Elkmont Campground

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

🏕️ CampgroundGreat Smoky Mtns / Bryson CityNorth Carolina⭐ 4.5 (3039)

🟢 8 open windows right now — soonest Mon Aug 24–Thu Aug 27

Availability checked 3h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🔥 Recently freed — our last scan (3h ago) caught 2 cancellations here, marked below

📈 CampSage caught 8 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 8 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Aug 24–Thu Aug 27. 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

Mon Aug 24 – Thu Aug 273 nightsbook these dates →👥 6 in a row, Generator Free #B31–Generator Free #B36 next to each othersites Generator Free #A04, #A07, #A09, #A10, #A11, #A12, #A15, #A17, #A19, #A20, #A22, #A23, #A24, #A25, #A26, #B07, #B11, #B12, #B15, #B17, #B19, #B21, #B24, #B25, #B26, #B27, #B29, #B31, #B32, #B33, #B34, #B35, #B36, #L02, #L03, #L05, #L06, #L07, #L08, #L09, #L10, #L12, #L13, #L15, #M01, #M03, #M05, #N01, #N03, #N04, #N06, Generator Use #C04, #C05, #C06, #C07, #C08, #C12, #D02, #D05, #D06, #D07, #D08, #D13, #D14, #E02, #E03, #E08, #E10, #E11, #E12, #E13, #E15, #F09, #F10, #F11, #F13, #G06, #G08, #G10, #G13, #G15, #G16, #G17, #G18, #G20, #G21, #G24, #G25, #H02, #H04, #H07, #H08, #H09, #H10, #H12, #H13, #J01, #J02, #J03, #J04, #J06, #J13, #J15, #J16, #K01, #K02, #K03, #K06, #K07, #K09, #K11, #K12, #K13, #K14

Mon Aug 24 – Wed Aug 262 nightsbook these dates →👥 Generator Free #B09 & Generator Use #D10 next to each othersites Generator Free #B09, #B20, #N05, Generator Use #D10, #G22

Tue Aug 25 – Fri Aug 283 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, Generator Use #K10–Generator Use #F12 next to each othersites Generator Free #A08, #A27, #B01, #B04, #B06, #B14, #B23, #B30, #L11, #M02, Generator Use #F05, #F12, #G02, #G23, #J05, #K04, #K08, #K10

Thu Aug 27 – Sun Aug 303 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites Generator Free #A06, Generator Use #D12

Tue Aug 25 – Thu Aug 272 nightsbook these dates →sites Generator Free #A05

Wed Aug 26 – Sat Aug 293 nightsbook these dates →sites Generator Free #A28, #B13, Generator Use #E06, #F04, #H11, #J11

Wed Aug 26 – Fri Aug 282 nightsbook these dates →sites Generator Free #A14, #B22, Generator Use #D09, #J09

Mon Sep 7 – Wed Sep 92 nightsbook these dates →🔥 recently freedopened 3h agosites Generator Free #A03

📷 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 #A04 — as seen from road — **Site Generator Free #A04** · as seen from roadwaters

Campsite Generator Free #A04 — a4 — **Site Generator Free #A04** · a4waters

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 #A09 — admin — **Site Generator Free #A09** · adminwaters

Campsite Generator Free #A09 — a9 — **Site Generator Free #A09** · a9waters

Campsite Generator Free #A10 — A10 — **Site Generator Free #A10** · A10waters

Campsite Generator Free #A11 — Elkmont Campground A11 — **Site Generator Free #A11** · Elkmont Campground A11NPS

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

⚡ EV charging nearby

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

⚡ Tesla Supercharger7.5 midirections →

⚡ Tesla Supercharger10.2 midirections →

⚡ Sevierville Supercharger22.4 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 February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 29 openings at Elkmont Campground over the last 30 days, on 28 separate days, most of them for stays 2–19 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 29 openings at Elkmont Campground over the last 30 days, on 28 separate days, most of them for stays 2–19 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 3,039 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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