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2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
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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
David S
VerifiedNovember 27, 2024 • Stayed at: A003, Loop: Loop A
The rangers on duty at the campsite were exceptionally helpful, answering my questions about the campsite and potential hiking trails.
Angela C
VerifiedDecember 8, 2024 • Stayed at: B028, Loop: Loop B & C
Lovely visit in late November. Smokemont Campground can’t control the weather, but it was very cold!! Excited to return in warmer temperatures
Michael S
VerifiedDecember 10, 2024 • Stayed at: B035, Loop: Loop B & C
Pretty positive I did not reserve the site I was assigned. Sat on the office phone for 20min just after 5o clock, trying to get ahold of someone to check n see if it was ok to move. There were 5 sites occupied in the park and 3 of em were all next to each other. Thought that was pretty lame not to spread people out when the place was empty. We left. Ate the fee, and went back to Nantahala NF to camp dispersed.
Karthik L
VerifiedDecember 15, 2024 • Stayed at: B036, Loop: Loop B & C
We come here annually between thanksgiving and Christmas. Fantastic campground that's has great amenities and good day hikes.
Beautiful area to leave the city behind for a few days.
Joe V
VerifiedDecember 24, 2024 • Stayed at: A007, Loop: Loop A
Love it here. Our favorite go to place when in Cherokee
GERALD F
VerifiedDecember 27, 2024 • Stayed at: B035, Loop: Loop B & C
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Steven B
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2025 • Stayed at: B025, Loop: Loop B & C
14 Jan 2025, Two notes of caution: 1) Each site does not have a bear-proof food storage locker. There is only one for the entire campground. 2) There are no bike racks to secure your bicycle while you may be away, if you bikepack to this location, or if you want to use a bicycle as a shuttle option to/from another trailhead in conjunction with your automobile.
Janet A
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2025 • Stayed at: B030, Loop: Loop B & C
Plenty of room, great hiking trail nearby that was kid, friendly, clean restrooms
Yennifer Q
VerifiedJanuary 28, 2025 • Stayed at: B036, Loop: Loop B & C
Todo fue excelente. Amplió , con baños limpio. Tranquilo. Todo bien en orden
Paul M
VerifiedFebruary 16, 2025 • Stayed at: B034, Loop: Loop B & C
👍👍👍🤙🤙🤙!!!!!!!!!!!!
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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