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
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
Satyanarayana K
VerifiedAugust 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Nice little campground tucked away in the mountain. The area wasn't crowded at all and was calm and quiet. The drive up can be tricky but very doable. It is a long stretch of gravel road that we could do comfortably in our 2WD hatchback. Go early morning towards the valley if you want to see the elk and butterflies. Two gas stations at the base of the mountain have firewood and other essential supplies. Stock up as there is nothing on the mountain.
Satyanarayana K
VerifiedAugust 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Nice little campground tucked away in the mountain. The area wasn't crowded at all and was calm and quiet. The drive up can be tricky but very doable. It is a long stretch of gravel road that we could do comfortably in our 2WD hatchback. Go early morning towards the valley if you want to see the elk and butterflies. Two gas stations at the base of the mountain have firewood and other essential supplies. Stock up as there is nothing on the mountain.
Matthew M
VerifiedAugust 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 9, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Without a doubt the best campground I’ve ever set foot on, the staff are accommodating and helpful, and the guests are helpful to one another. My group was given firewood on one occasion and food on another even though we already had both, simply because others felt generous. We definitely returned the favor when we left.
Matthew M
VerifiedAugust 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 9, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Without a doubt the best campground I’ve ever set foot on, the staff are accommodating and helpful, and the guests are helpful to one another. My group was given firewood on one occasion and food on another even though we already had both, simply because others felt generous. We definitely returned the favor when we left.
Dennis M
VerifiedAugust 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Very cool place looking forward to exploring more.
Thank you
Dennis M
VerifiedAugust 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Very cool place looking forward to exploring more.
Thank you
madi w
VerifiedAugust 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 2, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
This campground provided a lovely quiet space for us to relax and unwind at. The wildlife here was phenomenal as were the fellow campers. There’s a safe little creek to cool off in right at the campsites. We also enjoyed viewing the older buildings from when there were once people living in the area a hundred years ago!
madi w
VerifiedAugust 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 2, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
This campground provided a lovely quiet space for us to relax and unwind at. The wildlife here was phenomenal as were the fellow campers. There’s a safe little creek to cool off in right at the campsites. We also enjoyed viewing the older buildings from when there were once people living in the area a hundred years ago!
wendy S
VerifiedAugust 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
We had a great trip.
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
