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Seasonal information
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
Kelly R
VerifiedMay 27, 2026 • Stayed at: B023, Loop: Loop B & C
Great location since you are actually in the national park, however not much privacy between each campsite since they are so close together. The stream next to the campground is lovely.
Donna C
VerifiedMay 28, 2026 • Stayed at: B034, Loop: Loop B & C
Nice campground with flush toilets and spacious sites. Shady. No cell service
Quinn C
VerifiedMay 28, 2026 • Stayed at: D022, Loop: Loop D
Good sized sights, no bears in the campground thus far that year, friendly host, but no firewood sold on site. Stung by a yellow jacket.
Scott W
VerifiedMay 29, 2026 • Stayed at: B029, Loop: Loop B & C
Very nice place, lots of room, quiet next to river, recommend booking way in advance, very popular location.
Cynthia Ann B
VerifiedMay 29, 2026 • Stayed at: F023, Loop: Loop F
Smokemont is my favorite place to camp!
Trey G
VerifiedMay 29, 2026 • Stayed at: A006, Loop: Loop A
Excellent campground. Nice nature trail hike, stream for fishing/playing. Volunteer rangers were awesome! Close to Newfoundland gap and Cherokee. Check the visitor center early for a chance to see elk!
Billy S
VerifiedMay 29, 2026 • Stayed at: F024, Loop: Loop F
So nice and clean, beautiful, and fun!
Natalie L
VerifiedMay 29, 2026 • Stayed at: F039, Loop: Loop F
What an awesome campground! Potable water and dump station near the check in station. Bathrooms are available with toilets and lavatories. Also a dishwashing station. Clean and well kept. Love that it's on the less crowded side of the park.
Rolando B
VerifiedMay 30, 2026 • Stayed at: F034, Loop: Loop F
Wonderful quite campground with friendly folks. It rained while I was there, never-the-less hiked some trails and had a great time,
Tim O
VerifiedMay 30, 2026 • Stayed at: D019, Loop: Loop D
Stayed at D19. Mostly level pull through. Shady, so couldn't use Starlink. The river was beautiful.
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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