About Balsam Mountain Campground
Number of accommodations: 42
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Parking
Restrooms
Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Fire Pit
- Campfire Ring
Parking and Transport
- Parking
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Reviews (680)
What Guests Are Saying
Balsam Mountain Campground offers beautiful, well-maintained sites with plenty of wildlife and hiking opportunities, making it a perfect escape from summer heat. Many visitors appreciate the friendly hosts and clean facilities, while the atmosphere is described as quiet and serene. Although some sites may feel close together and there are occasional issues with amenities like firewood, the overall experience is highly praised, with many returning annually for its charm and natural beauty.
What Guests Are Saying
Balsam Mountain Campground offers beautiful, well-maintained sites with plenty of wildlife and hiking opportunities, making it a perfect escape from summer heat. Many visitors appreciate the friendly hosts and clean facilities, while the atmosphere is described as quiet and serene. Although some sites may feel close together and there are occasional issues with amenities like firewood, the overall experience is highly praised, with many returning annually for its charm and natural beauty.
Review Summary
Rubi M
VerifiedOctober 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 38, Loop: BALSAM MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND
This is a pretty badass campground, at the top of the mountain. Very limited amenities, weird little pitches, but great. We stayed the last three days they were open for the season. Cold nights and gorgeous days. We even found a bit of cell service up there. The round trip hike to Flat Creek was amazing.
billy s
VerifiedOctober 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: BALSAM MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND
we enjoyed our trip immensely, the wildllife, the cool air, and the quiet setting withthe beautiful fall colors was wonderful
Penny R
VerifiedOctober 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: BALSAM MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND
Incredible site, incredible drive!
Penny R
VerifiedOctober 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: BALSAM MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND
Incredible site, incredible drive!
Gabriel D
VerifiedOctober 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: BALSAM MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND
Excellent campground. Almost all tents, almost all the way full. It makes you remember why you
Love to camp and why you like people.
Danielle L
VerifiedOctober 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: BALSAM MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND
Host was very friendly and helpful. Campsite and bathrooms were well cared for and clean. Only downside was an rv that had a wildlife repeller which emitted an obnoxious high pitched sound all evening and night.
Danielle L
VerifiedOctober 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: BALSAM MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND
Host was very friendly and helpful. Campsite and bathrooms were well cared for and clean. Only downside was an rv that had a wildlife repeller which emitted an obnoxious high pitched sound all evening and night.
Gabriel D
VerifiedOctober 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: BALSAM MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND
Excellent campground. Almost all tents, almost all the way full. It makes you remember why you
Love to camp and why you like people.
Timothy D
VerifiedOctober 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: BALSAM MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND
Quiet, nice campground. Because of the cold weather they winterized our fresh water supply a week before the campground closed, leaving the campground with only 1 spot for fresh water. Other than that, I strongly recommend this campground.
Timothy D
VerifiedOctober 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: BALSAM MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND
Quiet, nice campground. Because of the cold weather they winterized our fresh water supply a week before the campground closed, leaving the campground with only 1 spot for fresh water. Other than that, I strongly recommend this campground.
Location Balsam Mountain Campground
Address:
253 Smokemont Campground Road
Cherokee, NC, 28719
United States
From the North: From I-40 take Exit 20 Maggie Valley, NC and travel US-19 towards Cherokee, NC. Access the Blue Ridge Parkway at Soco Gap and continue South to mile 458.2, turning right onto Heintooga Ridge Road. Enter Great Smoky Mountains National Park at Black Camp Gap and continue 9 miles to Balsam Mountain Campground. From the South: Follow US-441/US-23 North. At Dillsboro merge onto US-74 West/US-441 North. At exit 74 merge onto US-441. Continue on US-441 through Cherokee, NC and into the park. Access the Blue Ridge Parkway traveling North to mile 458.2, turning left onto Heintooga Ridge Road. Enter Great Smoky Mountains National Park at Black Camp Gap and continue 9 miles to Balsam Mountain Campground.
Balsam Mountain Campground is accessible via I-40, US-19, US-441, and the Blue Ridge Parkway. I-40 is approximately 20 miles to the north, with access via Exit 20 to US-19. US-441 also provides access through Cherokee, NC.
Latitude & Longitude: 35.5654 / -83.1743
Elevation: 1633 feet
Nearby National Park
Arch Rock Entrance
Approximate driving time: 54 min
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Last updated: June 5, 2026
