How do you reserve a site at Elkmont?

Recreation.gov. Synchronous fireflies (June) is the reason to come.

What is Elkmont known for?

The Smokies’ synchronous fireflies. Highlights include Synchronous fireflies, Little River swimming, Historic Elkmont, Laurel Falls nearby.

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Elkmont Campground

Q: When is the best time to camp at Elkmont?

Late spring & summer. A riverside campground in the Smokies famous for the early-June synchronous firefly show, when thousands of fireflies blink in unison. Cool mountain streams and historic cabins round it out.

The Smokies’ synchronous fireflies

SettingForest

StateTennessee

Best seasonLate spring & summer

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A riverside campground in the Smokies famous for the early-June synchronous firefly show, when thousands of fireflies blink in unison. Cool mountain streams and historic cabins round it out.

Why camp here

Don’t miss: Synchronous fireflies (June)

RVs & rigs: RV sites (no hookups)

What’s here

Synchronous fireflies
Little River swimming
Historic Elkmont
Laurel Falls nearby

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Elkmont Campground

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