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National Park Service campground · Blount County
Look Rock Campground
Look Rock Campground is a National Park Service campground at Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Blount County, Tennessee. It has 68 campsites.
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Amenities at Look Rock Campground
- HookupsWater and electric
- BookingReservable
- PetsAllowed on a leash
- Dump stationYes
- ShowersNot listed
Summary of the official listing. Details and sources are in the table below.
Status notice for Look Rock Campground
Closed for the season as of 2026-11-14; scheduled closure 2026-10-25 to 2027-05-08.
Look Rock Campground campsites, fees and season
Facts for Look Rock Campground as the managing agency lists them, with a link per row.
| Item | As published | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Campsites | 68 (10 water and electric, 5 tent or primitive) | Source |
| Hookups | Ten of the sites offer electric and water hookups. | Source |
| Reservations | Reservations | Source |
| Booking window | Campsite reservations are required and may be made up to six months in advance. | Source |
| Season | Look Rock Campground closes seasonally. See exceptions for exact dates of operation. | Source |
| Nightly fees | Standard Non-Electric Camping Fee: $30.00 (Camping fee is per site, per night.); Standard Electric Camping Fee: $36.00 (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 |
| Dump station | Yes | Source |
| Showers | No | Source |
| Amenities | Dump Station – Seasonal, Food Storage Lockers – Seasonal, Trash/Recycling Collection – Seasonal, Staff or Volunteer Host On Site – Seasonal, Potable Water – Seasonal, Flush Toilets – seasonal, Showers – None | Source |
| Phone | (865)436-1200 | Source |
| Address | 7040 Flats Road, Walland, TN 37878 | Source |
Rules that apply at Look Rock 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 Look Rock Campground
Nearest fishing water
Chilhowee Lake on Tennessee Fishing Spots. The closest TWRA public fishing access point is Abram's Creek Ramp, about 7.0 miles away.
Nearest wildlife management area
Foothills WMA on State Hunting Spots, about 6 miles away in a straight line. Check WMA camping rules before you stay overnight there.
Nearby
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Questions about camping at Look Rock Campground
How many campsites does Look Rock Campground have?
National Park Service lists 68 campsites: 10 water and electric, 5 tent or primitive.
Can I reserve a site at Look Rock 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 Look Rock Campground open?
Look Rock Campground closes seasonally. See exceptions for exact dates of operation.
Does Look Rock Campground have hookups?
Ten of the sites offer electric and water hookups.
How much does a site at Look Rock Campground cost?
$30 to $36 a night as published by National Park Service. Confirm the current rate when booking.
Is there a dump station at Look Rock Campground?
Yes, the listing shows a dump station.
Are there showers at Look Rock Campground?
The listing does not show showers.
How long can I stay at Look Rock 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 Look Rock 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 Look Rock Campground?
The closest public fishing access is Abram's Creek Ramp on Chilhowee Lake, about 7.0 miles away.
Before you go to Look Rock Campground
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