National Park Camping

There's nothing like camping in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Most park campgrounds are open seasonally. Please remember all national park campgrounds are primitive. There is no water or electric hook-up.

Be aware of bears as you hike and camp!  Be informed about what to do.  Click here to see the National Park's 6 minute video clip about hiking safety in bear country:  http://thegreatsmokymountains.org/hike_smokies_challenge

Family Campgrounds

Abrams Creek 16 sites
Balsam Mountain 46 sites
Big Creek - (G) 12 sites
Cades Cove - (G) 161 sites
Cataloochee - (G) 27 sites
Cosby - (G) 163 sites
Deep Creek - (G) 92 sites
Elkmont - (G) 220 sites
Look Rock - (G) 68 sites
Smokemont - 142 sites

(G) - indicates groups are permitted at the campground

Horse Camps

Anthony Creek
Big Creek
Cataloochee
Roundbottom
Towstring

To make reservations at any of the National Park campgrounds call 1-877-444-6777 or visit their website at www.recreation.gov. Reservations may be made up to 5 months in advance.

If you prefer camping with all the amenities click here for a list of Townsend campgrounds located at the national park entrance.