Elkmont Ghost Town, Tennessee, United States
4.5 (191 reviews) Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #25 in Great Smoky Mountains National Park Points of Interest & Landmarks
A view of the past
Although we have made several visits to the Great Smoky Mountains we had never visited Elkmont so that was our goal on this visit. It was very interesting being able to walk through the reconstructed cabins. These are of various sizes. There is no furniture in the cabins so you must imagine what each room was used for. Work is being done on a couple of the cabins which I imagine should be completed by next year. There is a clubhouse that can be viewed from outside. This was probably an important place for people who lived and visited Elkmont. The site is not for people using walkers or wheelchairs but it can be viewed by driving through the road. Parking is limited but adequate.
Address
Elkmont Road, Tennessee, United States.
Website
http://www.thegreatsmokies.net/elkmont-ghost-town-great-smoky-mountains
Current local date and time now
Saturday, May 11, 2024, 3:15
User Ratings
4.5 based on (191 reviews)
Reviews
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4Sondra F 5:00 PM May 13, 2021
Not a ghost town
I think calling this a ghost town is not correct. It is an area that was basically abandoned once the National Park bought out the residents so there are buildings that are in disrepair but they are working on restoring them. When the restoration is done, I hope to explore the area and get a feeling of the history of Elkmont. It is a little off putting right now with the sounds of generators and power tools but it should be nice when it is done. There are actually 2 different areas, Millionaires Row and Daisy Town which is where they are working now and you can actually drive down the road and see the homes from your car. This is an area that is off the beaten path a little and very worth checking out.
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4Robby M 5:00 PM Jul 1, 2020
Enjoyed stepping back in time....
I'm a lover of history, and I especially love visiting untouched ghost towns, because it gives you a glimpse of what life would have been like so many years ago. After finding this one, I really was excited to go. It's easy to get to and you don't have to walk more than a few hundred feet from your car, so those who have mobility issues or are in wheelchairs will have no problem. While there isn't furniture in the cabins anymore, being able to walk into them and just seeing them was amazing in of itself. In addition, going back the trails and seeing the foundations and chimneys of many of these homes, is just so beautiful....especially in the woods and right along the stream. I really enjoyed our visit here.
