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About Smokemont Campground
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Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
RV Utilities and Hookups
- 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
Mark R
VerifiedNovember 4, 2023 • Stayed at: D010, Loop: Loop D
The RV location D 10 was a pull through right across from the bathroom. Convienent and spacious.
We had a wonderful time.
bryan h
VerifiedNovember 4, 2023 • Stayed at: F025, Loop: Loop F
A++++
David C
VerifiedNovember 4, 2023 • Stayed at: D024, Loop: Loop D
It was a nightmare driving to Cades Cove to see animals. It was a five miles loop and took 5-6 hours. Fortunately, I saw three turkeys; plus, a mama bear with her two cuds (don't expect you will be so fortunate like me). However, the best part of the Smokey is not the animals but the foliage. I will come back next year just for the scenery; instead of bears.
I love the Smokey.
Craig P
VerifiedNovember 4, 2023 • Stayed at: B025, Loop: Loop B & C
have been coming to area every year for better part of life ,this visit ranks among best!! personnel at campground were excellent . Mingus Mill is a have-to every visit please re-open , a shame this landmark is not open and running!!
MARTIN P
VerifiedNovember 3, 2023 • Stayed at: D020, Loop: Loop D
Great location, very nice campground.
Robert K
VerifiedNovember 3, 2023 • Stayed at: F038, Loop: Loop F
Very nice campground. If you can, go to the stables and take a trail ride, during the fall it is so beautiful.
William M
VerifiedNovember 3, 2023 • Stayed at: C009, Loop: Loop B & C
Excellent stay. Pleasant, helpful camp host. Flyfished the Bradley Fork and enjoyed the Smokemont Loop hike. Nice elevation gain. Quiet and peaceful stroll through the forest up to the ridge and back down. Amusing crows would sit above my tent and call until I came out and fed them in the morning. Very entertaining birds. Great stay
Gaston S
VerifiedNovember 3, 2023 • Stayed at: F009, Loop: Loop F
The employees where Just super nice and went ot of there way to make sure we had everything we needed. Si much to do à round if you like nature. Thank you so for making my vacation beautifull. I remembrer only the name of Kimberlly but they wyer all super Nice.
Jennifer W
VerifiedNovember 3, 2023 • Stayed at: B026, Loop: Loop B & C
We loved the location of the campground with nearby shopping, hiking, and activities. The campground easily accommodated our large tent without feeling crowded. Lots of campers but we did not feel too close.
Charles T
VerifiedNovember 2, 2023 • Stayed at: B035, Loop: Loop B & C
Nice place with well maintained restrooms. As in most national parks, no showers. Stayed in site B35 with a 22 ft trailer. Was not a good fit for any trailer due to the tree in the driveway corner. Had to pull out onto the grass on the other side and back in again to get out. Truck would not fit on pavement at site so parked in the "overflow" area a couple of site down the road. Sites in the D loop are MUCH better for trailers unless the trailer is very small as in teardrop units. B loop is much more conducive to tents. Nice tables and fire rings.
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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