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
susan s
VerifiedMay 16, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 8, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
It was very well kept and seeing the elk roam around in the campground was great.
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.
susan s
VerifiedMay 16, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 8, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
It was very well kept and seeing the elk roam around in the campground was great.
Cheryl F
VerifiedMay 15, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 1, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Absolutely loved Cataloochee!! The CG is small with very large layouts per site, lots of trails to hike, and the wildlife is plentiful.
I will definitely be back!
Cheryl F
VerifiedMay 15, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 1, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Absolutely loved Cataloochee!! The CG is small with very large layouts per site, lots of trails to hike, and the wildlife is plentiful.
I will definitely be back!
Craig A
VerifiedMay 13, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 3, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Great place and clean bathrooms
Craig A
VerifiedMay 13, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 3, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Great place and clean bathrooms
Annette W
VerifiedMay 11, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 10, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
The valley by far is one of my favorite spots in the GSMNP
Lots of history here along with good fishing and hiking
Annette W
VerifiedMay 11, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 10, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
The valley by far is one of my favorite spots in the GSMNP
Lots of history here along with good fishing and hiking
Kithy E
VerifiedMay 10, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 7, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
A beautiful campground that we will be recommending to friends. Everything from the camp host, to the site layout were top notch.
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
