Campsite #A26 at Elkmont Campground, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN

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Campsite #A26

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Drive-In 6 people
24 ft Back-in
2 weak
A26
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Campsite #A26 Features: Drive-In access, Back-in parking, 24ft driveway, Accessible, Fire ring, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed

Campsite Reviews (7)

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@CharlesQF27F4A · Camped on Nov 16, 2024 at Campsite #A26
We love Elkmont especially in November when the campground is very quiet. This year though, it seemed like the Gatlinburg strip on a Saturday night in the 70s. I could not believe the number of people who just cruised through. One might say oh those were campers. Sorry, there just weren't that many actual campers, that's why we book for November. I think some attention should be paid to the non-camper cruising traffic. It sure would have made our experience as nice as it has been in the past. We'll book Cosby for our April and November trips this year. No one seeks out Cosby for a cruise through.
@LaurenH1850172 · Camped on Jun 11, 2023 at Campsite #A26
We did not realize there was a separate lottery for parking spaces at the firefly viewing area beginning this year. Before now the lottery was for the trolly that transported people in and out of the park. We have always booked our campsite at Elkmont in December as soon as they open to try to camp during peak emergence. I always book an accessible campsite due to mobility issues.
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.
@NathanN723F7BD · Camped on Jun 9, 2023 at Campsite #A26
Such a beautiful campsite! We were there for the fireflies but thoroughly enjoyed our time in the campground among the beautiful green trees and vegetation!
@RichardJ863 · Camped on Nov 1, 2021 at Campsite #A26
The only complaint is that the Elkmont Campground was using porta potties even though they have nice restroom buildings there, but explained that they were short of service personnel to clean them.
@KennethL125 · Camped on Oct 11, 2021 at Campsite #A26
We like camping at Elkmont because it is so close to Gatlinburg. Great and friendly campground.
@LuisP541 · Camped on Apr 30, 2021 at Campsite #A26
Great place and lovely people!
@UriF389 · Camped on Apr 4, 2021 at Campsite #A26
I have canceled the booking for the 4th April and rebooked by phone to June 8-11 Tent ste B09, no confirmation no notice to pay $10 for changing the booking been emailed till now. I do like to know are we booked for 8th June ??? Thank you Uri Fogel

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