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
Thomas S
VerifiedJune 2, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 6, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
This is a superb, small campground. I used as base camp for day hiking all the Cataloochee Valley trails. Nice people, level sites, clean bathrooms and always close to the elk.
Susan C
VerifiedMay 31, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 21, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Beautiful location. Sites were large but the tent pad was not large enough for my 6 person test with the vestibule entry. Sites were close together with no privacy, but all of the campers were very respectful of space and noise. 1 downside was that we were not to do dishes at our campsite due to bears and other wildlife, but the space provided did not have hot water available. We ended up heating water and washing our dishes and then carrying the full dish pans to the "dish closet" to rinse and dispose of our soapy water.
Also, 8-10 mikes of the road leading to the campground is narrow, rutted, and dangerous. We loved this location, but as we get older do not want to navigate getting back to this site.
Susan C
VerifiedMay 31, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 21, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Beautiful location. Sites were large but the tent pad was not large enough for my 6 person test with the vestibule entry. Sites were close together with no privacy, but all of the campers were very respectful of space and noise. 1 downside was that we were not to do dishes at our campsite due to bears and other wildlife, but the space provided did not have hot water available. We ended up heating water and washing our dishes and then carrying the full dish pans to the "dish closet" to rinse and dispose of our soapy water.
Also, 8-10 mikes of the road leading to the campground is narrow, rutted, and dangerous. We loved this location, but as we get older do not want to navigate getting back to this site.
Greg G
VerifiedMay 24, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 5, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Remote
Robin E
VerifiedMay 24, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 8, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Really enjoyed the quietness of the Area. Loved seeing the Elk and we also got to see a momma bear and her cub. Nice trails.
Greg G
VerifiedMay 24, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 5, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Remote
Robin E
VerifiedMay 24, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 8, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Really enjoyed the quietness of the Area. Loved seeing the Elk and we also got to see a momma bear and her cub. Nice trails.
Andrew G
VerifiedMay 18, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 9, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Really nice, very quiet campground with good water noise to sleep to
Andrew G
VerifiedMay 18, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 9, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Really nice, very quiet campground with good water noise to sleep to
Chris P
VerifiedMay 16, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 23, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
This is a small, remote campground, and the narrow winding access road limits the number and size of RVs. A lot of campers are in tents, and everyone honored the time restrictions on generators and just noise in general. That plus the lack of people driving through makes for a very quiet camping experience.
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
