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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
James W
VerifiedOctober 28, 2025 • Stayed at: A004, Loop: Loop A
Worst campsite at Smokemont. The tent pad it directly at the corner of two streets and ZERO privacy.
Michael L
VerifiedOctober 29, 2025 • Stayed at: A005, Loop: Loop A
All around good experience - friendly camp host (Tom), clean bathrooms, flat tenting sites, great location near a stream, picnic table and fire ring at site, quiet hours (10 pm to 6 am), firewood ($8), and easy access to Benton MacKaye and other hiking trails.
Mark C
VerifiedOctober 29, 2025 • Stayed at: C001, Loop: Loop B & C
Beautiful quiet campground
Take your time and enjoy.!
Daniel W
VerifiedOctober 30, 2025 • Stayed at: D009, Loop: Loop D
Very clean and quiet. Easy access to Cherokee, NC
Mitchell J A
VerifiedOctober 31, 2025 • Stayed at: B027, Loop: Loop B & C
Good experience at the campground. The stay was uneventful which is what I want. hiked to Charlies Bunion which is tough and you're rewarded with fantastic views at the top. Also took a ride to the Road to Nowhere (Lakeview Dr) out of Bryson City and hiked through the tunnel and hiked a couple of miles beyond. We saw lots of elk around the Oconaluftee Vistors Center.
Allison S
VerifiedOctober 31, 2025 • Stayed at: F016, Loop: Loop F
Beautiful wooded camp site. Quiet and peaceful.
Thomas M
VerifiedOctober 31, 2025 • Stayed at: F004, Loop: Loop F
Very nice campground
Ryan H
VerifiedNovember 1, 2025 • Stayed at: D022, Loop: Loop D
Wonderful campground with easy in and out, lots of nice trails and right on the creek. The only complaint was the bathrooms weren’t very well kept but it was a holiday weekend and the campground was busy.
EDNA F
VerifiedNovember 1, 2025 • Stayed at: F021, Loop: Loop F
(This is Husband Tommy.)It was our first time camping without any hookups(no electricity, water or sewer). We filled up with water at the campground and used a quiet generator during the specified time only when needed(making coffee in the morning). The staff was friendly. The bathhouse(toilets and sinks only) was clean but no heat. Heat in the bathrooms would be nice. We had a great time! NO cell service! Please find a way foe cell service. My wife has to keep up the children.
Tony J
VerifiedNovember 1, 2025 • Stayed at: F012, Loop: Loop F
Very clean and well kept.
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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