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Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Pavilion

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

🏕️ CampgroundTennessee⭐ 4.7 (33)
Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Pavilion
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Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Pavilion in Tennessee is fully booked on Recreation.gov right now. Campsites here open up when other campers cancel their reservations. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the instant a spot frees up, so you can grab it before it's rebooked.

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Nearest DC fast charging: 9.3 mi away (straight line).

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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.

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

Ratings

4.7★★★★★33 ratings
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Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T0.4/4
Verizon0.2/4
T-Mobile0.0/4
Sprint retired0.0/4

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❓ Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Pavilion FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Pavilion?

Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Pavilion in Tennessee 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 can I get a spot at Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Pavilion when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Pavilion 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.

Is Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Pavilion a good campground?

Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Pavilion holds an average rating of 4.7/5 from 33 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Pavilion?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Pavilion, AT&T rates highest at 0.4 out of 5 from 5 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Pavilion located?

Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Pavilion is located in Tennessee. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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