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Sheri R
VerifiedApril 29, 2021 Stayed at: 8, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
One of our favorite campgrounds. Great place to see elk and lots of hiking trails.
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About Cataloochee Campground
Cataloochee campground is located in the historic Cataloochee Valley--a relatively remote part of Smoky Mountain National Park. The secluded setting offers visitors the ability to enjoy a multitude of recreational activities like hiking and fishing, without the crowds, which are sometimes common in other parts of the park.
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1, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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Pet Friendly · 33 ft long · Gravel
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10, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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Pet Friendly · 45 ft long · Gravel
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11, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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Pet Friendly · 34 ft long · Gravel
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12, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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Pet Friendly · 45 ft long · Gravel
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13, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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Pet Friendly · 34 ft long · Gravel
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14, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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Pet Friendly · 44 ft long · Gravel
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15, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Gravel
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16, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Gravel
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17, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Gravel
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18, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Gravel
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19, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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Pet Friendly · 34 ft long · Gravel
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2, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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Pet Friendly · 33 ft long · Gravel
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20, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Gravel
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21, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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Pet Friendly · 45 ft long · Gravel
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22, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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Pet Friendly · 45 ft long · Gravel
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23, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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Pet Friendly · 44 ft long · Gravel
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24, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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Pet Friendly · 42 ft long · Gravel
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25, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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Pet Friendly · 46 ft long · Gravel
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26, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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Pet Friendly · 34 ft long · Gravel
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27, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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Pet Friendly · 45 ft long · Gravel
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3, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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Pet Friendly · 33 ft long · Gravel
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4, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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Pet Friendly · 36 ft long · Gravel
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5, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Gravel
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6, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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Pet Friendly · 38 ft long · Gravel
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7, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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Pet Friendly · 34 ft long · Gravel
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8, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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Pet Friendly · 38 ft long · Gravel
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9, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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Pet Friendly · 38 ft long · Gravel
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1, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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Pet Friendly · 33 ft long · Gravel
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10, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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Pet Friendly · 45 ft long · Gravel
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11, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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Pet Friendly · 34 ft long · Gravel
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12, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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Pet Friendly · 45 ft long · Gravel
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13, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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Pet Friendly · 34 ft long · Gravel
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14, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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Pet Friendly · 44 ft long · Gravel
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15, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Gravel
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16, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Gravel
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17, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Gravel
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18, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Gravel
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19, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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Pet Friendly · 34 ft long · Gravel
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2, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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Pet Friendly · 33 ft long · Gravel
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20, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Gravel
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21, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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Pet Friendly · 45 ft long · Gravel
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22, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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Pet Friendly · 45 ft long · Gravel
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23, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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Pet Friendly · 44 ft long · Gravel
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24, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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Pet Friendly · 42 ft long · Gravel
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25, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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Pet Friendly · 46 ft long · Gravel
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26, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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Pet Friendly · 34 ft long · Gravel
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27, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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Pet Friendly · 45 ft long · Gravel
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3, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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Pet Friendly · 33 ft long · Gravel
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4, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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Pet Friendly · 36 ft long · Gravel
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5, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Gravel
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6, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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Pet Friendly · 38 ft long · Gravel
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7, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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Pet Friendly · 34 ft long · Gravel
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8, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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Pet Friendly · 38 ft long · Gravel
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9, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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Pet Friendly · 38 ft long · Gravel
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Reviews
863 reviews
Summary
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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Sheri R
VerifiedApril 29, 2021 Stayed at: 8, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
One of our favorite campgrounds. Great place to see elk and lots of hiking trails.
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john R
VerifiedApril 30, 2021 Stayed at: 17, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Cataloochee is a wonderful place - the valley is stunning, and the surrounding mountains and hiking trails are truly magical. The campground is beautifully maintained and the host was friendly and helpful. Our only complaint is the fact that the elk have become a nuisance and wander freely through the campground. This presents a danger to campers, but more importantly, to the elk. This herd, and these majestic animals, should be more carefully managed and returned to their natural state of wild. It's a sad thing to see.
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john R
VerifiedApril 30, 2021 Stayed at: 17, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Cataloochee is a wonderful place - the valley is stunning, and the surrounding mountains and hiking trails are truly magical. The campground is beautifully maintained and the host was friendly and helpful. Our only complaint is the fact that the elk have become a nuisance and wander freely through the campground. This presents a danger to campers, but more importantly, to the elk. This herd, and these majestic animals, should be more carefully managed and returned to their natural state of wild. It's a sad thing to see.
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Alexandria S
VerifiedMay 3, 2021 Stayed at: 2, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Beautiful campground right by the water with lots of great hiking nearby. We saw elk, too, which was the cherry on top of an otherwise perfect stay.
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Alexandria S
VerifiedMay 3, 2021 Stayed at: 2, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Beautiful campground right by the water with lots of great hiking nearby. We saw elk, too, which was the cherry on top of an otherwise perfect stay.
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William C
VerifiedMay 5, 2021 Stayed at: 9, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Lovely spot, lots of local history, good wildlife viewing, great hikes, wonderful fishing opportunities (if we'd had a license). Road not suitable for big RVs .
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William C
VerifiedMay 5, 2021 Stayed at: 9, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Lovely spot, lots of local history, good wildlife viewing, great hikes, wonderful fishing opportunities (if we'd had a license). Road not suitable for big RVs .
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Kithy E
VerifiedMay 10, 2021 Stayed at: 7, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
A beautiful campground that we will be recommending to friends. Everything from the camp host, to the site layout were top notch.
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Kithy E
VerifiedMay 10, 2021 Stayed at: 7, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
A beautiful campground that we will be recommending to friends. Everything from the camp host, to the site layout were top notch.
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Location & Directions for Cataloochee Campground
3576 Ranger Station Rd, Waynesville, NC 37876 United States
Elevation: 801 ft
Getting There
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.
Highway access
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.
Near Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The closest entrance is: Cataloochee Entrance
Approximate drive: 2.1 mi · 4 min
Near Yosemite National Park
The closest entrance is: Arch Rock Entrance
Approximate drive: 32.3 mi · 55 min
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