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
Randall L
VerifiedOctober 22, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 16, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
One of the greatest campgrounds in the smokies! Lots of elk and the leaves were popping.
Tiffany F
VerifiedOctober 21, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 19, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
I love this place. 9 years in a row going, sometimes twice a year. Always a clean campground. The hosts are always so nice! Beautiful area, family friendly, dog friendly (leash required!), abundant wildlife to watch and amazing hiking trails!
Tiffany F
VerifiedOctober 21, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 19, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
I love this place. 9 years in a row going, sometimes twice a year. Always a clean campground. The hosts are always so nice! Beautiful area, family friendly, dog friendly (leash required!), abundant wildlife to watch and amazing hiking trails!
Hadley Z
VerifiedOctober 21, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 26, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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Hadley Z
VerifiedOctober 21, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 26, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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Bob C
VerifiedOctober 18, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 1, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Cataloochee is a go-too favorite. Not too big, and very quiet.
Bob C
VerifiedOctober 18, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 1, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Cataloochee is a go-too favorite. Not too big, and very quiet.
Brenda F
VerifiedOctober 15, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 3, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
We enjoyed spending a night in Cataloochee Campground. It was a beautiful moonlit night. The campground is well maintained and quiet. Plenty of elk to view in the late evening and earth morning. Even saw some bears.
We look forward to returning.
Brenda F
VerifiedOctober 15, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 3, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
We enjoyed spending a night in Cataloochee Campground. It was a beautiful moonlit night. The campground is well maintained and quiet. Plenty of elk to view in the late evening and earth morning. Even saw some bears.
We look forward to returning.
Wayne T
VerifiedOctober 12, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 1, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Loved this campground. My fav so far in the smokies. .
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 4, 2026
