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If you like to "rough it," you'll
enjoy our selection of campgrounds, right in the heart of the Smoky
Mountains foothills. Sizeable picnic areas are great spots for
eating and gatherings. From fishing to horseback riding. |
Abrams Creek Campground
Open From
3/11/05 to 10/31/05
Price Range:
$12 each night. |
 First-come, first serve. This
campground has 16 sites and sits at elevation 1,125 feet. Can
accommodate RVs up to 12 feet in length. Campground has running
water and bathroom facilities, but No electric hookups or shower
facilities. |
Backcountry Camping for
Backpackers
Open All Year
Phone:
(865) 436-1297. Reservations (865) 436-1231 |
A permit is required for all
backcountry camping in the park. Permits are free. You may obtain
one at most ranger stations or at Sugarlands or Oconaluftee visitor
centers. You must stay at designated campsites or shelters when
camping in the backcountry. All shelters, and some campsites,
require a reservation. The park trail map shows the location of all
backcountry campsites and shelters, and indicates which campsites
require a reservation. Your permit must designate the campsite or
shelter at which you will stay for each night of your trip. The park
does not allow pets on backcountry trails. |
Balsam Mountain Campground
Open From
5/13/05 to 10/10/05
Price Range:
$14 each night.
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 First-come, first serve. This
campground has 46 sites and is at elevation 5,310 feet. Can
accommodate RVs up to 30 feet in length. Campground has running
water and bathroom facilities, but No electric hookups or shower
facilities. |
Big Creek Campground
Open From 3/11/05 to 10/31/05
Phone: (800) 365-CAMP
Price Range:
$12 each nightGroup camping
available.
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 First-come, first serve. This
campground has 12 sites and is for tents only. It sits at elevation
1,700 feet. RVs prohibited. Campground has running water and
bathroom facilities, but No electric hookups or shower facilities. .
Group camping is also available. |
Cades Cove Campground
Open All Year
Phone: (800) 365-CAMP
Price Range:
$14-17 each night.
Group camping available.
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 Reservations accepted up to five
months in advance for May 15 - Oct. 31 occupancy. Other dates
first-come, first-serve. This campground has 159 sites and sits at
elevation 1,807 feet. Can accommodate RVs up to 35 feet in length.
Campground has running water and bathroom facilities, but No electric hookups or shower facilities. Cades Cove Campground Store
sells convenience items, groceries, camping supplies, and a limited
selection of hot and cold deli items. There are no other food
facilities in the park. Numerous convenience stores and restaurant
establishments are located in outlying communities. Group camping is
also available. |
Cataloochee Campground
Open From 3/11/05 to 10/31/05
Phone: (800) 365-CAMP
Price Range:
$12 each night
Group camping available. |
 First-come, first serve. This
campground has 27 sites and sits at elevation 2,610 feet. Can
accommodate RVs up to 31 feet in length. Campground has running
water and bathroom facilities, but No electric hookups or shower
facilities.. Group camping is also available. |
Cosby Campground
Open From 3/11/05 to 10/31/05
Phone: (800) 365-CAMPGroup
camping available.
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 First-come, first serve. This campground has 157 sites and sits at
elevation 2,459 feet. Can accommodate RVs up to 25 feet in length.
Campground has running water and bathroom facilities, but No
electric hookups or shower facilities. Group camping is also
available. |
Deep Creek Campground
Open From
4/1/05 to 10/31/05
Phone: (800) 365-CAMP
Price Range:
$14 each night.Group
camping available.
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 First-come,
first serve. This campground has 92 sites and sits at elevation
1,800 feet. Can accommodate RVs up to 26 feet in length. Campground
has running water and bathroom facilities, but No
electric hookups
or shower facilities. Group camping is also available. |
Elkmont Campground
Open From 3/11/05 to 11/30/05
Phone: (800) 365-CAMP
Price Range:
$14-20 each night.
Group camping available.
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 Reservations
accepted up to five months in advance for May 15 - Oct. 31
occupancy. Other dates first-come, first-serve. This campground has
220 sites and sits at elevation 2,150 feet. Can accommodate RVs up
to 32 feet in length. Campground has running water and bathroom
facilities, but No electric hookups or shower facilities. |
Horse Camps
Open From 4/1/05 to 11/12/05
Phone: (800) 365-2267Price
Range: Each
site costs $20.00 per night, except Big Creek, which costs $25.00
per night.
Group camping available. |
There are five
drive-in horse camps in the park. They are located at Anthony Creek,
Big Creek, Cataloochee, Roundbottom, and Towstring. All five horse
camps can be reserved through the National Park Reservation Service.
Reservations may be made up to five months in advance of your trip.
Reservations are by site, with each site accommodating up to six
people and four horses. |
Look Rock Campground
Open From 5/13/05 to 10/31/05
Price Range: $14 each night.
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First-come, first
serve. This campground has 68 sites and sits at elevation 2,600
feet. No size limits for RVs. Campground has running water and
bathroom facilities, but No electric hookups or shower facilities. |
Smokemont Campground
Open All Year
Phone: (800) 365-CAMPPrice
Range: $14-17
each night.
Group camping available.
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 Reservations
accepted up to five months in advance for May 15 - Oct. 31
occupancy. Other dates first-come, first-serve. This campground has
142 sites and sits at elevation 2,198 feet. Can accommodate RVs up
to 35 feet in length. Campground has running water and bathroom
facilities, but No electric hookups or shower facilities.
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