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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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November 11, 2020 Stayed at: 6, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Great campground away from the crowds. Have your morning coffee while watching the elk graze in the meadows a short distance from the campground. It's a long drive on a steep, gravel road with many tight curves. Just go slow and enjoy it.
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November 11, 2020 Stayed at: 6, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Great campground away from the crowds. Have your morning coffee while watching the elk graze in the meadows a short distance from the campground. It's a long drive on a steep, gravel road with many tight curves. Just go slow and enjoy it.
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November 13, 2020 Stayed at: 5, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
What a wonderful spot to camp. There is a nice river flowing nearby, trails nearby, and a very friendly and knowledgeable park host.
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November 13, 2020 Stayed at: 5, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
What a wonderful spot to camp. There is a nice river flowing nearby, trails nearby, and a very friendly and knowledgeable park host.
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January 12, 2021 Stayed at: 10, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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January 12, 2021 Stayed at: 10, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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January 12, 2021 Stayed at: 10, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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January 12, 2021 Stayed at: 10, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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April 8, 2021 Stayed at: 7, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
An amazing campsite in one of the most beautiful and secluded places in the Eastern U.S. The drive in is not easy from Asheville and you'll be on a single lane dirt road for a few miles. Pack all you need for the stay because once you're in, you're in. You'll also want to stay in as long as possible because it is beautiful!
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April 8, 2021 Stayed at: 7, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
An amazing campsite in one of the most beautiful and secluded places in the Eastern U.S. The drive in is not easy from Asheville and you'll be on a single lane dirt road for a few miles. Pack all you need for the stay because once you're in, you're in. You'll also want to stay in as long as possible because it is beautiful!
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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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