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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
Britt L
VerifiedApril 30, 2024 • Stayed at: C003, Loop: Loop B & C
Smokemont is an excellent campground on the southeast side of GSMNP. Pretty close (7 mi) to Cherokee for services and supplies, yet not too far from the most popular trailheads. The campground is well laid out with paved padd and ample space for outdoor seating / cooking. Good, convenient restrooms with flush toilets and a graywater sink. NO SHOWERS. LIMITED MOBILE PHONE SERVICE. Our trailer is 29' and this is pretty close to the max size for Loop C.
Shasta S
VerifiedApril 29, 2024 • Stayed at: B031, Loop: Loop B & C
Beautiful setting. We'll maintained sites and bathrooms. The stables (less than a mile away) had a steady supply of firewood and ice at more than reasonable prices. Will definitely be back!
Michelle B
VerifiedApril 28, 2024 • Stayed at: B031, Loop: Loop B & C
Clean, well maintained and staffed by helpful rangers.
Christina L
VerifiedApril 28, 2024 • Stayed at: B026, Loop: Loop B & C
Tried to adjust my reservation from the day I arrived. No cell service so no way to call 800 number and no one working check-in booth the help either. By the time I could call 800 number my request for reservation change or refund was denied. Not a great stay! Worst at national park to date.
Cindy F
VerifiedApril 27, 2024 • Stayed at: B030, Loop: Loop B & C
Smokemont campground was clean, quiet, and peaceful!
Bernard H
VerifiedApril 24, 2024 • Stayed at: B037, Loop: Loop B & C
The experience about the campground was excellent. However compared with other NPS campgrounds it felt like every other site was closer than usual.
doug b
VerifiedApril 12, 2024 • Stayed at: C011, Loop: Loop B & C
Beautiful park but the majority of the facilities are in major need of updates and repairs. I am sure it is because of funding so I won't get political.. I did not see anyone in the office the entire time.
Susan P
VerifiedApril 11, 2024 • Stayed at: B002, Loop: Loop B & C
The sites are large with enough trees for shade. I really enjoyed visiting the restored chapel near the entrance of the campground.
Allison B
VerifiedApril 10, 2024 • Stayed at: C009, Loop: Loop B & C
Lovely campground! The creek running through was so pleasant, and the flush toilets and water are nice to have. It’s a quick drive out to Cherokee to get some service, and the herds of elk nearby are neat.
Brett B
VerifiedApril 5, 2024 • Stayed at: B006, Loop: Loop B & C
Clean, spacious sites. Water tank filling station is with the RV “Dump” station.
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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