Elkmont Campground Introduce
Nestled in the lush forests of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Elkmont Campground offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and outdoor adventure. Located near Gatlinburg, TN, this campground is a haven for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and families seeking a peaceful getaway.
The campground features a variety of sites suitable for tents, RVs, and trailers, all surrounded by the serene sounds of the Little River. With easy access to numerous hiking trails, including the Little River Trail and the Appalachian Trail, Elkmont Campground is a gateway to exploring the park's diverse landscapes. History buffs will appreciate the nearby Elkmont Historic District, where the remnants of a 19th-century vacation resort offer a glimpse into the past.
Elkmont Campground provides essential amenities such as restrooms, drinking water, and picnic tables, ensuring a comfortable stay for all visitors. While the facilities are well-maintained, some guests have noted that the restrooms could benefit from upgrades and additional privacy between sites.
Customer feedback highlights the campground's popularity and its appeal to outdoor lovers:
- "This is a VERY popular campground in GSMNP. There are multiple hiking options from very easy hikes up Little River trail to strenuous hikes up to the Appalachian Trail."
- "The almost finished, refurbished vacation resort town of Elkmont gives you a great idea of higher-end vacationing from nearly a century ago."
- "Nice campground. Navigation was easy, and sites were not hard to back in."
Whether you're seeking a challenging hike, a leisurely stroll, or a quiet retreat in nature, Elkmont Campground is an ideal destination. Plan your visit today and experience the magic of the Great Smoky Mountains.
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This is a VERY popular campground in GSMNP. There are multiple hiking options from very easy hikes up Little River trail, there are 2 options for a strenuous 8ish mile one way hike up to the Appalachian trail, and multiple variations of anything in between. The almost finished, refurbished vacation resort town of Elkmont gives you a great idea of higher end vacationing is from a nearly a century ago. Whether in Elmont or out on a trail remember that all this area was heavily logged a century ago. Imagine how huge the trees would have been in this beautiful forest.
Nice campground. To get 5-star restrooms would need to be in better shape, have hand soap and sites would need more privacy. Navigation was easy, not hard to back in.
Stunning campground alongside of rushing river, which can be heard from anywhere in the campground. Easy driving in and setting up. Firewood available for sale at the entrance and after-hours. Must pitch tent on the 16’ pad. We had to squeeze to get our setup with one 4-6 person tent and two 1-2 person tents.
Best camp ground in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. For us as tent campers, it's become over the years as more of an RV camp ground. We've made Elkmont an annual place for 20 years. Now, there are so many RVs that the quiet beauty is being lost. Every morning at 8 a.m., all the RVers start up their generators. The noise that you go to the mountains to get away from is all around you. Sad that the park system doesn't make Cades Cove for RVers and Elkmont Tent only. Elkmont is such a peaceful park, or it was.
Great campground. Sites are great or just ok. The ones on the water vary. Creek or river, steep unsafe bank or nice path to the water. The bathrooms are nice but do not have showers. Some bathrooms were closed. The trails near buy are gravel roads... not my thing. It's really a great spot to camp and listen to the rapids while you fall asleep. Close enough to town but far enough away with plenty to do. The camp store is tiny and insanely pricey. We had a blast.
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