There are ten campgrounds spread throughout the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. They are as varied as the diverse ecosystems of the park. None of the Park campgrounds offer electrical hookups or showers, but all campgrounds provide cold running water and flush toilets. With this in mind, those who enjoy tent camping and those who prefer a more rustic experience will find just what they are looking for. The range in campground size is enormous, from the massive Elkmont to the tiny Big Creek. Likewise, campers who like the high country can enjoy Balsam Mountain at 5,000 feet or Abrams Creek, which hovers around 1,000 feet. Campers can walk from their tent and go fishing in Abrams Creek. Hiking trails abound in the area and, even when full, solitude still exists. The hot, summer days provide the perfect opportunity for campers to go tubing or swimming in the long, lazy pools of Abrams Creek. Cades Cove, one of the most popular campgrounds, is a year-round family campground, which offers shady sites and the 11-mile Cades Cove Loop Road, perfect for bicycles or cars. Elkmont is the largest campground in the park, spread along the banks of the Little River beneath tall woods. It is favored by tent campers but attracts campers of all kinds. Visitors enjoy hiking, fishing and relaxing here, and it is the nearest campground to the tourist town of Gatlinburg, for those who prefer more action packed vacations. The park has seven areas where groups may camp and Backcountry Camping is also available by permit. Also, many campgrounds are available outside of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park yet near enough to enjoy the natural beauty for those that enjoy a less primitive camping experience. The following is a listing of each Smokies campground with information from location to camping fees.