Elkmont Campground
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Sites
220
RV Max
35 ft
Hookups
None
Dump Station
Yes
Price
$27/night
Season
March – November
Elkmont is the largest campground in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, located along the Little River. It's famous for the synchronous firefly display in late May/early June — one of only a few places in the world where fireflies synchronize their flashing patterns.
The Firefly Experience: During the 2-week display period, the park runs a shuttle system. It's a lottery — enter in April on Recreation.gov.
Swimming: The Little River offers excellent swimming holes right at the campground. Tubing is popular in summer.
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Planning notes
The synchronous fireflies in early June are once-in-a-lifetime. Enter the lottery!
