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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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RV Utilities and Hookups
- 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
November 12, 2024 • Stayed at: D016, Loop: Loop D
Very awesome time with my group!
There is no internet, but I h is what we look for when we want to spend time with close friends and family.
There is a rangers office and staff in case of emergencies (very nice people).
The only thing is, that you have to get your wood before they close (which I think it should be open longer, or have a form of paying with an app (because I didn’t have cash) to drop on the “after hours box”.
Other than that, WE WILL be coming back to this camp!
A lot of green and wild life to enjoy. If need to, you can go down to town and take a walk, eat, etc…
A lot of water tubing, fishing areas..
Overall, if you like the “outdoors” and family time…. THIS IS one of the best places to camp around…
November 12, 2024 • Stayed at: D016, Loop: Loop D
Very awesome time with my group!
There is no internet, but I h is what we look for when we want to spend time with close friends and family.
There is a rangers office and staff in case of emergencies (very nice people).
The only thing is, that you have to get your wood before they close (which I think it should be open longer, or have a form of paying with an app (because I didn’t have cash) to drop on the “after hours box”.
Other than that, WE WILL be coming back to this camp!
A lot of green and wild life to enjoy. If need to, you can go down to town and take a walk, eat, etc…
A lot of water tubing, fishing areas..
Overall, if you like the “outdoors” and family time…. THIS IS one of the best places to camp around…
November 12, 2024 • Stayed at: D016, Loop: Loop D
Very awesome time with my group!
There is no internet, but I h is what we look for when we want to spend time with close friends and family.
There is a rangers office and staff in case of emergencies (very nice people).
The only thing is, that you have to get your wood before they close (which I think it should be open longer, or have a form of paying with an app (because I didn’t have cash) to drop on the “after hours box”.
Other than that, WE WILL be coming back to this camp!
A lot of green and wild life to enjoy. If need to, you can go down to town and take a walk, eat, etc…
A lot of water tubing, fishing areas..
Overall, if you like the “outdoors” and family time…. THIS IS one of the best places to camp around…
joe c
VerifiedNovember 14, 2024 • Stayed at: B036, Loop: Loop B & C
Nice and quiet and plenty of elk around
Scott H
VerifiedNovember 15, 2024 • Stayed at: B035, Loop: Loop B & C
Smokemont is close to Cherokee (about 5 mi). It is on a beautiful creek and there is trailhead access. Nice bathrooms and informative staff.
Mark D
VerifiedNovember 16, 2024 • Stayed at: A002, Loop: Loop A
The campground was great! It was beautiful and peaceful. The best thing (for me) was that there were trails leading from the campground, so we could just head out. The Smokemont Loop (6 mi) was gorgeous and the perfect amount of climb, enough to feel it but not destroy you!
Sarah H
VerifiedNovember 19, 2024 • Stayed at: A004, Loop: Loop A
Beautiful campground, super convenient to downtown Cherokee, and polite and helpful rangers! I arrived in the middle of the night- was able to easily enter and find my spot to camp.
Chris C
VerifiedNovember 20, 2024 • Stayed at: B036, Loop: Loop B & C
Amazing place.
Rebecca M
VerifiedNovember 23, 2024 • Stayed at: A002, Loop: Loop A
Great camping
Emma W
VerifiedNovember 26, 2024 • Stayed at: B001, Loop: Loop B & C
I preferred the campsite setup of the Cosby campground, plus the bathrooms were cleaner there, but Smokemount was still overall fine. It was close to a lot of major trailheahs, a visitor center, and a gas station for firewood. It felt very safe
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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