Elkmont
Synchronous Fireflies
State: Tennessee
County: Sevier County
Founded: 1908
Abandoned: 1992
Peak Population: Resort community
Elkmont was a logging town that became an elite resort community. The National Park Service took over, and residents moved out by 1992. Now famous for synchronous fireflies (Photinus carolinus) that flash in unison each June.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: June (fireflies)
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 2 hours
Quick Facts
- Synchronous fireflies
- Former resort
- Now NPS historic district
Location
Address: Elkmont, GSMNP, TN
Coordinates: 35.6667, -83.5833