Smokemont Campground

Great spot in the south of the park. Close to Cherokee

We had the very first site after the ranger station, which meant there was a lot of traffic going past us. The site we had wasn't the quietest but it was still a nice space. Cars travelling on the road were going uncomfortably fast for how many children were around. Lights at the ranger station kept coming on all night. I suggest not having a spot near the front of the campground! Campsite was flat and easily accessible. Campground is close to the Oconaluftee Visitor Center, which frequently has elk herds near.

Smokemont is a sprawling campground in the heart of the Smokey Mountains National Park. I spent only two nights there after an extended stay at Cosby Campground and a final snooze at Cades Cove, but my experience was terrific. This is a large site, but there was plenty of beauty and warmth to be seen and had at this spot. I had great early morning chats with folks – it's surprising how much conversation can be generated from a license plate! – and the staff we just great. I was able to spend some time chatting with rangers about life and work at camp, as well as chatting up some of the best trails and locations for some photography I was in the mountains for. All-in-all, I would gladly stay at this campground again. It has amazing access to tons of sights and trails, as well as quick access to Cherokee if you need a run to town!

Great campground very close to trout fishing in Cherokee

Clean Bathrooms, clean campground, ice and firewood at the campground. Super quiet and it's a rural campground (Dark) and you can hear the river from any site.

a beautiful well-maintained campground

I have been at this location in 5 occasions. My best camping experience thus far. Beautiful place, friendly staff, and close to major attractions.

great vacation spot

The campground was great with ample space between sites and well maintained. We were in Loop F -- RV's only and generators allowed. The generators were somewhat annoying even though their use was restricted to 8AM to 8PM. The park staff were very helpful with questions regarding surrounding hiking trails and access to groceries and other services. The Smokemont Loop Trail was beautiful, but hiker beware if you do the full loop and not an out an back, the 1,100 ft climb and descent is relentless. We would stay at Smokemont again being more cautious to avoid Loop F and the generator potential.