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Mile 53 #21 (illustration)
Mile 53 #21

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Mile 53 #21

Live campsite availability and reservations for Mile 53 #21, plus amenities, nearby trails, and current conditions before you book.

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Overview

The basics: where it is, who runs it, and what's nearby. Booking happens on the operator's site.

About this campground

A small National Park Service campground in Tennessee with a straightforward setup for backcountry access.

Other campgrounds in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Anthony Creek Horse Camp
federal
Appalachian Clubhouse
federal
Cosby Group Camp
federal
Cosby Picnic Pavilion
federal
Greenbrier Picnic Pavilion
federal
Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Pavilion
federal

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Nearby campgrounds

Other campgrounds close by, nearest first. Reservable sites can be booked on Recreation.gov; check live availability on each.

Rough Creek #24
1.7 mi away
Spence Cabin
2.1 mi away · Reservable
Appalachian Clubhouse
2.3 mi away · Reservable
Elkmont Campground
2.6 mi away · Reservable
Camp Creek #23
2.9 mi away
Elkmont Campground
2.6 mi away · Reservable
Elkmont Group Campground
2.8 mi away · Reservable
Elkmont Group Camp
2.8 mi away · Reservable
Three Forks #30
3.4 mi away