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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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September 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
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August 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.
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August 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.
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August 24, 2025 Stayed at: 21, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Peaceful valley.
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August 24, 2025 Stayed at: 21, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Peaceful valley.
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August 16, 2025 Stayed at: 21, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Great campground.
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August 16, 2025 Stayed at: 21, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Great campground.
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August 4, 2025 Stayed at: 3, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Well-kept campground at a high elevation which is a nice summer treat. There's a stream running next to it and the sound is very relaxing.
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August 4, 2025 Stayed at: 3, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Well-kept campground at a high elevation which is a nice summer treat. There's a stream running next to it and the sound is very relaxing.
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July 29, 2025 Stayed at: 10, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Very Nice campground. Nothing too special, but just very pleasant. No showers, but that wasn't a big deal. Having a wash sink, flush toilets, and sinks was a plus. We were in site 10- quite a large setup & close to the stream, which was nice. About a 3/4 walk down the road gets you to the Palmer house where you will see many elk. We also saw a bear at the stream & a rattlesnake in the field. Very quiet area as far as people- but a good amount of wildlife.
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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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