About Smokemont Campground
Number of accommodations: 137
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
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Reviews (580)
What Guests Are Saying
Smokemont Campground offers a clean and tranquil setting with ample space, a nearby stream, and access to numerous hiking trails. Many visitors appreciate the wildlife, including elk sightings, and the helpful staff. While some amenities like showers are lacking, the overall experience is positive, with a focus on nature and a peaceful atmosphere. However, campsite proximity and occasional noise from fellow campers can be drawbacks.
What Guests Are Saying
Smokemont Campground offers a clean and tranquil setting with ample space, a nearby stream, and access to numerous hiking trails. Many visitors appreciate the wildlife, including elk sightings, and the helpful staff. While some amenities like showers are lacking, the overall experience is positive, with a focus on nature and a peaceful atmosphere. However, campsite proximity and occasional noise from fellow campers can be drawbacks.
Review Summary
royce t
VerifiedJune 23, 2025 • Stayed at: F013, Loop: Loop F
The only complaint I have is about the dogs. A camper came in to an adjacent site the last couple of days we were there and had 5 dogs. On more than one occasion they left at least one dog tied up outside the camper while they were gone. It would bark at me every time I walked out of my camper as its cable was long and it could come around behind its owners camper. Had I had more than a couple days left on my stay I’d have requested to move to another site. It is terrible to travel to the mountains for some peace and quiet and have to listen to dogs barking. There should at least be a limit on the number of animals people can bring because everyone that brings a dog doesn’t always clean up after it. I have noticed that the more dogs a person bring the less likely they abide by the rules and clean up after them.
lisa B
VerifiedJune 22, 2025 • Stayed at: D006, Loop: Loop D
I love the campground it’s a wonderful place to stay
Chris C
VerifiedJune 22, 2025 • Stayed at: D038, Loop: Loop D
Needs a shower
Alicea H
VerifiedJune 22, 2025 • Stayed at: D020, Loop: Loop D
Loop D is next to a large stream that fills the space with the sound of running water. There are many modern facilities and the spaces are large
Jessica J
VerifiedJune 22, 2025 • Stayed at: C008, Loop: Loop B & C
We had a great camping trip, The site was perfect it had alot of shade, it was quiet, the bathroom was close. The campsite was right across the street from the water. My kids had a great time riding bikes all over the campground and playing in the water. We will definitely camp here again
Michael C
VerifiedJune 22, 2025 • Stayed at: D029, Loop: Loop D
Campground sites didn't seem to be as well taken care of as they have been in the past, bath rooms either.
Thomas P
VerifiedJune 21, 2025 • Stayed at: F022, Loop: Loop F
Beautiful campground, well maintained. Friendly staff.
JIM L
VerifiedJune 20, 2025 • Stayed at: F021, Loop: Loop F
We love Smokemont. Check-in was smooth, the sites were well kept and easy to get in and out of. We had the obligatory rain that we usually get but it was a nice stay.
Lorelei L
VerifiedJune 19, 2025 • Stayed at: D019, Loop: Loop D
It was fantastic! Everything was easy to find, the campsites were clean, the rangers and park staff were friendly. The campsites at the back are quieter and the river is not even a minute walk away.
Donna W
VerifiedJune 19, 2025 • Stayed at: F036, Loop: Loop F
This was our first time camping at Smokemont, and we really liked it. Our site backed up to the lovely river, so the sounds of the rippling water soothed us the whole time. We got to see lots of elk and turkeys as we drove to and from Cherokee, NC. We found Paul's restaurant there is dog-friendly, and Peter's has a great breakfast. Our only negative was the biting midges who came in through our screens at night. We will be back, but need to manage that problem better.
Location Smokemont Campground
Address:
Mailing Address Is C/O Oconaluftee Ranger Station, 60 Enloe Floyd Bottoms Road
Laurel Springs , NC, 28719
United States
There is no street address for the campground.
From Cherokee, NC: Take Newfound Gap Road (aka US 441) North 6 miles. Turn right at campground sign.
From Gatlinburg, TN: Take Newfound Gap Road (aka US 441) South 27 miles. Turn left at campground sign.
Smokemont Campground is accessible via Newfound Gap Road (US 441), which connects Cherokee, NC to Gatlinburg, TN.
Latitude & Longitude: 35.5564 / -83.3116
Elevation: 672 feet
Nearby National Park
Arch Rock Entrance
Approximate driving time: 47 min
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Last updated: July 10, 2026