Site K16, Loop Generator Use

Great Smoky Mountains National Park | Elkmont Campground

Type: STANDARD NONELECTRIC

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Site Details

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

Permitted Equipment

• Tent
• RV (Max length: 12 ft.)
• Trailer
• Pickup Camper (Max length: 12 ft.)
• Pop up (Max length: 12 ft.)
• Vehicle (Max length: 12 ft.)
• Fifth Wheel (Max length: 12 ft.)
• Large Tent Over 9X12`
• Small Tent
• Caravan/Camper Van (Max length: 12 ft.)

Driveway Details

• Driveway Entry: Back-in
• Tent Pad Length: 16
• Driveway Grade: Slight
• Driveway Length: 32
• Driveway Surface: Paved
• Is Equipment Mandatory: Yes
• Max Num of Vehicles: 2
• Max Vehicle Length: 12
• Tent Pad Width: 16

Need to Know

• This site is adjacent to the river. 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. 

  K16: This shallow site is wedged between the road and the river and adjacent to an open area. The parking/RV pad has a slight uphill slope. The site enjoys a beautiful view of the river. Although the site will accommodate a very small RV or tent trailer, it is best suited for 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.
• 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.

• 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. 

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