Each camp site usually includes a level place to pitch your tent, a picnic table with benches and a fire ring. Most camp grounds have toilet facilities and running water. Some campgrounds have electricity available, others do not. Following are some hints to ensure a successful carcamping experience. Find out ahead of time if reservations are required.
Some reservations are available only by telephone.
Take a ground cover for the tent. You'll need a sleeping bag and maybe a blanket if it's really cold, and a pillow, if you use one. It is generally colder in the Smokies than in Chattanooga so take something warm to sleep in - polypropylene underwear or sweat pants. The sweatpants are a great idea for wearing around the campfire at night. And, speaking of campfires, if you have seasoned wood and kindling to take from home, you'll have a much easier time building a fire.