Equipment & Vehicle Limits
Important sizing constraints for your RV, trailer, or tent setup.
- Max Vehicle Length
- 27
- Max Num of Vehicles
- 2
- Driveway Surface
- Paved
- Driveway Entry
- Back-in
CampsiteSTANDARD NONELECTRIC✓ Reservable
Site L15 — ELKMONT CAMPGROUND
ELKMONT CAMPGROUND · North Carolina · Loop Generator Free
Campsite L15 at ELKMONT CAMPGROUND in North Carolina. STANDARD NONELECTRIC site. No utility hookups. Maximum 6 people per site. Reservable in advance on Recreation.gov.
35.65507, -83.58261
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Weather at ELKMONT CAMPGROUND
Live forecast for the campground. Use it to pack and plan.
Today
Overcast
81°/67°
💧 4%🌬 15mph
↑ 7:30 AM ↓ 7:16 PM
Sat
Violent Rain
76°/67°
💧 21%🌬 6mph
↑ 7:30 AM ↓ 7:15 PM
Sun
Violent Rain
69°/65°
💧 65%🌬 5mph
↑ 7:31 AM ↓ 7:13 PM
Mon
Light Drizzle
73°/57°
💧 10%🌬 7mph
↑ 7:32 AM ↓ 7:12 PM
Tue
Overcast
73°/56°
💧 1%🌬 5mph
↑ 7:33 AM ↓ 7:10 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
👔 What to Wear
- Moisture-wicking T-shirtLight color, breathable.
- Lightweight shorts or pantsQuick-dry preferred — sweat dries fast.
- Brimmed sun hatBetter than a cap for back-of-neck protection.
- Trail runnersBreathable mesh uppers.
- Rain jacket / shell65% chance of precipitation in the forecast.
🎒 What to Pack
- WaterBring at least 1L of water; more in heat.
- High-energy snacksA snack for the trail.
- Sun protectionSunscreen, sunglasses, brimmed hat.
- First-aid kitBlister patches, ibuprofen, tape, antiseptic wipes.
- Offline mapDownload your route in advance via Gaia, Caltopo, or OSM-based apps.
- Dry bags for electronicsPhone, camera, and snacks should stay dry.
Recommendations adapt to the current forecast + trail stats. Use them as a starting point — local conditions, your experience, and the time of day you start all matter.
Capacity & Rules
- Max Num of People
- 6
- Min Num of People
- 1
- Pets Allowed
- Yes
Site Features
- Picnic Table
- Y
- Fire Pit
- Y
- Shade
- Yes
- Campfire Allowed
- Yes
How Site L15 Compares
- One of 217 sites at ELKMONT CAMPGROUND — 89 of them in the Generator Free loop.
- Fits vehicles up to 27 ft — longer than 78% of sites here.
Other sites in the Generator Free loop
Photos from ELKMONT CAMPGROUND
Recreation.gov photos of the campground. Specific site appearance may differ — these show the surrounding area and amenities.
Permitted Equipment
CARAVAN/CAMPER VANSMALL TENTFIFTH WHEELTentLARGE TENT OVER 9X12`PICKUP CAMPERPOP UPRV/MOTORHOMETrailerVEHICLE
Booking Tips for Site L15
- Reservation window: Recreation.gov releases bookings up to 6 months ahead — popular sites go in minutes
- Best time to book: 8am local time on the day the window opens
- Cancellation: Recreation.gov refund policies apply — check before booking
- Quiet hours: typically 10pm–6am in federal campgrounds
- Check-in/out: 1:00 PM / 12:00 PM
- Pets: allowed (keep on a 6ft leash, never leave unattended)
- Leave No Trace: pack out all trash, including food scraps