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Campground · TN

SPENCE CABIN

TN · Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Booking is hardest here in April (9/10) and easiest in July (7/10). Pick a month below for the full breakdown.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Apr9
  5. May9
  6. Jun
  7. Jul7
  8. Aug7
  9. Sep9
  10. Oct9
  11. Nov
  12. Dec
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (April), arrivals are lightest on Monday — shift your dates to improve your odds.

Booking window

When reservations open

Booking window

Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.

For example, sites for January 15, 2027 become bookable on July 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.

Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.

Facilities

Sites & amenities

  • 1 electric sites
  • 1 accessible sites

Activities: HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE

Location

Where it is