Available sites
137 total sites
RV Sites
Tent Sites
About Smokemont Campground
Activities & Attractions
Nearby
Hiking
Year-round
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
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Rates, Sites & Availability
137 Sites Available
No sites found matching your criteria.
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
Site Details
Select a site to view details
137 Sites Available
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
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
Raquel M
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2026 • Stayed at: D016, Loop: Loop D
Our favorite campground in the GSMNP! We love the spacious sites, the park staff and rangers are friendly, welcoming and helpful. Even when full up it’s quiet and peaceful.
Deborah H
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2026 • Stayed at: D044, Loop: Loop D
We had a great time at Smokemont. Very well managed campground. Bathrooms always clean. Friendly staff!
Jaybrena P
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2026 • Stayed at: D016, Loop: Loop D
There wasn’t really a level spot for our tent and the sites in our loop were extremely close. Right on top of each other. Normal conversation could be heard between sites. Bathroom had a terrible odor the whole time. But fire pit and picnic table were great.
helen p
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2026 • Stayed at: F027, Loop: Loop F
Very good campsite, host was friendly and helpful and we got a nice level site. Would come back again.
Joseph P
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2026 • Stayed at: B023, Loop: Loop B & C
We go here every Labor Day weekend and have been for 8 years now. We love the area and camp ground. The last 2 or 3 years the Park Rangers have seemed to grow progressively more rude. We camp with many of our friends at multiple sites with many children. I have friends that will not come back due to how the rangers treat people. I know we are a lot, but a little kindness goes a long way. I hope in the years to come the rangers can show a little more kindness and compassion towards us.
David S
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2026 • Stayed at: B029, Loop: Loop B & C
Beautiful campground. Saw lots of Elk and a good bull elk. Will definitely return.
Todd W
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2026 • Stayed at: D026, Loop: Loop D
Smokemont is our favorite camping facility in the park. With pull-through sites, it makes it easy to set up. We've tent camped previously in the campground, but this is the first time we've brought an RV. With our Winnebago Travato, the site was plenty big for us. The common facilities are clean and well kept. The access to hiking trails is convenient and the views around the campground are spectacular.
Garry H
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2026 • Stayed at: F003, Loop: Loop F
We always enjoy our stay at Smokemont. A great and relaxing place to camp.
Donald R
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2026 • Stayed at: F047, Loop: Loop F
Excellent as always at Smokemont!
william r
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2026 • Stayed at: F035, Loop: Loop F
The ranger was never in the office only a volunteer
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
Nearby Campgrounds
Nearby destinations
Last updated: October 22, 2026
Need help?
Our team is here to help you find the perfect spot for your next adventure.
Replies within minutes
Explore Cherokee, NC
Population: 2,059
Nearby city: Asheville, NC
Approx. 43 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 1,972 ft
From our Travel Guides
