Campground

Elkmont campground

Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Smokies campground by a river, home of the synchronous fireflies.

Price
Check recreation.gov
Booking
Book ahead
Elkmont campground
Brian Stansberry · CC BY 2.5

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.

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.

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