Site J09, Loop Generator Use

Great Smoky Mountains National Park | Elkmont Campground

Type: STANDARD NONELECTRIC

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Site Details

• Pets Allowed: Yes
• Shade: Yes
• Site Access: Drive-In
• Site Rating: Standard
• Campfire Allowed: Yes
• Checkout Time: 12:00 PM
• Max Num of People: 6
• Min Num of People: 1
• Checkin Time: 1:00 PM

Permitted Equipment

• Tent
• RV/Motorhome (Max length: 35 ft.)
• Trailer (Max length: 35 ft.)
• Large Tent Over 9X12`
• Pickup Camper (Max length: 35 ft.)
• Pop up (Max length: 35 ft.)
• Caravan/Camper Van (Max length: 35 ft.)
• Small Tent
• Fifth Wheel (Max length: 35 ft.)
• Vehicle (Max length: 35 ft.)

Driveway Details

• Max Num of Vehicles: 2
• Max Vehicle Length: 35
• Tent Pad Length: 16
• Tent Pad Width: 16
• Driveway Entry: Back-in
• Driveway Length: 48
• Driveway Surface: Paved
• Is Equipment Mandatory: Yes

Need to Know

• This site is NOT adjacent to the river. If you prefer a riverside site, please consult the campground map and choose a different site. Food storage regulations are strictly enforced in this campground. Generator use is allowed at this site between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM. 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. 

  J09: This large site has a mixture of sun and shade. The level parking/RV pad has an obstruction at the end, but will accommodate large RVs. This site is also suitable for tent trailers or tents.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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. 

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