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
wendy S
VerifiedAugust 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
We had a great trip.
Rod F
VerifiedAugust 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 2, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Very nice for tent camping. I enjoyed the backwoods experience with no WI-FI and almost no phone reception! This was the best part about it not including the awesome river right beside the campsite. I will definitely be back!
Rod F
VerifiedAugust 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 2, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Very nice for tent camping. I enjoyed the backwoods experience with no WI-FI and almost no phone reception! This was the best part about it not including the awesome river right beside the campsite. I will definitely be back!
Soumen D
VerifiedJuly 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 3, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
What a nice place to camp. Just beside the creek (Site 3). Absolutely gorgeous!
Soumen D
VerifiedJuly 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 3, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
What a nice place to camp. Just beside the creek (Site 3). Absolutely gorgeous!
Judy S
VerifiedJuly 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Great campground. Not too many sites but with attractions of something similar to Cade’s Cove. I like the smaller campground. Great place to chill and see wildlife and hike.
Judy S
VerifiedJuly 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Great campground. Not too many sites but with attractions of something similar to Cade’s Cove. I like the smaller campground. Great place to chill and see wildlife and hike.
Joshua W
VerifiedJuly 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 5, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Wel kept campground. The campground host was very nice and helpful.
Joshua W
VerifiedJuly 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 5, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Wel kept campground. The campground host was very nice and helpful.
Walter A
VerifiedJuly 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Was able to book a campsite right before sunset; even when the operator was from a nearby campground. The operator had me booked in three minutes. The booking, the campground, the valley; the whole experience was wonderful. With experiences like this we need to get America camping again.
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
