Abram'S Creek Campground

Abram's Creek Campground is located in a relatively remote area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The secluded setting offers visitors the ability to enjoy a multitude of recreational activities like hiking and fishing, without the crowds which are sometimes common in other areas of the park. The campground offers a traditional outdoor camping experience with the added convenience of flush toilets and drinking water. There are no hookups or showers. Hiking trails and fishing streams are easily accessible from the site. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a hiker's paradise, with over 800 miles of maintained trails ranging from short leg-stretchers to strenuous treks. Hiking is not the only reason for visiting the Smokies: fishing, picnicking, wildlife viewing and auto touring are popular activities too. The Abram's Creek area features many hikes from the campground and nearby Abram's Creek Ranger Station. Hikers can access Abram's Waterfall via the Little Bottoms Trail, approximately 8 miles round trip; the park advises against swimming at the falls due to severe undercurrents, as several drownings have occurred there. Several loop hikes are available for the hiker that does not wish to retrace his or her steps. Chilhowee Lake, off US-129 and less than 10 miles from the campground, is open to canoeing, kayaking and fishing, surrounded by majestic mountains. Campers can enjoy high-quality backcountry fishing in the cool waters of the countless streams and rivers that snake through the mountains, and anglers will agree that some of the best trout fishing in the area can be found along Abram's Creek. Fly fishing is particularly good during spring months when aquatic insects hatch in large numbers. Wildlife viewing is a popular pastime, and with around 1,500 bear living in the park, it is not uncommon for visitors to spot one. The park also holds one of the best collections of log buildings in the eastern United States - over 90 historic structures, including houses, barns, outbuildings, churches, schools and grist mills, have been preserved or rehabilitated. At a 1,125 foot elevation, Abram's Creek Campground provides a moderate climate, characterized by mild winters and hot, humid summers. Beautiful Abram's Creek flows beside the campground, offering the camper the peaceful sounds of rippling water. Nearby attractions include US-129 (aka "The Dragon"), the Foothills Parkway, Chilhowee Lake and Cades Cove.