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About Cataloochee Campground
Number of accommodations: 27
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (818)
What Guests Are Saying
Cataloochee Campground offers a beautiful and peaceful camping experience, with friendly hosts and abundant wildlife, including elk and bears. The area is well-maintained, featuring clean facilities and a lovely creek, making it ideal for photography and exploration. However, access can be challenging due to rough roads, and some sites may have issues with standing water and proximity to neighbors.
What Guests Are Saying
Cataloochee Campground offers a beautiful and peaceful camping experience, with friendly hosts and abundant wildlife, including elk and bears. The area is well-maintained, featuring clean facilities and a lovely creek, making it ideal for photography and exploration. However, access can be challenging due to rough roads, and some sites may have issues with standing water and proximity to neighbors.
Review Summary
Bob C
VerifiedOctober 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Cataloochee is a go-too favorite. Not too big, and very quiet.
Bob C
VerifiedOctober 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Cataloochee is a go-too favorite. Not too big, and very quiet.
Brenda F
VerifiedOctober 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 3, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
We enjoyed spending a night in Cataloochee Campground. It was a beautiful moonlit night. The campground is well maintained and quiet. Plenty of elk to view in the late evening and earth morning. Even saw some bears.
We look forward to returning.
Brenda F
VerifiedOctober 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 3, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
We enjoyed spending a night in Cataloochee Campground. It was a beautiful moonlit night. The campground is well maintained and quiet. Plenty of elk to view in the late evening and earth morning. Even saw some bears.
We look forward to returning.
Wayne T
VerifiedOctober 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Loved this campground. My fav so far in the smokies. .
Kathie B
VerifiedOctober 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Beautiful scenery, Elk didn't disappoint!
Campground host very efficient and friendly. Park Rangers friendly.
Kathie B
VerifiedOctober 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Beautiful scenery, Elk didn't disappoint!
Campground host very efficient and friendly. Park Rangers friendly.
Wayne T
VerifiedOctober 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Loved this campground. My fav so far in the smokies. .
Scott F
VerifiedOctober 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 3, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Always enjoy my stays here! I’ve been here quite a few times. No hook ups or showers, but water is available in the campground. I plan on returning for more visits.
Charles C
VerifiedOctober 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
everything was perfect as usual. a little rain, cool temps, saw elk and bears. hostess very nice. we'll be back.
Location Cataloochee Campground
Address:
3576 Ranger Station Rd
Waynesville, NC, 37876
United States
From I-40 take Exit 20 in North Carolina. Turn right onto Cove Creek Road and follow to the Park boundary. The road goes from pavement to gravel to pavement. Upon reaching the pavement the second time, turn left. Go 2.5 miles to an intersection and continue another .5 miles to the left.
Cataloochee Campground is accessible via I-40, with Exit 20 providing the nearest access point. From the interstate, travelers can reach the campground by following Cove Creek Road to the park boundary.
Elevation: 801 feet
Nearby National Park
Arch Rock Entrance
Approximate driving time: 55 min
22 mi drive to downtown Waynesville (about 49 min)
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Last updated: September 10, 2026
