Site GP04, Loop GROUP
Great Smoky Mountains National Park | Elkmont Group Camp
Type: GROUP TENT ONLY AREA NONELECTRIC
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Site Details
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Shade: Full
- Capacity/Size Rating: Single
- Checkout Time: 12:00 PM
- Location Rating: Good
- Max Num of People: 20
- Site Access: Hike-In
- Campfire Allowed: Yes
- Checkin Time: 1:00 PM
- Condition Rating: Good
- Min Num of People: 7
Permitted Equipment
- Tent
- Large Tent Over 9X12`
- Small Tent
Driveway Details
- Is Equipment Mandatory: Yes
- Max Num of Vehicles: 4
Need to Know
Food storage regulations are strictly enforced. Partially shaded, 20 person, tents-only, site has 4 picnic tables, lantern holders, a fire ring and standup grill. Parking for 4 cars. Nearby bathroom has flush toilets and cold-water sinks. Two tent pads measure 13x26 and 13x22.
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 4 is located on a hill in a natural area, affording privacy. Tables are 18 steps up from the parking area. Group Site 4 will accommodate 20 people on two large (12 feet x 20 feet) tent pads.
- 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.
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.
