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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
ray m
VerifiedOctober 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
campground and restrooms were super clean host was friendly and herpful
Marji M
VerifiedOctober 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
The campground at Cataloochee is perfect. It is quiet, secluded, and, because it's so tricky to get to, not overly crowded. We arrived at night and backing into our reserved site was a bit tricky, but worth it. The rest rooms were clean. Get up early to see all the elk in the valley. Best to arrive early in the day and leave late in the afternoon because the narrow road to Cataloochee can be difficult to navigate if two large rigs meet.
Marji M
VerifiedOctober 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
The campground at Cataloochee is perfect. It is quiet, secluded, and, because it's so tricky to get to, not overly crowded. We arrived at night and backing into our reserved site was a bit tricky, but worth it. The rest rooms were clean. Get up early to see all the elk in the valley. Best to arrive early in the day and leave late in the afternoon because the narrow road to Cataloochee can be difficult to navigate if two large rigs meet.
Gregory D
VerifiedOctober 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 3, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
When I arrived, my reserved campsite was occupied by another camper, who said the campground host told him it was available. Host was not around, and never appeared during my stay. I took another campsite and fortunately did not have to vacate later, but I did have to listen to a generator 15 feet away for several hours. This was not my only poor experience at this campground.
Gregory D
VerifiedOctober 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 3, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
When I arrived, my reserved campsite was occupied by another camper, who said the campground host told him it was available. Host was not around, and never appeared during my stay. I took another campsite and fortunately did not have to vacate later, but I did have to listen to a generator 15 feet away for several hours. This was not my only poor experience at this campground.
JENNIFER D
VerifiedOctober 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
the campground location and vibe make the somewhat difficult drive down well worth it. It's a smaller campground and close to beautiful historic area and meadow full of elk.
JENNIFER D
VerifiedOctober 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
the campground location and vibe make the somewhat difficult drive down well worth it. It's a smaller campground and close to beautiful historic area and meadow full of elk.
jay s
VerifiedOctober 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Loved the CG. Site were spacious though some not so private in the middle loop. Highly recommend for elk viewing! Will be back next season for rut.
jay s
VerifiedOctober 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Loved the CG. Site were spacious though some not so private in the middle loop. Highly recommend for elk viewing! Will be back next season for rut.
Georgia W
VerifiedOctober 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
As usual, I had a blast. The people at the campground were nice and considerate. The host was kind and efficient.
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
