Great Smoky Mountains National Park | Elkmont Campground
Type: STANDARD NONELECTRIC
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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.
C05: This partly sunny-partly shady site is narrow, bordered on one side by a shallow ravine. The parking/RV pad has a moderate downward slope. The tent pad is located behind the parking/RV pad and overlooks the ravine. Site C05 is best suited for a tent, tent trailer, or small RV.
Caution: Bears and other wildlife frequent the area. All food, drinks, coolers, and equipment used to prepare and store food (pots, dishes, YETI coolers, etc.) 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. A dump and fresh water filling station is located 6 miles east of the campground.