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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
Pamela R
VerifiedJune 4, 2026 • Stayed at: F030, Loop: Loop F
Smokemont is one of our favorite places to camp...
Greg S
VerifiedJune 4, 2026 • Stayed at: C007, Loop: Loop B & C
We enjoyed Smokemont very much! Clean bathrooms in a number of locations convenient to sites, campsites were numerous and most were completely level. A good number of pull through sites as well as a bubbling stream that runs through campground next to many of the campsites. It was a quiet place to spend a night and we will certainly come back for longer next time!
Patty P
VerifiedJune 4, 2026 • Stayed at: B006, Loop: Loop B & C
Everything was fine, but no toilet paper in the restroom on the first day so carry your own. The camp staff were very nice and the grounds were clean. A beautiful spot!
Jean R
VerifiedJune 5, 2026 • Stayed at: D043, Loop: Loop D
Our visit just happened to coincide with the sincrinized fireflies so never thought we would find an available space. Lucky for us days of rain must have kept many at home. Don’t think the campground was even half full which made it delightful. The bathrooms were well maintained. Showers would have been wonderful, but it is a primitive site, so! The Rangers were very attentive and always around. Overall wonderful stay.
Patrick C
VerifiedJune 5, 2026 • Stayed at: D014, Loop: Loop D
Great campground and wonderful staff in a beautiful setting. I will definitely visit again, but a downside is that the narrow valley traps campfire smoke at night. (I know, that's the name.) I spent one miserable night bathed in acrid campfire smoke. I love campfires, but perhaps they should not be allowed at this site. Again, this is a beautiful site in a fantastic national park.
Gay C
VerifiedJune 6, 2026 • Stayed at: F044, Loop: Loop F
Enjoyed walking up to cemetery on site. Would enjoy one trail into the woods at the site dogs could go on. (Had to drive to Oconoluftee River trail.) Miss having night Ranger led programs at site. Have been coming to Smokemont since late 70’s and for years found the Ranger led programs so educational and informative for families.
Mark G
VerifiedJune 7, 2026 • Stayed at: D045, Loop: Loop D
The campground was very nice, spots 44 and 45 were ok, but don't think we would stay in those in the future. There was quite a bit of traffic and not much privacy.
Brandon P
VerifiedJune 7, 2026 • Stayed at: F001, Loop: Loop F
Quiet and peaceful
Donna W
VerifiedJune 7, 2026 • Stayed at: F024, Loop: Loop F
Very relaxing trip. Beautiful setting. Quiet and peaceful. I always prefer full hookups, but this setting makes the sacrifice worth it. The fireflies put on a great show. Loved the walk to the old church on the hill. (Lufty Baptist Church).
Levi S
VerifiedJune 7, 2026 • Stayed at: F014, Loop: Loop F
Nice community, wood and ice were accessible, not far from Cherokee, with the Bradly fork being right there it was relaxing listening to the water.
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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