Three Forks #30
backcountryNPS~1.3 mi from centerFee required/night
12 sites
Rough Creek #24
backcountryNPS~1.7 mi from centerFee required/night
15 sites
Mount Collins Shelter
backcountry~2 mi from centerFee required/night
12 sites
Mile 53 #21
backcountryNPS~3.2 mi from centerFee required/night
12 sites
Double Spring Gap Shelter
backcountry~3.9 mi from centerFee required/night
12 sites
Camp Creek #23
backcountryNPS~3.9 mi from centerFee required/night
Mount LeConte Shelter
backcountry~4.5 mi from centerFee required/night
LeConte Lodge
backcountry~4.5 mi from center
Steeltrap #68
backcountryNPS~4.6 mi from centerFee required/night
Silers Bald Shelter
backcountry~5 mi from centerFee required/night
12 sites
Dripping Spring Mountain #26
backcountryNPS~5.2 mi from centerFee required/night
10 sites
TWIN CREEKS PICNIC PAVILION
developedNPS~5.3 mi from center<p>GROUP SHELTER ELECTRIC $60.00 <br> </p>
<p>Customers who <strong>cancel a day-use facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date</strong> will forfeit the total day-use fee.<br></p>/night
SPENCE CABIN
developedNPS~5.3 mi from center<p>The fee is $200 per day. Due at checkout a $400 damage deposit is also charged but will be refunded if the facility is left in good condition. This Fee can not be refunded if the reservation is cancelled prior to paying the remainder of your balance. </p>
<p>Customers who cancel facility reservation<strong> less than 14 days before the arrival date </strong>will forfeit the use fee.</p>/night
Poke Patch #53
backcountryNPS~5.4 mi from centerFee required/night
APPALACHIAN CLUBHOUSE
developedNPS~5.5 mi from center<p>The fee is $300 per day. Due at checkout, $400 is also charged but will be refunded if the facility is left in good condition. Customers who cancel a day-use facility reservation<strong> less than 14 days before the arrival date </strong>will forfeit the total day-use fee.</p>/night
Elkmont Campground
developed~5.8 mi from centerFee required/night
Lower Jakes Gap #27
backcountryNPS~5.9 mi from centerFee required/night
12 sites
Bald Creek #61
backcountryNPS~5.9 mi from centerFee required/night
ELKMONT GROUP CAMP
developedNPS~5.9 mi from center<p>Group Facility (including Cabins and Lookouts): Customers who cancel a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee. Customers that check out early or do not plan to use their reservation MUST contact the campground office the day they leave or are due to check in, in order to receive a refund. Refund requests for early departure or non use of the site made AFTER the reservation has ended will be denied. Office phone numbers are given in the Facility Contact information for each campground.</p>/night
Huggins #69
backcountryNPS~6.4 mi from centerFee required/night
Marks Cove #28
backcountryNPS~6.5 mi from centerFee required/night
King Branch #20
backcountryNPS~6.5 mi from centerFee required/night
12 sites
Icewater Spring Shelter
backcountry~6.5 mi from centerFee required/night
12 sites
Nettle Creek #54
backcountryNPS~6.8 mi from centerFee required/night
Upper Ripshin #62
backcountryNPS~6.9 mi from centerFee required/night
Pole Road #55
backcountryNPS~7 mi from centerFee required/night
Jerry Flats #63
backcountryNPS~7.2 mi from centerFee required/night
Burnt Spruce #56
backcountryNPS~7.3 mi from centerFee required/night
Kephart Shelter
backcountry~7.4 mi from centerFee required/night
12 sites
Jonas Creek #70
backcountryNPS~7.4 mi from centerFee required/night
Porters Flat #31
backcountryNPS~7.5 mi from centerFee required/night
Bryson Place #57
backcountryNPS~7.7 mi from centerFee required/night
Nick's Nest Branch #58
backcountryNPS~7.7 mi from centerFee required/night
Mill Creek #64
backcountryNPS~7.8 mi from centerFee required/night
McCracken Branch #59
backcountryNPS~7.8 mi from centerFee required/night
Twin Creek RV Resort
developed~8 mi from center
Upper Henderson #19
backcountryNPS~8.1 mi from centerFee required/night
8 sites
Engine Creek #32
backcountryNPS~8.1 mi from centerFee required/night
CCC #71
backcountryNPS~8.5 mi from centerFee required/night
Derrick Knob Shelter
backcountry~8.5 mi from centerFee required/night
12 sites
Gatlinburg Creekside RV Resort
developed~8.5 mi from center
Newton Bald #52
backcountryNPS~8.8 mi from centerFee required/night
Camp LeConte Luxury Outdoor Resort
developed~8.9 mi from center
Estes Branch #46
backcountryNPS~8.9 mi from centerFee required/night
Bumgardner Branch #60
backcountryNPS~9.1 mi from centerFee required/night
George's Branch #51
backcountryNPS~9.5 mi from centerFee required/night
Bear Pen Branch #65
backcountryNPS~9.6 mi from centerFee required/night
Cabin Flats #49
backcountryNPS~9.6 mi from centerFee required/night
GREENBRIER PICNIC PAVILION
developedNPS~9.6 mi from center<p>Group Day Use Area: Customers who <strong>cancel a group day-use facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date</strong> will forfeit the total day-use fee.</p>/night
METCALF BOTTOMS PICNIC PAVILION
developedNPS~9.7 mi from center<p>Group Day Use Area: Customers who <strong>cancel a group day-use facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date </strong>will forfeit the total day-use fee.</p>/night
Poplar Flats #75
backcountryNPS~10 mi from centerFee required/night
⚠ Road Access Notice
Always verify road access is public before following GPS directions to mountain areas. Many forest roads are seasonal, gated, or require 4WD. Dispersed camping follows USFS/BLM rules (typically 14-day limit). Check ranger district offices for current road and campground conditions.