Great Smoky Mountains National Park - Group Campgrounds (U.S. National Park Service)

Quarantine Notice: Firewood from the states of Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec can not be brought into the national park. The United States Department of Agriculture has quarantined firewood from these states to prevent the spread of highly destructive insects that may be living in the wood. more...

The park has seven areas where groups may camp. These areas are listed in the table below, along with the operation dates and contact numbers for site information. Group campsites are open only during the months listed.

Group campsites will accommodate tents only. Trailers, campers, or other wheeled units are not permitted. Showers and electric hookups are not available in park campgrounds, however shower facilities are available in the communities surrounding the national park. Please inquire about the nearest facilities when you check-in at the campground.

The minimum party size is eight, and the maximum length of stay is seven nights in these areas. Check out time is noon. You are welcome to call the ranger station to obtain site-specific information, but be aware that the ranger stations are field offices and are not staffed during all hours!

You must have reservations to camp at a group site. You can make reservations online or by phoning the National Park Reservation Service toll-free at (877) 444-6777. Additional information about when you can make reservations. Payment is required at the time the reservation is made.

Campground Rules and Regulations
Includes regulations concerning food storage, generator use, and quiet hours.

Group Campground	2009 Open/Close Dates	Number of Sites	Maximum Number of People	Cost Per Night
Big Creek Reserve Now (828) 486-5910	March 13 - Oct. 31	1	25	$44
Cades Cove Reserve Now Nov 1- May 14 (865) 448-4106 May 15 - Oct 31 (865) 448-4103	March 13 - Oct. 31	2 1 1-with pavilion	20 30 30	$35 $53 $65
Cataloochee Reserve Now (828) 497-1930	March 13 - Oct. 31	3	25	$35
Cosby Reserve Now (423) 487-2683	March 13 - Oct. 31	3	20	$26
Deep Creek Reserve Now (828) 488-3184	April 1 - Oct. 31	3	20	$35
Elkmont Reserve Now (865) 436-1271	March 13 - Oct. 31	1 2 1	15 20 30	$26 $35 $53
Smokemont Reserve Now Nov 1 - May 14 (828) 497-1940 May 15 - Oct 31 (828) 497-9270	March 13 - Oct. 31	1 2	15 20	$26 $35

Bundles of firewood are available for sale in the communities surrounding the national park. In addition, the following group campgrounds have on-site sales:

Cades Cove (at Cades Cove Campground Store)
Elkmont
Smokemont (at Smokemont Riding Stables)