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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (755)
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
Russ B
VerifiedAugust 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: BALSAM MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND
Site manager was very nice and patiently waited for us to set up our tent before checking our registration and going over safety precautions. Much appreciated as we were late getting in. Campground was beautiful.
michael c
VerifiedAugust 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: BALSAM MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND
This location is very quiet. Spaces are tight with parallel parking for trailers on both sides of the road. Especially if you have the sight right across from the campground host where everyone stops to check in. Otherwise it's a great campground.
michael c
VerifiedAugust 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: BALSAM MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND
This location is very quiet. Spaces are tight with parallel parking for trailers on both sides of the road. Especially if you have the sight right across from the campground host where everyone stops to check in. Otherwise it's a great campground.
james h
VerifiedAugust 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: BALSAM MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND
Awesome campground with great camp hosts and ground maintenance people. They really take pride in keeping the bathrooms clean and the grounds tidy and well mowed. Temperatures in late July nice and cool weather was sunny with occasional showers. The view from the picnic ground and Flat Creek trailhead spectacular.
james h
VerifiedAugust 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: BALSAM MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND
Awesome campground with great camp hosts and ground maintenance people. They really take pride in keeping the bathrooms clean and the grounds tidy and well mowed. Temperatures in late July nice and cool weather was sunny with occasional showers. The view from the picnic ground and Flat Creek trailhead spectacular.
Kimberly L
VerifiedAugust 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: BALSAM MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND
Beautiful campground & well maintained. Site 32 is on a slope w/ awkward stairs so be careful. The tent pad had large sharp gravel so be prepared. Don't miss sunset.
Kimberly L
VerifiedAugust 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: BALSAM MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND
Beautiful campground & well maintained. Site 32 is on a slope w/ awkward stairs so be careful. The tent pad had large sharp gravel so be prepared. Don't miss sunset.
Seth M
VerifiedAugust 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: BALSAM MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND
Balsam is perfect! The elevation is great for keeping temps cool even in late July and August! Perfect for tent or car camping. Level spots for campers and level places for your tent. Great location as well near Cherokee and Maggie Valley.
james h
VerifiedAugust 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: BALSAM MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND
Great place to stay, nice and cool and well kept facilities. Friendly hosts and staff that really do a good job of keeping the grounds mowed and clean. Good hiking from campground, especially Flat Creek Trail. Camp sites are good but some a bit close . During the week is the best time when it is nice and quiet.
Seth M
VerifiedAugust 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: BALSAM MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND
Balsam is perfect! The elevation is great for keeping temps cool even in late July and August! Perfect for tent or car camping. Level spots for campers and level places for your tent. Great location as well near Cherokee and Maggie Valley.
Location & Directions for Balsam Mountain Campground
253 Smokemont Campground Road, Cherokee, NC 28719 United States
Elevation: 1,633 ft
Getting There
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 Nat...
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 mi 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 mi to Balsam Mountain Campground.
Highway access
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.
Nearby National Park
In Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Approximate driving time: 18 min
Arch Rock Entrance
Approximate driving time: 54 min
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Last updated: October 22, 2026
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