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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
Mark J
VerifiedOctober 8, 2025 • Stayed at: F037, Loop: Loop F
Nice campground, mostly level site, no connections but very good place to stay.
Debra K
VerifiedOctober 9, 2025 • Stayed at: F034, Loop: Loop F
The day I arrived at noon an RV across from me was running their generator that they continued to run until 8pm. After they left the next morning another RV pulled in right next to me and started their generator which they ran the entire day until 8pm. A couple of their neighbors, including me tried to plead with them to give us just 1 hr reprieve and we were met with a hostility from the owner. I spoke to the host and was told they couldn’t do anything because the rules stated that generators could be used from 8am until 8pm. The person that was running their generator all day and evening never once came out of their RV. In my opinion this rule needs to be changed to certain limited hours in the morning and the evening. Because there will always be people that only care about themselves with no consideration for their fellow campers that would just like to have a little peace and quiet. I choose to shorten my stay rather than listen to a generator constantly. I have camped at Smokemont every year for many years, but sadly I think this will be my last until when or if this generation use rule is changed.
Sky D
VerifiedOctober 9, 2025 • Stayed at: D011, Loop: Loop D
Always being harassed.too many generators running at nighttime
Sky D
VerifiedOctober 9, 2025 • Stayed at: D011, Loop: Loop D
Booked for 2 nights while I worked in town I was only able to camp at night decided to book another night the ranger came harassing just like any other time .me not being able to be there before their closing time I was unable to get a new paper .the ground ranger always hateful. Their loud generators running right beside us at a tent site. Bad experience like any other time.
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.
Uwe P
VerifiedOctober 10, 2025 • Stayed at: D003, Loop: Loop D
Ruhig gelegen mit kleinem Wanderloop.
Daniel H
VerifiedOctober 11, 2025 • Stayed at: D026, Loop: Loop D
It was very nice and easy to check in
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.
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.
Hannah B
VerifiedOctober 12, 2025 • Stayed at: D002, Loop: Loop D
One of my favorite campgrounds!
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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