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
Peggy P
VerifiedOctober 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: BALSAM MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND
Very packed yet very nice. Clean and quiet after hours. The red squirrels were hilarious and very entertaining.
Peggy P
VerifiedOctober 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: BALSAM MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND
Very packed yet very nice. Clean and quiet after hours. The red squirrels were hilarious and very entertaining.
Stuart C
VerifiedOctober 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: BALSAM MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND
Love the campsite, it was a beautiful fall night. The campground host seemed to be a bit bitter as we were greeted with a pretty sour greeting. We arrived early evening and there were plenty of spaces, as indicated on the app. .. but we were greeted with a negative response and a bunch of negativity. Other than that we love this campground.
Stuart C
VerifiedOctober 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: BALSAM MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND
Love the campsite, it was a beautiful fall night. The campground host seemed to be a bit bitter as we were greeted with a pretty sour greeting. We arrived early evening and there were plenty of spaces, as indicated on the app. .. but we were greeted with a negative response and a bunch of negativity. Other than that we love this campground.
Carol E
VerifiedOctober 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: BALSAM MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND
Enjoyed our two-night stay in late September, but probably won’t camp this late in the year again. It was quite cold at night (38 in our little camper with no heat in the morning) and we hit a really windy night. The restrooms are really clean - it’s quiet, and beautiful. We can highly recommend this campground if you don’t need electricity or water at your campsite.
Carol E
VerifiedOctober 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: BALSAM MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND
Enjoyed our two-night stay in late September, but probably won’t camp this late in the year again. It was quite cold at night (38 in our little camper with no heat in the morning) and we hit a really windy night. The restrooms are really clean - it’s quiet, and beautiful. We can highly recommend this campground if you don’t need electricity or water at your campsite.
Mike B
VerifiedOctober 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: BALSAM MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND
Excellent
Mike B
VerifiedOctober 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: BALSAM MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND
Excellent
Reinhard S
VerifiedOctober 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: BALSAM MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND
Great clean place and the host was super nice and helped where ever he could. Great experience and personal
Reinhard S
VerifiedOctober 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: BALSAM MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND
Great clean place and the host was super nice and helped where ever he could. Great experience and personal
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
