Elkmont Campground
Former logging town with stripped down forests.
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Elkmont Campground Details
Elkmont was once a logging town where the riches of the Smoky Mountains forests were stripped down, processed, and shipped away. How nice, then, that this area is now a peaceful campground and a hub for hiking trails that snake off into the regrown woods. For a brief stroll, check out the self-guided Elkmont nature trail, a one-mile loop. The out-and-back, gravel-bedded Little River Trail parallels the river, a moderately difficult hike of just under five miles. Look for the historic Elkmont resort cottages along the way -- these were built in the 1920s as vacation getaways for rich residents of nearby Knoxville.
Difficulty
Low
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N/A
Estimated time
Region
Little River/Laurel Creek
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Elkmont Campground
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Elkmont Campground
Elkmont Campground offers a classic camping experience amidst the natural beauty of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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Elkmont Nature Trail
This short, easy trail follows Jake's Creek.
0.3 mi away
Elkmont
The valley has been home to a pioneer Appalachian community, a logging town, and a resort community.
0.4 mi away
Cucumber Gap Loop
This wooded trail runs through Little River Valley.
0.9 mi away
Laurel Falls Trail
One of the most popular hikes in the park.
