Elkmont Campground
Elkmont Campground is a national park campground in Tennessee. The published nightly fee is $30.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- Tennessee
- Coordinates
- 35.65876, -83.58274
- Nightly fee
- $30
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Reservations
- Book with the operator
- Website
- www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/elkmont-campground.htm
- Phone
- 8654305560
Amenities
- Potable water (seasonal)
- Toilets (Flush Toilets - seasonal)
- Camp store (seasonal)
- Firewood for sale (seasonal)
- Trash collection (seasonal)
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Elkmont Campground
Elkmont Campground is the closest family campground to Sugarlands Visitor Center in the North District of the park. At 2,150 feet (655 m), winters are mild and summers are hot and humid. Tent and RV campsites, flush toilets, and drinking water are available. No hookups or showers. America the Beautiful passes (not accepted in lieu of the parking tag for parking outside your campsite) are sold at the campground ranger station in summer & fall or online through the USGS store.
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- National Parks Service · 3.1 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas · 16 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkmont Campground | National park campground | under 0.1 mi | — | Electric |
| Elkmont Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Elkmont Group Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Elkmont Group Camp | National park campground | 0.2 mi | — | No hookups |
| Elkmont Group Campground | National park campground | 0.2 mi | $26–$53 | — |
| Appalachian Clubhouse | National park campground | 0.4 mi | — | Electric |
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Sources. National Park Service. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.