Camping is permitted in designated campsites only, NOT in pull outs or parking lots. Camping is popular year round and the park has a variety of options to enjoy camping throughout the year. Each campground has restrooms with cold running water and flush toilets. Each individual campsite has a fire grate and picnic table. There are no showers or electrical or water hookups in the park. Shower facilities are available in the communities surrounding the national park. Please inquire about the nearest facilities when you check-in at the campground. For medical purposes only Cades Cove, Elkmont and Smokemont offer sites with 5 amp electric hookups.