Cataloochee Campground

Cataloochee Campground is one of our favorites! Great sites! Lots of good trails near by also,

Appreciated that the restrooms were clean and that our Camp Host was very visible and available. Also appreciated that other campers observed the quiet hours. The hiking trails in the Cataloochee Area were varied in levels of challenge but all with interesting architectural relics and natural beauty. We enjoyed that we were able to bike in the area without too much road traffic.

Appreciated that the restrooms were clean and that our Camp Host was very visible and available. Also appreciated that other campers observed the quiet hours. The hiking trails in the Cataloochee Area were varied in levels of challenge but all with interesting architectural relics and natural beauty. We enjoyed that we were able to bike in the area without too much road traffic.

Bring your bikes! Hike during the day then ride into the valley to see the elk in the evening . We had a wonderful time. Campground is quiet and the scenery is beautiful. We’ve been in summer fall and winter and each season has its own beauty.

Bring your bikes! Hike during the day then ride into the valley to see the elk in the evening . We had a wonderful time. Campground is quiet and the scenery is beautiful. We’ve been in summer fall and winter and each season has its own beauty.

The road up wasn't horrible. Wouldn't want to do it in the dark or with an RV attached. Campground itself has ONE bathhouse with 2 stalls for females and one for males. This restroom facility also serves all the vistiors coming in for the day to see the elk, so good luck trying to get in when you need it most if you are camping there. Considering most campers are tent or tiny RV campers they need to add an additional bathroom. There was no host the entire time we were there. There is no pay phone or ranger station nearby so if you injure yourself or suddenly find yourself having a heart attack or stroke you are out of luck. They post a sign that says, you might get cell coverage down the road a ways, around a curve, by a small turn out. Nope, not even a little, plus good luck finding it in an emergency. This area seems to be the forgotten area of the park. The elk fields are one lane and overcrowded and impossible to navigate during peak time. No one enforces the 50 yard rule and the poor elk are surrounded by idiots.

The road up wasn't horrible. Wouldn't want to do it in the dark or with an RV attached. Campground itself has ONE bathhouse with 2 stalls for females and one for males. This restroom facility also serves all the vistiors coming in for the day to see the elk, so good luck trying to get in when you need it most if you are camping there. Considering most campers are tent or tiny RV campers they need to add an additional bathroom. There was no host the entire time we were there. There is no pay phone or ranger station nearby so if you injure yourself or suddenly find yourself having a heart attack or stroke you are out of luck. They post a sign that says, you might get cell coverage down the road a ways, around a curve, by a small turn out. Nope, not even a little, plus good luck finding it in an emergency. This area seems to be the forgotten area of the park. The elk fields are one lane and overcrowded and impossible to navigate during peak time. No one enforces the 50 yard rule and the poor elk are surrounded by idiots.

Wonderful fall color show and wildlife experience

Wonderful fall color show and wildlife experience

This is a great campground with the exception of the generator use. Makes no sense to have one. The bathrooms are exceptionally clean and the camp host is very friendly.