Campsite #J16 at Elkmont Campground, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN

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Tent Site #J16

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Drive-In 6 people
47 ft Back-In
2 good
J16
Campsite #J16 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 47-foot driveway, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, Tent Site, Pets Allowed

Campsite Reviews (10)

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@jessiePBBF491E · Camped on Sep 25, 2025 at Campsite #J16
I grew up camping at Elkmont so it is always nostalgic when I have the privilege of going back. Its a beautiful campground, the facilities are always so clean, and the staff is always kind.
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@NKentM995864C1 · Camped on Jul 9, 2025 at Campsite #J16
Bathrooms were much cleaner this year. Wish campground had internet or cell service.
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@JeremyC2748304 · Camped on Oct 16, 2022 at Campsite #J16
While Gatlinburg & the park in general were very busy, Elkmont was a quiet refuge. Our space was fairly private and serene, and it appears many other are as well. Get close to the river if you can. The NPS did a great job of maintaining the restrooms and the campground overall. Proximity to much the park has to offer, the camp store, and attractions within walking distance help make this campground a winner.
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@AshleyC2783007 · Camped on Oct 13, 2022 at Campsite #J16
The campground was clean and well kept. Great hiking trails and historical sights. Very peaceful getaway. Close to nearby attractions as well.
@BowenS5D68F471 · Camped on Jun 4, 2022 at Campsite #J16
Nice staff. Great view of firefly. I have nothing to suggest.
@ReginaC9495832 · Camped on May 18, 2022 at Campsite #J16
Love this place. Camp here several times a year
@GabeB55F4CD035 · Camped on Jul 22, 2021 at Campsite #J16
Ive been coming here for almost 20 years. And Ill keep coming back. That being said, the steep raise in firewood is only going to encourage other folks to bring in wood from out of state; which can be seriously damaging to that epic ecosystem that is GSMNP.
@GabeB652 · Camped on Jul 22, 2021 at Campsite #J16
I’ve been coming here for almost 20 years. And I’ll keep coming back. That being said, the steep raise in firewood is only going to encourage other folks to bring in wood from out of state; which can be seriously damaging to that epic ecosystem that is GSMNP.
@QingyangL973 · Camped on May 29, 2021 at Campsite #J16
It is a great campground.
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@NicoleH5422886 · Camped on Oct 9, 2020 at Campsite #J16
This time of year is very busy in the area; therefore, every single campground had a resident occupying it...which meant an over abundance of campfires. Poorly constructed campfires, at that, leaving the area true to the name, Smokey, but caused a pretty severe headache. Other than that, and traffic, it was a very nice experience.

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