Elkmont Campground
Elkmont campground is located in beautiful Buncombe county in North Carolina and considered a pretty large campground with 211 sites. Part of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park it's maintained by the dedicated team of rangers serving open grounds of North Carolina
Elkmont Campground Overview
Reservable
Yes
Pitches
211
Elkmont Campground Activities
A number of activities are available when staying at Elkmont campground to ensure plenty of outdoor air & fun such as:
- Historic & Cultural Site
- Camping
- Interpretive Programs
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Wildlife Viewing
Elkmont Campground Location
Elkmont Campground Weather Conditions
Here is the latest weather conditions for today 15th Jun 2025 at Elkmont campground which are updated every few minutes to give the most accurate weather conditions.
Temp Min
64.8°F
Temp Now
75°F
Feels Like
78.4°F
Wind Speed Now
5MPH
Max Speed Max
9.6MPH
Wind Direction
SSE°
Pressure
1017MB
Current Humidity
76°
Avg Humidity
80°
Visibility Now
9 Miles
Avg Visibility
5 Miles
UV Index Now
0
Highest UV Index
2.8
Sunrise
06:17 AM
Sunset
08:51 PM
Elkmont Campground Map
We've added a detailed Elkmont Campground Map to see where each site is located within the campground to help decide which suits your needs better with the amenities available for each site.
How To Get To Elkmont Campground?
Looking to get to Elkmont Campground take the following directions.
From Cherokee, NC: Take Newfound Gap Road (aka U.S. 441) North through the park into Tennessee. Turn left at Sugarlands Visitor Center. Follow Little River Road approx. 4.5 miles. Turn left at the Elkmont Campground sign and proceed 1.5 miles to the campground office.
From Gatlinburg,TN: Take Newfound Gap Road (aka U.S. 441) South into the Park. (If coming from Pigeon Forge, take the Bypass into the park.) Turn a right at Sugarlands Visitor Center. Proceed 4.5 miles to the Elkmont entrance and turn left at the Elkmont Campground sign. Go 1.5 miles to the campground office.
Contact Details For Elkmont Campground
- Phone : 865-430-5560 For Reservations Call 1-877-444-6777
Worth Exploring Near Elkmont Campground
History Museums
Townsend Heritage Council
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Treasuring The Word Ministries International
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