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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
Stephen R
VerifiedMay 27, 2024 • Stayed at: B031, Loop: Loop B & C
Difficult to find a solar-friendly site here, but the campground and facilities were well kept. No cellular service, but a short drive into Cherokee will get you at least 3 bars of 5G (AT&T).
Julie B
VerifiedMay 27, 2024 • Stayed at: B031, Loop: Loop B & C
We loved our site. Close to the stream and right next to the log walking bridge. Loved hearing the sound of the stream especially at night. Staff was friendly. Riding stables on the same road. Really enjoyed our 1 hour guided horse ride.
Richard W
VerifiedMay 29, 2024 • Stayed at: F023, Loop: Loop F
I always enjoy coming to Smokemount great people are always there to help.
Sandy L
VerifiedMay 30, 2024 • Stayed at: B031, Loop: Loop B & C
Sites are too close together.
Barry A
VerifiedMay 31, 2024 • Stayed at: F002, Loop: Loop F
The campground was beautiful but not well maintained by people who care. One restroom had a hand dryer out. The other had a flush valve on a fixture that would not work. Between that and the parking fees, the tax payer is being ripped off by an out if control National Park Service that has forgotten to whom the really should feel like they report to. I recently saw a group of 3 park employees working to remove a small tree from the roadside. I could have cut it down, sawed it up and hauled it off in an hour. They were still there messing around hours later. Shameful.
Brooke J
VerifiedJune 1, 2024 • Stayed at: B031, Loop: Loop B & C
We just stopped in for one night, but I could have stayed at Smokemont all week. Very peaceful campground, plenty of flush toilets, and fun trails to explore. Camping next to the river was the highlight of the trip. Listening to the flow of water all night was just pure bliss.
Patrick M
VerifiedJune 1, 2024 • Stayed at: F018, Loop: Loop F
I spent 2 nights in my small motorhome. The site was level and private.
Junior B
VerifiedJune 5, 2024 • Stayed at: A002, Loop: Loop A
Had a great time camping here. Saw lots of Elk near the campground and the horseback riding at the stables was fun. Bathroom was clean and the campground was quiet and enjoyable the whole time. Close to Cherokee in case anything is needed or just want to go grab lunch.
Andrew P
VerifiedJune 6, 2024 • Stayed at: D039, Loop: Loop D
Great campsite. The creek was so beautiful and the sounds of it flowing all night was perfect.
The campground is clean and has bathrooms all over the place. Firewood available on the honor system which was super helpful. Overall just an absolutely great campground.
Samuel L
VerifiedJune 18, 2024 • Stayed at: F023, Loop: Loop F
Nice quiet campground, elk all around the area. No hookups and our site was very shaded, so our solar panels didn’t help too much.
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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