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About Smokemont Campground
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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
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
Sarah M
VerifiedJune 24, 2025 • Stayed at: C010, Loop: Loop B & C
Quiet campground with well positioned bathrooms. The campground facilities were clean and easily accessible.
Neko R
VerifiedJune 25, 2025 • Stayed at: C011, Loop: Loop B & C
Pleasant quiet campground to call home for a few days. The temperature for the site is lovely for a good nights sleep even in the summer. Rangers are friendly and active at the sites checking on people. I look forward to my next visit in the future.
Stephanie G
VerifiedJune 25, 2025 • Stayed at: B030, Loop: Loop B & C
The camping at Smokemont was very nice and conveniently close to multiple trails and locations we wanted to go too. We ended up doing the Kuwohi Observation tower, and the hike to Andrews Bald on our trip. If you want to do either of these, plan ahead because the cars line up to snag the limited parking nearby the trails to these locations. Both locations also require lots of walking on inclines/steps so be prepared to get a real workout in before enjoying the beautiful views these places provide. The weather was pretty foggy when we did our trip, however this did not prevent our enjoyment of the views, as it is really neat to see the fog roll down the mountains, even if it wasn't that sunny and nice out.
Barbara H
VerifiedJune 26, 2025 • Stayed at: B023, Loop: Loop B & C
I love the tent camping @ Smokemont! It's very peaceful, close the the mountain stream, and 10 mi from town. Some of the sites are a little close. When you are in a tent you can hear all conversations. I do wish the bathroom by the ranger station was able to keep the floor dry. I think it's built in a low spot.
John D
VerifiedJune 27, 2025 • Stayed at: F010, Loop: Loop F
We stayed in the F loop site 10. Site was shaded and private but a little muddy due to heavy rains. Beautiful setting with lots to see and do in the area.
Cleo M
VerifiedJune 28, 2025 • Stayed at: B012, Loop: Loop B & C
Excellent location with good trails.
Tyson J
VerifiedJune 29, 2025 • Stayed at: A005, Loop: Loop A
Great spot, lovely staff. Quiet despite being right off the main road
Matt S
VerifiedJuly 1, 2025 • Stayed at: B001, Loop: Loop B & C
great site
Jeffrey C
VerifiedJuly 3, 2025 • Stayed at: F002, Loop: Loop F
Best place ever with the best host around
Tim L
VerifiedJuly 3, 2025 • Stayed at: B006, Loop: Loop B & C
very nice
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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