Campsite #A17 at Elkmont Campground, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN

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Campsite #A17

19 reviews
Drive-In 6 people
27 ft Back-In
2 poor
A17
4/3
Campsite #A17 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 27-foot driveway, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed

Campsite Reviews (18)

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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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@JohnP1604489 · Camped on Nov 5, 2025 at Campsite #A17
Great access to easy and moderate hikes along Little River and Jakes Creek. Large hardwoods were in abundance on these hikes. Campground has older rest rooms but they all worked. Staff and campground hosts all very friendly and helpful. Stay away from Gatlinburg if you like nature, go into Gatlinburg if you are a glutton for grossly overcrowded tourism, plenty of it there.
T-Mobile
No Service
@LynnP6546689 · Camped on Jun 2, 2025 at Campsite #A17
We had a nice tent site and the bathrooms were clean. There had been a bear that got into garbage the night before we were there. I'm wondering how, as the bear proof dumpsters are really hard to open.
AT&T
No Service
@KimL6588987 · Camped on May 28, 2025 at Campsite #A17
We stayed at Elkmont for 5 nights. It is a beautiful campground with lots of trees and a pretty stream. We enjoyed doing some hiking on trails from the campground. We also enjoyed stepping back in time, exploring the preserved houses in Daisytown. The Sugarland Visitor center, which was nearby, was worth visiting. Because we were there at the beginning of June we were able to view the spectacular synchronous fireflies. Elkmont is a campground with no electric, water, or sewer hookups. They have bathrooms with lights, flushing toilets and sinks. I wish the bathrooms had warm showers. Then I would give Elkmont 5 stars!
AT&T
No Service
@StevenS1501716 · Camped on Apr 22, 2025 at Campsite #A17
BE VERY CARERFUL USING THE RESERVATION.GOV APP. I CANCELLED BEFORE THE SET DEADLINE AND WOULD HAVE OCCURED A $10 CANCELLATION FEE. THE CANCELLATION WAS NOT PROCESSED DUE TO A SYSTEMS ISSUE AND I WAS CHARGED FOR THE ENTIRE STAY.IF YOU CANCEL, CALL THE PARK AND GET A CONFIRMATION OF CANCELLATION AND A REFERENCE NUMBER TO ENSURE YOU OBTAIN THE APPROPRIATE REFUND.RESERVATION.GOV SUPPORT IN NON EXISTENT. ON CHAT AND PHONE FOR HOURS TO NO AVAIL.AGAIN - BE VERY, VERY CAREFUL USING RESERVATION.GOV.
@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!
T-Mobile
Major Issues
@RobertL7452920 · Camped on Nov 15, 2024 at Campsite #A17
We had a great weekend stay with perfect weather. Sure would be nice to have shower facilities attached to the bathrooms.
AT&T
No Service
@CynthiaB470794 · Camped on Oct 21, 2023 at Campsite #A17
We thought our campsite was very nice. However, the restrooms were sub-average. There was no soap for hand-washing and lots of dead bugs everywhere. But the campsite itself was really nice and we liked the location of the campground.
AT&T
No Service
@GrantM9163578 · Camped on Nov 3, 2022 at Campsite #A17
The campground was super easy to navigate and was extremely close to downtown Gatlinburg. The convenience of the supply shop located on the grounds was a big plus. We also like how you could camp near the stream of water, which gave it a nice touch. Would certainly go back!
@CarolineH46228 · Camped on Oct 7, 2022 at Campsite #A17
Elkmont is a beautiful campground.The rangers and camp hosts were all friendly and helpful . Restrooms were clean.Looking forward to our next camping tripat Elkmont.
@RonnieM8813169 · Camped on Oct 29, 2021 at Campsite #A17
Beautiful campground, excellent hosts. Sites are VERY close together. Fire pits are not cleaned. Concessions are expensive.
@RonnieM270 · Camped on Oct 29, 2021 at Campsite #A17
Beautiful campground, excellent hosts. Sites are VERY close together. Concessions are expensive.
T-Mobile
No Service
@CindaE613 · Camped on Jun 26, 2021 at Campsite #A17
Pretty campground with the Little River running through it. Lots of bear-proof dumpsters available. Sure wish they would install electricity (electric poles are already there) and showers (since they already have restroom buildings there - though they were not in service while we were camping). There were lots of hiking trails in the area.
AT&T
No Service
@JessicaT872 · Camped on Jun 10, 2021 at Campsite #A17
We stayed during the fireflies and the location was perfect! We just walked over to the trail from our site and enjoyed the experience.
It’s only about 7 mins from downtown Gatlinburg so if you need to go into town that is convenient.
The only downside is that the bathrooms were closed but we only stayed one evening so it didn’t matter too much.
Verizon
No Service
@JudithH962 · Camped on Apr 7, 2021 at Campsite #A17
Great location to Gattlinburg. The campsites were clean and spacious. The little river is beautiful. Atmosphere was quiet. Truly a piece of heaven. It was a wonderful location for us. My husband hiked while I slept in and listened to the wild turkeys in the morning. Hopefully we will be able to come again.
AT&T
No Service
@KennethB453248 · Camped on Aug 21, 2020 at Campsite #A17
The stuff is wonderful and always helpful. It is kept very clean
@KathleenK7E033 · Camped on Jul 28, 2020 at Campsite #A17
Gorgeous campground. Beautifully spaced and maintained campground sites, office with concession,firewood, etc., park ranger office, and regular rounds (which made me feel especially safe, being a single female, although the camping population was wonderful here anyway). just loved it, and will be back!
@KimberlyL96241 · Camped on Jan 31, 2020 at Campsite #A17
wasn't too crowded and was very peaceful.
@ErikT98F514F2C · Camped on Nov 25, 2019 at Campsite #A17
Its a great campground. Plenty of hiking opportunities nearby and all the history that goes with the Elkmont area.

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