Great Smoky Mountains National ParkG1
Campsite #G1 at Elkmont Group Camp, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN
$75
Group Site #G1
| Walk-In | 30 people |
| 5 | poor |
5/28
5/29
Campsite #G1 Features: Walk-In access, Back-In parking, Fire ring, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, Tent Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (13)
4.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 62% |
| 4 star | | 31% |
| 3 star | | 8% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@BarbaraS935217 · Camped on Jun 28, 2024 at Campsite #G1
Group site 01 was a large site. We had (6) two man tents, on two of the tent pads, and there was room for maybe two more small tents but that was it. The third pad was not usable. It was overgrown and muddy. It rained once while we were there and this pad was in standing water. The other two pads had gravel, and were nice pads, but the third is useless due to the occasional rains. 5 nice large tables. 2 firerings. One large grill, but we didn't use it. Bathrooms were clean and stocked with toliet paper and a hand dryer. The group sites are not kept up like the other sites. Overgrown. Staff was not friendly. But we tried to give them the benefit of the doubt in the volume of campers they see, but don't expect southern hospitality. Great trails. Easy access via walking. We hung out in the water a lot due to the heat. Very clean clear water. We saw turkey and an owl in the campground. Saw a bear at Laurel Falls. Wood and ice were available. $10/$5 rounded up. We plan to come back next year, but probably won't book the group site unless they are cared for better. Group site 01 is the handicap site, and it would be very difficult to get a wheelchair down the walk pad, to the site, due to the broken chunks of concrete. All in all we had a great time at this campground.
@SamL4075452 · Camped on Jun 7, 2024 at Campsite #G1
The rating is based on Group Site 1's continued degradation. I was hoping this year would have some campsite improvements but there wasn't. The description's pictures of the campsite are from over 10 years ago. I know because we were there in 2013 after they refurbished the site. One of the large tent pads (last pic) is now completely grown and mudded over. Been that way at least the last 3 years and getting worst. I managed to get one 9x9 tent on it but the other end of the pad was piled with limbs. The 6x6 curbs are rotting out in several paces but I don't consider that a big deal. The walkway is broken up near the parking lot so watch your step. Poison ivy is encroaching all around. I know it's a national park but seems like they could clear a reasonable margin around the pads and walkways. As for Elkmont Campground as a whole I give it 5 stars. The campground was clean and the bathrooms (at least the one in the group area) have new motion sensor lights which were nice. Also the restrooms were well maintained and clean. As for the camp store, the lady running it is very nice and they have an honor system after hours for ice and firewood. That's really considerate.
@MartinH4750228 · Camped on Oct 8, 2023 at Campsite #G1
The group campsite was perfect for our group of men doing day hikes for a week. Plenty of space for multiple tents and tables for cooking and seating. The high wall fire rings were not the best as the fire was really low and hard to get air in and heat out. I understand the safety concerns, maybe add holes around the base for air entry. Bathroom and dish washing sink were clean and convenient (close, but not too close).
@CarolB2589812 · Camped on Sep 7, 2023 at Campsite #G1
Great location and this site is really nice for a larger group.
@Elizabeth86784 · Camped on May 8, 2022 at Campsite #G1
Nice sites, set away from each other
@RossH8173451 · Camped on Oct 14, 2021 at Campsite #G1
Great site for a group. Has 6 picnic tables & 2 fire pits, would be nice if it were directly next to the river but it's only a 3 minute walk away.
@RossH827 · Camped on Oct 14, 2021 at Campsite #G1
Great site for a group. Has 6 picnic tables & 2 fire pits, would be nice if it were directly next to the river but it's only a 3 minute walk away.
@KerryH476 · Camped on Jul 26, 2021 at Campsite #G1
Cash in your life's savings to buy ice. $4.38 a bag. It was so hot and with 19 people we had to buy 8-10 bags a day. Buy in town in you are headed that way.
@KerryH6751937 · Camped on Jul 26, 2021 at Campsite #G1
Cash in your life's savings to buy ice. $4.38 a bag. It was so hot and with 19 people we had to buy 8-10 bags a day. Buy in town in you are headed that way.
@LindaA9769350 · Camped on Oct 18, 2019 at Campsite #G1
Beautiful, large campsite away from the main camping loops. Private, convenient, comfortable with great amenities.
@LindaA689 · Camped on Oct 18, 2019 at Campsite #G1
Beautiful, large campsite away from the main camping loops. Private, convenient, comfortable with great amenities.
@ChristineM491 · Camped on Aug 1, 2019 at Campsite #G1
The group campsite was perfect for our family. With 6 adult children & their families... we were able to “camp together” but each couple/family stayed in their own tents. With this site we were able to eat & hangout as an entire family. Many times we need to book several “traditional sites” most the time not near each other; not with this site, this was GREAT ! Just remember it is in the wildlife, so keep all food stored in the cars. (Even though I heard the park has a fine for not doing this, it is the smart thing to do!) We will return ! My Adult Children want this to become an annual vacation event; staying at this group campgrounds. For us, several went to nearby attractions; while we took the grandchildren and younger children on “walks” to see nature, we even put our feet in the streams. (Take drinking water with you as walking needs a drink, several of us did, ones that though we were silly, happily shared our water.) EVERYONE had fun ! Those that wanted to spend money at attractions sites nearby towns & those of us that wanted to spend time in Nature. (A couple of our group that did attractions were sad they missed our hiking/walking adventures and said “next time” we will go hiking. :-) GREAT opportunities to take wonderful photos ! The background makes the photos !
@Christine30365 · Camped on Aug 1, 2019 at Campsite #G1
The group campsite was perfect for our family. With 6 adult children & their families... we were able to “camp together” but each couple/family stayed in their own tents. With this site we were able to eat & hangout as an entire family. Many times we need to book several “traditional sites” most the time not near each other; not with this site, this was GREAT ! Just remember it is in the wildlife, so keep all food stored in the cars. (Even though I heard the park has a fine for not doing this, it is the smart thing to do!) We will return ! My Adult Children want this to become an annual vacation event; staying at this group campgrounds. For us, several went to nearby attractions; while we took the grandchildren and younger children on “walks” to see nature, we even put our feet in the streams. (Take drinking water with you as walking needs a drink, several of us did, ones that though we were silly, happily shared our water.) EVERYONE had fun ! Those that wanted to spend money at attractions sites nearby towns & those of us that wanted to spend time in Nature. (A couple of our group that did attractions were sad they missed our hiking/walking adventures and said “next time” we will go hiking. :-) GREAT opportunities to take wonderful photos ! The background makes the photos !
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