Campsite #J12 at Elkmont Campground, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN

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Campsite #J12

14 reviews
Drive-In 6 people
27 ft Back-In
2 good
J12
Campsite #J12 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 27-foot driveway, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed

Campsite Reviews (14)

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@RichardF767024 · Camped on Sep 28, 2025 at Campsite #J12
Beautiful campground, its one of our favorites and we have been here several times!
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No Service
@JayW4423954 · Camped on Aug 3, 2025 at Campsite #J12
Gorgeous campground. Amazing sleep to the sounds of the river. Wish we could have stayed more nights.
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@KristenM8EB65F · Camped on Jul 11, 2025 at Campsite #J12
This is a beautiful site along the creek. Water access is a short walk- mostly level to the water. Close enough to the bath house. We didnt feel too cramped with neighbors on both sides.
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No Service
@DianeF3801304 · Camped on May 18, 2025 at Campsite #J12
We have stayed in Elkmont both in our tent, as well as our camper, as a yearly trip for several years and always find the area well-maintained, the Rangers are very helpful and knowledgeable and there is always something new to explore without having to leave the immediate area. It is always one of our favorite trips of the year.
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No Service
@GabrielC991798 · Camped on Jul 1, 2022 at Campsite #J12
It was a beautiful campground. We were right by the river and greatly enjoyed our time. There were plenty of trees perfect for hanging hammocks and hanging out in nature.
@JamieF82EA837E · Camped on May 26, 2022 at Campsite #J12
While I understand there has to be rules to protect the park. This is the 3rd year in a row we have had the volunteers be rude with the enforcement. The bathhouses on J loop were extremely disgusting.
@JohnB144 · Camped on Jul 19, 2021 at Campsite #J12
Great campground in gorgeous setting with friendly staff
Verizon
Excellent
@JacobK291 · Camped on Jul 14, 2021 at Campsite #J12
Ever wonder what it’s like to live in a 3rd world village that doesn’t have power? Well, this is your chance! At least a quarter of the occupants have their generators clanking away all day so they can sit inside and watch tv. If your aim was peace in quiet in a stunning National Park, this isn’t the place. At least some other campgrounds have no generator loops. Not here - it is constant and irritating.
Verizon
No Service
@JacobKB83E93A4 · Camped on Jul 14, 2021 at Campsite #J12
Ever wonder what its like to live in a 3rd world village that doesnt have power? Well, this is your chance! At least a quarter of the occupants have their generators clanking away all day so they can sit inside and watch tv. If your aim was peace in quiet in a stunning National Park, this isnt the place. At least some other campgrounds have no generator loops. Not here - it is constant and irritating.
@JoelD493 · Camped on May 6, 2021 at Campsite #J12
We enjoyed the hiking opportunities available from the campground!
@PhilE214748924 · Camped on Oct 11, 2020 at Campsite #J12
Always love camping at Elkmont!
@RobertW1226972 · Camped on Oct 9, 2020 at Campsite #J12
Elkmont is a spectacular campground! It's always clean, filled with friendly campers and the scenery is beautiful. Tucked against the Little River makes for some memorable stays. The rangers are helpful and friendly. If you haven't stayed yet at this jewel, give it a try!
@AmandaL2055066 · Camped on Aug 21, 2020 at Campsite #J12
Great site, quick weekend trip for the Jeep invasion a must do again
@JamesW5759385 · Camped on Sep 18, 2019 at Campsite #J12
Had a River site very nice and and clean the only trouble is that people keep walking through your campsite to go down to the river very annoying. There should be a dedicated path for people to go down to the river

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