Sun shining through the forest over an occupied campsite.

A paved site driveway, fire ring, picnic table, and tent pad surrounded by trees.

A tent pad, picnic table, and fire ring near rocks, trees, and other sites in the distance.

A gray and white RV attached to a blue truck. Other sites and trees are in the background.

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Elkmont Campground

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Overview

Elkmont Campground is the closest family campground to Sugarlands Visitor Center in the North District of the park. At 2,150 feet (655 m), winters are mild and summers are hot and humid. Tent and RV campsites, flush toilets, and drinking water are available. No hookups or showers.

Operator: National Park
Camping types: Tent, RV
Sites: 211 campsites
Fee: From $30 per night (confirm with the operator)
Reservations: Reservable online
Phone: 865-430-5560

Amenities

🚻Toilets

💧Potable Water

♿Wheelchair Access

🥾Hiking

🎣Fishing

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Elkmont Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

Laurel Falls TrailHike · 3.1 mi long · 0.9 mi from camp
Enjoy a few views of the mountain landscape before arriving at the waterfall. National Park Service
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Little River, Cucumber Gap, Jakes Creek LoopHike · 0.4 mi from camp
Hike 5.4 miles (8.7 km) on a pleasant and shady loop connecting three trails with streamside views, historic structures, and prolific spring wildflower displays. National Park Service
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Little River, Cucumber Gap, Jakes Creek LoopHike · 0.4 mi from camp
Hike 5.4 miles (8.7 km) on a pleasant and shady loop connecting three trails with streamside views, historic structures, and prolific spring wildflower displays. National Park Service
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Little River TrailHike · 0.4 mi from camp
Once a railroad bed, the Little River Trail now offers a peaceful hike through the Elkmont area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. National Park Service
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Little River TrailHike · 0.4 mi from camp
Once a railroad bed, the Little River Trail now offers a peaceful hike through the Elkmont area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. National Park Service
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to Laurel FallsHike · 0.9 mi from camp
Enjoy a few views of the mountain landscape before arriving at the waterfall. National Park Service
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Mountain biking

South LoopBike ride · 11.3 mi long · 24.3 mi from camp
A loop mountain-bike route maintained by AMBC Knoxville.
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Scenic sights

Maloney PointPeak · 2,112 ft · 1.2 mi from campShow on map
Burnt MountainPeak · 3,354 ft · 1.3 mi from campShow on map
Maloney PointViewpoint · 1.1 mi from camp
A viewpoint near Sugarland Mountain Trail.
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Laurel FallsWaterfall · 1.4 mi from camp
A waterfall along Laurel Falls Trail.
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Mannis Branch FallsWaterfall · 2.1 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

Ober MountainSkiing and snowshoeing · 3.2 mi from campShow on map
Ijams CragClimbing · 25.7 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: National Park Service and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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Data sources

National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.

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