Campsite #A23 at Elkmont Campground, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN

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Campsite #A23

18 reviews
Drive-In 6 people
27 ft Back-In
2 weak
A23
4/3
Campsite #A23 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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@MarkA9878568 · Camped on Nov 5, 2025 at Campsite #A23
Nice camping spot, Bathroom was clean. Great location in the Smoky mountains.
AT&T
No Service
@LeahS2976135 · Camped on Jul 13, 2025 at Campsite #A23
We love Elkmont. So easy to get to places. It was fun hopping in the creek too!
Verizon
No Service
@TanuB1BB5D45E3 · Camped on May 25, 2025 at Campsite #A23
Fairly big campsite and not too close to other sites. Saw fireflies and turkeys while we camped here
T-Mobile
No Service
@DianaLE5FA441A · Camped on May 23, 2025 at Campsite #A23
Generally quiet and peaceful campground, even with very close spaces. Lots of single night campers, but still a good experience.
Verizon
No Service
@BarbaraE171764 · Camped on May 6, 2025 at Campsite #A23
Convenient to trails, staff is helpful, facilities are clean.
Verizon
No Service
@SunnyD45C9BFC6 · Camped on Mar 19, 2024 at Campsite #A23
Our site was not as level as described. The asphalt was rough due to tree roots.. We were barely able to fit our 21 ft trailer. Overall the campground needs lots of maintenance especially the water spickets near the bathhouses.
@JamesE8517315 · Camped on May 21, 2023 at Campsite #A23
We visit in May and the park was crowded. Very lovely. Drive through the park.
Verizon
No Service
@NicoleS4864408 · Camped on Apr 1, 2023 at Campsite #A23
Wonderful park near everything! Weather was wonderful but rain was expected so lots of cancellations made the park nice and quiet. Large sites and beautiful river nearby. Do not use your GPS to get there! Follow campground recommended directions and have them in your GPS before you get too close to the park because you will lose reception!
@JamesC5011896 · Camped on May 10, 2022 at Campsite #A23
Elkmont is our favorite campground in Great Smokey Mtn NP. So glad to see that the small store has reopened. Not a lot of choices but great to have ice, firewood and cold drinks available. There are many trails to walk/hike nearby so you dont even have to leave the area. Be sure to check out the historic Elkmont District just up the road past the campground.
@JacobK471 · Camped on Oct 26, 2021 at Campsite #A23
Decent spots that are somewhat level depending on site. No facilities available besides portable toilets.
@LindaC183 · Camped on Sep 9, 2021 at Campsite #A23
Great time to be there. Personnel were all helpful and knowledgable, as always. I walked up to to see the newly renovated houses that were around the corner, and they were magnificent! The volunteer there was very informative and the information was so interesting about the background of the park area, the restoration of the houses, and the methods they used for various issues. I've been coming to Elkmont for many years, and it's always enjoyable!
Verizon
No Service
@JimN826 · Camped on Aug 11, 2021 at Campsite #A23
In general I would not rate the campgrounds more than fair since they don't have showers. Not having the restrooms available didn't help matters.
Verizon
Some Coverage
@EricS805 · Camped on May 26, 2021 at Campsite #A23
Ranger and camp host seemed less friendly this year. Facilities were out of service for some reason. Camp sites parking pavement is in dire need of maintenance and repair.
AT&T
No Service
@JudithC6460270 · Camped on Oct 2, 2020 at Campsite #A23
Nice campground & being in the Smoky mountains makes up for any camp site deficits. We wouldn't choose A loop site 23 again: tree roots have caused the pavement to buckle & it was impossible to level our camper van. The other loops in the campground also offered more privacy & some were located right on the beautiful river. Despite the disappointing site, we enjoyed our stay. We so appreciate campgrounds that provide dish washing stations & dumpsters located close by to the sites.
@YasukoMD6F744F · Camped on Aug 15, 2020 at Campsite #A23
So beautiful and peaceful here. The facilities were very well kept and clean. We will definitely be back!
@MaryF8191441 · Camped on Mar 9, 2020 at Campsite #A23
If going in early march reserve your site early. The campground was full every night, since just one loop was open.
@AdamG5394164 · Camped on Aug 24, 2019 at Campsite #A23
It was great. Fun for family of all ages
@SandraP9D6228A · Camped on Aug 4, 2019 at Campsite #A23
We loved our time at Elkmont. The campsite was clean, reasonably level, quiet, fellow campers friendly. Note: electric and sewer hookups are not available in this NP. However, the Great Smoky Mtn NP offers so many wonderful trails for hiking., river tubing, excellent displays and info in the Visitor Center.

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