Abrams Creek Campground, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN

Abrams Creek Campground is part of Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee (53 min south of Knoxville, TN) with an elevation of 1,125 feet. There are a total of 16 campsites. The campground is normally open from the end of May to the beginning of September. 12 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 12 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. There is a fee of $30.00 per night. Some amenities include drinking water, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.

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Campsite Reviews (98)

4.2 out of 5

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@MarioA2290959 · Camped on Oct 18, 2024 at Campsite #4

Gorgeous campground. Be aware that the last mile on Abrams Creek Rd is a very narrow. We were towing a small trailer and came across a large pickup hauling a boat, and it took us almost 30 minutes to be able to go through. Any way, it was worth it.

@LaurieB8871906 · Camped on Oct 14, 2024 at Campsite #6

I'm not sure how anyone knows that campsites are reserved, but we did not have an issue. Beautiful location, clean restrooms. I was surprised to see the ranger drive through and not address the fires left unattended and the messy, bear attracting campsites. Being from Colorado, we are sensitive to both. Road is a bit rough and one lane.

@BrettB6065474 · Camped on Sep 2, 2024 at Campsite #3

Dont waste your money reserving a space; itll be occupied once you get there. No rangers on site. Terrible road getting to the campgroundno where to pull off to let oncoming traffic through. Be sure to have recovery gear with you and a buddy to help winch you out if you do get pushed off the road, because you wont have cell reception to call for a tow.

@Gabrielle09E16 · Camped on Aug 17, 2024 at Campsite #7

Bring a snorkel great places to see endemic aquatic species!

@KIMBERLYP32336 · Camped on Jul 5, 2024 at Campsite #3

Love this campground. Clean bathrooms, creek access right off of campsite, water spout for dishes or drinking, access to hiking trails at the back of the campground, most of the campsites are spacious. Theyre a little close, but everyone was awesome and the kids made lots of friends the whole weekend. Cant wait to come back!

@ThomasS5574085 · Camped on Jun 25, 2024 at Campsite #2

Waste of time. Says it's in SMNP, but it's at least 90 minutes away. Sites are small, on top of each other, and impossible to determine- especially sites 1-4. Bathroom is spooky and open to the wildlife (snakes, rats, skunks etc.).

@RyanS4713424 · Camped on Jun 24, 2024 at Campsite #4

The campground itself is pretty nice. The creek is clear and beautiful. The campsites are close together but were never fully occupied. You don't have to deal with RVs or early morning garbage trucks like the bigger campgrounds. A ranger emptied the trash by hand every morning. The skies are dark and stars easy to see.However, this campground is pretty remote and it feels like it. The final road into the site is a one-lane road with few places to pull over for oncoming traffic. A couple of trips had a tree limb over the road that needed to be moved. On one occasion, dogs from a nearby house were on the road. If you need something, you're looking at a 30 minute trip to Maryville on winding (but well maintained) roads. Going to other parts of the park required a twisty road climb to Look Rock to get to the Foothills Parkway. We never saw the ranger station occupied, and there was no way to check in and record what site we were staying at.

@AliciaP4160033 · Camped on Jun 12, 2024 at Campsite #1

We only had the pleasure to camp here for two days. We loved the campsite and wanted to stay longer but there were not more spots available. We stayed on site number 1 and it was great . Very spacious and with the creek right there. We didnt have a host and there is not a place to buy wood so buy it before. Drinking and potable water available at site and also flushable toilets.

@KarsonHCBF2011 · Camped on May 27, 2024 at Campsite #4

Abrams Creek Campground was beautiful and peaceful. The sound of the rushing river made it feel like we were alone even with other campers on either side of us. I would recommend bringing in (certified) firewood on your way in, the closest place to get wood is quite the drive and wasnt great quality. Really, I would recommend bringing everything you need on the first pass in. Going into town to grab something you may have forgotten entails windy one-lane roads and at least half an hour. Same goes for phone service. If you want a semi-remote front country campsite that really makes you feel like youre in the woods, this is a great place!!

@TraceyS6865254 · Camped on May 18, 2024 at Campsite #3

Such a lovely little campground! Quiet and secluded. Our site was so close to the water and was perfect!

@EmmaS9B937F0D9 · Camped on May 16, 2024 at Campsite #13

This is a great campground! We stayed for four nights and it was beautiful and peaceful. The bathrooms were clean and water was close by, there was even a sink to wash your dishes. The nearby trails were nice, nothing crazy but a good day hike and it was great being so close to the river. However, no cell service which was expected but the camp was super far from everything else which we didn't realize.

@JamieM4606165 · Camped on May 13, 2024 at Campsite #15

Overall a quiet place with clean restrooms. Enjoyed the sound of the creek and that its away from the more crowded campgrounds. Seems well maintained. One thing I would keep an eye out for if you decide to hike the Abrams Creek Trail is to keep an eye out for tics! We only hiked about 2 miles in then decided to turn around and come back. (Since the scenery is the same) Found 2 tics on each of us, and when getting back to the campsite found one on my stomach. This was with layers and consciously checking and only staying on the trail. Other than that little scare, we really enjoyed our experience.

@MattT7213147 · Camped on May 12, 2024 at Campsite #9

Excellent site right on the water. Tent pads are level and the driveways are suitable for a single car. Everyone at the site was quiet and kept to themselves. It was a very nice experience that I would do again.

@AimeeD6B2DD914 · Camped on May 11, 2024 at Campsite #7

The camp site is so clean!

@BryanB5307707 · Camped on May 3, 2024 at Campsite #9

Ranger was attentive and courteous.

@JamesH5800718 · Camped on Oct 28, 2023 at Campsite #7

Please clean up after yourself. Every little single thing. Really upsetting to see trash everywhere and then spend an hour picking up before doing anything else. Appreciate the beauty and clean it up!!!!

@AngelaJ7436817 · Camped on Oct 26, 2023 at Campsite #9

This campground is definitely a hidden gem! It does take longer to get to than the other campgrounds in the park but it is very quiet and secluded. Our site was quite literally right next to Abrams Creek. The campground is very peaceful and we heard many owls calling at dusk.

@JoshuaP27009D4 · Camped on Oct 6, 2023 at Campsite #1

The campground was great, in a quiet location. We had a site on the creek. No showers but everything was an easy walk. The only thing we had an issue with was the markings, or lack of markings to Abram's Falls. We hiked the trail, but once you get on it, if you don't have a map, there's no indications where to turn off the main road. We never made it to the falls.

@AntigoneBAEEE7 · Camped on Sep 24, 2023 at Campsite #2

No privacy at all. Camping right on top of the other campers and their cars.

@HaleyH1955FC29 · Camped on Sep 10, 2023 at Campsite #3

We went camping for my birthday, and it was amazing! The campground was clean and quiet, and the weather was amazing!

@KyleH8971372 · Camped on Sep 8, 2023 at Campsite #12

What a great place to spend a couple days relaxing and taking in the beauty. My wife and i do a lot of RVing but sometimes it is nice just to go tent camping and not worry that someone is going to fire up a loud generator.

@CodyH6682234 · Camped on Sep 4, 2023 at Campsite #2

If you like camping next to Subarus and CRVs have at it. Neighbors are legit in your face. People walking through your camp to get to the creek and folks parking in other peoples canp spots and walking off all because other people (who werent going to camp) hanging out all day in their spot. Domino effect. Personally prefer more remote with less people.

@DonaldB5279265 · Camped on Sep 4, 2023 at Campsite #5

Great place to camp.

@KIMBERLYP32336 · Camped on Sep 3, 2023 at Campsite #6

Campsite is decent. Theres a big fallen tree that makes accessing the water a little tricky and it has created slick mud and putrid water. Also the hiking trail to Abrams Falls needs better signage. This spot gets very sunny mid day, so make sure you bring your canopy. We had a good time and we will be back, just picking a different spot next time.

@StephenB287309 · Camped on Aug 20, 2023 at Campsite #13

Great access to the creek!

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