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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
Patrick M
VerifiedOctober 13, 2025 • Stayed at: B025, Loop: Loop B & C
Great park always enjoy our visits to Smokemont. Would be great to see shower houses added. Staff at park and camp hosts were fantastic as always. Park kept clean.
Chingyi C
VerifiedOctober 13, 2025 • Stayed at: A004, Loop: Loop A
Great place to stay, especially if you want to go to Kuwohi/Clingman's dome before the crowds. FYI the parking lot had multiple spots available at 11 am on a Friday in October, but totally full by 12 noon.
Windy roads on the way up to the campground so I reccomend arriving before sunset, unlike I did. Download maps and directions before you head here because there is no service.
James R
VerifiedOctober 12, 2025 • Stayed at: B017, Loop: Loop B & C
Beautiful, can heat the stream from anywhere love this campground
Matthew B
VerifiedOctober 12, 2025 • Stayed at: F027, Loop: Loop F
Very nice clean campground no cell service only with Starlink . Granny’s country kitchen in Cherokee very nice delicious lunch buffet. and don’t forget Peter‘s pancakes for breakfast.. we also opted to get the yearly part pass. For $40
Hannah B
VerifiedOctober 12, 2025 • Stayed at: D002, Loop: Loop D
One of my favorite campgrounds!
Deb Z
VerifiedOctober 11, 2025 • Stayed at: C003, Loop: Loop B & C
The volunteer that was there was very helpful. The campground was very well taken care of and the bathroom facility was clean.
Casey W
VerifiedOctober 11, 2025 • Stayed at: D003, Loop: Loop D
Always a great time. Sites are spacious and provide you with everything you need. Great location right next to the river.
Daniel H
VerifiedOctober 11, 2025 • Stayed at: D026, Loop: Loop D
It was very nice and easy to check in
Uwe P
VerifiedOctober 10, 2025 • Stayed at: D003, Loop: Loop D
Ruhig gelegen mit kleinem Wanderloop.
Louis S
VerifiedOctober 9, 2025 • Stayed at: F009, Loop: Loop F
Love this campground. My go to when it hits 100 degrees in Jacksonville. Always a well kept campground. Close to Cherokee casino.
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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