Campsite #A26 at Elkmont Campground, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN
Campsite #A26
Drive-In | 6 people |
24 ft | Back-in |
2 | weak |








Campsite Reviews (7)
3.0 out of 5
5 star | | 57% |
4 star | | 0% |
3 star | | 29% |
2 star | | 0% |
1 star | | 14% |
In the evening, we were told all parking spots at the viewing area were full, including accessible spots, and the only way up was to walk (while paved, it is still uphill). The whole reason for booking at Elkmont was to have access to the firefly viewing site, and now it is no longer easily accessible to me.
Additionally, I was told I’d need a parking pass at the ranger station and could get one at Metcalf Bottoms or Sugarlands, but nothing on the machine at Metcalf Bottoms indicated that people with handicap placards/plates were exempt, and we didn’t find this out until two days later at Sugarlands, so we wasted $15.
Fellow entomologists suggested some alternative viewing areas outside the park so we may be making other arrangements for our annual pilgrimage in future. I love camping at GSMNP but this year I really struggled with basic ADA accommodation.