About Cataloochee Campground
Number of accommodations: 27
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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
Rhonda E
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Very pleasant stay. Be prepared for all weather and no quick trips to town for forgotten items. Beautiful area and sites were very nice and spacious.
Jeff L
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Cataloochee was smallest campground we stayed at this summer. The park staff were wonderful. No ATT cell (a win). The sole bathroom facility was usually dimly lit with wet to dirty floors. I guess it's fortunate they didn't have showers. If you're prepared for primitive camping this will be a great place to stay. Yes, I would return in a heartbeat.
Jeff L
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Cataloochee was smallest campground we stayed at this summer. The park staff were wonderful. No ATT cell (a win). The sole bathroom facility was usually dimly lit with wet to dirty floors. I guess it's fortunate they didn't have showers. If you're prepared for primitive camping this will be a great place to stay. Yes, I would return in a heartbeat.
Rance S
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Excellent!! Until next time Birdman…..
Rance S
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Excellent!! Until next time Mr. Price…..
Rance S
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Excellent!! Until next time Birdman…..
Rance S
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Excellent!! Until next time Mr. Price…..
Santiago L
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
We had a great time seeing elk and bears. The campground was good, bathroom clean. Only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 was the location of the sites. All the sites in the perimeter had decent spacing but the ones on the interior were right on top of each other. Luckily for us we were there mid week so there were few campers there. We were leaving Friday morning, on Thursday night folks started coming in and by the time we awoke to leave the interior looked like an occupy camp. They need to thin out some of the site.
Santiago L
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
We had a great time seeing elk and bears. The campground was good, bathroom clean. Only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 was the location of the sites. All the sites in the perimeter had decent spacing but the ones on the interior were right on top of each other. Luckily for us we were there mid week so there were few campers there. We were leaving Friday morning, on Thursday night folks started coming in and by the time we awoke to leave the interior looked like an occupy camp. They need to thin out some of the site.
Paul H
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
I absolutely love this place! I love the seclusion and the people in the campground were so friendly
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
