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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
lisa l
VerifiedJuly 3, 2025 • Stayed at: F006, Loop: Loop F
I have been camping 🏕 @ Smokemont for 14 yrs it's a nice campground but over the last few years it has changed some campsites need gravel and some people come to camp and do whatever they want park in grass and move rocks i ❤️ the Smokies please respect it and 1 thing that bothers me the most is F LOOP IS NOT for tents and camphosts turn a blind eye, it clearly has a sign saying no tent camping, there are plenty other campsites for tent camping, I really like Smokemont I wish people would respect and abide by the rules
Zander R
VerifiedJuly 5, 2025 • Stayed at: D026, Loop: Loop D
Very good.
Mike S
VerifiedJuly 6, 2025 • Stayed at: D025, Loop: Loop D
N/A
Dennis B
VerifiedJuly 6, 2025 • Stayed at: F003, Loop: Loop F
Quite shady and restful.
Jitendra K
VerifiedJuly 6, 2025 • Stayed at: B008, Loop: Loop B & C
We camped for two nights and campground was wonderful. Sites was clean when we arrived. No showers but bathrooms were clean, well lit and maintained. Lots of trees that provide good shade and even blocker some rain when it rained a little first night we were there. Creek runs next to the campground and you can hear it at night which I personally find soothing.
We stayed here for a day hike to Mt LeConte. Alum Cave trailhead is only 30 minutes drive so we were able to get up early to arrive in time to find parking.
Enjoyed our time there and will definitely go back.
Brian P
VerifiedJuly 6, 2025 • Stayed at: F024, Loop: Loop F
Excellent camping experience. Saw elk at the visitors center.
Jose C
VerifiedJuly 7, 2025 • Stayed at: B033, Loop: Loop B & C
This was my first time solo camping and this place was perfect.
Archer P
VerifiedJuly 8, 2025 • Stayed at: F009, Loop: Loop F
Wonderful experience. Excellent "primitive" camping. The staff at the camp were very friendly and helpful. The area is gorgeous with numerous trails near the camp ground and there were many elk along the roads. The hardest thing to get used to was absolutely no internet and no cell coverage at all - totally off the grid! Not something that happens very often these days. Be prepared! But after the surprise, it was very nice to be completely out of the loop for a change. Highly recommended - a great experience!
Laura B
VerifiedJuly 9, 2025 • Stayed at: D034, Loop: Loop D
Creek has very easy access.
ronald b
VerifiedJuly 10, 2025 • Stayed at: F026, Loop: Loop F
Was a great experience but camp host clock and my clock was 5 min apart so apparently I started mt generator to early according to him super nice guy so be mindful of that
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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