Elkmont Campground — Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Sarah C.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Jul. 23, 2017

Water everywhere!

Let's face it, it gets HOT in the Blue Ridge Mountains in the summer time and having a spot to cool off at the end of the day is an added bonus when camping. This campground is within the national park and offers well shaded spots for both RVs and tent campers. It's a relatively large campground with multiple loops that helps to spread out visitors so that you don't fell like you're on top of one another.

There are no hook ups for electric and sewer here, nor are their showers. However, there are flush toilets, cold running water and large sinks for you to do your dishes or hand wash a few clothing items if need be. The town of Gatlinburg is also a short drive away from this particular campground. There are water spigots with potable water through the campground.

This is one of the more popular sites within the park and fills quickly (especially the AMAZING sites right along the water). So if you're interested in spending a few nights here, be sure to make your reservations early. There is also a small general store located within the campground.

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Elkmont Campground — Great Smoky Mountains National Park by Sarah C., July 23, 2017
  • Review photo of Elkmont Campground — Great Smoky Mountains National Park by Sarah C., July 23, 2017
  • Review photo of Elkmont Campground — Great Smoky Mountains National Park by Sarah C., July 23, 2017
  • Review photo of Elkmont Campground — Great Smoky Mountains National Park by Sarah C., July 23, 2017
  • Review photo of Elkmont Campground — Great Smoky Mountains National Park by Sarah C., July 23, 2017
  • Review photo of Elkmont Campground — Great Smoky Mountains National Park by Sarah C., July 23, 2017
  • Review photo of Elkmont Campground — Great Smoky Mountains National Park by Sarah C., July 23, 2017
  • Review photo of Elkmont Campground — Great Smoky Mountains National Park by Sarah C., July 23, 2017
  • Review photo of Elkmont Campground — Great Smoky Mountains National Park by Sarah C., July 23, 2017
  • Review photo of Elkmont Campground — Great Smoky Mountains National Park by Sarah C., July 23, 2017