The
following is a partial listing of some of the National Park's Camping
Facilities.
Visit www.Recreation.gov
to reserve your National Park Campsite
| Name
of site |
Number
of sites |
Elevation |
Fees |
Open/Close
Dates |
Max.
RV length |
| ABRAMS
CREEK |
16 sites |
elev.
1,125' |
$12 |
March 15
to Oct 31,2002 |
12' |
| BALSAM
MOUNTAIN |
46 sites |
elev.
5,310' |
$14 |
May 17
to Oct.14 |
30' |
| BIG
CREEK |
12 sites |
elev.
1,700' |
$12 |
March 15
to Oct. 31 |
no RVs |
| CADES
COVE |
161
sites |
elev.
1,807' |
$14-$17 |
open
year-round |
35' |
| CATALOOCHEE |
27 sites |
elev.
2,610' |
$12 |
March 15
to Oct. 31 |
31' |
| COSBY |
175
sites |
elev.
2,459' |
$14 |
March 15
to Oct. 31 |
25' |
| DEEP
CREEK |
108
sites |
elev.
1,800' |
$14 |
April 5
to Oct.31 |
26' |
| ELKMONT |
220
sites |
elev.
2,150' |
$14-$20 |
March 15
to Dec. 1 |
32' |
| LOOK
ROCK |
92 sites |
elev.
2,600' |
$14 |
May 15
to Oct.31 |
35' |
| SMOKEMONT |
140
sites |
elev.
2,198' |
$14-$17 |
open
year-round |
27' |
Group Camping
at Great Smoky Mountains
The park has seven areas
where groups may camp. These areas are listed below, along with the
operation dates and numbers to call for information. They are open only
during the months listed. You must have reservations to stay at these
areas. These areas will accommodate tents only. Trailers, campers, or
other wheeled units are not permitted. Also be aware that showers and
electric hookups are not available.
The minimum party size
is eight, and the maximum length of stay is seven nights in these areas.
Check out time is noon. You are welcome to call the ranger station to
obtain site-specific information, but be aware that the ranger stations
are field offices and are not staffed during all hours!
All group campsites
require reservations. To make reservations, you must call the National
Park Reservation Service.
800/365-2267
Camping dates may be
reserved up to five months in advance, and payment is required at the
time the reservation is made.
You may
make reservations online here.
For reservations for Big
Creek,Cades Cove, Cataloochee,Cosby, Deep Creek, Elkmont and Smokemont
you must make reservations through the National
Park Service Reservation System.