Look Rock Campground
Maryville, Tennessee · 2,556 ft · In Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Photos: NPS
At a glance
6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 2,556 ft (779 m)2,556 ft779 m
Sites68
Look Rock Campground lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 1 staff entry left out.
Other campgrounds in Great Smoky Mountains National Park 18
Nearest first. Every place inside the park's boundary.
- Abram's Creek Campground16 sites · $30 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov1.8 mi
- Cades Cove Campground2 loops · B:Generator Use and Generator Free loop · 161 sites · $30 a night · partial hookups · Reserve on Recreation.gov9.3 mi
- Anthony Creek Horse Camp$30 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov9.8 mi
- Elkmont Campground2 loops · Generator Free and Generator Use · 211 sites · $30 a night · partial hookups · Reserve on Recreation.gov20 mi
- Appalachian Clubhouse$300 a night · partial hookups · Reserve on Recreation.gov20 mi
- Spence Cabin$200 a night · partial hookups · Reserve on Recreation.gov20 mi
Also in the park: 7 group areas · 94 backcountry and High Sierra camps
Open the park pageAmenities
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- Campfires allowed
- Campfires allowed
- Caravan / RV sites
- Drinking water
- Dump station
- Picnic tables
- Reservations
- Tent sites
- Toilets
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About
Overview
Look Rock Campground is located along the beautiful Foothills Parkway West. The campground offers 68 campsites in a high country wooded landscape. It offers a traditional outdoor camping experience with the added convenience of flush toilets, drinking water, and a dump station. There are 10 sites with electric hookups. There are no shower facilities at the campground. Avoid GPS directions leading you along Montavale Rd, Happy Valley Rd, or Flats Rd if you are towing a trailer or vehicle.
Recreation
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a hikers paradise. Visitors to Look Rock Campground love the opportunity to enjoy day hiking and backpacking the parks 802 miles of trails. There are abundant opportunities for wildlife viewing as well as birding. The park is also a fisheman's paradise. While there are no fishing opportunities at the campground itself, it is just a short drive to several lakes and many streams where trout are abundant. Many visitors enjoy the scenic views that the Look Rock observation tower offers. There is a beautiful picnic area nearby for day use. Visitor looking for scenic roadways will not be disappointed. The Foothills Parkway West offers a relaxing drive through the high country, with many scenic pulloffs along the way. Nearby is the section of State Route 129 know as "The Tail of the Dragon". This unique section of roadway offers scenic views and features 318 curves in 11 miles.
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Cell service
Report signal- Verizon4G LTE
- AT&T5G · 4G LTE
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Look Rock Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny85°66°
- ThuSunny, 4% chance of rain86°66°
- FriSunny then Chance Rain Showers, 35% chance of rain80°46°
- SatSunny, 3% chance of rain61°42°
- SunSunny69°46°
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Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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