10-K
04-06-2011, 16:28
Just called the park and talked to the backcountry reservation folks.
She said that I shouldn't have any trouble getting a spot in any of the reserved backcountry campsites except perhaps #38 (Mt. Sterling) and even then if I called and explained my situation they'd probably be able to squeeze me in if I were by myself.
As of right now, from campsite 50 which is the first backcountry site east of Smokemont all the way to Laurel Gap shelter no spots have been reserved for the week of April 23rd, which is my best estimate of when I'll be in that section of the park.
However, as of today there only 8 spots open at Mt. Sterling / #38 for the week of April 23rd.
She said that I shouldn't have any trouble getting a spot in any of the reserved backcountry campsites except perhaps #38 (Mt. Sterling) and even then if I called and explained my situation they'd probably be able to squeeze me in if I were by myself.
As of right now, from campsite 50 which is the first backcountry site east of Smokemont all the way to Laurel Gap shelter no spots have been reserved for the week of April 23rd, which is my best estimate of when I'll be in that section of the park.
However, as of today there only 8 spots open at Mt. Sterling / #38 for the week of April 23rd.