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Seasonal information
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
Zachary G
VerifiedJuly 23, 2026 • Stayed at: B006, Loop: Loop B & C
I only made my reservation a day in advance, and arrived around 6pm. No attendant and I saw some other hang tags waiting for others to arrive… will book out farther in the future as mine was not there! I’m sure it’s difficult with the limited cell service in the area. I was texting using the satellite feature on my iPhone to text there. Very nice campground. I brought a backpacking tent to try out for the first time. It was crowded but everyone respected the quiet time. I was also pleasantly surprised to see everyone properly disposing of their food waste quickly into the bear safe trash cans. Love it! Felt very safe, also loved having the bathrooms nearby. Overall would come again in the future as I love hiking and it was very convenient to get an early start on the popular trails!
Les S
VerifiedJuly 23, 2026 • Stayed at: C007, Loop: Loop B & C
Iconic campground. We stayed in the tent only part and it was so peaceful and uncrowded and kids riding bikes and playing in the creek! This campground is why I go camping!
Cynthia Ann B
VerifiedJuly 24, 2026 • Stayed at: F023, Loop: Loop F
Beautiful place to camp
kenneth s
VerifiedJuly 24, 2026 • Stayed at: F034, Loop: Loop F
Been going to Smokemount for 40 yrs. This year was disappointing. The grounds throughout the campground were uncut and unmanaged. The restrooms were basically the same. I was told the lawnmower was broken and they were waiting for approval of a part from Washington DC, whatever that means.
Smokemount is a beautiful campground, but the lack of maintenance throughout the facility didn’t let it live up to the expectations.
Sandra B
VerifiedJuly 24, 2026 • Stayed at: F047, Loop: Loop F
Pleasant campground. Very nice staff and people. Had an awesome time visiting.
William G
VerifiedJuly 25, 2026 • Stayed at: C007, Loop: Loop B & C
It has been over 40 years since I had last camped at Smokemont .
It was nice a peaceful. There were some changes with newer building.
i was a little disappointed that you still do not have hot showers.
The personnel were all friendly and helpful.
Phillip H
VerifiedJuly 25, 2026 • Stayed at: D023, Loop: Loop D
I've been going to Smokemont for 70 years. The campground is in really bad shape. The grass looks like it has not been cut this year.
Delores O
VerifiedJuly 25, 2026 • Stayed at: F046, Loop: Loop F
Beautiful campground. Love section F. Lots of trails and things to do nearby. Loved seeing the elk near Oconoluftee Visitor Center. Kids can ride bikes, fish, float, and lots more right in the campground.
Kathy K
VerifiedJuly 26, 2026 • Stayed at: D002, Loop: Loop D
Shady, beautiful stream. The only complaint is the RV next to our tent had a generator running for hours. When I selected our site I would not have picked a site next to an rv with a generator. Keep all generators in the other side of the stream.
Kenneth W
VerifiedJuly 27, 2026 • Stayed at: F024, Loop: Loop F
Very nice Ranger program
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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