterfall. Highly recommend

@WaimunYF5E642A · Camped on Nov 28, 2024 at Campsite #F5

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Elkmont Campground, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN

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