Campsite #K16 at Elkmont Campground, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN

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Campsite #K16

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Drive-In 6 people
12 ft Back-in
2 weak
K16
8/27
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Campsite #K16 Features: Drive-In access, Back-in parking, 12ft driveway, Fire ring, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed

Campsite Reviews (11)

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@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.
@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.
@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.
@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.
@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.
@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.
@ShawnA8375364 · Camped on Aug 9, 2023 at Campsite #K16
Terrific sites, especially those by the river.
@JulieM1485661 · Camped on Jun 25, 2023 at Campsite #K16
Great location
@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.
@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.)

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