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2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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- Dump station on site
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- Potable Water
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Reviews (854)
What Guests Are Saying
Smokemont Campground is praised for its beautiful, wooded setting, peaceful atmosphere, and proximity to hiking trails and nearby attractions. Visitors appreciate the cleanliness of the facilities, friendly and helpful staff, and the enjoyable ranger programs. However, some concerns include maintenance issues, such as overgrown grass and the need for more thorough restroom cleaning, along with the absence of showers and limited privacy between sites.
What Guests Are Saying
Smokemont Campground is praised for its beautiful, wooded setting, peaceful atmosphere, and proximity to hiking trails and nearby attractions. Visitors appreciate the cleanliness of the facilities, friendly and helpful staff, and the enjoyable ranger programs. However, some concerns include maintenance issues, such as overgrown grass and the need for more thorough restroom cleaning, along with the absence of showers and limited privacy between sites.
Review Summary
Laura C
VerifiedNovember 7, 2023 • Stayed at: B036, Loop: Loop B & C
Great campground very close to trout fishing in Cherokee
timothy m
VerifiedNovember 8, 2023 • Stayed at: F016, Loop: Loop F
Smokemont is a sprawling campground in the heart of the Smokey Mountains National Park. I spent only two nights there after an extended stay at Cosby Campground and a final snooze at Cades Cove, but my experience was terrific. This is a large site, but there was plenty of beauty and warmth to be seen and had at this spot. I had great early morning chats with folks – it's surprising how much conversation can be generated from a license plate! – and the staff we just great. I was able to spend some time chatting with rangers about life and work at camp, as well as chatting up some of the best trails and locations for some photography I was in the mountains for. All-in-all, I would gladly stay at this campground again. It has amazing access to tons of sights and trails, as well as quick access to Cherokee if you need a run to town!
Angela J
VerifiedNovember 9, 2023 • Stayed at: B001, Loop: Loop B & C
We had the very first site after the ranger station, which meant there was a lot of traffic going past us. The site we had wasn't the quietest but it was still a nice space. Cars travelling on the road were going uncomfortably fast for how many children were around. Lights at the ranger station kept coming on all night. I suggest not having a spot near the front of the campground! Campsite was flat and easily accessible. Campground is close to the Oconaluftee Visitor Center, which frequently has elk herds near.
Kevin C
VerifiedNovember 11, 2023 • Stayed at: A001, Loop: Loop A
Great spot in the south of the park. Close to Cherokee
David P
VerifiedNovember 12, 2023 • Stayed at: B004, Loop: Loop B & C
Our stay at Smokemont was very nice pleasant!
Normand M
VerifiedNovember 13, 2023 • Stayed at: D041, Loop: Loop D
Very nice campground. Large site, clean and some shade.
David K
VerifiedNovember 17, 2023 • Stayed at: B019, Loop: Loop B & C
Great campground and always a favorite. Staff are always friendly and helpful. Only reason for 4 stars is that there is no hand soap in the restrooms. That should be mandatory!
Angela M
VerifiedNovember 17, 2023 • Stayed at: A002, Loop: Loop A
It was so beautiful. The park staff was so accommodating. Can't wait to come back! Love the horse riding trail made the whole fall foliage magical. Thank yall
Marc L
VerifiedNovember 17, 2023 • Stayed at: B005, Loop: Loop B & C
Very nice campground, big open sites with tall mature trees.
George R
VerifiedDecember 3, 2023 • Stayed at: A004, Loop: Loop A
Very quiet campground. Although full the noise was minimal and drowned out by the sound of the nearby creek. Not much privacy and many sites are very close to each other. Bathrooms were clean with flush toilets and sinks, but surprisingly no soap or hand sanitizer.
Location & Directions for Smokemont Campground
Mailing Address Is C/O Oconaluftee Ranger Station, 60 Enloe Floyd Bottoms Road, Cherokee, NC 28719 United States
Elevation: 672 ft
Getting There
There is no street address for the campground. <br />
<p>From Cherokee, NC: Take Newfound Gap Road (aka US 441) North 6 mi. Turn right at campground sign. </p>
<p>From Gatlinburg, TN: Take Newfound Gap Road (aka US 441) South 27 mi. Turn le...
There is no street address for the campground.
From Cherokee, NC: Take Newfound Gap Road (aka US 441) North 6 mi. Turn right at campground sign.
From Gatlinburg, TN: Take Newfound Gap Road (aka US 441) South 27 mi. Turn left at campground sign.
Highway access
Smokemont Campground is accessible via Newfound Gap Road (US 441), which connects Cherokee, NC to Gatlinburg, TN.
Nearby National Park
In Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Approximate driving time: 8 min
Arch Rock Entrance
Approximate driving time: 47 min
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Last updated: October 22, 2026
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