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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
Jane K
VerifiedJuly 4, 2026 • Stayed at: D043, Loop: Loop D
The bathrooms were not clean. We were there for 9 days and garbage cans in bathroom were never emptied.
Weston F
VerifiedJuly 5, 2026 • Stayed at: D019, Loop: Loop D
Great time, however, if you're tent camping DO NOT camp in the hybrid RV/ tent camping area. It is 90% RVs with bright lights and generators. Do yourself a favor and just find another nearby campsite just for tents.
I wish that there was not a shared RV and tent camping area.
Overall: fantastic location with proximity to a lot of the beautiful trails and vistas in the Smokies, but if you're tent camping, try to reserve a campsite in the tent only area.
Ryan N
VerifiedJuly 5, 2026 • Stayed at: D007, Loop: Loop D
Full! But great place!
Michael L
VerifiedJuly 5, 2026 • Stayed at: F029, Loop: Loop F
Smokemont and the North Carolina side of the Great Smokey Mountains is Awesome! Way less traffic and people. We did a 6-mile hike and didn't see anyone. Great experience!
Patricia H
VerifiedJuly 5, 2026 • Stayed at: D038, Loop: Loop D
We had a wonderful time at Smokemont. Both hosts were friendly and welcoming. The bathrooms were clean. We were able to hike on several trails that were in walking distance from our campsite. The town of Cherokee was near enough in case we needed supplies. Elk were seen all around, especially near the Oconoluftee Visitor Center. We loved the site we were at and would definitely stay there again.
Donna G
VerifiedJuly 5, 2026 • Stayed at: D042, Loop: Loop D
Smokemont is beautiful. The host was kind and friendly.
Greg S
VerifiedJuly 5, 2026 • Stayed at: F034, Loop: Loop F
Great location, clean facilities,
Shahin F
VerifiedJuly 5, 2026 • Stayed at: C009, Loop: Loop B & C
Piece of heaven on the earth
Yash G
VerifiedJuly 6, 2026 • Stayed at: B020, Loop: Loop B & C
Yash G
VerifiedJuly 6, 2026 • Stayed at: B030, Loop: Loop B & C
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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