Abrams Creek Campground
35.6107, -83.9332 · Park boundary: National Park Service
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Reservation detailsAbrams Creek Campground is located beside beautiful Abrams Creek in a remote and secluded setting. With an elevation of 1,125 feet (343 m), the climate is moderate, characterized by mild winters and hot, humid summers. Flush toilets and drinking water are available. No hookups or showers are available at the campground.
- Every day
- All Day
Abrams Creek Campground closes seasonally. See exceptions for exact dates of operation.
- Closed · Oct 25, 2026 – May 8, 2027 · Closed
Camping Fee is per site, per night.
Campsite reservations are required and may be made up to six months in advance.
- Drinking water
- Yes - seasonal
- Host on site
- Yes - seasonal
- Toilets
- Flush Toilets - seasonal
- Trash & recycling
- Yes - seasonal
- Amphitheater
- No
- Camp store
- No
- Cell reception
- No
- Dump station
- No
- Firewood for sale
- No
- Food storage lockers
- No
- Ice for sale
- No
- Internet
- No
- Laundry
- No
- Showers
- None
- RVs
- Allowed
- Trailers
- Allowed · up to 12 ft
- Access roads
- Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather
- Classification
- Developed Campground
Campground is not ADA accessible.
Campground is not ADA accessible. A paved path leads to the restrooms, but it has an incline.
Fires are permitted only in established fire rings provided at each campsite.
This campground is in the mountains and weather can rapidly change from warm and sunny to cold and rainy. Be prepared with layers and rain gear in all seasons.
All food and equipment used to prepare and store food must be sealed in a vehicle or in a camping unit constructed of solid, non-pliable material, or as otherwise directed, at all times when not in use. Campfires are permitted only in fire rings. You may collect dead and downed wood in the park for campfires. Only heat-treated firewood that is bundled and certified by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) or a state agency may be brought into the park. Quiet hours are 10 pm-6 am. Generator use is prohibited 8 pm-8 am. Your stay is limited to 14 consecutive days at a time. You may have up to six people per campsite. No more than two motor vehicles or one vehicle with trailer are allowed per campsite. Please keep wheels, including trailer wheels and guest cars, on the pavement. Park only in designated spaces. All tents must be pitched on the pad, where provided.
A pristine creek is the backdrop for your camping adventure at Abrams Creek. A gravel road circles the campground with sites denoted by wooden posts with numbers. Each site has a gravel parking area close to the tent pad, picnic table, and grill provided for each site. Trees and large rocks sprinkle the campground. Abrams Creek flows beside many sites, offering the camper the peaceful sounds of rippling water. Abrams Creek Campground offers a traditional outdoor camping experience with hiking trails and fishing streams easily accessible from the sites.
Location, hours, and facility details confirmed against the National Park Service registry.
National Park Service registryChecked 2026-08-04
Can you reserve a campsite at Abrams Creek Campground?
Yes. Abrams Creek Campground in Great Smoky Mountains National Park has 16 sites that can be reserved in advance.
How many campsites does Abrams Creek Campground have?
Abrams Creek Campground in Great Smoky Mountains National Park has 16 campsites.
What is the maximum RV length at Abrams Creek Campground?
Abrams Creek Campground takes RVs, but the National Park Service does not publish a maximum length for it. Call the park before booking a long rig.
How much does it cost to camp at Abrams Creek Campground?
Abrams Creek Campground in Great Smoky Mountains National Park charges $30 per night.
Are there showers at Abrams Creek Campground?
No. Abrams Creek Campground in Great Smoky Mountains National Park does not list showers.
Is there drinking water at Abrams Creek Campground?
Yes. Abrams Creek Campground in Great Smoky Mountains National Park lists drinking water: Yes - seasonal.
Is there cell service at Abrams Creek Campground?
No. Abrams Creek Campground in Great Smoky Mountains National Park does not list cell reception.
Is there a dump station at Abrams Creek Campground?
No. Abrams Creek Campground in Great Smoky Mountains National Park does not list dump station.
Is Abrams Creek Campground wheelchair accessible?
Abrams Creek Campground in Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Campground is not ADA accessible.
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