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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
DOUGLAS H
VerifiedNovember 7, 2024 • Stayed at: F042, Loop: Loop F
SMOKEMONT IS THE PERFECT PLACE TO ENJOY REAL CAMPING. NATURE, ROOMY CAMPSITES, FRIENDLY STAFF & GREAT LOCATION. I HAVE CHECKED OUT MANY CAMPGROUNDS AND NOTHING COMPAIRS TO SMOKEMONT.
Laura G
VerifiedNovember 4, 2024 • Stayed at: F046, Loop: Loop F
All good.
Scarlett Z
VerifiedNovember 4, 2024 • Stayed at: B031, Loop: Loop B & C
Absolutely beautiful and clean campground!
Yujuan C
VerifiedNovember 4, 2024 • Stayed at: B007, Loop: Loop B & C
This is a very quite campground. The trees, creeks and tents around us comprised a very beautiful picture.
Heather B
VerifiedOctober 31, 2024 • Stayed at: B015, Loop: Loop B & C
We loved our time at Smokemont. The campground was clean and well maintained, including the restrooms. You could hear the creek from most of the sites which made for a peaceful sleep. The staff were friendly and very helpful when we wanted to change our site. If you're tent camping I would recommend the A, B or C loop. The D look is pull through and there were some large RVs there. Would definitely go back again.
William A
VerifiedOctober 31, 2024 • Stayed at: C001, Loop: Loop B & C
Had a great time camping at Smokemont, while visiting the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.
Jeff Q
VerifiedOctober 28, 2024 • Stayed at: D045, Loop: Loop D
Nice campground, well maintained, beautiful setting, helpful personnel.
Ray G
VerifiedOctober 28, 2024 • Stayed at: F001, Loop: Loop F
Peaceful campground
Castanya B
VerifiedOctober 3, 2024 • Stayed at: B024, Loop: Loop B & C
We only stayed one night at Smokemont, and barely a night at that as we came in late. The location of the campground is great for further exploration, but if we went again we would want site A1 for more elbow room. ALL the sites are right on each other, and we have a large family. The hiking was great and we hope to return and do more of the trails! The bathroom was a wreck when we arrived. There was standing water on the floor, all over the sink, and even the walls. Never did a certain why, but next day it was cleaned and mostly dry.
We loved the Smokemont church being right there to visit. The grounds have to be glorious in the fall. Knowing it was closed due to Helene, I hope it didn’t see too much damage. Great base camp, although very crowded potentially.
Rachel M
VerifiedOctober 2, 2024 • Stayed at: B036, Loop: Loop B & C
Loved the trails and the creek. The swimming hole by the bridge when you drive in is perfect for a rinse of since no showers here. And the stables an awesome experience for our kids. Great trail ride and wagon ride. We’d love to go back!
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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