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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
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
Rick H
VerifiedMarch 22, 2026 • Stayed at: B027, Loop: Loop B & C
Open sections C and D sooner
Don I
VerifiedMarch 25, 2026 • Stayed at: B034, Loop: Loop B & C
Great Campground. Easy to get around. Beautiful.
Kira K
VerifiedMarch 27, 2026 • Stayed at: B014, Loop: Loop B & C
Awesome space right by the river, slept to the sound of the flowing water. Cool bridges and a short nature walk in the campground. Bathrooms clean and dishwashing station provided. We got to see a field FULL of elk on the way out of the park!!
Mark B
VerifiedMarch 28, 2026 • Stayed at: B019, Loop: Loop B & C
Smokemont was great. Nice level spot with adequate room for our 24' camper van.
A nice short hike across the stream got us ready for our day of driving headed home.
Ryan R
VerifiedMarch 29, 2026 • Stayed at: B029, Loop: Loop B & C
No notice that the potable water wasn’t on.
Other than that it was a great spot.
Evan J
VerifiedMarch 29, 2026 • Stayed at: B007, Loop: Loop B & C
Would definitely camp here again. It is a great campground. That being said, the guest before me left a little bit of trash which I had to take care of (a couple of beer bottles and caps), and privacy is limited, but that is to be expected. Again, I definitely would stay here again and I had a great time.
Andy M
VerifiedMarch 30, 2026 • Stayed at: B034, Loop: Loop B & C
Great place to camp and head out early to explore the park
Brad S
VerifiedMarch 31, 2026 • Stayed at: B006, Loop: Loop B & C
Campground was clean and quiet!
Brenda H
VerifiedApril 3, 2026 • Stayed at: B012, Loop: Loop B & C
We have camped at Smokemount several times it is our favorite of all campgrounds.Always quite and you meet the nicest staff and campers.See you there🙂
Kevin m
VerifiedApril 3, 2026 • Stayed at: B010, Loop: Loop B & C
This campground is fantastic. I have been there twice in the last month and both times it was quite and clean. Its just a short drive to most of the iconic hiking spots so it makes it a perfect recovery location. I will be back again.
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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