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  4. Elkmont Group Camp

Camping at Elkmont Group Camp near Gatlinburg

Public campground · Gatlinburg · 4 campsites · 4 group

A forested campground near trout fishing, and hiking.

About this campground

Elkmont Group Camp sits along the Little River corridor of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, a landscape of ridge upon ridge where temperate forests and clear mountain streams support an exceptional variety of plant and animal life. At about 2,150 feet elevation the site experiences mild winters and hot, humid summers; from camp you're a short walk or drive from trailheads that tap into the park's roughly 800 miles of maintained trails.

4.0 on Recreation.gov · 27 reviewsBook on National Park Service
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At a glance

  • Pets welcome
  • Flush toilets
  • Public land
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationReviewsPlan your stay

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0 open of 4 sites
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SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
GP03
group tent only area nonelectric
––$38
GP02
group tent only area nonelectric
––$50
GP04
group tent only area nonelectric
––$50
GP01
group tent only area nonelectric
––$75

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

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Amenities & location

  • Amphitheater
  • Ranger Station
  • Restrooms Flush Toilet
  • Vending Machines
Check-in
1:00 PM
Checkout
12:00 PM
Pets
Allowed (per listing)
Maximum stay
14 nights

Location

434 Elkmont Road
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Elkmont Group Camp: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Elkmont Group Camp?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Elkmont Group Camp?
Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Elkmont Group Camp?
Allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Road & site access
Listing 4 hike-in sites
Pets
Listing Allowed
Cell signal
Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 0 (12 reports)
Shade
Listing 0 of 4 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $38/night (live price once you pick dates)
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing 434 Elkmont Road (map in Location below)
Hookups & power · Pull-through / back-in · Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite · Water
Not listed — check with campground

Reviews

Selected reviews

Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (27 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.

“Great place to camp with a group. Plenty of space for kids to run around and have fun. ”

Philip E 5 · Oct 2025 · Recreation.gov

“Very nice campsite. Plenty of room for tents and hammocks. Long picnic tables and 2 fire pits”

Robert G 5 · Sep 2025 · Recreation.gov

“We always love Elkmont. The sites are clean and wonderful”

Richard G 5 · Aug 2025 · Recreation.gov
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights11 sites open for every night

Cove Creek RV Resorts

5.2 mi from Elkmont Group Camp (straight-line)
Sites from $30/night
$60 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights3 sites open for every night

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5.3 mi from Elkmont Group Camp (straight-line)
Sites from $28/night
$56 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Smoker Holler RV Resort

5.7 mi from Elkmont Group Camp (straight-line)
Sites from $50/night
$100 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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Compare site types

0 individual reservable campsites from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 7 · 4 group sites listed separately. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Group tent only area nonelectric (group)

4 sites · $75, $50/night

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • fish for trout (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Mountaintop Zipline 2-Hours Activity 6 mi · 2 hr · from $123/person
    • 2 hour Extended Ghost and Haunt Tour of Gatlinburg 6 mi · 2 hr · from $40/person
  3. Optional full-day extension

    Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.

    • The Ultimate Wine, Shine & Bourbon Experience 6 mi · 3.5 hr · from $55/person
Ways to stay

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    Need an RV for your stay?

    Rentals that may deliver here. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    2021 Forest River Cherokee 294GEBG
    2021 Forest River Cherokee 294GEBG

    Travel trailer · 36 ft · sleeps 10 · 101 mi from campground

    $119/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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    Foster’s Home-Away-From-Home
    Foster’s Home-Away-From-Home

    Fifth wheel · 39 ft · sleeps 10 · 122 mi from campground

    $150/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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    2020 Bullet Ultra Lite Full Bunks+2 Baths
    2020 Bullet Ultra Lite Full Bunks+2 Baths

    Travel trailer · 37 ft · sleeps 10 · 149 mi from campground

    $175/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Things to do

    Activities near Elkmont Group Camp

    Bookable tours nearby

    Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

    Mountaintop Zipline 2-Hours Activity
    Mountaintop Zipline 2-Hours Activity

    6 mi · 2 hr · from $123/person

    2 hour Extended Ghost and Haunt Tour of Gatlinburg
    2 hour Extended Ghost and Haunt Tour of Gatlinburg

    6 mi · 2 hr · from $40/person

    The Ultimate Wine, Shine & Bourbon Experience
    The Ultimate Wine, Shine & Bourbon Experience

    6 mi · 3.5 hr · from $55/person

    See 6 more bookable tours
    The Escape Game: 60-Minute Adventures in Gatlinburg
    The Escape Game: 60-Minute Adventures in Gatlinburg

    6 mi · 1.3 hr · from $46/person

    Best time to go

    Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

    • Peak season May 28–Sep 6: per night
    • Peak season May 26–Sep 4: per night
    The "Classic" National Park Tour
    The "Classic" National Park Tour

    6 mi · 3 hr · from $85/person

    The Escape Game Pigeon Forge: 60-Minute Adventures on The Island
    The Escape Game Pigeon Forge: 60-Minute Adventures on The Island

    9 mi · 1.3 hr · from $46/person

    Rocky Top Mountain Coaster Admission Ticket in Pigeon Forge
    Rocky Top Mountain Coaster Admission Ticket in Pigeon Forge

    9 mi · 10 min–30 min · from $19/person

    Brian Hoffman's Remembering Red - A Tribute to Red Skelton
    Brian Hoffman's Remembering Red - A Tribute to Red Skelton

    9 mi · 1.8 hr · from $38/person

    Crave Golf Club - Two Courses of Mini Golf
    Crave Golf Club - Two Courses of Mini Golf

    9 mi · 2 hr · from $22/person