The National Park Service maintains 10 developed campgrounds in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Campgrounds have restrooms with cold running water and flush toilets. Individual campsites have fire grates and picnic tables. There are no showers or electrical or water hookups in the park.
| name | # of sites | elevation | fee | 2017 open / close dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abrams Creek | 16 | 1,125' | $14 | 5/26 - 10/9 |
| Balsam Mountain | 46 | 5,310' | $14 | 5/26 - 10/9 |
| Big Creek | 12 | 1,700' | $14 | 4/14- 10/29 |
| Cades Cove | 159 | 1,807' | $17-$20 | Year Round |
| Cataloochee * | 27 | 2,610' | $20 | 4/7 - 10/29 |
| Cosby | 175 | 2,459' | $14 | 4/14- 10/29 |
| Deep Creek | 108 | 1,800' | $17 | 4/14- 10/29 |
| Elkmont | 220 | 2,150' | $17-$23 | 3/10 - 11/26 |
| Look Rock | 92 | 2,600' | $14 | closed |
| Smokemont | 140 | 2,198' | $17-$20 | Year Round |