on the west side of the campground just over the bridge from the ranger station and are right by the ampitheater.

Elkmont Road will be on your left. The terrain at Elkmont is fairly flat, but regardless, all sites have level 16 x 16 tent pads on which to pitch your tent. Cell phone coverage is a no for any service I have tried over the years- Verizon, T Mobile, AT&T, and US Cellular. The campground is open from early April through the end of October. When you click on a specific campsite, you will find multiple pictures and the boxes at the top will tell you max length of RV/motorhome that can be parked at that site or if it is for tent only. RVs are still welcome in these areas. See the Elkmont Group Campground web page here on National Park Planner for details and photos of this campground. Bikes are an extremely common way to get around this super large campground so drive slowly and keep in mind kids under 16 must wear a helmet per TN law. All thats left now is some stacked stone chimneys and foundations. Campsite F8 is the most sought after site at Elkmont Campground. A dump station is located at the Sugarlands Visitor Center six miles away.

Wondering if your kids can handle this can't miss Smokies trail? With A9 and A11 you must also walk down stairs to get to the camping area. I really hope not as it was a great way to get between the park and Gatlinburg. Well worth the early morning rise. I repeat- There is no electricity/ water/ sewer hookups at any campsite in Elkmont. Younger kids seem to get more out of it than older but everyone likes the underwater shark tunnel. Elkmont Campground is the largest campground offering in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Dump Station: Dump station at Sugarlands Visitor Center open 5/23 - 11/1. Prices are the same whether it is an RV or tent only site. Each campsite has a fire ring, picnic table, and tent pad. Sites B22, B23, and B25 are close to the parking lot. Beginning March 1, valid parking tag is required for any vehicle parking for more than 15 minutes in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Thank you! Or go in the shoulder months of April and November. Historic remnants of Little River Lumber Company's logging camp and old buildings from the Elkmont resort community offer campers a glimpse of life at Elkmont nearly a century ago. The trolley costs $2 and leaves about every 1.5 hours from Gatlinburg between 9 am and 530 pm June- October. The rangers and the campground host do patrol around during the day and will write you up or even confiscate stuff if you are particularly egregious. Great Smoky Mountains National Park . You will find more remnants of the cabins that once stood here, leftover from a resort community at Elkmont founded in 1910. Firewood may not be brought into the park unless it bears the USDA-APHIS-PPQ or state certification that it has been heat-treated. Check out time is 12 pm and you can check in after 1 pm. If you do not have a reservation and you arrive when the office is closed, you can self-register. Lots of room and privacy. This is due to features of that specific campsite, such as steep or short drive ways. When you click on a picture on the website, it will take you to even more detailed information about that specific site and even some pictures. Campsites D1, D3, D4, and D6 are on the Little River. This is an awesome hike with kids because it takes you from Little Greenbrier School to the Walker Sisters Cabin. Park on the pavement only and/or in designated spaces. The driveways are also level and perfect for RVs. The recreation.gov website for Elkmont has decent descriptions of each campsite. Somebody built their daughter a kid-sized play cabin adjacent to the familys cabin in Daisy Town. The Elkmont Campground is not gated, so you can check in after hours. The Walker Sister Cabin is my family's favorite historic site in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. The exact opening and closing dates change each year, so be sure to visit the National Park Services Frontcountry Campingweb page for the latest schedule. All Rights Reserved. The Appalachian Club was a private club with a clubhouse and cabins for its members and its remnants are what you see today in this area. Recreation.gov gives details on each campsite including maximum vehicle length. RVs should stop at Sugarlands before checking into their site to dump and to stock up on water. There are only 3 ways to get between the east and west sides of Elkmont Campground: the main bridge over the Little River near the ranger station. I would bring real water shoes too as the river is rocky and not fun on bare feet. Have you ever visited the abandoned resort town in the Smoky Mountains? This is one of the big complaints on TripAdvisor so I thought I would keep mentioning it so people arent surprised when they get to the campground. Those with more tents than pad space must pay for a second campsite. In my head, I break it up into the east and west sides of the campground as it is split by the river. Campsites A5, A7, A9, and A11 are walk-in sites situated along a small creek that runs through the campground (not the Little River). At an elevation of 2,150 feet, the area enjoys a moderate climate, characterized by mild winters and hot,. Generator use is prohibited from May 15 through October 31 in loops A, B, L, M and N. You must check-in with the campground office staff UPON ARRIVAL to complete your reservation. The little blue i at the bottom tells you about this site specifically and that it is not good for an RV. The following are a few observations about the different campsites at the Elkmont Campground that may coming in handy when trying to decide which site to pick. An awesome place to stretch your legs for a long or short while, whatever you feel like. I have been able to buy wood sometimes and sometimes not. Dispose of garbage promptly in dumpsters provided. Archeological evidence recovered from sites in Elkmont date human use of the area to at least the Middle Archaic Period - 8000 to 5000 years before the present time. Unless you are making it or eating it, food should be in your car or an actual, certified bear proof container. Riverfront campsite B7. Campsite J7, while not on the river, has a clear view of it from across the street. Society Hill was what the cabins around Jakes Creek were called and Millionaires Row referred to the cabins around the Little River.

This section of the L loop (sites L1- L6) is located on a little rise and is slightly separated from the rest of the campground so it tends to be quieter.

Even outside of the official festival, people drive themselves to the Little River and Jakes Creek trailheads to see the fireflies so it can be surprisingly busy even late into the night on the Little River Road during these times. Trailheads for Little River Trail, Jakes Creek Trail, and Elkmont Nature Trail are located adjacent to the campground. It also means it gets dark before sunset. and reservations. The restrooms never have soap unless somebody spreads some campground magic by leaving a dispenser for everyone to share. Learn more about some of the historic buildings that have been restored in Elkmont Ghost Town, then plan a visit to the area yourself! Lesson learneddont forget your site number. They are allowed anywhere cars can go so basically you can go all around the campground with your dog (or cat I guess) and to the trailheads, but not on the trails themselves. Cades Cove and Smokemont are the only campgrounds in Great Smoky Mountains National Park that are open year round. The Little River to Cucumber Gap to Jakes Creek back to Elkmont is a popular 5.6 mile loop trail for longer day hikes without too much elevation change (830 ft). For more information on camping in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, see the National Park ServicesFrontcountry Campingweb page. Fortunately, the good news is that you can bike or walk the loop without cars on Wednesdays from early May to late September. Reservations which exceed the 14 consecutive day limit may be cancelled and refunded. For additional information, call 865-436-1200 or visit. The Little River is super cold, even in the summer, so rock hopping and wading are popular but the kids will want towels as soon as they get out. The National Park Service made the decision to preserve 19 buildings in Elkmont and tear down the rest.

Sites B21 through B24 are off by themselves, so if you want privacy, these are the ones to get. Empty trail up to Clingmans Dome at 8am on weekday in the summer. Gatlinburg, News Release Date: April 27, 2021 Contact: Dana Soehn, 865-436-1207 Great Smoky Mountains National Park will host the annual synchronous firefly viewing opportunity at Elkmont beginning Tuesday, June 1 through Tuesday, June 8. If it says RV/motorhome, then there is room to park the big guys; if it says RV, then that usually means a smaller RV or pop-up is fine; and Tent Only is pretty self- explanatory.

Take a left at the sign for Elkmont Nature Trail, where you'll find a parking lot. And every time I explain it to people like that, I feel like I am setting up some sort of east side/ west side campground rap battle scenario that happens, which to be fair, would be absolutely fantastic and we should make that happen. The walk in sites are grouped near each other- (B2, B3, and B4), (A5, A7, A9, and A11), and (B21- B36). You can walk to it along the Little River Road or take a cut through path between campsites C11 and C12. Campsites are $25 per night unless you are lucky enough to get a riverfront site and then they are $27 per night.

To be safe, carry a rain jacket with you in your backpack at all times and dont leave your rainfly off your tent if you leave the campground for a few hours and its completely sunny with 0% chain of rain in the forecast. That will end badly (personal experience talking here). It is open from mid-March to late November each year. There is a lot to do in this area, and it's easily accessible, making it a good . It is a bit hard to find so read this excellent write up by Hiking In The Smokies. The L1 and L2 campsites have sloped driveways, so avoid these if you are in an RV. The park service decided not to restore these and they have crumbled. Scroll all the way down and at the bottom of the Need To Know section and it will tell you about any restrictions or specifics for that individual site as well as the campground in general. It then suffered a series of fires and is now almost completely gone except for the chimney and some foundations. 2014-2023 Copyright Steven L. Markos. 5. The Elkmont season is generally late spring to late fall (March/ April/ May thru Oct/ Nov) and you can reserve sites 6 months in advance. Its close to great trails, the popular Cades Cove, has plenty of good restaurants, and its still close enough to Sevierville if you want to visit Dollywood or shop at the outlets. M4 and M6 in the background. A pretty basic dishwashing sink is on the outside of the bathroom, plus a potable water spigot. Three of the sites provide 5 amp electrical service for medical equipment. Elkmont gets buggy so bring bug spray and citronella candles May- Sept. Campsite on the Little River in the C Loop of Elkmont Campground. Campsite G7 on the Little River at Elkmont Campground. Campsite B25 at Elkmont Campground is the closest walk-in site to the parking lot. There were port-a-potties which were serviced almost daily while we were there and the water fountains and spigots outside the restroom buildings were still operational. The panoramic vistas from the viewing platform atop the tallest peak in the Smokies are undeniably spectacular but the traffic getting there is undeniably awful. The 4 group sites are all grouped together (ha!) Campsites H1, H3, and H5 are on the Little River. This section was known as Society Hill.

GP 03 is also good although smaller than GP 04 and a little closer to the other 2 group sites. Hiking in the park with pets is allowed only on roads and two trailsthe Gatlinburg Trail and the Oconaluftee River Trail. Well tell you everything you need to know about Elkmont Campground in exhaustive detail- what campsites are the best, how to reserve, and all the little things that will help you plan your trip. Pets are allowed on a leash no longer than six feet.

Basically, expect it to rain at least 1 out 3 days of your trip. If you are in an RV, avoid B11 due to an extremely sloped driveway. The lot is within walking distance of the historic structures in Elkmont. Aim for an 8am arrival at the trailhead at the very latest. They dont sell them in the park. N2 and N3 are still nice campsites that I would stay in but just be prepared for early morning hikers. All that remains of the cabins along Jakes Creek. Prior to mid-May, some sites can be reserved and some are first come, first served. Most importantly, please keep in mind that the Smokies is a temperate rain forest and gets as much rain as the Pacific Northwest. Drive toward Cades Cove for about 7 miles until you see a sign for Elkmont Campground. Great Smoky Mountains National Park. You have successfully signed up for the monthly newsletter. Group Campsites: 4 (15 - 30 persons) Fee: $30 to $60 Dates Open: April 29 - October 30, 2022. On a weekend in the fall, it can be stop-and-go all the way from Sugarlands Visitor Center up to Clingmans, which is 20 miles. Bring bathing suits, water shoes, and towels in the summer for the river.

You can easily drive to Gatlinburg in under 30 minutes from Elkmont but expect to pay about $20 for parking. Book on the recreation.gov website for Elkmont. A close up of campsite L2, one of my new favorites at Elkmont. However, please be considerate of your neighbors while setting up camp by keeping noise and light to a minimum. L2 is another of my favorites as it has a ton of privacy even though it doesnt look like it on the map. J16 is technically on the river, but it is so far away that it does not count as being a riverside site. My Familys Favorite Historic Site In The Smokies" . Restrooms at Elkmont Campground have flush toilets, cold running water, and utility sinks. A and B loops are the worst for this because they are by the entrance to the campground so get everyone exiting and entering plus the road noise from the adjacent Little River road. What was once a booming logging camp and resort town for wealthy vacationers slowly became a ghost town. N2 and N3 at the far end of the N loop on the west side might look like they would have a lot of privacy but there is a cut through trail that leads to the Jakes Creek and Little River trailheads next to these 2 sites so they arent as quiet as you might think. So if you have an opportunity for one, go for it. Check in is 1 PM. Due to its central location and variety of amenities, Elkmont Campground tends to be heavily used during the summer vacation months and in October. Campsites B2, B3, and B4, as well as sites B21 through B36 are walk-in campsites. There are no charcoal grills, only fire pits with grates. Metcalf Bottoms is an excellent picnic area and has a trailhead to one of our favorite trails in the park, Little Brier Gap trail. This may result in a forfeit of your reservation. SD : In short, no. All pets must be kept on a six foot leash at all times. F8 is off by itself and right on the river. Located on the Tennessee side of the park, Elkmont is within easy driving of some of the most popular park attractions like Laurel Falls (10 minutes), Alum Cave trail (30 min), and Clingmans Dome (50 min). Failure to check-in with the office staff by noon following the day of your arrival will be considered a no show. Elkmont winter circa 1928. Please check the descriptions and measurements of individual sites.In addition to these tent / RV sites, Elkmont has 20 walk-in sites for tents. Townsend, TN is a great basecamp to explore the Smokies. From Gatlinburg,TN: Take Newfound Gap Road (aka U.S. 441) South into the Park. except for the restored Spence Cabin on the Little River Trail. Otters were released here in the 1990s so keep an eye for them. Please note that I forgot my site number when camping at another of the campgrounds at Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and the site information was not available as it should have been. One of the most interesting cabins that stands in Elkmont today is the Levi Trentham cabin, which was preserved in late 2017. With 200 sites, the campground is easily the largest and busiest campground in the park. Perhaps it is reserved for camp hosts or in need of repair, but it is not available to the general public. Should you choose Elkmont Campground or Cades Cove Campground in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park? and cultural destinations in your zip code and across the country. The early morning also ups your chances of seeing wildlife, such as bears. The large number of abandoned buildings eventually led to the town being called Elkmont Ghost Town.. wading across the Little River (this is a cold and possibly very wet way), Map courtesy of the NPS- https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/upload/Elkmont.pdf. The lottery period for the 2023 synchronous fireflies official park passes open on Friday, April 28 at 10:00 AM and closes Monday, May 1 at 8:00 PM. The nearest dump station is at Sugarlands Visitor Center about 15 min away. We provide tools and tips to discover If you wish to camp more than 14 days at a particular campground, you must leave that campground for at least one day before returning. It makes for a perfect afternoon outing for the family, and the kids (and you) will love walking through the cabin and imagining the lives lived here by the Walker sisters during the early 1900's. Over the past 30 days there have been 3,516 reservation cancellations at Elkmont. So it fills up fast. From Sugarlands Visitor Center: Drive 4.8 miles on Fighting Creek Gap Road. Directions to Elkmont Campground.
Ask the campground host for directions to the closest one. Tents must be pitched on the pad. Stays within Great Smokey Mountains National Park are limited to 14 consecutive days at any one campground, and no more than 60 total camping days in a year. Like all campgrounds at Great Smoky Mountains National Park, there are no showers at Elkmont, but there are private companies and private campgrounds that offer fee-based shower facilities outside of the park. G4 is a handicap-assessible site with a lantern pole and a tall grill / fire pit. So cute. "Elkmont will shine tonight, Elmont will shine." The Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Sites E1, E3, E5, E7, and E9 are on the Little River. All scented items (candles, soap, etc.) The campground does have modern restrooms with cold water. You may have to change campsites multiple times if no one site is open for the length of your stay. Once more for the people in the back- There are no electric/ water/ sewer hookups at any campsite in any of the campgrounds in the Smokies so leave the electric kettle/ coffee maker/ phone charger at home. A mile or so up Jakes Creek Trail takes you an unmarked spur trail to Avent Cabin, one of the oldest in the park and built in 1845. We left the campground at 7am on a July morning, only taking enough time to make coffee, use the restroom, and throw a bunch of granola bars and fruit in the car. If you want your chair to be sub-3-pounds, you're going to have to go without armrests, footrests . new adventures through a one-stop shop for inspiration and ideation, trip planning, information sharing, Sample of the Elkmont campsite list from the recreation.gov website. These are hands down our favorite campsites at Elkmont. But is does have plenty of decent chain restaurants like Mellow Mushroom or Calhouns, plus the closest grocery store and outdoor outfitters. Food safety is strictly enforced-- no food or even water left at campsite or in tents when not actively cooking or eating. This is a wonderful site as there aren't immediate neighbours on either side and the river is just beyond the tent pad. I would take about any site on the western side of the campground over A or B loop campsites if I had a choice (excepting the river front campsites). Here are the most recent. . Want a cabin with a view? Beware of broken glass and other debris when exploring. If you try to make a reservation and the entire campground is booked solid, check back every chance you get because people cancel all the time and the sites immediately go back up for sale. One hundred and sixty-five sites are open to RVs, though some of the sites are in generator-free areas designed to attract tent campers. It lists recommended lodging options if you are not camping as well as activities and restaurants in nearby Townsend, TN. So there is still some demolition debris around. The Elkmont Campground is located around a 20 minute drive from Gatlinburg. The rest of the sites are fairly level. Quiet hours are in effect from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Even in June this water was super cold. Walk-in means that you park your car in a common lot and carry your gear up to 75 yards to the campsite as opposed to parking right next to your campsite. For older kids, it is super fun to walk through in the evening because it does definitely feel like a ghost town.. (It is too cold for me at any time of year but the kids like it.) You can also hike the Jakes Creek and Little River trails past stone walls and chimneys, which mark the former locations of cabins that once stood in Elkmont. Youll turn here until you see the ranger station about 4 miles down the road. We give you a detailed, 5 day itinerary that hits the highlights of the park while missing the crowds and introduces you to the Smokies we know and love as locals. These new passes will help pay for some much needed maintenance throughout the park, including at rest areas and campgrounds. Front country campers parked at their designated campsite will not be required to have a parking tag. The Elkmont Historic District is a collection of preserved and not so preserved cabins leftover from Elkmonts early days in the early 1900s as a logging town and a resort for well- heeled Knoxvillians.

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It has 2 tent areas on opposite sides of the picnic tables and tons of room. If a campsite is available, you can pay in the morning and hopefully make a reservation for the rest of your stay. This blog was originally published in Aug 2020 but was updated and republished in Nov 2022 with new pictures and information. Find out more details and check site availability for Site F08, Loop Generator Use in Elkmont Campground at Great Smoky Mountains National Park with Recreation.gov. There are many, many more hikes but we have narrowed down our recommended hikes for kid-pleasing, shorter, easier walks in the woods! The National Park Service website for the Smokies is the place to start. 37738, Download the official NPS app before your next visit. Dont be the reason why a bear has to get euthanized. Our Family's Top 10 Favorite Activities When We Camp At Elkmont HIKING, BIKING, SWIMMING, HISTORY, VISITING A GHOST TOWN Definitely not for strollers but fine for toddlers due to its short length and minimal elevation gain. Others say it isnt bad at all but I would still err on the side of having deterrents. (1,559) No Service Reservation Rules Located eight miles from Gatlinburg, Tennessee, Elkmont Campground is the largest and busiest campground in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This year (2022), the recreation.gov website had availability for May 2023 in Nov 2022 so it looks like the 6 month release is working. 6. Beginning mid-May, all sites are available for reservation up to six months in advance, and those not reserved are available on a first come, first served basis. In addition to being near the restrooms, these sites have lantern posts and tall grills / fire pits.

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