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Park
Headquarters Contact Information
Great
Smoky Mountains National Park
107 Park Headquarters Rd.
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
865/436-1200
LeConte
Lodge Reservations:
Contact
Wilderness Lodging at 865.429.5704 or write to 250 Apple Valley Road,
Sevierville, TN 37862. Reservations are accepted beginning October 1,
2001 for the 2002 season. Write, call or email for printed
information. [web page soon]
email: reservations@leconte-lodge.co
Great
Smoky Mountain Campground schedules:
| Name
of site |
Number |
Elevation |
Fees |
Open/Close |
Max.
RV |
| ABRAMS
CREEK |
16
sites |
elev.
1,125' |
$12 |
March
16 to Nov. 1,2001 |
16' |
| BALSAM
MOUNTAIN |
46
sites |
elev.
5,310' |
$14 |
May
18 to Sept. 24 |
30' |
| BIG
CREEK |
12
sites |
elev.
1,700' |
$12 |
March
16 to Nov. 1 |
no
RVs |
| CADES
COVE |
161
sites |
elev.
1,807' |
$14-$17 |
open
year-round |
35' |
| CATALOOCHEE |
27
sites |
elev.
2,610' |
$12 |
March
16 to Nov. 1 |
31' |
| COSBY |
175
sites |
elev.
2,459' |
$14 |
March
16 to Nov. 1 |
25' |
| DEEP
CREEK |
108
sites |
elev.
1,800' |
$14 |
April
6 to Nov. 1 |
26' |
| ELKMONT |
220
sites |
elev.
2,150' |
$14-$20 |
March
16 to Nov. 26 |
32' |
| LOOK
ROCK |
92
sites |
elev.
2,600' |
$14 |
May
18 to Nov. 1 |
35' |
| SMOKEMONT |
140
sites |
elev.
2,198' |
$14-$17 |
open
year-round |
27' |
Campgrounds
Great Smoky Mountain campground camping is primitive by design.
Besides sites nestled in the woods and along rivers, all campgrounds
provide cold running water and flush toilets. No hook-ups are
available in the Park. Pets must be restrained at all times, and are
not permitted on hiking trails.
Disposal
stations for trailer holding tanks are found at Smokemont, Deep Creek,
Cades Cove, and Cosby Campgrounds and across the road from the
Sugarlands Visitor Center.
The ten developed campgrounds in the park are at Smokemont, Elkmont,
Cades Cove, Cosby, Deep Creek, Look Rock, Balsam Mountain,
Cataloochee, Big Creek, and Abrams Creek. Fees are charged. Sites at
Cades Cove, Elkmont, and Smokemont may be reserved for the period May
15 to October 31 through the National Park Service Reservation Service
at 1-800-365-CAMP. Reservations can be made up to 2-3 months in
advance, depending on the date of stay.
Backcountry
Camping
All backcountry campers are required to
have a free backcountry permit. They are available at most ranger
stations and visitor centers. Anyone staying overnight in the
backcountry must camp only in a designated site or shelter. Campers
need reservations to stay in any shelter, and 14 tent areas also
require reservations. Campers can make reservations by calling (865)
436-1231 daily during regular business hours. A backcountry map,
showing all the hiking trails, camping areas, and a list of rules,
regulations, and safety concerns is available through the Great Smoky
Mountains Natural History Association's online
bookstore. For questions about the backcountry (but not
reservations) phone the backcountry office at (865) 436-1297.
Be prepared before heading into the
backcountry! Get a local weather forecast and be aware of the local
climate. Proper clothing, food, water, and equipment are all musts.
Food storage regulations are in place and should be followed.
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