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2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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- 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
Chris T
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: F013, Loop: Loop F
Great get away from cellular service!
Paul S
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: B035, Loop: Loop B & C
Beautiful site near the river. Excellent historical sites to tour at the visitor’s center. The town of Cherokee has lots of shops and don’t miss the museum. Then there are all the amazing views of the Smokey mountains.
Richard F
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: D026, Loop: Loop D
No thanks
Kimberly F
VerifiedDecember 26, 2025 • Stayed at: F041, Loop: Loop F
I camped at this campground when I was a little girl with my family. This was in the late 60s . I love this campground. We camp here with our family.
Carla Z
VerifiedDecember 27, 2025 • Stayed at: D006, Loop: Loop D
we always love camping in Smokemont, the bathrooms flush toilets are always clean, mostly level campsites & a river runs through it.
David A
VerifiedDecember 30, 2025 • Stayed at: A007, Loop: Loop A
We love Smokemont. Site A007
This was a strange stay. The rangers were not around very much.
Smokemont does have a mouse problem. We picked up two when we were there a couple of months ago and finally caught them, in humane traps, while at Elkmont. Then we ended up with another one this trip but, fortunately, caught this one the morning we left. I don’t like rodents of any kind in the motorhome!
TJ R
VerifiedJanuary 4, 2026 • Stayed at: A002, Loop: Loop A
Great stay
Rhonda M
VerifiedJanuary 5, 2026 • Stayed at: F006, Loop: Loop F
Much preferred this campground over Cades Cove; the campsites were spacious and access to trails was great.
Gabriella L
VerifiedJanuary 6, 2026 • Stayed at: B021, Loop: Loop B & C
Quiet and well kept.
Sandra M
VerifiedJanuary 9, 2026 • Stayed at: B030, Loop: Loop B & C
It was great. Loved when the Elk came through the camp site. Weather was great for it to be in the winter.
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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