Will be visiting Elkmont for the first time this coming up July. Will be roughing it in a tent and cant wait. Thank you for the videos and showing how beautiful this campground truly is.
You're welcome. It isn't hard to show the beauty. Just point the camera anywhere. Elkmont will make a fantastic place to tent camp. In addition to all of the shade, the cool river to swim in make it as good a spot as any for July in the south. Thanks for your comment, and please consider subscribing!
Funny, Steph and I just walked this campground a few weeks ago, and it's definitely a must-try in the future. She is definitely a "full hookups" kind of camper, but even she would love to "rough it" here for a few days. Great video once again!
Yes, if you're going to try "roughing it", this might be the place to try! Let us know if you get reservations, we would meet you there if we could! Thanks for watching. :)
My husband and I have been looking for some campground sites and this one looks like somewhere we would like to try! The vlog is so calming and relaxing I almost fell asleep on my computer chair. The view and the ambiance is just breathtaking. Thank you for the virtual experience! I look forward to learning more about national forest best campground sites!
Let us know how you enjoy it! We sure did! Check out the videos on either side of this one for more of our thoughts on the area. Let us know how your visit goes! You should catch the leaf color!
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Hey I enjoyed your video of Elkmont Campground. My wife and I really like this campground, we have stayed several times. One thing that we like about this campground is in the peak months the Gatlinburg Trolley comes to a stop in the campground. You can ride into town and visit the sites in Gatlinburg, eat at a restaurant, shop, and you don’t have to worry with parking you car which can be 10. dollars. When you get ready to go back to the campground just go to one of trolley stops and catch the (correct) trolley back. There is a very nice trail that goes along the Little River that is fun also. Elkmont is very popular which makes reservations difficult at times. Keep up the good videos!
Thank you for watching Carlton! We did not know about the trolly! That's a great tip. We drove in, fighting traffic, and paid the parking fee. Next time, we know! Yes, the campground is fantastic. It's only 2.5 hours from home, yet we rarely seem to get there. We have to make better effort. Sounds like you might be local too?
@@RollinRagu it’s about a 4 hour drive for us pulling the camper. We also enjoy Cades Cove. This year we haven’t stayed in the park any I suppose because of all of the COVID-19 restrictions. We have camped in some of the state parks.
Been going to Elkmont for 33 years now.... always tent camp.. Was there in 2018 when flash flood and lost alot of my gear , as river was knee deep in our tent , but thats nature. We still.go every summer and tent it... Not a better place on earth to us.. We will be back in June... Happy Camping , nice video
We had been to Smokemont several times in the last decade, but never Elkmont. Both are great! This video was filmed in 2018, end of July. When was the flood? Must have been a mess.
I agree you are in one of heaven’s beauty spots. Being in Tennessee helps, lots more chance of finding one. Sweet Baby Ray’s barbecue sauce with ribs. You got 2 things right. I know you probably don’t hike the off in boonies, but some of the best in Smoky Mts. If you can walk 3 miles & rest a little walk back, you will really surprise your self. Some of the quietest places l have ever been. Like to take something to lay on, snuggle with girlfriend. Brings back some good memories.
Thanks for watching! We have done much hiking, although not on this trip. There was a hike we did 6-8 years ago up near Clingman's Dome. One of our all time favorites, but can't remember the name. There are several videos on our channel for camping in Appalachia, check them out!
Sorry James, I did not say. I don't remember. Look on my page for the video or two just before this one and you will see more about the campground though. If you look at the campground map, you can't go wrong with any of them that show along the river. They were all about the same. Thanks for watching!
Thank you and thanks for watching! I can't remember where that site was exactly, but I do remember that the majority of sites that the map shows as waterfront looked similar to this one. Wish I could be of better help.
They do. I don't remember what they were, but the window to run them was fairly small. Also, there were a few sections to the campground with some being NO GENERATOR sections. Considering the noise of the river, we didn't find any generators to be offensive. Thanks for your question!
Thanks for the video, for the life of me though I don’t understand why people post campground reviews without indicating the sites. Everyone watches campground reviews to get an idea of the sites. I have no idea what site you were on.
Thanks for your comments. Point taken. I should have added site numbers. Although, this isn't meant to be a campground review per-se. If you look at the campground map, almost all of the riverfront sites were very similar to the one we're on. You can't go wrong! Hope you can get there sometime.
I love your videos, it’s really nice of you to take your time to publish these, thank you! We are very excited to go in June. I’m taking your advice and trying to get one of the waterfront sites. I wish I knew which one you were in, it’s amazing. Thanks again!!!
Which campsite number is this? We tent camper here years ago before we got our travel trailer and would love to go back with our camper this year. I’d love to try to get a great waterfront site.
I don't remember the exact number. However, if you look at the campground map, ALL of the sites shown along the river were very similar to this one. If I guessed, it was within a few sites of site #D3. Hope that helps.
Do a search for the campground map. I can't remember specifics any longer, but do remember that the vast majority of sites shown on the water were as good as the one we were on! You about can't go wrong! Thanks for your question!
Been asked this a bunch. Wish we had put that in the video. Can't remember anymore. 90% of the ones on the water were very similar to this one. Pick one off the map that's on the water and it would be hard to go wrong.
Too funny! You made me look 4 times before I figured it out. It was one of my sons. If you look a few minutes later, you'll see one of my boys has a black T shirt on. Had me going for a minute though! Thanks for watching. :)
No idea now. It's been years. 50% of the sites were just as good! The vast majority of the waterfront sites were very similar to this one. Hope that helps. :)
I remember camping there in the 80s and waking up then walking to the Wonderland Hotel for a huge breakfast.
We didn't go to the Wonderland Hotel... Next time!
Will be visiting Elkmont for the first time this coming up July. Will be roughing it in a tent and cant wait. Thank you for the videos and showing how beautiful this campground truly is.
You're welcome. It isn't hard to show the beauty. Just point the camera anywhere. Elkmont will make a fantastic place to tent camp. In addition to all of the shade, the cool river to swim in make it as good a spot as any for July in the south. Thanks for your comment, and please consider subscribing!
We'll see you there!
Funny, Steph and I just walked this campground a few weeks ago, and it's definitely a must-try in the future. She is definitely a "full hookups" kind of camper, but even she would love to "rough it" here for a few days. Great video once again!
Yes, if you're going to try "roughing it", this might be the place to try! Let us know if you get reservations, we would meet you there if we could! Thanks for watching. :)
My husband and I have been looking for some campground sites and this one looks like somewhere we would like to try! The vlog is so calming and relaxing I almost fell asleep on my computer chair. The view and the ambiance is just breathtaking. Thank you for the virtual experience! I look forward to learning more about national forest best campground sites!
So glad to hear you enjoyed the video. It makes me feel the same way. I've watched it many times. Appreciate your comment. Consider subscribing?
My wife & I are camping there this 4th of July (2021) w/friends. Looks awesome! Thanks for the video
Thanks for watching! You are going to LOVE it, and we are envious. Enjoy!
Thanks for sharing. We are going this month to Elkmont and it looks beautiful!
Let us know how you enjoy it! We sure did! Check out the videos on either side of this one for more of our thoughts on the area. Let us know how your visit goes! You should catch the leaf color!
Great video. Thanks for posting.
Thanks for your comment and for watching! There are a few other videos in that playlist from the same location. Check them out and consider subscribing. We'd love to have you on board!
Wow, beautiful site! Would love to wake up to that river. Or fall asleep to it 😊. Smoky Mountains speak to my soul every time. Thanks for the info!
We’ve been many places, and these mountains do exactly as you stated, “speak to the soul”! Love them! ThaNks for watching and your comment. Tony.
Hey I enjoyed your video of Elkmont Campground. My wife and I really like this campground, we have stayed several times. One thing that we like about this campground is in the peak months the Gatlinburg Trolley comes to a stop in the campground. You can ride into town and visit the sites in Gatlinburg, eat at a restaurant, shop, and you don’t have to worry with parking you car which can be 10. dollars. When you get ready to go back to the campground just go to one of trolley stops and catch the (correct) trolley back. There is a very nice trail that goes along the Little River that is fun also. Elkmont is very popular which makes reservations difficult at times. Keep up the good videos!
Thank you for watching Carlton! We did not know about the trolly! That's a great tip. We drove in, fighting traffic, and paid the parking fee. Next time, we know! Yes, the campground is fantastic. It's only 2.5 hours from home, yet we rarely seem to get there. We have to make better effort. Sounds like you might be local too?
@@RollinRagu it’s about a 4 hour drive for us pulling the camper. We also enjoy Cades Cove. This year we haven’t stayed in the park any I suppose because of all of the COVID-19 restrictions. We have camped in some of the state parks.
Been going to Elkmont for 33 years now.... always tent camp.. Was there in 2018 when flash flood and lost alot of my gear , as river was knee deep in our tent , but thats nature. We still.go every summer and tent it... Not a better place on earth to us.. We will be back in June... Happy Camping , nice video
We had been to Smokemont several times in the last decade, but never Elkmont. Both are great! This video was filmed in 2018, end of July. When was the flood? Must have been a mess.
@@RollinRagu it was end of June 2018... it was the river was almost over the bridge there...
I was there a month later and had no idea of a flood!
@@RollinRagu yeah it was a flash flood from.the rain.....its on youtube the news filmed it they evacuated every site.in Elkmont... was pretty insane.
Maybe that's why there were many empty sites? I'll look it up on YT. Thanks.
We stayed at Elkmont a few months back! We were impressed by the campground!
It isn't packed with amenities or utility, but brings us back to what camping was as a child. :) Great place!
I agree you are in one of heaven’s beauty spots. Being in Tennessee helps, lots more chance of finding one. Sweet Baby Ray’s barbecue sauce with ribs. You got 2 things right. I know you probably don’t hike the off in boonies, but some of the best in Smoky Mts. If you can walk 3 miles & rest a little walk back, you will really surprise your self. Some of the quietest places l have ever been. Like to take something to lay on, snuggle with girlfriend. Brings back some good memories.
Thanks for watching! We have done much hiking, although not on this trip. There was a hike we did 6-8 years ago up near Clingman's Dome. One of our all time favorites, but can't remember the name. There are several videos on our channel for camping in Appalachia, check them out!
Hello all...I found the site...for those interested I believe it's H3 ish...hope this helps...I booked it for September...lol
Thanks for helping out! My memory is that you can't go wrong with ANY site on the water, but this was a great one!
if you said what site you were in i missed it. So what site is this. Love it.
Sorry James, I did not say. I don't remember. Look on my page for the video or two just before this one and you will see more about the campground though. If you look at the campground map, you can't go wrong with any of them that show along the river. They were all about the same. Thanks for watching!
Great video! Was it spot around G??
Thank you and thanks for watching! I can't remember where that site was exactly, but I do remember that the majority of sites that the map shows as waterfront looked similar to this one. Wish I could be of better help.
Do they have quiet time so the generators must be turned off during those times?
They do. I don't remember what they were, but the window to run them was fairly small. Also, there were a few sections to the campground with some being NO GENERATOR sections. Considering the noise of the river, we didn't find any generators to be offensive. Thanks for your question!
Where were you able to fill your FW tank?
That was some time ago now. I seem to remember there was water as you enter the campground. One location, and not on your site. Could be wrong though.
Thanks for the video, for the life of me though I don’t understand why people post campground reviews without indicating the sites. Everyone watches campground reviews to get an idea of the sites. I have no idea what site you were on.
Thanks for your comments. Point taken. I should have added site numbers. Although, this isn't meant to be a campground review per-se. If you look at the campground map, almost all of the riverfront sites were very similar to the one we're on. You can't go wrong! Hope you can get there sometime.
I love your videos, it’s really nice of you to take your time to publish these, thank you! We are very excited to go in June. I’m taking your advice and trying to get one of the waterfront sites. I wish I knew which one you were in, it’s amazing. Thanks again!!!
Looking at an online map, a solid guess would be E3 or E5.
Which campsite number is this? We tent camper here years ago before we got our travel trailer and would love to go back with our camper this year. I’d love to try to get a great waterfront site.
I don't remember the exact number. However, if you look at the campground map, ALL of the sites shown along the river were very similar to this one. If I guessed, it was within a few sites of site #D3. Hope that helps.
What sites are on water please
Do a search for the campground map. I can't remember specifics any longer, but do remember that the vast majority of sites shown on the water were as good as the one we were on! You about can't go wrong! Thanks for your question!
what Generator was that?
This is a Yamaha 2400ishc. Still have it! Thanks for your question.
What site is that?
Been asked this a bunch. Wish we had put that in the video. Can't remember anymore. 90% of the ones on the water were very similar to this one. Pick one off the map that's on the water and it would be hard to go wrong.
How big of a RV can you park there ?
I don’t know officially, but did see several Class A’s in the 35’ range.
Is that a bear walking in the back ground behind you @1 min. 27 sec.? To the left of you by the water.
Too funny! You made me look 4 times before I figured it out. It was one of my sons. If you look a few minutes later, you'll see one of my boys has a black T shirt on. Had me going for a minute though! Thanks for watching. :)
Good boys..just saying kinda rare anymore
Thank you so much. We are very proud of our young men! Thanks for watching!
What site is this please
So sorry, I can not remember. If you search the comments, I think someone figured it out. Good luck.
What site number?
No idea now. It's been years. 50% of the sites were just as good! The vast majority of the waterfront sites were very similar to this one. Hope that helps. :)