10 Fun Things To Do At Elkmont Campground In The Great Smoky Mountains National Park

August 17, 2024 Amanda Luhn

Rock hopping across Jakes Creek in Elkmont Campground in the Smokies — Rock hopping in Jakes Creek which runs through Elkmont Campground, as does the Little River. Splashing around in these waters is always a kid favorite.

Elkmont is one of our go-to campgrounds in the Smokies because it has so many kid-friendly activities to do at or near the campground. Hiking, swimming, biking, fishing, history… there is even a ghost town on site to explore. These are our family’s top 10 favorite activities when we camp at Elkmont.

Everything You Wanted To Know About Elkmont Campground In The Great Smoky Mountains National Park

July 15, 2023 Amanda Luhn

Camping in Elkmont Campground in the Great Smoky Mountains

Want to take a trip to the Smokies and camp in the woods but not sure what to expect? We’ll tell you everything you need to know about Elkmont Campground in exhaustive detail- what campsites are the best, how to reserve, and all the little things that will help you plan your trip. This family friendly campground is one of our favorites in the Smokies and we return to it again and again.

Which Campground To Choose In Great Smoky Mountains National Park

March 3, 2023 Amy Ragsdale

Should you choose Elkmont Campground or Cades Cove Campground in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park? Having camped at both as children and as adults, we give you the breakdown of the pros and cons of each.

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