Elkmont Campground

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

🏕️ CampgroundGreat Smoky Mtns / Bryson CityNorth Carolina⭐ 4.5 (3066)

🟢 35 open windows as of Sep 9 — soonest Wed Sep 9–Sat Sep 12

Availability checked 2h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🔥 Just opened — our latest scan caught 3 cancellations here, marked below

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 217 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 16h ago.

📈 CampSage caught 7 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Elkmont Campground in North Carolina has 35 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Wed Sep 9–Sat Sep 12. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Wed Sep 9 – Sat Sep 123 nightsbook these dates →👥 10 in a row, Generator Free #B26–Generator Free #B35 next to each othersites Generator Free #A05, #A07, #A12, #A15, #A20, #A21, #A22, #A24, #A26, #A27, #A28, #B20, #B22, #B24, #B26, #B29, #B30, #B31, #B32, #B33, #B34, #B35, #L06, #L08, #L09, #L10, #L12, #M02, #M05, #N04, Generator Use #C07, #D05, #D08, #D13, #E02, #E10, #E11, #E12, #E13, #E14, #F13, #G08, #G13, #G16, #G17, #G18, #G20, #G21, #G22, #G24, #G25, #H02, #H04, #H07, #H09, #H10, #H13, #J01, #J02, #J03, #J04, #J09, #K02, #K03, #K07, #K11

Wed Sep 9 – Fri Sep 112 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, Generator Use #K05–Generator Use #D07 next to each othersites Generator Free #A04, #A09, #A11, #A17, #B16, #B19, #B21, #B23, #B25, #L04, #M01, #N02, #N05, #N06, Generator Use #C08, #C10, #D07, #D14, #F09, #F10, #F11, #F12, #G02, #G04, #G15, #G23, #H08, #J07, #J13, #J15, #K05, #K08, #K09, #K10, #K13, #K14

Thu Sep 10 – Sun Sep 133 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 Generator Free #B18 & Generator Use #G19 next to each othersites Generator Free #A06, #B01, #B18, Generator Use #G06, #G10, #G19

Thu Sep 10 – Sat Sep 122 nightsbook these dates →sites Generator Free #L14

Fri Sep 11 – Mon Sep 143 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, Generator Use #E15–Generator Free #B18 next to each othersites Generator Free #A10, #B15, #M03, Generator Use #C06, #E15, #H12, #J05, Generator Free #A06, #A07, #A12, #A15, #A24, #A26, #A27, #B18, #B20, #B24, #B26, #B29, #B30, #B31, #B32, #B34, #B35, #L06, #L08, #L10, #L12, #M05, #N04, Generator Use #C07, #D05, #D08, #E13, #F13, #G06, #G08, #G10, #G16, #G17, #G18, #G19, #G20, #G21, #G22, #G24, #G25, #H02, #H09, #H10, #H13, #J01, #J02, #J03, #J04, #J09, #K07, #K11

Fri Sep 11 – Sun Sep 132 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 6 in a row, Generator Free #L09–Generator Use #E14 next to each othersites Generator Free #A19, #B12, Generator Use #E03, #E17, Generator Free #A20, #B01, #B22, #L09, Generator Use #D13, #E10, #E11, #E14, #H04

Sat Sep 12 – Tue Sep 153 nightsbook these dates →sites Generator Free #B36, #N01, Generator Use #F07

Sun Sep 27 – Tue Sep 292 nightsbook these dates →🔥 just openedopened 2h agosites Generator Free #B11

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite Generator Free #A05 — a5 — **Site Generator Free #A05** · a5Waters

Campsite Generator Free #A07 — camp site A7 — **Site Generator Free #A07** · camp site A7waters

Campsite Generator Free #A07 — a7 — **Site Generator Free #A07** · a7waters

Campsite Generator Free #A12 — as seen from road — **Site Generator Free #A12** · as seen from roadwaters

Campsite Generator Free #A12 — A12 as seen from road — **Site Generator Free #A12** · A12 as seen from roadwaters

Campsite Generator Free #A15 — A15 — **Site Generator Free #A15** · A15waters

Campsite Generator Free #A15 — A15 as seen from road — **Site Generator Free #A15** · A15 as seen from roadwaters

Campsite Generator Free #A20 — Picnic table and fire ring — **Site Generator Free #A20** · Picnic table and fire ringwaters

Campsite Generator Free #A20 — A20 — **Site Generator Free #A20** · A20waters

Campsite Generator Free #A21 — tent pad and picnic table — **Site Generator Free #A21** · tent pad and picnic tablewaters

Campsite Generator Free #A21 — picnic table and fire ring — **Site Generator Free #A21** · picnic table and fire ringwaters

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 7.5 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Tesla Supercharger7.5 midirections →

⚡ ChargePoint9.0 midirections →

⚡ Tesla Supercharger10.2 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 28 openings at Elkmont Campground over the last 30 days, on 28 separate days, most of them for stays 7–31 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $30/nightStandard NonelectricTent Only NonelectricWalk To🎒 backcountry🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 wildlife viewing

Ratings

4.5★★★★☆3,035 ratings

5★2,010

4★614

3★262

2★92

1★57

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile0.2/4

AT&T0.1/4

Verizon0.1/4

Sprint retired0.1/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Elkmont Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Elkmont Campground?

Elkmont Campground in North Carolina takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Elkmont Campground?

Campsite fees at Elkmont Campground run about $30/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Elkmont Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Elkmont Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Elkmont Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 28 openings at Elkmont Campground over the last 30 days, on 28 separate days, most of them for stays 7–31 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Elkmont Campground a good campground?

Elkmont Campground holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 3,066 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Elkmont Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Elkmont Campground, T-Mobile rates highest at 0.2 out of 5 from 466 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Elkmont Campground located?

Elkmont Campground is located in Great Smoky Mtns / Bryson City, North Carolina. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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