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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
Judy S
VerifiedJune 26, 2026 • Stayed at: F039, Loop: Loop F
The campground itself was great! it was a lovely spot with a stream running through it and with a great nature trail within it. No hookups at all but level paved spaces. I wish we had more time to stay but our overnight stay was perfect. The camp host (we never got his name but he was in the RV section) was the nicest and most helpful person we've run into in any campground!
The bathroom would've been the only area for improvement. It was just ok, unfortunately no showers and a could have used a cleaning but after some of the others we've seen, it wasn't that bad.
Douglas H
VerifiedJune 25, 2026 • Stayed at: F030, Loop: Loop F
We had a nice spot for our small travel trailer with a good amount of privacy. There are no hook ups, but we knew that and are prepared to be off grid for the five nights we were there. Very close to the visitors center and the towns (e.g., Cherokee) just outside of the park.
David C
VerifiedJune 24, 2026 • Stayed at: F038, Loop: Loop F
The National
Park campgrounds are always my favorite.
Everything was great.
Cynthia Ann B
VerifiedJune 24, 2026 • Stayed at: D025, Loop: Loop D
Staff at check-in office was so very nice.
Kelly H
VerifiedJune 24, 2026 • Stayed at: F024, Loop: Loop F
we arrived late all staff so helpful we booked another day
Katie B
VerifiedJune 23, 2026 • Stayed at: B025, Loop: Loop B & C
We had a great time! We were 6 people with 2 cars. Next time we’ll get two campsites. People were friendly and the restrooms worked well. We did lots of hiking and had a cookout. It was a very nice time and we’ll be there again.
stacy c
VerifiedJune 23, 2026 • Stayed at: C009, Loop: Loop B & C
We stayed on C9 across from the water which was so nice. Tom the host was very helpful and always walking around the campground. Bathrooms were clean.
Carol A
VerifiedJune 22, 2026 • Stayed at: F014, Loop: Loop F
Great site. Wish we stayed longer.
Anoria T
VerifiedJune 21, 2026 • Stayed at: D033, Loop: Loop D
Please continue to support the national parks, and please lift the hiring freeze. The GSMNP is a treasure and needs to be fully staffed with full time park staff committed to protecting the national parks for future generations. The national parks are a treasure that I fully support being funded with taxpayer dollars.
Jessica W
VerifiedJune 20, 2026 • Stayed at: D034, Loop: Loop D
Bring a river tube for your kids.
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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