Campsite #C12 at Elkmont Campground, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN

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Campsite #C12

7 reviews
Drive-In 6 people
27 ft Back-in
2 no signal
C12
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Campsite #C12 Features: Drive-In access, Back-in parking, 27ft driveway, Fire ring, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed

Campsite Reviews (7)

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@TracyP12A9E82D · Camped on Aug 2, 2024 at Campsite #C12
Great site, although previous campers left burned cans and other garbage in the firepit. Please don't burn trash! There is a garbage bin literally steps away from C12! Site has small creek behind it, but also Elkmont Road, which is visible and can be a bit loud during the day, with lots of UTVs and big pickup trucks roaring through.Campground was quiet after 8PM, the staff were great, and restrooms pretty well-kept, although there was no soap included. However, the road really needs those awful potholes filled. Some of them were probably about 4 inches deep, which is ridiculous.Absolutely no cell/wifi service, so it's recommended to download Google Maps of the entire GSMNP in advance and/or bring a printed map to refer to. I made the mistake of failing to download the Cade's Cove section of the park and had to analog my trip out with a ::gasp:: printed map.
@KristinaH7ABE6 · Camped on Oct 18, 2023 at Campsite #C12
I love this campground because of the location and the sites are spacious. The river is so soothing as well. I don't even care that there aren't showers because it's camping and we don't need much. I wish I could spend more time here!
@LaurenK652 · Camped on Nov 8, 2021 at Campsite #C12
Favorite campground in the park. Convenient to Gatlinburg and all hikes. Only downside was the closed bathrooms, but they had port-o-potties to fill the gap and they're not too far from the visitor center is you need a flush toilet.
@PrakashB517 · Camped on Oct 16, 2021 at Campsite #C12
Nice campground in heart of smoky mountains. Close to beautiful Gatlinburg town
@JuliaE932 · Camped on Jul 14, 2021 at Campsite #C12
Even though the bathroom facilities were closed the portos were kept clean and stocked! Lots of wildlife to be seen in the campground, beautiful setting. Would definitely stay here again
@StephenN338 · Camped on Apr 25, 2021 at Campsite #C12
Elkmont is our favorite campground within the Smokies. It's unfortunate the concessionaire was not there to provide firewood and other amenities for the campers.
@mikem659 · Camped on Apr 8, 2021 at Campsite #C12
Restrooms closed, porta potties clean and well maintained.
No wood, no ice vendor in the campground and no advance notice that these supplies need to be obtained before entering the park.

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