Site GP01, Loop Group
Great Smoky Mountains National Park | Elkmont Group Camp
Type: GROUP TENT ONLY AREA NONELECTRIC
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Site Details
- Site Access: Hike-In
- Checkout Time: 12:00 PM
- Condition Rating: Good
- Location Rating: Good
- Min Num of People: 7
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Shade: Full
- Campfire Allowed: Yes
- Capacity/Size Rating: Single
- Checkin Time: 1:00 PM
- Max Num of People: 30
Permitted Equipment
- Tent
- Large Tent Over 9X12`
- Small Tent
Driveway Details
- Max Num of Vehicles: 5
- Is Equipment Mandatory: Yes
Need to Know
Food storage regulations are strictly enforced. Partially shaded, 30 person, tents-only, site has 5 picnic tables, lantern holders, a fire ring and standup grill. Parking for 5 cars. Nearby bathroom has flush toilets and cold-water sinks. Three tent pads measure 13x13, 13x26 and 13x33.
Group sites are located on a hill in a private wooded setting. These sites are NOT adjacent to the river. Group camping is limited to tents. Recreational vehicles, trailers, and tent trailers are not allowed in this area. Generator use is prohibited. Food storage regulations are strictly enforced. There are no hookups or showers at this campground. Pets are allowed, but must be kept on a leash and may not be left unattended.
Group Site 1 is the largest group site, accommodating 30 people. The site is mostly sunny, level, and private. It is located adjacent to the amphitheater and a large natural area. Tables are approximately 125 feet from the parking area. Group Site 1 has one small tent pad (14 feet x14 feet) and two large tent pads (12 feet x20 feet).
- You must check-in with the campground office staff UPON ARRIVAL to complete your reservation. If you arrive after the office is CLOSED for the day then you must check-in with the campground staff the following day between 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Failure to check-in with the office staff may forfeit your reservation.
- Caution: Bears and other wildlife frequent the area. All food and equipment used to prepare and store food must be kept in a sealed vehicle or camping unit of solid, non-pliable material AT ALL TIMES when not in use. All scented items, as well as all water containers MUST be stored. Dispose of garbage promptly in dumpsters provided. Unattended or improperly stored coolers, food and/or scented items may be impounded by campground staff. Violators are subject to fines.
- Firewood Restriction: Only heat-treated firewood bundled in its original packing and bearing a certification seal from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) or a state department of agriculture may be brought into the park. This rule is strictly enforced. Campers may also collect dead and down wood in the park for campfires.
- There are no showers or electric hook ups in the campground. Generator use is prohibited in group campsites.
