Great Smoky Mountains National ParkD1
Campsite #D1 at Elkmont Campground, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN
$30
Campsite #D1
| Drive-In | 6 people |
| 35 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | weak |
4/3
Campsite #D1 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 35-foot driveway, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (25)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 84% |
| 4 star | | 12% |
| 3 star | | 4% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@TrevorB7711201 · Camped on Nov 5, 2025 at Campsite #D1
Its a beautiful campground and area with easy access to many trails.
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@TracyG3379421 · Camped on Oct 19, 2025 at Campsite #D1
Very quite campground
@JessicaL597698 · Camped on Apr 27, 2025 at Campsite #D1
Having a campsite right next to the river was so beautiful and peaceful. Despite the fact that the campground was full, it was very quiet. The bathrooms were also very clean. Highly recommend this campground.
No Service
@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.
@GregoryM823083 · Camped on Apr 21, 2025 at Campsite #D1
Enjoyed the location of Elkmont within the park. Nice to be next to the river and listen to its soothing sound in the afternoon and evening.
Major Issues
@Nelanggn5D75D9 · Camped on Apr 2, 2025 at Campsite #D1
This is a very good campsite. Especially if you want to hear water all the time. Loved it.
@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.
@KentJ6492994 · Camped on Nov 17, 2024 at Campsite #D1
The staff at the check in desk were very helpful prior to our trip. They were consistently available by phone. All reservations, and any changes, must be made on line. There is no cell phone coverage in the park, so put your cell phone in airplane mode.
@JennalouS85DA3 · Camped on Sep 16, 2024 at Campsite #D1
Location was a great central home base for all the hikes we wanted to do - rainbow falls, laurel falls, chimney tops and grotto falls. It was pouring rain the day we wanted to do Abram falls, so just did cades cove. Cucumber gap and little river trail is right on site, as well as the retired cabins which was cool to check out on a rainy day. Didnt catch one fish! Highly recommend the river sites. Only downside is that it gets pretty busy, which is expected from park campgrounds
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@JessicaK101721 · Camped on Jun 16, 2024 at Campsite #D1
D 01 was the one of th best campsites we've ever had anywhere. Full shade, spacious, & with its own beach like river access that the kids LOVED. I was worried about noise being in the generator section, but that wasn't an issue at all. The sound of the river drowns out any sounds from other campsites. I was also worried about it being crowded (being the most visited campground in the most visited national park) but it wasn't at all. We were there June 16-21 & there were several sites near us empty the whole week (cancelations?) The sites are large & well spaced. There was very little traffic in camp so it was great for riding bikes. We also loved that the camp store has ice cream available. 10/10 definitely recommend site D 01.
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@MichaelP381919 · Camped on Apr 13, 2024 at Campsite #D1
This campground was awesome. With the river running right off the back of the spot, the proximity to the visitors center, not far from great sunrise views and super clean restrooms - this was a perfect spot for our Airstream to land for a few days! Thanks and we hope to be back in the near future.
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@SarahC1505024 · Camped on Oct 24, 2023 at Campsite #D1
We loved this campground! (Want to give it five stars but the link wont let me) 10/10 would totally go there again and hopefully stay in the exact spot we had! So beautiful! Great spacing between sights and very clean! The rangers were so nice!
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@ZehuanLA8652C5 · Camped on Jun 8, 2023 at Campsite #D1
The campsite is spacious and immaculate, providing a serene atmosphere. During the night, we are treated to the enchanting melody of the nearby river, adding to the beauty of the experience.
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@OliviaS6743482 · Camped on May 17, 2023 at Campsite #D1
Loved it! Will definitely be back. I camped there as a solo lady for a night and felt really safe. Such a beautiful place. 10/10
@HollyS6412107 · Camped on Apr 26, 2023 at Campsite #D1
Beautiful spacious spot along the river! Easy spot to level the camper. In close proximity to the bathroom.
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@DebbieC9683255 · Camped on Apr 10, 2023 at Campsite #D1
One of, if not the, best campsites we've ever had! We were able to back our camper up on onto our pad with ease and open our back doors to the beautiful river behind us. The spot was spacious, with plenty of room for our children to play, hang hammocks, and enjoy the beauty of nature.
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@JessicaF558442 · Camped on Mar 26, 2023 at Campsite #D1
This is a beautiful campground with nicely sized sites. Ours was on the river, which was not only beautiful, but served as a natural noise machinewe slept great! Everything was well maintained, and I particularly liked the dishwashing stations, which made it easier to keep things clean and our site bear proof.
@SoniaH7E2759B2 · Camped on Mar 30, 2022 at Campsite #D1
Beautiful sites right along the river.
@StephenD173 · Camped on Aug 26, 2021 at Campsite #D1
Nice quiet spot to explore the GSM NP.
Some Coverage
@WilliamK401 · Camped on Jun 9, 2021 at Campsite #D1
The 'owl' at D1 is a young Bald Eagle, not yet having a white head.
GREAT, GREAT visit
Thanks
GREAT, GREAT visit
Thanks
@YuichiI920 · Camped on Apr 26, 2021 at Campsite #D1
Great camp ground,only no sale firewood and could not use toilet building and portable toilet only.
All other was great.
All other was great.
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@pattis711 · Camped on Apr 14, 2021 at Campsite #D1
Awesome campsite on the river. Great hiking trails off campground. No showers, firewood , or bathrooms during our visit there. Come prepared with firewood. Great experience ;)
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@TamiS42B36320C · Camped on Jul 27, 2020 at Campsite #D1
We stayed in campsite D01. It was a great site as far as being located on the water. It did have one major downfall. The tent pad is flush with the ground, not raised off the ground like most at this campground. It is also on a slight hill. None of this is bad unless it rains, which it did on our last day. The rain came down our neighbors parking pad like a small river and straight onto our tent pad where it pooled up forming a large lake. The floor of our tent felt like a water bed. If they fix the tent pad, this would be a good site, but that ruined our last day.The bathrooms were pretty terrible. We visited 3 different ones at the campground. The one by us and the one on the hill (not field by store) near the check in area smelled so bad and were so dirty inside. The one in the field near the store was the nicest. It has a exhaust and ceiling fan and no smell.
@KarriDB5871D2D · Camped on Sep 29, 2019 at Campsite #D1
We had an amazing time and really enjoyed being near the water! Definitely will be back!
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