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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
John W
VerifiedJuly 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Very secluded and a ton of wildlife
John W
VerifiedJuly 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Very secluded and a ton of wildlife
Pamela K
VerifiedJuly 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 7, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Narrow, winding road up to the campground, but little oncoming traffic. I have a van and wouldn’t want to tow a trailer up there. Couple of spots where someone has to back up. However, campground was well worth the drive. Lovely, quiet site right on the river. Was only there one night but would love to go back.
Pamela K
VerifiedJuly 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 7, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Narrow, winding road up to the campground, but little oncoming traffic. I have a van and wouldn’t want to tow a trailer up there. Couple of spots where someone has to back up. However, campground was well worth the drive. Lovely, quiet site right on the river. Was only there one night but would love to go back.
Christie K
VerifiedJuly 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Campground was as expected. Clean bathrooms, well laid out flat sites and easy access to bear proof trash cans. We spent four nights and the neighbors were all very friendly and respectful of space and noise level. Would highly recommend if you are looking to stay away from the summer crowds.
Christie K
VerifiedJuly 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Campground was as expected. Clean bathrooms, well laid out flat sites and easy access to bear proof trash cans. We spent four nights and the neighbors were all very friendly and respectful of space and noise level. Would highly recommend if you are looking to stay away from the summer crowds.
Richard B
VerifiedJuly 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Richard B
VerifiedJuly 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Richard B
VerifiedJuly 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
john j
VerifiedMay 31, 2024 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
My grandparents were from there so we go there often. The maintenance crews do a good job keeping it maintained. It's good to see that some of the buildings are being repaired but there is much more that needs work.
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
