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Elkmont Campground
On our June 2018 trip to the Appalachian Mountains we spent two wonderful nights camping at the Elkmont Campground in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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On our June 2018 trip to the Appalachian Mountains we spent two wonderful nights camping at the Elkmont Campground in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This beautiful national parks campground is located on the western (Tennessee) side of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Situated beside a small mountain river you can hear the water from just about anywhere in the campground. At Elkmont Campground in The Great Smokey Mountains National Park there are plenty of beautiful hiking trails to explore. Or you can just spend the day floating on the Little River! If you have mobility challenges and want a great National Park to visit Elkmont Campground in The Great Smokey Mountains National Park is perfect! The Little River hiking trail is a paved road and is handicap scooter friendly! Follow along with as as we journey across the South and back visiting so many beautiful different campsites! Come along with us on our fantastic trip!
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- GPS35.6605548, -83.5838741
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