Great Smoky Mountains National Park • TN
Elkmont Campground
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Live System Registry
Book on Recreation.gov ↗Next Release Window
Recreation.gov opens booking slots daily at 7:00 AM Eastern Time.
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| Campground Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Campsites | 220 sites |
| Max RV / Trailer Length | 35 feet |
| Elevation | 2,150 feet |
| Cellular Coverage | Weak Signal |
| Price Per Night | $25.00 |
| Booking Window | 6 Months (rolling) |
| Reservation Portal | Recreation.gov #232487 ↗ |
ParkWatch Advisory: Booking Strategy
“Famous for synchronous fireflies in late spring. Book riverside sites in Loop J or K.”
Historical Booking Trends
Data compiled from the past five reservation seasons shows that weekend occupancy rates at Elkmont Campground Campground remain at a consistent 100% from May through September. Cancellations do occur, but they are swept and re-released almost instantaneously by automated monitoring services.
For the best chance of securing a slot:
- Initialize your cart session at least 15 minutes before the release window (8:00 AM Eastern Time).
- Ensure your profile payment details are cached and verified.
- Focus on mid-week dates (Tuesday or Wednesday arrivals) which see approximately 14% less booking traffic.
- Set up dynamic tracking notifications for cancellation sweeps which typically occur at midnight local time.
Read more detailed analysis on campground reservation systems at the Recreation.gov platform guidelines.