Bote Mountain Campsite 18 is located in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, surrounded by forested terrain and rolling hills. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby, campers can explore the scenic trails of Cades Cove and the historic structures within the park.

Bote Mountain Campsite 18 — Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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Great site &amp; fairly easy hike in from Laurel Creek rd. Camp site is about .5 miles downhill from the Bote Mountain and West Prong Trail Head. There are 2 sites that can be used and they are separated from one another.

easy short hike to feel miles from world

I chose this campsite as the location of my first backcountry overnight experience, and I was not disappointed. Loved every minute of it. Short hike from your vehicle on Laurel Gap Rd. West Prong of the Little River runs right through both separated sites, so plenty of water is an understatement. Ground is flat and plenty of room to spread out.
IGA grocery store in Townsend is only 20 minutes away, makes for a great place to pick up last minute food ideas before hiking in to your site.
This is a favorite spot for us local hikers, I highly recommend it to everyone. 

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