Campsite #D12 at Elkmont Campground, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN

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Campsite #D12

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Drive-In	6 people
35 ft	Back-in
2	poor

D12

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Campsite #D12 Features: Drive-In access, Back-in parking, 35ft driveway, Fire ring, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed

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@ClaireC9ED3994 · Camped on May 21, 2025 at Campsite #D12

Very nice shady campground. Needs an rv dump station. Couldnt purchase a parking pass there. Ranger was pretty defensive when I questioned that.

@KimberlyS97588 · Camped on May 23, 2024 at Campsite #D12

This used to be the best primitive campground. Spacious spots with lots of room for kids to play. The care of the campground has really dropped over the last several years. The sites are covered in poison ivy, and the grass and weeds are up to your knees. We thought with now charging for parking in the national park that some of those funds would go back to mowing and weeding at the campground, but that hasnt happened yet.

@PeterB9363957 · Camped on Apr 25, 2024 at Campsite #D12

The woman that check us in kind of grumpy asked how to get to site said its on the map asked where the map On the wall other than that great stay

@jeffreys172959 · Camped on Sep 26, 2023 at Campsite #D12

sure would like to see showers someday, but otherwise a good campground. quiet, nice sites

@SusanD7512883 · Camped on Sep 8, 2023 at Campsite #D12

Another excellent time had by all at Elkmont! Just so beautiful with so much to do and see close by. Fabulous fun for everyone . Personally I adore the tranquil atmosphere. Nothing better then to go to sleep listening to the river run and under the beautiful stars.

@PaulaT568 · Camped on Nov 10, 2021 at Campsite #D12

A great campground! If you need solar, B29 is one of the best sites. The cell service for Verizon was nada so be prepared. You can hike out to the road and get a couple of bars, though! Close in to the park and the Newfound Gap area. Also close to Maggie Valley but definitely not the prettiest part of the park. For that, you will want to stay at Smokemont CG.

@RonaldC660 · Camped on Nov 5, 2021 at Campsite #D12

Park, attendants and services were all great. Except roads inside the park need resurfacing. Many pot holes.

@AnnaN831 · Camped on Oct 23, 2021 at Campsite #D12

Excellent location, very nice staff. The campground is located very conveniently to Gatlinburg. The only caveat here is: if you intend to drive to the town on a Saturday afternoon during a peak season, it may take you up to 2 hours to make the mere 8 miles between the Elkmont campground and downtown Gatlinburg. Popularity=traffic. Please plan accordingly.

@JamesE742 · Camped on May 29, 2021 at Campsite #D12

We enjoy the area. Great hiking nearby. Went to view the fireflies and weren't disappointed.

@RonaldV982 · Camped on Apr 11, 2021 at Campsite #D12

Aah, camping at its best in the tall trees with a beautiful stream as the Spring wild flowers and trees bloomed. Nice hiking trails just across from the campground. All the trails in the park are well maintained and the drive to Clingmans Dome was spectacular. Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg are very touristy, but do have all necessary provisions. We’ll be back again in the Fall.

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Campsite #D12 at Elkmont Campground, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN

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