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Lodging

LeConte Lodge, accessible only by foot or horseback, sits atop 6,593 Mt. LeConte, the Park's third highest peak. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (865) 429-5704. The lodge is open mid-March to mid-November. A variety of lodging facilities are available in the outlying communities.

Frontcountry Campgrounds: There are ten developed campgrounds.

Backcountry Campsites: Backcountry camping is free but requires a permit. Most campsites use self-registration at visitor centers or ranger stations, but shelters and rationed sites require reservations. Call the park for more information.

A variety of lodging facilities are available in the outlying communities. Contact local chambers of commerce or visitors centers.


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