Elkmont Campground - Great Smoky Mountains National Park — RV Camping in Gatlinburg, TN

Elkmont Campground is the largest campground in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, nestled at 2,150 feet elevation just 8 miles from Gatlinburg, Tennessee. With over 200 tent and RV campsites featuring paved driveways and gravel tent pads, plus 20 walk-in tent sites, Elkmont offers a variety of camping options in one of the most visited national parks in the United States. The Little River and Jakes Creek flow directly through the campground, creating a scenic, waterfront setting perfect for relaxation. Each campsite includes a picnic table and fire ring, while the campground provides flush toilets and drinking water spigots throughout. Hikers can access several trailheads nearby, including the Little River Trail, Jakes Creek Trail, and the popular Laurel Falls Trail leading to an 80-foot waterfall. An on-site amphitheater hosts ranger-led programs, adding an educational element to the experience. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound in the surrounding forests of the Smoky Mountains. Whether exploring historic structures in the Elkmont Historic District or simply unwinding beside a mountain stream, Elkmont Campground delivers an authentic Great Smoky Mountains experience in the heart of East Tennessee.