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Elkmont Group Camp

Elkmont Group CampPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain
4
sites
from $10
fee
Sep–Nov
best months

Is Elkmont Group Camp open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It doesn't name Elkmont Group Camp, so check the source for the area it covers (4 listed).

As of · Source: NPS · Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 4 sites for tent and group campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 2,160 ft
  • Near GatlinburgGreat Smoky Mountains National Park

Situated in the stunning Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this site offers an ideal setting for group camping excursions and outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Elkmont Group Camp

    Best months: September–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      47° / 27°

      15 wet

    2. Feb

      51° / 29°

      14 wet

    3. Mar

      59° / 35°

      15 wet

    4. Apr

      69° / 42°

      13 wet

    5. May

      75° / 51°

      15 wet

    6. Jun

      80° / 59°

      15 wet

    7. Jul

      83° / 63°

      15 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 62°

      14 wet

    9. Sep

      78° / 56°

      11 wet

    10. Oct

      69° / 44°

      11 wet

    11. Nov

      58° / 34°

      12 wet

    12. Dec

      50° / 29°

      15 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Gatlinburg 2 Sw, TN, 3.4 mi away at 1,454 ft. The station sits about 700 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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Elkmont Group Camp

4 sites for tent and group camping

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