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Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Group Campgrounds
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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...
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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 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.
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Group
Campground
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2009
Open/Close
Dates
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Number
of Sites
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Maximum
Number
of People
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Cost
Per
Night
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Big Creek
(828) 486-5910 |
March 13 - Oct. 31 |
1
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25
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$44
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Cades Cove
Nov 1- May 14
(865) 448-4106
May 15 - Oct 31
(865) 448-4103 |
March 13 - Oct. 31 |
2
1
1-with pavilion
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20
30
30
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$35
$53
$65
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Cataloochee
(828) 497-1930 |
March 13 - Oct. 31 |
3
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25
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$35
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Cosby
(423) 487-2683 |
March 13 - Oct. 31 |
3
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20
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$26
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Deep Creek
(828) 488-3184
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April 1 - Oct. 31 |
3
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20
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$35
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Elkmont
(865) 436-1271 |
March 13 - Oct. 31 |
1
2
1
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15
20
30
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$26
$35
$53
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Smokemont
Nov 1 - May 14
(828) 497-1940
May 15 - Oct 31
(828) 497-9270 |
March 13 - Oct. 31 |
1
2
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15
20
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$26
$35
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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)
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Regulations Concerning Pets Leashed pets are allowed in developed areas and along roads, but are not allowed on park trails. more... | | Download Park Maps Maps of trails and campgrounds as well as general park maps are available. more... | | Horse Riding Four stables in the park offer horse rides. more... | | Black Bears An estimated 1,500 black bears live in the park. more... | |
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Did You Know?
The barn at the Mountain Farm Museum at Oconaluftee Visitor Center is over 50 feet wide and 60 feet long. A modern 2,500 square foot home would fit in the upstairs loft of the barn and over 16,000 hand-split wooden shingles are required to roof it.
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Last Updated: February 06, 2009 at 15:11 EST |