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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
Garrett S
VerifiedJuly 31, 2025 • Stayed at: B037, Loop: Loop B & C
A wonderful camping experience. Clean facilities right next to a beautiful river.
Todd D
VerifiedAugust 1, 2025 • Stayed at: F038, Loop: Loop F
The campsite was nice. We backed up to a stream, and the site was relatively flat. Unfortunately, they were doing a "study" at the bathrooms where the lights were off and not able to be turned on. It was quite difficult to, first, find the bathroom at night and, then, use it. (We rolled in after dark and had to ask another guest where it was, even though we had a map.)
Sky D
VerifiedAugust 6, 2025 • Stayed at: B019, Loop: Loop B & C
A specific ground worker for the park speeding through campground around kids just to find something to complain about with us we’ve camped here many times and every time he harasses us. Probably won’t be back here it was supposed to be a fun camping trip every time but it wasn’t due to him .
Janet H
VerifiedAugust 11, 2025 • Stayed at: D018, Loop: Loop D
Great staff especially camp host
Rachel H
VerifiedAugust 12, 2025 • Stayed at: C004, Loop: Loop B & C
Quite spot within short drive from trailheads. Running water but no soap or hand sanitizer.
Kenneth Y
VerifiedAugust 14, 2025 • Stayed at: D009, Loop: Loop D
Would have been great but no.lighting in bathrooms caused a lot of trouble and concern for a family with 3 young girls. Please don't consider elimination of lighting going forward. Unsafe and concerning.
leslie M
VerifiedAugust 15, 2025 • Stayed at: F006, Loop: Loop F
Not a complaint on anything. Enjoyed the rest and happy I was able to stay!
Jennifer F
VerifiedAugust 16, 2025 • Stayed at: F008, Loop: Loop F
Smokemont is one of our favorite campgrounds. Got a spot by the river, went horseback riding, went hiking to Andrew’s Bald! Saw bear and a ton of elk!
SunDance H
VerifiedAugust 16, 2025 • Stayed at: F042, Loop: Loop F
amazing
TJ R
VerifiedAugust 18, 2025 • Stayed at: A005, Loop: Loop A
A great peaceful stay
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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