About Look Rock Campground
Look Rock Campground is along the Foothills Parkway West between Walland and Chilhowee Lake, in the quiet western end of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. At 2,600 feet, it has 68 sites, flush toilets, drinking water and a seasonal dump station. Ten sites have electric and water hookups, which makes it the only park campground with hookups. There are no showers.
2026 season and fees
The Park Service lists the campground as closed from October 25, 2026 to May 8, 2027. Reservations are required and open up to six months ahead on recreation.gov. The standard fee is $30 per site per night, and electric sites are $36. RV lengths vary by site, from 13 to 48 feet, so check the site listing before you book. The shared camping rules apply.
What is near camp
The Look Rock Tower Trail leads to an observation tower with long views over the Tennessee Valley, and the Foothills Parkway makes a scenic drive. Chilhowee Lake and the town of Walland are close. For the park's main sights, expect a drive of about an hour to Cades Cove (via Townsend) or Gatlinburg, so Look Rock suits visitors who want the west end and a quieter base.
Getting there
The campground is on Flats Road, off the Foothills Parkway West near Walland, Tennessee. Walland and Townsend have limited groceries; Maryville has full services. Check the Foothills Parkway page for any closures.
Rules
Check-in is at 1 p.m. and check-out at noon. Quiet hours are 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Pets on a leash no longer than 6 feet are allowed in the campground and on roads, not on trails. Black bears live here; keep food stored. A parking tag is not required at your site, but it is required elsewhere in the park, and federal passes do not replace it.
Good to know
- How many sites does Look Rock Campground have?
- 68 sites. Season: Seasonal. Closes Oct 25, 2026; reopens May 8, 2027..
- How do I reserve a site?
- Reservations for national park campgrounds are made on recreation.gov. Summer and October weekends book up early.
- Do I need a parking tag?
- A Park It Forward parking tag ($5 a day, $15 a week or $40 a year) is required for any vehicle parked more than 15 minutes inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Entry is free, and federal passes such as America the Beautiful do not replace the tag.