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National Park Service campground · Sevier County
Elkmont Campground
Elkmont Campground is a National Park Service campground at Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Sevier County, Tennessee. It has 211 campsites.
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Amenities at Elkmont Campground
- BookingReservable
- PetsAllowed on a leash
- Dump stationNot listed
- ShowersNot listed
Summary of the official listing. Details and sources are in the table below.
Status notice for Elkmont Campground
Open as of 2026-11-14; next scheduled closure 2026-11-29 to 2027-04-03.
Elkmont Campground campsites, fees and season
Each row below is copied from the official National Park Service listing for Elkmont Campground and links to it.
| Item | As published | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Campsites | 211 (25 tent or primitive) | Source |
| Reservations | Reservations | Source |
| Booking window | Campsite reservations are required and may be made up to six months in advance. | Source |
| Season | Elkmont Campground closes seasonally. See exceptions for exact dates of operation. | Source |
| Nightly fees | Campsite: $30.00 (Camping Fee is per site, per night.) | Source |
| Stay limit | The park-wide camping limit is 14 consecutive days with no more than 60 total days in a calendar year. | Source |
| Pets | Pets are allowed on a leash no longer than six feet. Pets are only permitted on the roads, Oconaluftee River Trail, and Gatlinburg Trail. | Source |
| RV length limit | 35 feet (RV); trailer 32 feet | Source |
| Dump station | No | Source |
| Showers | No | Source |
| Amenities | Camp Store – Seasonal, Firewood For Sale – Seasonal, Ice Available For Sale – Seasonal, Food Storage Lockers – Seasonal, Trash/Recycling Collection – Seasonal, Amphitheater – Seasonal, Staff or Volunteer Host On Site – Seasonal, Potable Water – Seasonal, Flush Toilets – seasonal, Showers – None | Source |
| Phone | 8654305560 | Source |
| Address | 434 Elkmont Road, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 | Source |
Rules that apply at Elkmont Campground
These come from National Park Service rules for all of its campgrounds, not just this one.
| Rule | What it says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Food storage | All food and equipment used to prepare and store food (stoves, pots, coolers, etc.) must be kept sealed in a vehicle (preferably the trunk) or in a camping unit constructed of solid, non-pliable material at all times when not in use. All scented items and all water containers must also be stored. Food storage lockers at Abrams Creek, Big Creek, Cades Cove, Cataloochee, Cosby, Deep Creek, Elkmont and Smokemont. Backco | Source |
| Firewood | Only heat-treated firewood that is bundled and certified by the USDA or a state department of agriculture may be brought into the park. Campers may also collect dead and down wood found in the park. | Source |
| Quiet hours | Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm-6:00 am. Generator quiet hours are from 8:00 pm-8:00 am. | Source |
| Pets | Pets are allowed in campgrounds on a leash no longer than six feet; only on roads, the Oconaluftee River Trail and the Gatlinburg Trail; not in the backcountry. | Source |
| Alcohol | Alcohol is permitted in campgrounds and picnic areas, provided the person in possession is at least 21 years old. | Source |
| Stay limits | The park-wide camping limit is 14 consecutive days with no more than 60 total days in a calendar year. Backcountry: no more than 3 consecutive nights at a campsite. | Source |
Fishing and hunting near Elkmont Campground
Nearest fishing water
Little River on Tennessee Fishing Spots. The closest TWRA public fishing access point is Roadside Picnic Area, about 11.4 miles away.
Nearest wildlife management area
Forks of the River WMA on State Hunting Spots, about 25 miles away in a straight line. Check WMA camping rules before you stay overnight there.
Nearby
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Questions about camping at Elkmont Campground
How many campsites does Elkmont Campground have?
National Park Service lists 211 campsites: 25 tent or primitive.
Can I reserve a site at Elkmont Campground?
Yes. Sites are booked through the official reservation system. Campsite reservations are required and may be made up to six months in advance.
When is Elkmont Campground open?
Elkmont Campground closes seasonally. See exceptions for exact dates of operation.
How much does a site at Elkmont Campground cost?
$30 a night as published by National Park Service. Confirm the current rate when booking.
What size RV fits at Elkmont Campground?
35 feet (RV); trailer 32 feet
Is there a dump station at Elkmont Campground?
The listing does not show a dump station.
Are there showers at Elkmont Campground?
The listing does not show showers.
How long can I stay at Elkmont Campground?
The park-wide camping limit is 14 consecutive days with no more than 60 total days in a calendar year.
Are pets allowed at Elkmont Campground?
Pets are allowed on a leash no longer than six feet. Pets are only permitted on the roads, Oconaluftee River Trail, and Gatlinburg Trail.
Where can I fish near Elkmont Campground?
The closest public fishing access is Roadside Picnic Area on Little River, about 11.4 miles away.
Before you go to Elkmont Campground
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