Abrams Creek Campground

"One of the lesser known campgrounds in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Abrams campground is on the smaller side, with only 16 sites, but it offers more quiet and beautiful scenery than most of the other campgrounds. The campground is tent-only but you can drive right up to your site, so it’s also optimal for sleeping in your car. There is a creek that runs right next to the campsite, and each site is surrounded by lush forest. The campground sits at 1,125ft elevation giving it a milder summer climate than other parts of the park. The campground is a little bit more remote than some of the other campgrounds in the park, but still allows access to lots of great activities like hiking and fishing, all of which are easily accessible from the site. Reservations are required for Abrams Creek Campground for $17.50 per night. Reservations can be made on Recreation.gov. Check out is at 12pm. Campfires are allowed with heat treated wood only. Hammocks are allowed in the campground as long as they are over the footprint of the campsite and attached to trees no smaller than 10 inches in diameter with padding. There are no electrical hookups or dump stations at this campground. Amenities such as groceries, firewood, and last minute supplies are available in center of the park, a bit of a drive from this campsite. Pets are allowed on leash, no longer than 6 ft. If all sites are booked at Abrams Creek, or if you are looking for a campground that is much larger and more central to the main part of the park, Cades Cove is also an excellent choice for car camping in the park."