Where to camp Smoky Mountains?

nutaskeet

I am looking to camp in the Smoky Mountains. I am tent camping. I would love to do a backcounty camp, but wont have a lot of time for long hikes to get there and cannot find anywhere that lets me know parking areas and distances to sites. I don't mind camping at a park of some sort, but I don't want to be right next to another tent. Anyone know of any good places? Ideal would be somewhere where the tent sites are spaced out with plenty of privacy...like being in backcountry, only not... Any suggestions?

Answer
The Cosby Area doesn't get a whole lot of people and it's also one of the prettiest parts in my opinion. There are backcountry sites #34, #35, and #29. You can pick up a free permit at any rangers station in the park.

Camping in the Great Smoky Mountains?

Ashley W

Hi ! I am planing a trip to the smoky mountains and i know that the sites so not have showers but since there is running water at the campgrounds in the bathrooms i was thinking about buying a portable shower? Has anyone done this and how did it work out ? Thank you for your time. Also if anyone has any advice about caming here let me know ! Thanks

~ Ashley

Answer
I had a portable shower, but never used it. If you purchase a collapsible bucket, you can put cool water in the bottom, and add water that has been heated over the fire. Lay a towel on the floor of your tent and clean up in there. Just be sure to rinse the bucket thoroughly when done, then turn inside out and let hang dry.

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