Elkmont Campground
Elkmont Campground is a national park campground in Tennessee. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- Tennessee
- Coordinates
- 35.65876, -83.58274
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Interpretive Programs, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 865-430-5560 FOR RESERVATIONS CALL 1-877-444-6777
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Elkmont Campground
Overview Located eight miles from Gatlinburg, Tennessee, Elkmont Campground is the largest and busiest campground in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. At an elevation of 2,150 feet, the area enjoys a moderate climate, characterized by mild winters and hot, humid summers. Recreation The Little River runs through the campground offering visitors the option to camp waterfront. Campers can enjoy high-quality backcountry fishing in the cool waters of the Little River and countless other streams and rivers that snake through the mountains. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a hiker's paradise, with over 800 miles of maintained trails ranging from short, leg-stretchers to strenuous treks, with a number of those trails easily accessible from Elkmont Campground. The nearby and popular Laurel Falls Trail leads to a spectacular 80-ft. waterfall. Hiking and fishing are not the only reasons for visiting the Smokies: Picnicking, wildlife viewing and auto touring are popular activities. With around 1,500 bears living in the park, it's not uncommon for visitors to spot one. From the big animals like bears, deer, and elk, down to microscopic organisms, the Smokies are the most biologically-diverse area in the world's temperate zone. The park is a sanctuary for a magnificent array of animal and plant life, all of which is protected for future generations to enjoy. The park also holds one of the best collections of log buildings in the eastern United States. Over 90 historic struct
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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 | $30 | — |
| 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. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.