Campground
Elkmont campground
Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Smokies campground by a river, home of the synchronous fireflies.
- Price
- Check recreation.gov
- Booking
- Book ahead

Big Smokies campground beside the Little River with trails from camp. Each June it is the access point for the synchronous firefly display, which uses a lottery for parking passes.
Good to know
- Firefly viewing needs a lottery pass
- Reserve far ahead
- Bears are active
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Toilets
- Drinking water
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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