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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
Bernie S
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 4, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
I hope they are able to reopen the whole valley, with limited access you can see everything in a short period of time.
Bernie S
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 4, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
I hope they are able to reopen the whole valley, with limited access you can see everything in a short period of time.
Lauren B
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 5, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Campground is stunning and very peaceful! Extremely family friendly, don't be surprised if there are kids riding bikes around campground loop. One thing I did read before going, was that this campground is out of the way of the other attractions/visitors centers for GSMNP, this did hold true. We went to the nearest visitor center and it took us about 1.5 hours to get there. Even just getting into the campground takes a while, so I suggest planning to stay near the campground once in, we will be sure to do this next time. Also be advised there is no cell service once at the campground, so something to take into account if that is important to you.
Lauren B
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 5, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Campground is stunning and very peaceful! Extremely family friendly, don't be surprised if there are kids riding bikes around campground loop. One thing I did read before going, was that this campground is out of the way of the other attractions/visitors centers for GSMNP, this did hold true. We went to the nearest visitor center and it took us about 1.5 hours to get there. Even just getting into the campground takes a while, so I suggest planning to stay near the campground once in, we will be sure to do this next time. Also be advised there is no cell service once at the campground, so something to take into account if that is important to you.
Heather R
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
We love camping in Cataloochee! Our site was great! The campground was nice and quiet and the bathrooms were clean! Best part of it...no cell service!! Loved every quiet second of it all
Heather R
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
We love camping in Cataloochee! Our site was great! The campground was nice and quiet and the bathrooms were clean! Best part of it...no cell service!! Loved every quiet second of it all
Tracy T
VerifiedAugust 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
We enjoyed our stay at Cataloochee. The campsite was great and the camp host was very helpful.
Tracy T
VerifiedAugust 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
We enjoyed our stay at Cataloochee. The campsite was great and the camp host was very helpful.
Gary W
VerifiedAugust 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Peaceful valley.
Gary W
VerifiedAugust 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Peaceful valley.
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
