About Cataloochee Campground
Number of accommodations: 27
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (773)
What Guests Are Saying
Cataloochee Campground is a charming and peaceful spot, well-regarded for its clean facilities and friendly hosts. Many visitors appreciate the abundant wildlife, including elk and bears, and the serene, forested environment. While access can be tricky due to remote roads and no hookups, the spacious sites and beautiful scenery make it a favorite for campers seeking a simple, nature-focused experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Cataloochee Campground is a charming and peaceful spot, well-regarded for its clean facilities and friendly hosts. Many visitors appreciate the abundant wildlife, including elk and bears, and the serene, forested environment. While access can be tricky due to remote roads and no hookups, the spacious sites and beautiful scenery make it a favorite for campers seeking a simple, nature-focused experience.
Review Summary
Everett K
VerifiedNovember 5, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 18, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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.
Ross L
VerifiedNovember 4, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 8, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Just a wonderful time in nature
Ross L
VerifiedNovember 4, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 8, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Just a wonderful time in nature
KEL G
VerifiedNovember 2, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 25, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Great small little campground. Lots of elk and trails for hiking
KEL G
VerifiedNovember 2, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 25, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Great small little campground. Lots of elk and trails for hiking
Margit B
VerifiedNovember 1, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 23, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Great base for watching elk. The center campsites can get noisy (generators) and don't much privacy. Trails were better maintained than a few years ago.
Margit B
VerifiedNovember 1, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 23, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Great base for watching elk. The center campsites can get noisy (generators) and don't much privacy. Trails were better maintained than a few years ago.
Dan T
VerifiedOctober 31, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 15, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Hiking close by, nice friendly campground
Dan T
VerifiedOctober 31, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 15, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Hiking close by, nice friendly campground
Stacie G
VerifiedOctober 30, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 16, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Great campground! It was beautiful and we were able to see a bull elk with a cow elk right next to the campground. It was quiet and a great spot to enjoy the outdoors!
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 35.6312 / -83.0855
Elevation: 801 feet
Nearby National Park
Arch Rock Entrance
Approximate driving time: 55 min
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Last updated: June 5, 2026
