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863 reviews
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.
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December 18, 2019 Stayed at: 4, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
I am almost afraid to post about this site as I am afraid others might discover it. IT was quiet, clean and beautiful. Situated between two creeks. There are no services here, so be prepared to bring everything. Bathrooms and water are provided. Limited cell service. If you want to be in a remote area with a lot of natural beauty and a potential elk visit. This is the place for you.
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December 18, 2019 Stayed at: 4, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
I am almost afraid to post about this site as I am afraid others might discover it. IT was quiet, clean and beautiful. Situated between two creeks. There are no services here, so be prepared to bring everything. Bathrooms and water are provided. Limited cell service. If you want to be in a remote area with a lot of natural beauty and a potential elk visit. This is the place for you.
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January 10, 2020 Stayed at: 6, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Nice campground. We had a spot by the water and it was very nice. Very primitive sites but the facilities were very nice. We saw a bunch of elk down the road from the campground. The drive back to the campground was very fun!
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January 10, 2020 Stayed at: 22, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Beautiful area with trail heads and wildlife near.
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January 10, 2020 Stayed at: 6, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Nice campground. We had a spot by the water and it was very nice. Very primitive sites but the facilities were very nice. We saw a bunch of elk down the road from the campground. The drive back to the campground was very fun!
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January 10, 2020 Stayed at: 22, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Beautiful area with trail heads and wildlife near.
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January 13, 2020 Stayed at: 14, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
need more support staff and less elk volunteers. Elk Volunteers are given to much authority and tend to make problems worse, for example traffic issues. They try to enforce camping and gov. regulations when they do not or should not have the authority to do so.
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January 13, 2020 Stayed at: 2, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
This place is heaven on earth. Please do not visit when i am there because i like to have the place to myself.
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January 13, 2020 Stayed at: 14, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
need more support staff and less elk volunteers. Elk Volunteers are given to much authority and tend to make problems worse, for example traffic issues. They try to enforce camping and gov. regulations when they do not or should not have the authority to do so.
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January 13, 2020 Stayed at: 2, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
This place is heaven on earth. Please do not visit when i am there because i like to have the place to myself.
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3576 Ranger Station Rd, Waynesville, NC 37876 United States
Elevation: 801 ft
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 mi to an intersection and c...
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 mi to an intersection and continue another .5 mi 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.
The closest entrance is: Cataloochee Entrance
Approximate drive: 2.1 mi · 4 min
The closest entrance is: Arch Rock Entrance
Approximate drive: 32.3 mi · 55 min
Last updated: October 24, 2026
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Population: 10,502
Nearby city: Asheville, NC
Approx. 30 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 2,749 ft
Waynesville, NC
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