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
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.
William C
VerifiedMay 5, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 9, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Lovely spot, lots of local history, good wildlife viewing, great hikes, wonderful fishing opportunities (if we'd had a license). Road not suitable for big RVs .
William C
VerifiedMay 5, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 9, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Lovely spot, lots of local history, good wildlife viewing, great hikes, wonderful fishing opportunities (if we'd had a license). Road not suitable for big RVs .
Alexandria S
VerifiedMay 3, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 2, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Beautiful campground right by the water with lots of great hiking nearby. We saw elk, too, which was the cherry on top of an otherwise perfect stay.
Alexandria S
VerifiedMay 3, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 2, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Beautiful campground right by the water with lots of great hiking nearby. We saw elk, too, which was the cherry on top of an otherwise perfect stay.
john R
VerifiedApril 30, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 17, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Cataloochee is a wonderful place - the valley is stunning, and the surrounding mountains and hiking trails are truly magical. The campground is beautifully maintained and the host was friendly and helpful. Our only complaint is the fact that the elk have become a nuisance and wander freely through the campground. This presents a danger to campers, but more importantly, to the elk. This herd, and these majestic animals, should be more carefully managed and returned to their natural state of wild. It's a sad thing to see.
john R
VerifiedApril 30, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 17, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Cataloochee is a wonderful place - the valley is stunning, and the surrounding mountains and hiking trails are truly magical. The campground is beautifully maintained and the host was friendly and helpful. Our only complaint is the fact that the elk have become a nuisance and wander freely through the campground. This presents a danger to campers, but more importantly, to the elk. This herd, and these majestic animals, should be more carefully managed and returned to their natural state of wild. It's a sad thing to see.
Sheri R
VerifiedApril 29, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 8, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
One of our favorite campgrounds. Great place to see elk and lots of hiking trails.
Sheri R
VerifiedApril 29, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 8, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
One of our favorite campgrounds. Great place to see elk and lots of hiking trails.
Steve Y
VerifiedApril 26, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 22, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Clean well
managed campground. Too much noise from generators.
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 4, 2026
