In addition to its many popular hiking trails, Elkmont is a great place for all ages to just walk around and explore. Well worth the early morning rise. That meant we had to go back into Pigeon Forge & south into the park. Bears and other wildlife frequent the area. The west side of the campground has fewer sites than the east side (by about 20) and the sites are a little more spread out (emphasis on a little). Beware of broken glass and other debris when exploring. Reservations which exceed the 14 consecutive day limit may be cancelled and refunded. Potable water is available at spigots near each restroom; use of hoses is not allowed. The nearest picnic area is Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Area, west of Elkmont on Little River Road. Elkmont Campground does NOT have electric, water, or sewer hook-ups. It is also ground zero if you want to see the amazing synchronous fireflies (or lightning bugs) light up the sky. When you click on a picture on the website, it will take you to even more detailed information about that specific site and even some pictures. Check in is at the ranger station as you enter the campground. Elkmont has had trouble getting a regular vendor to run the store since the long-time concessionaire retired at the end of 2020. You may check in after hours. It was a long time before I tried again. All food, coolers, and equipment used to prepare and store food must be kept in a sealed vehicle or camping unit of solid, non-pliable material AT ALL TIMES when not in use. On a particularly sunny da Winter hiking in the Smoky Mountains is a unique experience for a handful of reasons. It lists recommended lodging options if you are not camping as well as activities and restaurants in nearby Townsend, TN. GP 03 is also good although smaller than GP 04 and a little closer to the other 2 group sites. Go 1.5 miles to the campground office. It is open from mid-March to late November each year. The turkeys crossing the Little River Road are cool, but our campsite, B21, is right there in the trees on the left side of the road, not 25 feet from it. Elkmont used to be open year- round but is now only open April/ May- Oct/ Nov. It has 2 tent areas on opposite sides of the picnic tables and tons of room. 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The campground is still open and is a popular place for visitors to come for the annual synchronous fireflies spectacle. We wont beat around the bush here January is typically the coldest month of the year in the Smokies. Bring soap and toilet paper. 1965 -1970 MUSTANG 1968 1967 FASTBACK 1966 convertible 1969 - $65 ($ CASH PAID $ TOP DOLLAR PAID) image 1 of 24 Or at any campground in the Smokies. See it with a Redfin Partner Agent . Best pictures I have ever gotten from Clingmans. Unattended or improperly stored coolers, food and/or scented items may be impounded by campground staff. It is 1.3 from trailhead to cabin and doable for most mobile kids although the spur trail has a high log bridge crossing so be careful. There is no RV dump/fill station at Elkmont campground. Abrams Creek Campground. There are no FCFS sites (first come- first served). I asked her if it was frozen spiritual water. new adventures through a one-stop shop for inspiration and ideation, trip planning, information sharing, All pets must be kept on a six foot leash at all times. A and B loops are the worst for this because they are by the entrance to the campground so get everyone exiting and entering plus the road noise from the adjacent Little River road. Pets are not allowed on any other park trails. There arent bear lockers at each campsite as you are expected to use your car. This section of the Elkmont Historic District was called Millionaires Row. Little Brier Gap trail is wide, has a very slow gradual incline, and is pretty short at 1.1 miles long between the Little Greenbrier School and the Walker Sisters Cabin. Where can I shower while camping in Smoky Mountains? Copyright 2020 Simply Awesome Trips. At an elevation of 2,150 feet, the area enjoys a moderate climate, characterized by mild winters and hot, humid summers. Elkmont Campground has 200 tent / RV campsites with paved driveways, gravel tent pads, fire rings, and picnic tables. What can you say about this magnificent National park? There isnt a dump/fill station here. For more solitude, try Abrams Creek on the western fringes of the park. Reservation Rules Located eight miles from Gatlinburg, Tennessee, Elkmont Campground is the largest and busiest campground in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. At Elkmont Campground in The Great Smokey Mountains National Park there are plenty of beautiful hiking trails to explore. No scooters or skateboards though. Pay the fee for the swimming pool and you get the use of the hot showers. No showers. From Gatlinburg,TN: Take Newfound Gap Road (aka U.S. 441) South into the Park. The kids enjoy finding each sign and reading the associated blurb. The inner sites of Loop A are the worst for this. Look out for lots of standing chimneys, educational signs, and of course the legendary troll bridge. Hang out in Great Smoky Mountains' Elkmont Campground in late May and early June, and you'll be in for one of Mother Nature's rarest light shows: synchronous fireflies lighting up the forest floor in pulses of electric yellow. Elkmont Campground 434 Elkmont Road Gatlinburg, Tennessee 37738 USA (877) 444-6777 Hours Open 24 hours today Sun - Sat: 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Problem with this listing? L4 and L5 are nice too, especially good if you need 2 together as they are pretty close to each other. Book on the recreation.gov website for Elkmont. We left the campground at 7am on a July morning, only taking enough time to make coffee, use the restroom, and throw a bunch of granola bars and fruit in the car. Little River and Jakes Creek run through the campground, offering easy access for fishing or cool summertime splashing. B21, B22, B23, B24 are the best of the bunch here for shade and privacy, and I would skip all of the other B sites. We always make sure everyone is wearing hiking shoes now. . N2 and N3 at the far end of the N loop on the west side might look like they would have a lot of privacy but there is a cut through trail that leads to the Jakes Creek and Little River trailheads next to these 2 sites so they arent as quiet as you might think. Ours was not. It is open from mid-March to late November each year. When you click on a specific campsite, you will find multiple pictures and the boxes at the top will tell you max length of RV/motorhome that can be parked at that site or if it is for tent only. All that remains of the cabins along Jakes Creek. There are 200 tent/RV campsites, 20-walk-in sites for tents, restrooms and more. There is an official 8 day long festival during the peak of the mating season when trolleys bring loads of people in and the place is a zoo. The "Main Street" of Daisy Town in Elkmont. 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