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Great Smoky Mountains National Park › Tennessee
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Campsite #K16 at Elkmont Campground, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN
$30
Campsite #K16
| Drive-In | 6 people |
| 12 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | weak |
Campsite #K16 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 12-foot driveway, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (14)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 57% |
| 4 star | | 29% |
| 3 star | | 14% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@DanielE7671140 · Camped on Oct 3, 2025 at Campsite #K16
Great site, convenient for hiking in the park
@DarrickBCA580F · Camped on Sep 2, 2025 at Campsite #K16
No soap in several of the mens restrooms. Many lights in and around bathrooms were burnt out.
No Service
@JacobND0B8C458 · Camped on Jun 19, 2025 at Campsite #K16
We did a cross country road trip and this was hands down our favorite. So glad we booked this site. Initially we booked another site in the campground, but I went on availability alert notice for river front sites which was an awesome feature. Was able to secure a site right along the river. It was sublime. The campground itself is amazing no matter what site you have, but man, being along the river and being able to take a dip, lay down and have river flow over during a hot day - perfect. This sit was gold, was able to step down a tiny ledge that lead to private-like access to the river. The sound of the river is great because we could play music and not disturb neighbors, and at night it was so calming. Smoky Mountains is a special place. Saw some fireflies too. Pretty cool.
No Service
@DavidK6336379 · Camped on Oct 13, 2023 at Campsite #K16
Weve camped here every year for 44 yrs.!! Love the peace and tranquility of the stream and surroundings.
No Service
@DianeB7208419 · Camped on Aug 29, 2023 at Campsite #K16
Great time to visit the Smokies and to camp in Elkmont (Sept 28-29). Camp turkeys were great company.
Some Coverage
@ShawnA8375364 · Camped on Aug 9, 2023 at Campsite #K16
Terrific sites, especially those by the river.
No Service
@StevenC597 · Camped on Sep 26, 2021 at Campsite #K16
Had a great experience last week at Elkmont. Check in was easy and informational [bear warnings]. Plan on going back against next spring when the campground re-opens.
@AngelaV446 · Camped on Jul 2, 2021 at Campsite #K16
The grounds seemed more tidy and less messy than in previous visits. Maybe that’s because they are allowing people to scavenge for firewood. I missed the bathrooms but will say the port-a-potty’s were the cleanest I’ve ever seen and they cleaned them every day. I missed the concession that sells wood & ice and misc. but I hear that is opening soon. It was a beautiful and relaxing week spent. And just like the past 30 yrs, we’ll be back.
No Service
@AngelaV9290800 · Camped on Jul 2, 2021 at Campsite #K16
The grounds seemed more tidy and less messy than in previous visits. Maybe thats because they are allowing people to scavenge for firewood. I missed the bathrooms but will say the port-a-pottys were the cleanest Ive ever seen and they cleaned them every day. I missed the concession that sells wood & ice and misc. but I hear that is opening soon. It was a beautiful and relaxing week spent. And just like the past 30 yrs, well be back.
@VictoriaQ344 · Camped on Apr 25, 2021 at Campsite #K16
We stayed at site K16 and LOVED it. It was a lovely location on the river, close enough to bathrooms but far enough away so it wasn't noisy. Rushing water from the river drowned out any noises at the campground/generators, although it did seem to be a quieter campground. Perfect central location to hit all areas of the park. (Call ahead to confirm if they have firewood/ice - in late April 2021 they did not.)
No Service
@AnneC8205723 · Camped on Sep 20, 2020 at Campsite #K16
This was the first time we've visited the smokies. This campground didn't offer much privacy, though there were a handful of relatively private sites. We stayed in two sites--one set back from the creek (L06) and one right on the creek (K16)--and we actually liked our site that was set back from the creek best for this reason. You can hear the creek throughout the campground, which is lovely. Old but relatively clean bathrooms. This campground was very convenient and centrally located for exploring the park and had several lovely hikes within a 15 minute drive (or walk). Wild turkeys roamed the grounds daily, which was also a treat. I really prefer a little more space and privacy between camp sites so unless I could get one of the sites that offers more privacy I'm not sure I'd return. That said, I imagine the other front country campgrounds in this national park are similarly configured. Otherwise it was a really great place to stay and the convenience was a big selling point. Hopefully you'll be spending most of your time out in the park anyway!
@JohnG7676070 · Camped on Sep 17, 2020 at Campsite #K16
Love this campground, with memories all the way back to childhood. Still well run, and feels the same as it did many decades ago.
@GeraldG1880894 · Camped on Sep 1, 2019 at Campsite #K16
The Smokeys are always awesome but the last time we were there the road to Cades Cove was under construction didn't even attempt to go that direction. Also it was very noisy with a lot of kids running around up and down the roadways. But staff is always very nice and grounds are always kept up well.
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