Cataloochee Campground

Nice camping spots, just poorly managed. First thing issue, there is no campfire wood available on site. That means an hour drive (30 there and 30 back) to the closest place that sell it. Next item on the list was a 65’-70’ tree fell in the campgrounds around a tent and a camper. I watch the whole thing in amazement. Could of easily killed someone thank goodness no one was hurt. The trail maps that were provided aren’t worth wiping with…. But again a lot of the camping spots were very nice.

Most beautiful campground in the smokies! You can hear the elk bugle at night. The stream is pristine, and the location is peaceful.

Most beautiful campground in the smokies! You can hear the elk bugle at night. The stream is pristine, and the location is peaceful.

I an disappointed that the Park Service has failed to maintain the access road. The dirt section badly needs grading and gravel. The campground at Cataloochee needs an additional bathroom at the lower end and a water spigot there also. I don't understand why electric hookups can't be provided, at least to half of the sites that could be designated for travel trailers and RV's. Sewer hookup would be nice too. In general, I am disappointed that the NPS has not built any campgrounds in the Smokies over the last 50 years, while the demand has quadrupled during that time. Cataloochee needs more campsites. Either add another campground or increase the campsites in the one there. I have been going to Cataloochee for over 50 years. It is one of the most beautiful places in the U.S. Just wish NPS would spend some money on it.

I an disappointed that the Park Service has failed to maintain the access road. The dirt section badly needs grading and gravel. The campground at Cataloochee needs an additional bathroom at the lower end and a water spigot there also. I don't understand why electric hookups can't be provided, at least to half of the sites that could be designated for travel trailers and RV's. Sewer hookup would be nice too. In general, I am disappointed that the NPS has not built any campgrounds in the Smokies over the last 50 years, while the demand has quadrupled during that time. Cataloochee needs more campsites. Either add another campground or increase the campsites in the one there. I have been going to Cataloochee for over 50 years. It is one of the most beautiful places in the U.S. Just wish NPS would spend some money on it.

It amazes me how resources are placed in some areas but not in others. Trails are maintained, Wildlife is protected, but campgrounds are like they were is 1920. Big Dead Trees waiting to fall on campers, no showers, skimpy 1 or two hole bathrooms in a campground with 90% tenters. Get some upgrades please!

It amazes me how resources are placed in some areas but not in others. Trails are maintained, Wildlife is protected, but campgrounds are like they were is 1920. Big Dead Trees waiting to fall on campers, no showers, skimpy 1 or two hole bathrooms in a campground with 90% tenters. Get some upgrades please!

Great campsite, but something should be done about elk in campground. They were constantly in campsite on table and scaring kids. I think it is dangerous for them to be in campground, with so many kids around. They do not scare off.

I love this campsite! There was an amazing drive up the mountains with gorgouse views. Campground was quite and small. The creek running through it was beautiful and my neighbors were remarkable. Just moved to the smokies and will be totally coming back! Also I seen an elk walking through the campground that was awesome man! 5 stars excellent.

I love this campsite! There was an amazing drive up the mountains with gorgouse views. Campground was quite and small. The creek running through it was beautiful and my neighbors were remarkable. Just moved to the smokies and will be totally coming back! Also I seen an elk walking through the campground that was awesome man! 5 stars excellent.