Camping in the Smoky Mountains can be Adventurous and Fun! Camping
in the Smoky Mountains is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and take in
the beauty of the Smoky Mountains. There are ten campgrounds in the
park which provide running water and flush toilets. Most campgrounds
are open from early spring to the first part of November. Although
there is no entrance fee to enter the Great Smoky Mountains National
Park, there are nominal fees for the campsites. They range in price
from $12 to $20. Three of the campgrounds accept reservations while the
other seven are first come, first served.
 Campground Info
*** All campgrounds have running water,flush toilets,fire grills and tables.***
Click Here! Click Here! Camp sites can accommodate campers up to 35 ft. and motor homes up to 40 ft. There are no hookups however. 13 x 13 ft. tent pads can accommodate two tents and six people. No more than six people can stay at one site. The maximum stay is seven days in the fall and summer and 14 days in the spring and winter. There are some areas that allow group camping in the Smoky Mountains, just call to make reservations with the National Park Reservation Service at: 800-365-2267.  If
you really want to experience the ruggedness of the Smoky Mountains,
you may want to try backcountry camping. There are several sites and
shelters along the Appalachian Trail. You will need a free backcountry
permit which you can get at any ranger station or visitors center.
Anyone staying overnight in the backcountry must stay at designated
sites and shelters which have to be reserved. To reserve a site or
shelter, call: 865-436-1297 or 865-436-1231 between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm
7 days a week. Be prepared with proper food, water, clothing and
equipment. Proper food storage is important because of the wildlife in
the forests.
Click Here! One thing to keep in mind while camping in the Smoky Mountains is that you are in bear country. The best way to avoid bears is not to attract them. Proper food storage and camp cleanliness goes a long way in preventing unwelcome visitors. Click here for more information about the cute but sometimes unpredictable creatures of the Smoky Mountains.
Whether you like to camp in a camper, RV or
tents you will find plenty of fun campgrounds in the national park to
choose from. And if you are the adventurous type, you will enjoy the
backcountry camping the park has to offer. Either way you will see
nature and the beauty of the outdoors like you never have before!
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