{"id":3419,"date":"2015-08-18T12:53:00","date_gmt":"2015-08-18T16:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cabinsofthesmokymountains.com\/things-to-do\/?p=3419"},"modified":"2022-11-01T13:35:29","modified_gmt":"2022-11-01T17:35:29","slug":"elkmont","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cabinsofthesmokymountains.com\/things-to-do\/elkmont\/","title":{"rendered":"Elkmont Campground Area &#8211; the Hub of Many Scenic Attractions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Elkmont Campground is the largest tent and RV campground in Great Smoky Mountains National Park and also the closest to Gatlinburg, 8 miles away. The campground is also beautiful, in a gorgeous setting.<\/p>\n<p>With the Little River and Jakes Creek running through it, Elkmont offers some riverfront camp sites out of its 220 pads for tents and campers. The location offers a forest quiet, deep history with old cabins and buildings, and easy connection to several trails and scenic attractions.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cabinsofthesmokymountains.com\/things-to-do\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/elkmont5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3425 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cabinsofthesmokymountains.com\/things-to-do\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/elkmont5.jpg\" alt=\"Elkmont Campground Area - the Hub of Many Scenic Attractions\" width=\"1512\" height=\"828\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cabinsofthesmokymountains.com\/things-to-do\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/elkmont5.jpg 1512w, https:\/\/www.cabinsofthesmokymountains.com\/things-to-do\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/elkmont5-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cabinsofthesmokymountains.com\/things-to-do\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/elkmont5-768x421.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cabinsofthesmokymountains.com\/things-to-do\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/elkmont5-1024x561.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1512px) 100vw, 1512px\" \/><\/a>\n<h3>The Elkmont Area<\/h3>\n<p>If you&#8217;re staying in a cabin, you may want to drive to Elkmont just to see the lie of the land. You can park at the campground. It&#8217;s in the heart of some beautiful country, a great hub for day trips (and you may even want to get the taste of an overnight tent camping adventure). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cabinsofthesmokymountains.com\/things-to-do\/little-river-trail\/\">Little River Trail<\/a> is adjacent to the campground, one of the easiest and nicest strolls through nature in the park. Also the Elkmont Nature Trail is here, which we include as one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cabinsofthesmokymountains.com\/things-to-do\/easy-walks-smoky-mountains\/\">Easy Walks in the Smoky Mountains<\/a>. Jakes Creek Trail is also right here, and connects with Cucumber Gap Trail and Little River Trail for a great hike. And the easy trail to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cabinsofthesmokymountains.com\/things-to-do\/laurel-falls\/\">Laurel Falls<\/a> is not far away to drive to.<\/p>\n<p>Elkmont is a destination to check out while touring along <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cabinsofthesmokymountains.com\/things-to-do\/little-river-road\/\">Little River Road<\/a> with its many scenic attractions. It&#8217;s worth being familiar with where things are situated so you can plan your daily excursions from the cabin. If you&#8217;re in one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cabinsofthesmokymountains.com\/wears-valley-cabins.php\">Wears Valley cabins<\/a> especially, you&#8217;re already in the immensely scenic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cabinsofthesmokymountains.com\/blog\/smoky-mountains\/wears-valley-quiet-side-smokies\/\">Quiet Side of the Smokies<\/a>, and the Elkmont area may be one of your designated play spaces. From here you&#8217;re close to Cades Cove and also Sugarlands Visitor Center.<\/p>\n<p>The campground has no picnic area (it&#8217;s really only an overnight place) but it&#8217;s close to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cabinsofthesmokymountains.com\/things-to-do\/metcalf-bottoms\/\">Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Area<\/a>, which is a gorgeous place and also has a nice trail. These areas are superb during the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cabinsofthesmokymountains.com\/things-to-do\/spring-wildflower-pilgrimage\/\">spring wildflower<\/a> profusion, and in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cabinsofthesmokymountains.com\/blog\/smoky-mountains\/fall-scenic-drives-overlooks\/\">the fall<\/a> for the stunning color changes. Also, in June when the famous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cabinsofthesmokymountains.com\/things-to-do\/synchronous-fireflies-smoky-mountains\/\">synchronous fireflies<\/a> light up the area, the campground is right next to the prime viewing area for this unique phenomenon. All of these occasions might make it worth <a href=\"https:\/\/awalkinthewoods.com\/equipment-rentals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">renting a tent<\/a> for an overnight stay, and a chance to sleep with the sounds of the river in your ears.<\/p>\n<h3>Elkmont Campground<\/h3>\n<p>Elkmont is one of the several &#8220;front country&#8221; campgrounds operated by the park, with amenities such as flush toilets, running cold water, drinking water and 5-amp electrical outlets for medical equipment. You can drive into the campground and park at your site, except for 20 (very beautiful) sites that you have to walk to a short distance from the parking area. Each site has its own fire grate and picnic table.<\/p>\n<p>While by contrast the &#8220;back country&#8221; campgrounds in the park need to be hiked to and offer even fewer amenities, the front country camps such as Elkmont are still very basic. The national park is a nature preserve and developed infrastructure is as minimal as possible. Those looking for a resort-style campground will find countless such places in the surrounding areas outside the park.<\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s no cell service at all in the campground &#8211; GPS and texting don&#8217;t work. There&#8217;s no dump station for RVs (Sugarlands is the closest) and no electrical above the 5-amp. There are no showers, and while you can splash in the river to your heart&#8217;s content, soap is prohibited.<\/p>\n<p>The ranger station at the campground entrance offers advice on pay-showers close by outside the park, as well as maps and history literature and the latest weather forecast. The camp store sells most items you could need, including firewood &#8211; you can only bring certified firewood into the park or use local deadwood, to protect from invasive insect species, and this is a very serious concern. Similarly, this is bear country, and food storage and disposal is taken very seriously at Elkmont.<\/p>\n<p>Pets are allowed at Elkmont subject to the standard park requirements of being kept on a 6-ft leash and kept off the trails. It&#8217;s good to know the rules and protocols to observe around <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cabinsofthesmokymountains.com\/things-to-do\/black-bears-smoky-mountains\/\">bears and wildlife<\/a> and also around <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/grsm\/planyourvisit\/watersafety.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">flowing water<\/a> in the park. The trout fishing in the Little River is excellent, by the way, in this area, as long as you have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cabinsofthesmokymountains.com\/blog\/smoky-mountains\/fishing-license-gatlinburg-tennessee\/\">license<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Adjacent to the campground is a the old settlement of Elkmont, which conveys a deep sense of history. Be careful around the old buildings, but enjoy this ghost town feeling, that hearkens back to an earlier age in time.<\/p>\n<h3>Useful Information<\/h3>\n<p>If you&#8217;re curious or planning to stay at Elkmont Campground, see the national park&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/grsm\/planyourvisit\/elkmont-campground.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Elkmont Campground<\/a> page and be sure to study the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/grsm\/planyourvisit\/upload\/Elkmont.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">campground map<\/a> to decide which campsite to book &#8211; many of the sites are quite close to each other. Also take note of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/grsm\/planyourvisit\/campregs.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">regulations<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Elkmont is closed for some of the winter, and offers reduced rates during part of the winter. In season, no walk0ins are allowed, and camping is strictly by reservation &#8211; go here to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recreation.gov\/camping\/campgrounds\/232487\/availability\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">check availability<\/a> and book online.<\/p>\n<p>Generators are allowed in the campground, and there are generator quiet hours as well as camp-wide quiet hours. There are no gates and visitors are free to come and go at any hour. There are some ADA accessible sites.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cabinsofthesmokymountains.com\/things-to-do\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/elkmont4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3426 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cabinsofthesmokymountains.com\/things-to-do\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/elkmont4.jpg\" alt=\"Elkmont Campground Area - the Hub of Many Scenic Attractions\" width=\"1647\" height=\"916\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cabinsofthesmokymountains.com\/things-to-do\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/elkmont4.jpg 1647w, https:\/\/www.cabinsofthesmokymountains.com\/things-to-do\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/elkmont4-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cabinsofthesmokymountains.com\/things-to-do\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/elkmont4-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cabinsofthesmokymountains.com\/things-to-do\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/elkmont4-1024x570.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1647px) 100vw, 1647px\" \/><\/a>\n<p>TIP: For more outdoor adventures in the Smokies, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cabinsofthesmokymountains.com\/things-to-do\/best-hiking-trails-gatlinburg\/\">Gatlinburg Hiking Trails<\/a>, and our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cabinsofthesmokymountains.com\/things-to-do\/hiking-national-park\/\">Smoky Mountains map<\/a> page. And besides hiking, there are many fun outdoor things to do, which you can find in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cabinsofthesmokymountains.com\/things-to-do\/outdoor-activities\/\">Smoky Mountains Activities<\/a> guide.<\/p>\n<p>And wherever you target your activities in the park and the area, you can make it close to your cabin. We have rental cabins all over the area, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cabinsofthesmokymountains.com\/wears-valley-cabins.php\">Wears Valley cabins<\/a>, as well as our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cabinsofthesmokymountains.com\/gatlinburg-tn-cabin-rental.php\">Gatlinburg cabins<\/a> and our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cabinsofthesmokymountains.com\/pigeon-forge-cabin-rentals.php\">Pigeon Forge cabin rental<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Elkmont Campground is the largest tent and RV campground in Great Smoky Mountains National Park and also the closest to Gatlinburg, 8 miles away. The campground is also beautiful, in a gorgeous setting. 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