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Lodging

LeConte Lodge, accessible only by foot or horseback, sits atop 6,593 ft Mt. LeConte, the Park's third highest peak. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (423) 429-5704. The lodge is open mid-March to mid-November. A variety of lodging facilities are available in the outlying communities.

Camping:
There are ten developed campgrounds. Cades Cove in Tennessee and Smokemont in North Carolina are open year-round. These campgrounds and Elkmont campground accept reservations from May 15 to October 31. Reservations are made through Destinet at (800) 365-CAMP. The other campgrounds are generally open from late March or April to early November. Camping fees range from $10 to $15 per night.

Backcountry camping is free but requires a permit. Most campsites use self-registration at visitor centers or ranger stations, but shelters and rationed sites require reservations. Reservations can be made 30 days in advance by calling (423) 436-1231, 8:00am- 6:00pm daily.
Frontcountry Campgrounds:
There are ten developed campgrounds. Cades Cove in Tennessee and Smokemont in North Carolina and are open year-round. These campgrounds and Elkmont campground accept reservations from May 15 to October 31. Reservations are made through Destinet at (800) 365-CAMP. The other campgrounds are generally open from late March April to early November.
Backcountry Campsites: Backcountry camping is free but requires a permit. Most campsites use self-registration at visitor centers or ranger stations, but shelters and rationed sites require reservations. Reservations can be made 30 days in advance by calling (423) 436-1231, 8:00am- 6:00pm daily.

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