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Smokemont Campground

Mailing Address Is C/O Oconaluftee Ranger Station, 60 Enloe Floyd Bottoms Road, Cherokee, North Carolina, United States

Restrooms
Bradley Fork Trail
D-Loop Site
Campground Office
Standard Site

About Smokemont Campground

Situated in the stunning Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this campsite offers an ideal setting to enjoy the outdoors. Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World-renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of its ancient mountains and the quality of its remnants of Southern Appalachian culture, this is America's most visited national park.

Number of accommodations: 137

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Hiking

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
Missing information?

Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

137 Sites Available

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⛺ A001, Loop: Loop A
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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🚐 A002, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
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🚐 A003, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
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🚐 A004, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A005, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A006, Loop: Loop A
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🚐 A007, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
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🚐 B001, Loop: Loop B & C
No Hookups
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🚐 B002, Loop: Loop B & C
No Hookups
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🚐 B003, Loop: Loop B & C
No Hookups
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🚐 B004, Loop: Loop B & C
No Hookups
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🚐 B005, Loop: Loop B & C
No Hookups
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🚐 B006, Loop: Loop B & C
No Hookups
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🚐 B007, Loop: Loop B & C
No Hookups
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⛺ B008, Loop: Loop B & C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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🚐 B009, Loop: Loop B & C
No Hookups
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🚐 B010, Loop: Loop B & C
No Hookups
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🚐 B011, Loop: Loop B & C
No Hookups
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🚐 B012, Loop: Loop B & C
No Hookups
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🚐 B014, Loop: Loop B & C
No Hookups
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🚐 B015, Loop: Loop B & C
No Hookups
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⛺ B017, Loop: Loop B & C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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🚐 B019, Loop: Loop B & C
No Hookups
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🚐 B020, Loop: Loop B & C
No Hookups
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🚐 B021, Loop: Loop B & C
No Hookups
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🚐 B023, Loop: Loop B & C
No Hookups
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⛺ B024, Loop: Loop B & C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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🚐 B025, Loop: Loop B & C
No Hookups
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🚐 B026, Loop: Loop B & C
No Hookups
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🚐 B027, Loop: Loop B & C
No Hookups
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🚐 B028, Loop: Loop B & C
Electric Only
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🚐 B029, Loop: Loop B & C
No Hookups
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🚐 B030, Loop: Loop B & C
No Hookups
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🚐 B031, Loop: Loop B & C
No Hookups
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⛺ B032, Loop: Loop B & C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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⛺ B033, Loop: Loop B & C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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🚐 B034, Loop: Loop B & C
No Hookups
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🚐 B035, Loop: Loop B & C
No Hookups
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🚐 B036, Loop: Loop B & C
No Hookups
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⛺ B037, Loop: Loop B & C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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🚐 C001, Loop: Loop B & C
No Hookups
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🚐 C002, Loop: Loop B & C
No Hookups
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🚐 C003, Loop: Loop B & C
No Hookups
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🚐 C004, Loop: Loop B & C
No Hookups
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🚐 C005, Loop: Loop B & C
No Hookups
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🚐 C006, Loop: Loop B & C
No Hookups
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🚐 C007, Loop: Loop B & C
No Hookups
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🚐 C008, Loop: Loop B & C
No Hookups
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🚐 C009, Loop: Loop B & C
No Hookups
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🚐 C010, Loop: Loop B & C
No Hookups
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🚐 C011, Loop: Loop B & C
No Hookups
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🚐 C012, Loop: Loop B & C
No Hookups
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🚐 D001, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
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🚐 D002, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
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🚐 D003, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
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🚐 D004, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
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🚐 D005, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
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🚐 D006, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
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🚐 D007, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
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🚐 D008, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
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🚐 D009, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
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🚐 D010, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
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🚐 D011, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
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🚐 D012, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
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🚐 D013, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
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🚐 D014, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
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🚐 D015, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
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🚐 D016, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
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🚐 D017, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
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🚐 D018, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
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🚐 D019, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
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🚐 D020, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
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🚐 D022, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
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🚐 D023, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
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🚐 D024, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
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🚐 D025, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
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🚐 D026, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
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🚐 D027, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
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🚐 D028, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
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🚐 D029, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
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🚐 D030, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
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🚐 D031, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
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🚐 D032, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
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🚐 D033, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
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🚐 D034, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
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🚐 D035, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
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🚐 D036, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
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🚐 D038, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
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🚐 D039, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
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🚐 D040, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
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🚐 D041, Loop: Loop D
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🚐 D042, Loop: Loop D
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🚐 D043, Loop: Loop D
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🚐 D044, Loop: Loop D
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🚐 D045, Loop: Loop D
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🚐 F001, Loop: Loop F
No Hookups
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🚐 F002, Loop: Loop F
No Hookups
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🚐 F003, Loop: Loop F
No Hookups
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🚐 F004, Loop: Loop F
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🚐 F005, Loop: Loop F
No Hookups
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🚐 F006, Loop: Loop F
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🚐 F008, Loop: Loop F
No Hookups
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🚐 F009, Loop: Loop F
No Hookups
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🚐 F010, Loop: Loop F
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🚐 F012, Loop: Loop F
No Hookups
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🚐 F013, Loop: Loop F
No Hookups
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🚐 F014, Loop: Loop F
No Hookups
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🚐 F015, Loop: Loop F
No Hookups
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🚐 F016, Loop: Loop F
No Hookups
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🚐 F017, Loop: Loop F
No Hookups
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🚐 F018, Loop: Loop F
No Hookups
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🚐 F019, Loop: Loop F
No Hookups
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🚐 F020, Loop: Loop F
No Hookups
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🚐 F021, Loop: Loop F
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🚐 F022, Loop: Loop F
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🚐 F023, Loop: Loop F
No Hookups
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🚐 F024, Loop: Loop F
No Hookups
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🚐 F025, Loop: Loop F
No Hookups
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🚐 F026, Loop: Loop F
No Hookups
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🚐 F027, Loop: Loop F
No Hookups
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🚐 F028, Loop: Loop F
No Hookups
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🚐 F029, Loop: Loop F
No Hookups
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🚐 F030, Loop: Loop F
No Hookups
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🚐 F032, Loop: Loop F
No Hookups
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🚐 F034, Loop: Loop F
No Hookups
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🚐 F035, Loop: Loop F
No Hookups
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🚐 F036, Loop: Loop F
No Hookups
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🚐 F037, Loop: Loop F
No Hookups
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🚐 F038, Loop: Loop F
No Hookups
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🚐 F039, Loop: Loop F
No Hookups
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🚐 F040, Loop: Loop F
No Hookups
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🚐 F041, Loop: Loop F
No Hookups
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🚐 F042, Loop: Loop F
No Hookups
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🚐 F043, Loop: Loop F
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 F044, Loop: Loop F
No Hookups
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🚐 F046, Loop: Loop F
No Hookups
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🚐 F047, Loop: Loop F
No Hookups
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Reviews (580)

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What Guests Are Saying

Smokemont Campground offers a clean and tranquil setting with ample space, a nearby stream, and access to numerous hiking trails. Many visitors appreciate the wildlife, including elk sightings, and the helpful staff. While some amenities like showers are lacking, the overall experience is positive, with a focus on nature and a peaceful atmosphere. However, campsite proximity and occasional noise from fellow campers can be drawbacks.

Review Summary

4.5
580 reviews
5
67.6%
392
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19.5%
113
3
7.1%
41
2
3.3%
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15

William A

Verified

May 3, 2026 • Stayed at: B024, Loop: Loop B & C

5

We hap a great four days camping in April on the east side of the Smokies. The people fly fishing were having good luck and the hikers found mostly dry mild temperatures for the trails. Sadly, the extended drought required a complete burn ban, so no fires of any kind, including campfires. How strange to see a campground without the flickering orange glow from the fire rings pulling everyone around them. Still, that's better than seeing a ridgeline on fire! All the NPS staff, full-time and seasonal, were helpful and professional despite being underfunded, overworked, and understaffed.
Although the season was still early and only A and B loops were open for camping, Smokemont was still not entirely full, even though all sites showed "reserved" on Rec.Gov. The "reserve-but-never-how-up-or-cancel" pattern has become endemic the last couple of years, which deprives others who would have enjoyed those empty campsites. I wish there was some solution for this.

Nancy W

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May 2, 2026 • Stayed at: A005, Loop: Loop A

5

Always love this campground! Ranger was amazing and always is! Elk wandered around our site during our stay!!!!

Mary V

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April 30, 2026 • Stayed at: C008, Loop: Loop B & C

5

Nice quiet campground. Not a lot of privacy on loops A B and C. But was okay because everyone was pretty quiet (aka no kids). There are several hikes that start from the campground. We didn’t go on any because dogs aren’t allowed. FYI you can’t just show up and get a site, have to reserve online.

Kail W

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April 30, 2026 • Stayed at: B024, Loop: Loop B & C

3

Had a great stay here at smokemont. Only downside was the burn ban which prevented us from being able to have fires which cut our evenings short.

Paul V

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April 28, 2026 • Stayed at: B030, Loop: Loop B & C

3

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Mark B

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April 27, 2026 • Stayed at: B014, Loop: Loop B & C

5

Really great staff and super clean campground.

Joshua B

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April 26, 2026 • Stayed at: C008, Loop: Loop B & C

5

By far my favorite campground in the smokies.

Ronald C

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April 24, 2026 • Stayed at: B011, Loop: Loop B & C

5

Campground is clean. It has wide open space with stream flowing by. Also, a short and long hiking courses that you can experience. Also, it was quiet even during the busy hours. It’s one of the best campground in the nation.

Roger R

Verified

April 23, 2026 • Stayed at: C008, Loop: Loop B & C

2

This campground is best suited for self-contained RVs. There are no shower facilities, no hot water, and no facilities for cleaning cookware. The campsites are too close together with no vegetation between sites. Although the campground was booked to capacity, at least two sections remained closed. Smokemont may be the worst campground I've ever experienced. It's in an excellent location, but offers little else. At least it was clean.

Isaac S

Verified

April 21, 2026 • Stayed at: B006, Loop: Loop B & C

5

Took my gf here for her very first experience in a real campground, she was so giddy and loved it. We had elk come right up to our camp spot and after visiting all the sights, we had a hard time leaving. She’s pretty sensitive to noise when trying to sleep especially in a tent, but said it was the best nights sleep she’s had in a long time getting to listen to the river.

Location Smokemont Campground

Address:
Mailing Address Is C/O Oconaluftee Ranger Station, 60 Enloe Floyd Bottoms Road
Cherokee, NC, 28719
United States

Highway access

Smokemont Campground is accessible via Newfound Gap Road (US 441), which connects Cherokee, NC to Gatlinburg, TN.

Latitude & Longitude: 35.5564 / -83.3116

Elevation: 672 feet

Nearby National Park

Yosemite National Park

Arch Rock Entrance

Approximate driving time: 47 min

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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