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Elkmont Campground

Updated October 29, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
211[1]
Nightly fee from
$30[2]
Reservations
Yes[3]
Longest RV or trailer
35 ft[4]

Elkmont Campground is run by the National Park Service inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee[5]. Recreation.gov lists 211 campsites here[1], and NPS shows all 211 as reservable[6].

What to expect

Elkmont closes for part of the year[7]. NPS lists a closure from 2026-11-29 to 2027-04-03[7]. You need a reservation, and NPS says you can book up to six months ahead[8]. Every one of the 211 sites accepts a tent[9], and 159 sites accept an RV or trailer[9]. The longest rig allowed at any site is 35 feet[4]. Only 3 sites have electric hookups, and none have water or sewer hookups[10]. NPS lists the camping fee at $30 per site per night[2], which can change.

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 211
Site types[1] 164 standard nonelectric, 25 tent only nonelectric, 22 walk to
Sites (NPS count)[6] 211, 211 reservable, 0 first come, first served
Reservations[3] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Accessible sites[11] 10
Hookups[10] electric 3, water 0, sewer 0 sites
Longest RV or trailer[4] 35 ft (median 27 ft)
Equipment[9] RV or trailer at 159 sites, tent at 211 sites
Pets[12] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[13] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[14] 1:00 PM
Check-out[15] 12:00 PM
People per site[16] 6

Camping fees

Nightly fees listed by the National Park Service. Fees can change by season.

Site or fee Per night
Campsite[2] $30

Amenities

Before you go

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Elkmont Campground?
Yes. NPS requires a reservation and lets you book as far as six months ahead[8]. Booking is on Recreation.gov[3].
How long of an RV can I bring to Elkmont?
The longest RV or trailer allowed at any site is 35 feet[4]. The median limit across sites with a listed length is 27 feet[4].
Does Elkmont Campground have hookups?
Recreation.gov shows 3 sites with electric hookups and 0 with water or sewer hookups[10]. There is no dump station[17].
Are dogs allowed at Elkmont Campground?
Recreation.gov site details list pets as allowed at all 211 campsites[12].
Can I have a campfire at Elkmont?
Site details list campfires as allowed at all 211 campsites[13], but only in fire rings[18]. Fire restrictions can apply at any time[13].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 211 overnight campsites at Elkmont Campground: 164 standard nonelectric, 25 tent only nonelectric, 22 walk to. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Camping fee, Campsite: $30 per night. National Park Service
  3. Elkmont Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Elkmont Campground: 35 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 27 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Elkmont Campground is a campground managed by the National Park Service in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. NPS lists 211 sites at Elkmont Campground: 211 reservable and 0 first come, first served. National Park Service
  7. Season and hours (NPS): Elkmont Campground closes seasonally. See exceptions for exact dates of operation. Listed exceptions: Closed 2026-11-29 to 2027-04-03. National Park Service
  8. Reservation note from NPS: Campsite reservations are required and may be made up to six months in advance. National Park Service
  9. Permitted equipment at Elkmont Campground: 159 sites accept an RV or trailer and 211 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Hookups at Elkmont Campground per Recreation.gov site details: 3 sites with electric hookups, 0 with water hookups, 0 with sewer hookups, out of 211 campsites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. 10 of the 211 campsites at Elkmont Campground are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  12. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Elkmont Campground: yes at all 211 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  13. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Elkmont Campground: yes at all 211 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  14. Check-in time at Elkmont Campground on Recreation.gov: 1:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  15. Check-out time at Elkmont Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  16. Maximum people per campsite at Elkmont Campground: 6 at most sites (range 6 to 6). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  17. Amenities at Elkmont Campground listed by NPS: toilets: Flush Toilets - seasonal; showers: None; drinking water: Yes - seasonal; dump station: No; cell reception: No; camp store: Yes - seasonal; firewood for sale: Yes - seasonal; food storage lockers: Yes... National Park Service
  18. NPS campground rules for Elkmont Campground. National Park Service

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.