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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
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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
KEN S
VerifiedMarch 14, 2026 • Stayed at: A001, Loop: Loop A
a great camp.
Emily D
VerifiedMarch 15, 2026 • Stayed at: A002, Loop: Loop A
Lovely campsite. This specific one was close to the bathroom, so prepare to have the occasional light shining into your setup.
Emily D
VerifiedMarch 15, 2026 • Stayed at: B029, Loop: Loop B & C
I loved this campground! The short 0.8 mi nature trail was beautiful. Highly recommend stargazing at night and catching every sunrise you can (ideally on a hike- watching the sunrise with a mountain view is unbeatable).
Georgia N
VerifiedMarch 16, 2026 • Stayed at: C010, Loop: Loop B & C
Great to visit in off season. Only a third of the campground is open. Being at oow elevation it is much cooler to visit in the winter. Creek is great for little kids
Mary W
VerifiedMarch 18, 2026 • Stayed at: B021, Loop: Loop B & C
Beautiful location. We loved being next to the creek and trails. Elk wandered through. We would have liked to stay there longer.
Downside was a group of 12 college age campers in a regular camping spot adjacent to ours (with max capacity of 6). They were up and active well past midnight and up early, and kept everyone awake around them. I love seeing young people out in the parks, camping and hiking, and was disappointed there were apparently no camp hosts or rangers to maintain campground expectations for quiet hours and capacity.
Christopher B
VerifiedMarch 19, 2026 • Stayed at: B034, Loop: Loop B & C
Visited last in late Feb. 26', first time 25 years ago. And other than tasteful upgrades, the park appears the exact same. A great camping spot in one of the best national parks of America.
Rick H
VerifiedMarch 20, 2026 • Stayed at: B003, Loop: Loop B & C
Nice campground. Close to Bryson City, Gatlinburg and plenty of mountain trails.
Jon F
VerifiedMarch 20, 2026 • Stayed at: B014, Loop: Loop B & C
Great Smoky Mountains are phenomenal! Incredible hiking, gorgeous vistas, wildlife abounds. Campgrounds were great. Don’t sleep on the Cherokee Indian Museum in Cherokee, NC!
Ryan O
VerifiedMarch 20, 2026 • Stayed at: B007, Loop: Loop B & C
Great campground and amenities
Virginia V
VerifiedMarch 21, 2026 • Stayed at: B037, Loop: Loop B & C
The campground was awesome, super quiet and natural. The trails are very good and bathroom were clean.
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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