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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
Carmen P
VerifiedMay 17, 2026 • Stayed at: F003, Loop: Loop F
Lovely campground! Easy, friendly check in. Clean grounds and restrooms. Only wish I had paid attention to the generator allowance, I would have book in the quieter areas. Smokey Mountains are such a treasure! We saw 2 elk and the tiger swallowtails were in full force.
Alexander M
VerifiedMay 17, 2026 • Stayed at: C004, Loop: Loop B & C
Wonderful campground with lovely trails connected. Our camp host Richard was a hoot. Friendly, helpful, and funny.
Kristofer A
VerifiedMay 14, 2026 • Stayed at: A005, Loop: Loop A
A lovely campground right next to the river. We'll laid out and clean. I would definitely camp there again.
Debbie P
VerifiedMay 14, 2026 • Stayed at: B031, Loop: Loop B & C
I very much enjoyed my stay. The campground is beautiful. The volunteer who checked me in was very helpful and friendly.
John M
VerifiedMay 12, 2026 • Stayed at: B035, Loop: Loop B & C
Campsite was great. Not crowded, quiet in the trees. Smaller size camping area. Camp host volunteer was one of the friendliest on the trip. Ranger nice as well. Enjoyed out stay.
Rachel C
VerifiedMay 12, 2026 • Stayed at: B017, Loop: Loop B & C
I love staying at Smokemont. Always polite campers willing to share but respecting quiet hours. Beautiful nature walk connected to campsite, abundant wildflowers and butterflies on Oconaluftee. When you need to buy something the site shop usually has it; if it doesn't you can just drive 20 minutes to the Cherokee Reservation and purchase from them, which also a great spot to tour and learn. Happened to be quite cold during my stay and I sure was glad to be in the southern and warmer side of the park. Always a good time & staff are great.
Cathleen G
VerifiedMay 12, 2026 • Stayed at: C009, Loop: Loop B & C
We had a lovely stay. Elk came visiting on both nights. Great hike right out of campground. We will come back!
Cheryl L
VerifiedMay 11, 2026 • Stayed at: C001, Loop: Loop B & C
The campground is always clean and conveniently located. I only live approximately 30 minutes away but I can't there all the time. I love the old church and I love the river. Park rangers are generally nice as well. I like to pull through sites a lot
george k
VerifiedMay 11, 2026 • Stayed at: B007, Loop: Loop B & C
This campground is fantastic! Quiet and convenient!
Alexandra P
VerifiedMay 11, 2026 • Stayed at: B008, Loop: Loop B & C
Great experience, in a good location and the facilities were clean/well kept!
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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