Group Campgrounds

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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 seven, and the maximum length of stay is fourteen 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 [phone]. Additional information about when you can make reservations. Payment is required at the time the reservation is made.

 

 

Group Campground	2013 Open/Close Dates	Number of Sites	Maximum Number of People	Cost Per Night
Big Creek Reserve Now [phone]	April 12- Oct 31	1	25	$44
Cades Cove Reserve Now Nov 1- May 14 [phone] May 15 - Oct 31 [phone]	March 8 - Oct 31	2 1 1-with pavilion	20 30 30	$35 $53 $65
Cataloochee Reserve Now [phone]	March 15 - Oct 31	3	25	$35
Cosby Reserve Now [phone]	April 12- Oct 31	3	20	$26
Deep Creek Reserve Now [phone]	April 12- Oct 31	3	20	$35
Elkmont Reserve Now [phone]	April 21 - Oct 31	1 2 1	15 20 30	$26 $35 $53
Smokemont Reserve Now Nov 1 - May 14 [phone] May 15 - Oct 31 [phone]	May 15 - Oct 31	3	20	$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)