Backcountry Campsites
Your Guide to the Wondrous Diversity of the Smokies
In emergencies call: Park
headquarters, 865-436-9171;
Cherokee (NC) police, 828-
497-4131; or Gatlinburg (TN)
police, 865-436-5181.
• Do not leave valuables in
sight inside your car. Do not
leave a note on your car
indicating how long you will
be hiking. Protect your valu-
ables by taking them with you
or hiding them in your car.
Leave No Trace
Your personal commitment to
ethical backcountry use is the
most important factor in
maintaining the park's wilder-
ness character. Take pride in
leaving no trace of your
presence here.
• Abide by all backcountry use
regulations. They are designed
for resource protection.
• Use a stove and candle
lantern to minimize the tram-
pling and destruction of
vegetation that result from
collecting firewood.
• Never cook or burn food
in a campfire. A residue and
odor will remain and will
attract wildlife that will
become a problem for future
campers.
• Keep your group small to
preserve a sense of solitude.
• Camp where your campsite
already shows impacts. Don't
establish new tent sites.
• Pack out all leftover food and
trash.
• Avoid cutting across switch-
backs, to prevent destructive
trail erosion.
If You Get Lost
Great Smoky Mountains
Stay calm, do not leave the
trail and do not travel at
night. Prevent getting lost
by keeping your group
together, staying on the
trail, and using a map. Let
Trail Map and Guide
someone know your sched-
ule and travel plans, so they
can notify park authorities
if you are overdue.
Toilet Use
Improper human waste
disposal creates one of the
most disgusting conditions
in the backcountry. Regula-
tions require that human
feces be deposited in a
six-inch-deep hole and
covered with soil and that
no toilet use occur within
100 feet of a camp or water
source or within sight of a
trail. Defecating behind a
shelter or near a spring
creates very unhealthy
conditions and is clearly
bad manners. All sanitary
napkins and tampons must
be packed out. Do not
bury them. Please, take a
little extra care!
Using the Chart at Right Site
Capacity
Elev. Map
No. (Feet) Key
One hundred and fifty trails extend for approxi- For those seeking more information, a variety of topographic maps and trail Backcountry campsites and shelters are listed by map only at those with a bold H. Shelters and sites whose Cades Cove Area
mately 800 miles, crossing the ridges, peaks, and guides are available, including Hiking Trails of the Smokies, the comprehensive coordinates (7E, etc.), with their elevations in feet. use is by reservation appear in bold type. Their allow- 1 Cooper Road (12) 1200 2D
valleys of America’s most visited national park. park trail guidebook. To order a map or guide, call (865) 436-7318 x226 or visit Backcountry campsites are numbered and grouped by able capacities are shown in parentheses. For example, 2 Cane Creek (4) 1320 2D
www.SmokiesInformation.org. the major access areas. All sites and shelters are (12, 6H) means 12 hikers, 6 horses; (12) means 12 hikers, 3 Hesse Creek (8, 2H) 1360 3D
5 Rich Mountain (4, 2H) 3400 3D
available to hikers, but camping with horses is allowed no horses. See “Permits” for more information. 6 Turkeypen Ridge (8) 3400 4D
9 Anthony Creek (12) 3200 4E
10 Ledbetter Ridge (8) 3000 4E
11 Beard Cane (6) 1530 2D
12 Forge Creek (12) 2600 3E
13 Sheep Pen Gap (15, 8H) 4640 2F
14 Flint Gap (8) 2050 2E
15 Rabbit Creek (12) 1550 2E
16 Scott Gap (10) 1700 2E
17 Little Bottoms (14) 1240 2D
Elkmont/Tremont Area
18 West Prong (12) 1600 4D
19 Upper Henderson (8, 2H) 2880 5D
20 King Branch (12, 4H) 2520 5D
21 Mile 53 (12) 2640 6D
23 Camp Creek (12) 3200 6D
24 Rough Creek (15) 2860 6D
26 Dripping Spring Mountain (10) 4400 6D
27 Lower Jakes Gap (12, 2H) 3520 5D
28 Marks Cove (12, 6H) 3490 5D
30 Three Forks (12) 3400 6E
Greenbrier/Cosby Area
29 Ottercreek (10) 4560 10B
31 Porters Flat (8) 3400 8D
32 Injun Creek (8) 2280 8C
33 Settlers Camp (8) 1960 9B
34 Sugar Cove (10) 3240 10B
BILL LEA PHOTOGR APH BILL LEA PHOTOGR APH NPS PHOTOGR APH NPS PHOTOGR APH 35 Gilliland Creek (12, 4H) 2680 10B
Cataloochee/Big Creek Area
Into the Wild: Visiting the Smokies Backcountry Trip Planning and Permits 36
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Upper Walnut Bottom (20, 20H)
Lower Walnut Bottom (20)
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3000
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11C
38 Mount Sterling (12) 5820 11C
39 Pretty Hollow (20, 10H) 3040 11D
If Someone Gets Injured Drinking water. All water obtained in ground). Throw non-food items like Camping Permits call the Backcountry Information Office designated for horse use (see map on 40 Big Hemlock (8) 3100 11D
the backcountry should be treated rocks at the bear. Use a deterrent like a at 865-436-1297. The office is staffed by other side). Many horse trails are very 41 Caldwell Fork (12, 6H) 3360 11E
If someone is injured and can't be before drinking to protect you from stout stick. Don't run and don't turn Permits are required when camping in volunteers and is open daily from 9 a.m. steep and narrow—a challenge for even 42 Spruce Mountain (4) 5480 10D
moved to a trailhead, do the following: the backcountry. Camping is permitted
health hazards. The recommended away from the bear. Don't leave food until noon. the most experienced horse and rider.
Provide warmth and comfort; leave treatment is to boil it for one minute. for the bear; this only encourages only at designated sites. These Remoteness and difficulty of access Oconaluftee Area
someone with the injured person; note Many park waters are clear, cold, and further problems. backcountry sites require reservations: 9, For a safe and enjoyable backpacking often make continual trail clearing and 44 McGee Spring (12, 4H) 5040 10D
the exact location and circumstances; free-running. Nevertheless, they may 10, 13, 17, 20, 21, 23, 24, 29, 36, 37, 38, experience, know your limitations. A care impractical. Expect to encounter 47 Enloe Creek (8) 3620 10D
and hike out and let rescuers know not be safe to drink unless boiled. Filters Most injuries from black bear attacks are 46, 47, 50, 55, 57, 60, 61, 71, 83, 86, 90, maximum trip length of eight to 10 48 Upper Chasteen (8) 3320 9D
rugged conditions. Please report down 49 Cabin Flats (12, 8H) 3060 9D
where to go and what to prepare for. may not remove certain bacteria or minor and result from the bear trying to and 113, and all shelters require reserva- miles a day is recommended. Group size,
trees or landslides to a ranger. Off-trail 50 Lower Chasteen Creek (15, 6H) 2360 9E
Backwoods ethics say it is your responsi- viruses, and chemical disinfectants get at people's food. If the behavior of tions. (See the chart at right.) elevation gain, weather, and availability or cross-country use is prohibited. Horse
bility to make sure you don't get injured. the bear shows that it is after your food, Reservations may be made up to one of good water may also affect the Deep Creek Area
require very long contact times for the parties may use designated campsites
Be careful and use common sense. water temperatures found in these and you are physically attacked, sepa- month prior to the first day of the trip. success of your trip. open to their use (see chart). Horse 46 Estes Branch (12) 2870 8F
Getting accident victims to safety or mountains. Do not drink untreated rate yourself from the food and slowly For example, if you wish to backpack on 51 Georges Branch (12) 2800 8F
The following equipment is considered parties are subject to all backcountry
medical facilities is difficult and often water! back away. If the bear shows no interest August 8-12, you may call for reserva- 52 Newton Bald (8, 2H) 5000 8E
essential for a safe backpacking trip: regulations. 53 Poke Patch (6) 3000 8E
dangerous for all involved. in your food, and you are physically tions on July 8 to reserve space for the
attacked, fight back aggressively with two flashlights, water, raingear, Requirements: Horse parties must
54 Nettle Creek (6) 2600 8E
Bears and You! entire length of your trip. comfortable ankle-supporting shoes, 55 Pole Road (15, 15H) 2410 8E
Hazards! any available object—the bear may
Plan your trip and determine what sites high-energy food, and extra clothing.
obtain a backcountry camping permit 56 Burnt Spruce (6) 2405 8F
Bears in the park are wild, and their consider you as prey! Help protect for any overnight backcountry camping. 57 Bryson Place (10, 10H) 2360 8F
Wind. High winds associated with behavior is sometimes unpredictable. you will occupy. If your itinerary includes Always carry a map and know how to 58 Nicks Nest Branch (6) 2360 8F
others: report all bear incidents to a
use it.
Horses must be under physical control at 59 McCracken Branch (10) 2320 7F
approaching weather fronts can bring Attacks on humans are extremely rare, park ranger immediately. Above all, a reserved site or any shelter, you must all times; they may not be left to water
60 Bumgardner Branch (20, 4H) 2120 7F
down trees and limbs on the heavily but they have happened, inflicting keep your distance from bears! call the Backcountry Reservations Office unattended; grazing is prohibited. All
forested trails. Plan accordingly. serious injuries and death. Treat bear (see below) to reserve that site. Be Rules and Regulations food for stock must be packed in, and Noland Creek Area
encounters with extreme caution and Encounters in camp. The best way to prepared to give your complete trip unused food must be packed out. At
Hypothermia. Hypothermia is when avoid bears is not to attract them. Keep 1 You must possess a backcountry 61 Bald Creek (10, 6H) 3560 7E
follow the guidelines below. plan. When you arrive in the park you permit while camping in the backcoun- designated backcountry sites where 62 Upper Ripshin (8, 6H) 3160 7F
body temperature falls below the point your cooking and sleeping areas sepa- must complete a permit at one of the 15 63 Jerry Flats (8, 6H) 2920 7F
at which the body can maintain its own try. stock are permitted, the number of
Encounters along the trail. Stay alert. If rate. Keep tents and sleeping bags free self-registration stations listed below. 64 Mill Creek (12, 10H) 2540 7F
heat. It is an all-season killer and results 2 Camping is permitted only at desig- animals in any one party is limited to 65 Bear Pen Branch (8) 2040 6F
you see a bear at a distance, do not of food odors; do not store food, Keep the permit with you and drop the
from exposure to a combination of nated sites and shelters. one per person plus one pack animal per 66 Lower Noland Creek (Boats Only) (4) 1720 6G
approach it. If your presence causes the garbage, or other attractants (like top copy in the registration box. If your 67 Goldmine Branch (6) 1840 6G
3 Use of reserved sites and shelters person, but shall not exceed a total of
wind, rain, and cold. A wet hiker can bear to change its behavior (it stops toothpaste, soap, etc.) in them. A clean itinerary does not include any reserved
succumb to hypothermia in mid-summer must be confirmed through the ten (10) animals for the same group. Forney Creek Area
feeding, changes travel direction, camp is essential to reducing problems. site or shelter, you need only to
at higher elevations! Be prepared for Backcountry Reservation Office.
watches you, etc.)—YOU'RE TOO Pack out all food and litter; don't bury it complete a permit; you do not need a 4 You may stay up to three consecutive
In campsites with no hitchracks, horses 68 Steeltrap (8) 3960 6E
sudden weather changes—and learn 69 Huggins (8) 2800 6F
CLOSE. Being too close may also or try to burn anything. reservation. must be cross-tied so that they cannot
how to take care of yourself in extremes promote aggressive behavior from the nights at a site. You may not stay two chew on or otherwise damage trees or
70 Jonas Creek (12, 8H) 2400 6F
71 CCC (12, 12H) 2180 6F
of cold, heat, and wetness. Always carry Regulations require proper food You cannot stay two nights in a row in nights in a row at a shelter.
bear, like running toward you, making
storage. Secure all food and other 5 Maximum camping-party size is eight
other vegetation. Tying horses directly 74 Lower Forney (12) 1720 6G
raingear; storms arise quickly. Hypother- loud noises, or swatting the ground. The the same shelter. The maximum stay at a to trees is prohibited. 75 Poplar Flats (8) 2800 5F
attractants at night or when not in use. campsite is three consecutive nights. persons. Exceptions at selected camp-
mia symptoms can appear very rapidly, bear is demanding more space. Don't
even in fairly mild weather. run but slowly back away, watching the Where food storage devices are present, Using a tent at any shelter is prohibited. sites are mentioned above. Horses are not permitted within 100 feet Hazel Creek Area
bear. Try to increase the distance use them. Otherwise: place all odorous The maximum group size is eight 6 Open fires are prohibited except at of trail shelters or in cooking or sleeping 82
83
Calhoun (8, 4H) 2720 5F
Know its symptoms and treat them Bone Valley (20, 10H) 2280 5F
items in your pack. Select two trees, persons, except at the following camp- designated sites. Use only wood that is areas of campsites. Their manure must
immediately: uncontrolled shivering, between you and the bear, and the bear 84 Sugar Fork (6) 2160 4F
will probably do the same. If a bear 10-20 feet apart, with limbs 15 feet high. sites where a party of twelve is permit- dead and on the ground. Use only be scattered away from the campsite. 85 Sawdust Pile (10, 6H) 2000 4F
slurred speech, memory lapses, stum- Using a rock for a weight, toss a rope ted by reservation only: 17, 20, 46, 60, established fire rings. Horses must not be tied closer than 100 86 Proctor (20, 8H) 1680 4F
bling, fumbling hands, drowsiness, and persistently follows or approaches you,
over a limb on the first tree; tie one end 7 Use of tents at shelters is prohibited. feet to any stream or water source. 88 Possum Hollow (12) 1960 4F
typically without vocalizing or paw 86, and 90. Pets are prohibited in the
the inability to get up after a nap. to the pack. Repeat this process with the backcountry. 8 Food storage: When not being
Victims need dry clothing, warm fluids if swatting, try changing your direction. If
second tree. Raise the pack about six consumed or transported, all food and
• Carry and use a collapsible bucket to Twentymile Area
conscious, and shelter from the the bear continues to follow you, stand Please call the Backcountry Reservations water your horse—keep horses away 89 Lower Ekaneetlee (8) 1880 4F
your ground. If the bear gets closer, talk feet via the first rope and tie it off. Then trash must be suspended at least 10 feet 90
elements. To prevent hypothermia, drink pull the second rope until the pack is Office at 865-436-1231 to cancel any from springs. • Never leave feed where Lost Cove (12, 6H) 1760 3F
off the ground and four feet from the
before thirsty, eat before hungry, rest loudly or shout at it. Act aggressively
suspended at least 10 feet high and nights or spaces that become available nearest limb or trunk or shall be stored
wildlife can get to it—wildlife attracted
91
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Upper Lost Cove (4)
Upper Flats (10, 6H)
2040
2520
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before tired, and stay dry. Travel and and try to intimidate the bear. Act because of changes in your plans. The to feed can come into conflict with 93 Twentymile Creek (8) 1880 3F
together as a group if you have compan- evenly spaced; it must be four feet or as otherwise designated. See Bears and
stay with a companion. Two people can more from the nearest limb. office is open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. people. • Use processed feed to elimi- 95 Dalton Branch (12, 6H) 2360 2F
You!
look after each other better than one ions. Make yourselves look as large as
9 Toilet use must be at least 100 feet
nate introducing weed seeds into the 96
97
Eagle Creek Island (8)
Big Walnut (8)
2880 4F
possible (for example, move to higher Failure to abide by park regulations may park—hay may contain seeds of exotic
2400 4E
can look after oneself! Clothing should from a campsite or water source and out 113 Birch Spring Gap (12, 6H) 3680 3F
subject you to a fine under Title 36, plants, and some non-native plants can
be worn in layers, an outer layer to ward
Code of Federal Regulations. of sight of the trail. Human feces must
off wind and precipitation and inner be buried in a six-inch-deep hole. See
take over the habitat of native plants. Lakeshore Area
layers to insulate. Keep your head warm Self-registration stations are located at: Toilet Use. 87 Jerry Hollow (Boats only) (6) 1720 3G
and dry with a good hat. Other cold • Oconaluftee Visitor Center 10 All trash must be carried out.
Auto-access Horse Camps 72 Gunter Branch (Boats only) (6) 1720 6G
weather hazards include frostbite, icy • Sugarlands Visitor Center
73 Lone Pine (Boats only) (6) 1720 6G
11 All plants, wildlife, and natural and Limited auto-access horse camps provide 76 Kirkland Creek (6) 1770 5G
trails, and deep snow. • Twentymile Ranger Station historic features are protected by law. 77 Pilkey Creek (12, 6H) 1800 5G
ready access to backcountry trails from
• Fontana Dam Visitor Center Do not carve, deface, or cut any trees or April through October. Reservations are
78 Double Island (Boats only) (6) 1720 5G
Stream crossings and waterfalls. Rain 81 North Shore (12, 6H) 1800 4G
swollen streams can be unsafe to ford.
• Fontana Marina shrubs. required and may be made up to five 98 Chambers Creek (12, 6H) 1720 5G
Don't cross a stream unless you are sure
• Deep Creek Campground Office 12 Polluting park waters is prohibited; months in advance. For reservations call
Always secure brass • Smokemont Campground Office do not wash dishes or bathe with soap 1-877-444-6777 between 10 a.m. and 10 Shelters
you can make it. For added precaution
clip to eye bolt in • Cataloochee Valley near campground in a stream. p.m. eastern time or visit
make sure your pack can be discarded
bottom of tree • Big Creek Ranger Station
Davenport Gap (12, 12H) 2600 11B
13 Pets, motorized vehicles, and www.recreation.gov. Cosby Knob (12, 12H) 4700 10C
quickly, wear shoes to protect your feet,
• Cosby Campground Office bicycles are not permitted in the Tricorner Knob (12, 12H) 5920 10C
use a stout stick for extra support, and, Pecks Corner (12, 12H) 5280 9D
• Greenbrier Ranger Station backcountry. Auto-acess Horse Camp No. of Campsites
if you lose your footing, float with your Icewater Spring (12) 5920 8D
feet downstream to protect your head.
• Elkmont Campground 14 Firearms and hunting are prohib- Mount Collins (12) 5870 7E
• Great Smoky Mountains Institute at ited. Anthony Creek 3 Double Spring Gap (12) 5507 6E
Walking near a stream on moss- and
Food storage cable systems are Tremont 15 Feeding or harassing any wildlife is Big Creek 5 Silers Bald (12, 12H) 5460 6E
spray-covered rocks can be hazardous. available at all backcountry sites. Derrick Knob (12) 4890 5E
• Cades Cove Campground Office prohibited. Cataloochee 7
Never camp next to a stream swollen by
• Abrams Creek Ranger Station
Spence Field (12, 12H) 4900 4E
high water. Waterfalls can be extremely We recommend that you hang Round Bottom 5 Russell Field (14, 12H) 4360 4E
your entire pack in a plastic bag to Horse Use Tow String 2 Mollies Ridge (12, 12H) 4570 3E
hazardous; climbing on them has
resulted in many fatalities.
protect from wildlife and rain. Planning Your Trip Mount Le Conte (12) 6440 7D
Horses are permitted in the park, but Kephart (14, 12H) 3900 8D
All odorous items must be stored For help planning a backpacking trip, they are restricted to trails specifically Laurel Gap (14, 12H) 5600 10D
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