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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
Water and Hygiene
- 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
Chris N
VerifiedOctober 1, 2025 • Stayed at: D027, Loop: Loop D
Nice Camp Ground. Good for family and close to Cherokee. The Mingus Mill is cool!!
Mark J
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2025 • Stayed at: B032, Loop: Loop B & C
Beautiful spot. Gorgeous river and nice hiking trail right in the campground. Convenient firewood and ice available for purchase in the campground saves time and is very helpful
Patricia P
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2025 • Stayed at: C010, Loop: Loop B & C
It was quiet and the staff was very helpful and friendly
Christopher L
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2025 • Stayed at: A006, Loop: Loop A
I visit Smokey camp grounds every year because it's allergy season, hot and flat where I'm from. I mostly walk around in the trails and soak in the rivers which is great for inflammation. Lots of history to see.
James L
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2025 • Stayed at: F004, Loop: Loop F
best campground in the area
James G
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2025 • Stayed at: C010, Loop: Loop B & C
Camp check is n staff were friendly and helpful. Bathrooms need updating, but clean. Internal bathroom lighting placed on timers would make campsites close less bright.
Kristi B
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: F041, Loop: Loop F
The site was a great launchpad for hiking and sightseeing this area of the park. The campground was quiet, easy to check in, and the dump station was nice and easy to get to with (I believe) two places to dump. We were able to maintain our battery with a couple of hrs of generator running each morning and each evening. There was a bear proof dumpster near our site as well as a fire ring and a picnic table. We were near the restrooms but used our camper so I can’t comment on the condition of the restrooms. I heard they were bad and that other campers were trying to dump their sewage in the restrooms, though.
Suzanne T
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: A005, Loop: Loop A
Park staff and campgrounds host were top notch!
Michael M
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: B012, Loop: Loop B & C
Absolutely wonderful. Quiet, relaxing, peaceful. Great trip.
Hans P
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2025 • Stayed at: B024, Loop: Loop B & C
The campground under the trees is a wonderful place. The kids had a great time running around and the 1.5 mi nature trail was perfect for them.
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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