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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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RV Utilities and Hookups
- 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
Carol G
VerifiedMay 20, 2026 • Stayed at: D045, Loop: Loop D
Pull thru site. Very spacious. Lots of trails, beautiful scenery, friendly neighbors and rangers. You could not ask to see more Elk!
Kate M
VerifiedMay 20, 2026 • Stayed at: B015, Loop: Loop B & C
Super level site. Could hear brook across the way. There were a number of open campsites in mid week May. One trail from campground not special. Saw some elk along the roadside.
Sarah L
VerifiedMay 20, 2026 • Stayed at: B015, Loop: Loop B & C
You can hear the water from this site! Close enough to the bathroom without being too close.
Stanley V
VerifiedMay 20, 2026 • Stayed at: F026, Loop: Loop F
EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE - only disappointment - lackim of dog frendly trails
Michael B
VerifiedMay 22, 2026 • Stayed at: A007, Loop: Loop A
Very nice campgrounds. The camping sites were a bit too close together. Otherwise, the camp was clean and we'll managed.
Allen I
VerifiedMay 22, 2026 • Stayed at: B035, Loop: Loop B & C
We enjoyed our stay in Smokemount. We camped in section B across from the river. We saw Elk 3 times in camp during our 10 day stay.
No generators allowed in this section.
There were some good hikes right from camp.
Only hike dogs are allowed near camp is at visitor center. It is a good hike by river.
William C
VerifiedMay 22, 2026 • Stayed at: D034, Loop: Loop D
Great place, Quiet and safe and convenient to many road trips in the Smokies.
Kimberly B
VerifiedMay 23, 2026 • Stayed at: F030, Loop: Loop F
Loved the campground and especially enjoyed seeing so many elk at the visitor center and the local roads pretty much every evening. The Smokies are amazing!
PAUL L
VerifiedMay 23, 2026 • Stayed at: B029, Loop: Loop B & C
Mid May visit was perfect time of year. Although near full, the campground is well laid out with plenty of facilities. The trail head was easy access and the 6 mi loop was well worth the hike. Staff at campground as well as staff at riding facility were all extremely friendly and professional. It was especially note worthy of how the entire campground area seemed to flip a switch when quiet hours came around and everyone seemed to simply quiet down all at once. Will return in the future. :)
Robert P
VerifiedMay 23, 2026 • Stayed at: D034, Loop: Loop D
Very quiet campground at night. It was a great visit
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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