Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Pavilion
Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Pavilion is a national park campground in Tennessee. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- Tennessee
- Coordinates
- 35.68028, -83.64944
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 865-436-1261
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Pavilion
Overview Tucked in the mountains under a canopy of cool shade, this picnic pavilion creates a peaceful and secluded environment for visitors, offering the best of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Recreation Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a hiker's paradise, offering over 800 miles of maintained trails ranging from short, leg-stretchers to strenuous treks, with a number of those trails easily accessible from the picnic area. But hiking is not the only reason for visiting the Smokies: Fishing, picnicking, wildlife viewing and auto touring are also popular activities. Visitors can enjoy high-quality backcountry fishing in the cool waters of the countless streams and rivers that snake through the mountains, with trout available in abundance. Wildlife viewing is a popular pastime, and with around 1,500 bears living in the park, it's not uncommon for visitors to spot one. 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 structures, including houses, barns, outbuildings, churches, schools and grist mills, have been preserved or rehabilitated in the park. Facilities Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Pavilion can accommodate up to 70 guests and offers a covered eating area and multiple grills, making it an ideal location for a party or family get-together. The pavilion may be rese
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- National Parks Service · 6.3 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas · 12 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian RV Resort | RV park | 2.0 mi | — | — |
| Upper Henderson #19 | Free campsite | 2.8 mi | Free | — |
| King Branch #20 | Free campsite | 3.3 mi | Free | — |
| Elkmont Group Campground | National park campground | 3.8 mi | $26–$53 | — |
| Elkmont Group Camp | National park campground | 3.8 mi | — | No hookups |
| Elkmont Group Campground | Private campground | 3.8 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.