Great Smoky Mountains National Park | Elkmont Campground
Type: STANDARD NONELECTRIC
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This site meets ADA (accessibility) standards and also offers a 5 amp electrical outlet intended for the purpose of operating medical equipment ONLY, e.g. a CPAP machine. ADA sites with an outlet are A3, D9 and G6. These sites will be rented in advance to persons requiring the electrical outlet for medical use, except that they will be rented to other persons requiring an ADA site if all other ADA sites are reserved. Persons desiring to use the 5 amp electrical outlet will be required to show written proof upon arrival of a need to operate medical equipment, i.e. a doctor's prescription. There is no extra fee for electricity.
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.
Caution: Bears and other wildlife frequent the area. All food, drinks, coolers, 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.
There are no showers or electric hook ups in the campground. A dump and fresh water filling station is located 6 miles east of the campground.
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.