Elkmont
Vacation Ghost Town
State: Tennessee
County: Sevier County
Founded: 1901
Abandoned: 1992
Peak Population: 200
Elkmont was a logging town that became a summer resort. When the national park was created, residents got lifetime leases. The last lease expired in 1992. Some cabins remain, slowly decaying.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 1-2 hours
Quick Facts
- Lifetime leases expired 1992
- In Great Smoky Mountains NP
- Synchronous fireflies here
Location
Address: Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Coordinates: 35.6603, -83.5797