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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
Lee E
VerifiedApril 13, 2026 • Stayed at: A002, Loop: Loop A
Idyllic setting of quiet tranquil.
ROBERT T
VerifiedApril 14, 2026 • Stayed at: B035, Loop: Loop B & C
It's a nice campground but there was no showers and no water from the drinking fountains. There was a dish washing sink though.
Matthew D
VerifiedApril 14, 2026 • Stayed at: B036, Loop: Loop B & C
Close to the river, and bathroom. Great location in quieter side of park. A little close to other campsites and does lack a little privacy. But the proximity to the river makes up for it.
Sarah H
VerifiedApril 19, 2026 • Stayed at: B007, Loop: Loop B & C
Smokemont is an excellent campground very close to the Cherokee side of the Smokies. Very well maintained, quiet, and each site has ample space. On the morning we left, a group of seven elk wandered into the site and decided to stroll around, which was absolutely magical.
Kim E
VerifiedApril 19, 2026 • Stayed at: B033, Loop: Loop B & C
A beautiful primitive campground with easy access to SMNP visitor center and the town of Cherokee.
hannah r
VerifiedApril 20, 2026 • Stayed at: B009, Loop: Loop B & C
Awesome campground. Close to several trails and horseback riding facility. Bathrooms were clean and there was a dish wash station which was a great touch. Campsites were a good size with good distance between your neighbors. Even saw some elk on our last day!
Danuel M
VerifiedApril 20, 2026 • Stayed at: B004, Loop: Loop B & C
Elk were right outside our campsite (B004)! Amazing!!
Isaac S
VerifiedApril 21, 2026 • Stayed at: B006, Loop: Loop B & C
Took my gf here for her very first experience in a real campground, she was so giddy and loved it. We had elk come right up to our camp spot and after visiting all the sights, we had a hard time leaving. She’s pretty sensitive to noise when trying to sleep especially in a tent, but said it was the best nights sleep she’s had in a long time getting to listen to the river.
Donald S
VerifiedApril 21, 2026 • Stayed at: C003, Loop: Loop B & C
Entire place was very clean, staff was wonderful, helpful and polite.
Roger R
VerifiedApril 23, 2026 • Stayed at: C008, Loop: Loop B & C
This campground is best suited for self-contained RVs. There are no shower facilities, no hot water, and no facilities for cleaning cookware. The campsites are too close together with no vegetation between sites. Although the campground was booked to capacity, at least two sections remained closed. Smokemont may be the worst campground I've ever experienced. It's in an excellent location, but offers little else. At least it was 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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