Camping In the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Abrams Creek Campground
Open From 3/15/02 through 10/31/02
First-come, first serve. This campground has 16 sites and is at elevation
1,125 feet. It has no electric hookups or shower facilities, running water
and bathroom facilities only. $12 each night.
Backcountry Camping for Backpackers - Open All
Year
A permit is required for all backcountry camping in the park. Permits are
free. You may obtain one at most ranger stations or at Sugarlands or Oconaluftee
visitor centers. You must stay at designated campsites or shelters when
camping in the backcountry. All shelters, and some campsites, require a
reservation. The park trail map shows the location of all backcountry campsites
and shelters, and indicates which campsites require a reservation. You can
download a map at www.nps.gov/grsm/pphtml/maps.html. Your permit must designate
the campsite or shelter at which you will stay for each night of your trip.
The park does not allow pets on backcountry trails. For assistance call
(865) 436-1297. For reservations call (865) 436-1231.
Balsam Mountain Campground
Open From 5/17/02 through 10/14/02
First-come, first serve. This campground has 46 sites and is at elevation
5,310 feet. No campground has electric hookups or shower facilities, only
running water and bathroom facilities. $14 each night.
Big Creek Campground
Open From 3/15/02 through 10/31/02
First-come, first serve. This campground has 12 sites and is for tents only.
It sits at elevation 1,700 feet. No campground has electric hookups or shower
facilities, only running water and bathroom facilities. $12 each night.
Group camping is also available. Reservations can be made either on line
or by calling 1-800-365-CAMP.
Cades Cove Campground
This campground has 159 sites and sits at elevation 1,807 feet. No campground
has shower facilities or electric hookups, only running water and bathroom
facilities. Cades Cove Campground Store sells convenience items, groceries,
camping supplies, and a limited selection of hot and cold deli items. There
are no other food facilities in the park. Numerous convenience stores and
restaurant establishments are located in outlying communities. $14-17 each
night. Group camping is also available. Reservations can be made either
on line or by calling 1-800-365-CAMP.
Cataloochee Campground
Open From 3/15/02 through 10/31/02
First-come, first serve. This campground has 27 sites and sits at elevation
2,610 feet. No campground has electric hookups or shower facilities, only
running water and bathroom facilities. $12 each night. Group camping is
also available. Reservations can be made either on line or by calling 1-800-365-CAMP.
Cosby Campground
Open From 3/15/02 through 10/31/02
First-come, first serve. This campground has 157 sites and sits at elevation
2,459 feet. No campground has shower facilities or electric hookups, only
running water and bathroom facilities. $14 each night. Group camping is
also available. Reservations can be made either on line or by calling 1-800-365-CAMP.
Deep Creek Campground
Open From 4/5/02 through 10/31/02
First-come, first serve. This campground has 92 sites and sits at elevation
1,800 feet. No campground has electric hookups or shower facilities, only
running water and bathroom facilities. $14 each night. Group camping is
also available. Reservations can be made either on line or by calling 1-800-365-CAMP.
Elkmont Campground
Open From 3/15/02 through 12/2/02
Reservations accepted up to five months in advance for May 15 - Oct. 31
occupancy. Other dates first-come, first-serve. This campground has 220
sites and sits at elevation 2,150 feet. No campground has electric hookups
or shower facilities, only running water and bathroom facilities. $14-20
each night. Group camping is also available. Reservations can be made either
on line or by calling 1-800-365-CAMP. MAKE RESERVATIONS - ONLINE -or- by
Phone at 1-800-365-CAMP
Horse Camps
March 16 - November 1
There are five drive-in horse camps in the park. They are located at Anthony
Creek, Big Creek, Cataloochee, Roundbottom, and Towstring. All five horse
camps can be reserved through the National Park Reservation Service by calling
1-800-365-2267, or visiting http://reservations.nps.gov. Reservations may
be made up to five months in advance of your trip. Reservations are by site,
with each site accommodating up to six people and four horses. Each site
costs $20.00 per night, except Big Creek, which costs $25.00 per night.
MAKE RESERVATIONS - ONLINE -or- by Phone at 1-800-365-CAMP
Look Rock Campground
Open From 5/17/02 through 10/31/02
First-come, first serve. This campground has 92 sites and sits at elevation
2,600 feet. No campground has electric hookups or shower facilities, only
running water and bathroom facilities. $14 each night.
Smokemont Campground
This campground has 142 sites and sits at elevation 2,198 feet. No campground
has electric hookups or shower facilities, only running water and bathroom
facilities. $14-17 each night. Group camping is also available. Reservations
can be made either on line or by calling 1-800-365-CAMP. MAKE RESERVATIONS
- ONLINE -or- by Phone at 1-800-365-CAMP. Open All Year. Reservations accepted
up to five months in advance for May 15 - Oct. 31 occupancy. Other dates
first-come, first-serve.
Thanks to the US Park Service for their helpful information. | 
