Campsite reservations are required and may be made up to six months in advance.
A pristine creek is the backdrop for your camping adventure at Abrams Creek. A gravel road circles the campground with sites denoted by wooden posts with numbers. Each site has a gravel parking area close to the tent pad, picnic table, and grill provided for each site. Trees and large rocks sprinkle the campground. Abrams Creek flows beside many sites, offering the camper the peaceful sounds of rippling water. Abrams Creek Campground offers a traditional outdoor camping experience with hiking trails and fishing streams easily accessible from the sites.
Campsite reservations are required and may be made up to six months in advance.
Balsam Mountain Campground is located in a relatively remote part of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The secluded setting offers visitors the ability to enjoy a multitude of recreational activities without the crowds which are sometimes common in other parts of the park. Balsam Mountain Campground is surrounded by picturesque mountain ranges and pristine mountain streams. Elk are common in this part of the park during the spring and fall. Balsam Mountain Campground offers 43 campsites for a traditional outdoor camping experience with the added convenience of flush toilets and drinking water. There are no hookups or showers at the campground. No lights are available in the restrooms at this campground. For campers' safety, use of a flashlight, lantern or headlamp is recommended when accessing these facilities after daylight hours.
Campsite reservations are required and may be made up to six months in advance.
Big Creek Campground is located in a remote portion of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The beautiful flowing waters of Big Creek parallel the campground offering the visitor a pleasant soundscape and peaceful beauty. Located at an elevation of 1,700' Big Creek Campground is surrounded by picturesque mountain ranges and a pristine mountain stream. Black Bear sightings are not uncommon and some lucky visitors may spot River Otter playing in Big Creek. Big Creek Campground offers 12 tent-only campsites for a traditional outdoor camping experience with the added convenience of flush toilets and drinking water. All campsites are drive-up and allow a maximum of two vehicles. Each campsite allows a maximum of six people and tents must be on tent pads; plan accordingly. Check out time is 12:00 p.m. There are no hookups or showers at the campground. There is an emergency phone available at the Big Creek Ranger Station located 1 mile from the campground. No generator use or recreational vehicles are allowed in Big Creek Campground. There is a food storage locker available for public use. Hammocks are allowed in the campground with the following guidelines: Must be over the footprint of the campsite, limited to trees 10 inches in diameter with adequate padding around the tree and only 2 hammocks are allowed to be suspended from the same tree. Reservations for campsites at Big Creek Campground can be made 6 months prior to your arrival date online at www.recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. Reservations are required to camp in this campground. Owners of an Interagency Senior/Golden Age or Interagency Access/Access Pass receive a 50% discount on individual campsites. There is no discount on group sites. There is no discount on camping fees for an Interagency Annual Pass.
Campsite reservations are required and may be made up to six months in advance.
Enjoy the scenic beauty of Cades Cove and its many historic structures. Popular activities here include hiking, biking, touring the 11-mile Cades Cove Loop Road and observing wildlife. Whether blanketed in bright wildflowers in the spring or vivid colors in the fall, the scenery at Cades Cove never disappoints. Cades Cove is a broad, verdant valley surrounded by mountains and is one of the most popular destinations within Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It offers some of the best opportunities for wildlife viewing in the park. Large numbers of white-tailed deer are frequently seen, and sightings of black bear, coyote, groundhog, turkey, raccoon, skunk, and other animals are also possible. For hundreds of years Cherokee Indians hunted in Cades Cove, but archeologists have found no evidence of major settlements. The first Europeans settled in the cove sometime between 1818 and 1821. By 1830 the population of the area had already swelled to 271. Cades Cove Campground is open-year round and combines the feel of primitive camping with the modern convenience of flush toilets and drinking water. During peak season (May - October) a camp store provides visitors with basic necessities as well as bike rentals. Events like Interpretive Programs in the nearby amphitheater and Bicycle Only Days on the loop road provide visitors with a fun and unique experience. Reservations are now required year-round to camp in Cades Cove Campground. All campsites are drive-up. No more than two motor vehicles or one vehicle with trailer are allowed per campsite. Please keep wheels, including trailer wheels and guest cars, on the pavement. Park only in designated spaces. Overflow parking is available for excess vehicles. The maximum number of occupants, per campsite, is six. All tents must be pitched on the tent pad, where provided. Hammocks are allowed with the following guidelines: Hammocks must be within the footprint of the campsite and limited to trees 10 inches in diameter, adequate padding around the tree with only 2 hammocks suspended from the same tree. Check out time is 1:00 p.m. Check in time is 1:00 p.m. Your stay is limited to 14 consecutive days at a time. Longer stays require that you move to a different campground. These limits apply to all park campgrounds. Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM-6:00 AM. Generator quiet hours are from 8:00 PM-8:00 AM. There are no hookups or showers at the campground. There is an emergency phone available at the Cades Cove Campground Kiosk. Pets are allowed in the campground but must be confined or on a 6’ leash. Pets should not be left unattended. Hiking in the park with pets is permitted ONLY on roads, the Oconaluftee River Trail and the Gatlinburg Trail. Please prevent excessive barking and properly dispose of pet waste.
Campsite reservations are required and may be made up to six months in advance.
Cataloochee Campground is located in the historic Cataloochee Valley--a relatively remote part of Smoky Mountain National Park. The secluded setting offers visitors the ability to enjoy a multitude of recreational activities like hiking and fishing, without the crowds, which are sometimes common in other parts of the park. Cataloochee Campground is surrounded by picturesque mountain ranges and pristine mountain streams, like nearby Cataloochee Creek. Elk are common in this part of the park, during the spring and fall. At a 2,600 foot elevation, Cataloochee provides a moderate climate, characterized by mild winters and hot, humid summers. Whether blanketed in bright spring wildflowers or exploding with vivid fall colors, the scenery at Cataloochee never disappoints. Cataloochee offers a traditional outdoor camping experience with the added convenience of flush toilets and drinking water. There are no hookups or showers at the campground. Hiking trails and fishing streams are easily accessible from the site and the nearby Cataloochee Group Campground can accommodate larger parties of guests. Additionally, the Cataloochee Horse Campground provides convenient camping for horseback riding enthusiasts. Hammocks are allowed in the campground with the following guidelines: Must be over the footprint of the campsite, limited to trees 10 inches in diameter with adequate padding around the tree and only 2 hammocks are allowed to be suspended from the same tree.
Campsite reservations are required and may be made up to six months in advance.
Tucked in the mountains under a canopy of cool shade, this campground creates a peaceful and secluded environment for visitors, offering the best that the Great Smoky Mountains National park has to offer. This campground is usually quieter and without the hustle and bustle of the busier campgrounds. All campsites have a fire ring, picnic table and several trees. Tent pads are 16ft x 16ft. RV sites are less common and reservations are recommended on busy weekends. Some RV sites also include a tent pad. View map and site descriptions to find the perfect site or companion sites for you and your family! Accessible sites: A57, A61 RV only: A01-03, A21, A23, A36; B48, B75, B88 RV w Tent pad: A17, A20, A25, A28, A57; B93 Van/Compact camper w Tent: A11; B20, B34-35, B58 To ensure a site, reserve online. To make reservations by phone call 877-444-6777 and for all other campground related questions you may call 423-487-2683.
Campsite reservations are required and may be made up to six months in advance.
Located next to one of the most popular creeks in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Deep Creek Campground provides traditional primitive camping with the stunning backdrop of the mountains. Whether blanketed in bright wildflowers in the spring or vivid colors in the fall, the scenery at Deep Creek never disappoints. The camp offers 92 individual sites, all with grills, tables and campfire rings, perfect for a meal or a late-night s'mores session. Hookups and showers are not provided, but flush toilets and drinking water are available. Deep Creek is in the southeastern portion of the park and provides a moderate climate, typified by mild winters and hot, humid summers. Because of its proximity to water, Deep Creek is an ideal campground for water recreation and books up quickly during summer months. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a hiker's paradise, with plenty of trails easily accessible from the Deep Creek campsites. An easy 1.6 mile roundtrip hike will allow you to enjoy two beautiful waterfalls in the Deep Creek area. Walk Deep Creek Trail 0.7 mile to the junction with Indian Creek Trail. On your way you can view elegant Tom Branch Falls located on the far side of Deep Creek. Turn right at the junction with Indian Creek Trail and proceed approximately 200' to Indian Creek Falls. The falls are 25 feet in height. Deep Creek runs on the edge of the campground and provides easily accessible fishing, wading and tubing. Visitors can also enjoy high-quality backcountry fishing in the cool waters of the countless streams and rivers that snake through the mountains, with trout available in abundance.
Campsite reservations are required and may be made up to six months in advance.
Elkmont Campground is a heavily forested area with a variety of tree species, both evergreen and deciduous. Depending on the time of year, you may find yourself surrounded by complete greenery or various stages of fall colors. Many sites sit along the river and others fall along the forest edge.
Campsite reservations are required and may be made up to six months in advance.
The campsites at Look Rock Campground offer a retreat in a high country wooded landscape. A mixture of deciduous and evergreen trees surround most sites. The campground provides a unique camping experience along the ridge with overlooks into the western end of the park. The campground road is fully paved with pullouts for each site which all include a signpost.
Campsite reservations are required and may be made up to six months in advance.
Smokemont Campground is a heavily forested area with a variety of tree species, both evergreen and deciduous. Depending on the time of year, you may find yourself surrounded by complete greenery or various stages of fall colors. A paved road winds through the campground with paved pull offs for each site.
