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
Jacob Y
VerifiedApril 26, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 12, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Wonderful
Steve Y
VerifiedApril 26, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 22, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Clean well
managed campground. Too much noise from generators.
Jacob Y
VerifiedApril 26, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 12, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Wonderful
James W
VerifiedApril 24, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 5, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
We stayed in Spot 5, next to the creek. It was clean and spacious. The bath house is nearby and it was also very clean. We enjoyed seeing the elk. Several walked through the campground. We had a toddler with us and she enjoyed every minute of it. Highly recommend!
Matthew P
VerifiedApril 24, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 4, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Wonderfully remote with great trout streams and historical buildings all over the place. The campground being well kept and the abundance of Elk made for good memories! The lack of onsite firewood for sale was a bit of a let down since chainsaws are prohibited in the park. There is plenty to scavenge firewood wise all down the road. Just be careful! The road in is full of blind curves! A truck would be useful.
Fly Fishing is your best bet in these waters. The onsite host was very helpful and even told us where the best places to fish were!
James W
VerifiedApril 24, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 5, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
We stayed in Spot 5, next to the creek. It was clean and spacious. The bath house is nearby and it was also very clean. We enjoyed seeing the elk. Several walked through the campground. We had a toddler with us and she enjoyed every minute of it. Highly recommend!
Matthew P
VerifiedApril 24, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 4, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Wonderfully remote with great trout streams and historical buildings all over the place. The campground being well kept and the abundance of Elk made for good memories! The lack of onsite firewood for sale was a bit of a let down since chainsaws are prohibited in the park. There is plenty to scavenge firewood wise all down the road. Just be careful! The road in is full of blind curves! A truck would be useful.
Fly Fishing is your best bet in these waters. The onsite host was very helpful and even told us where the best places to fish were!
Sebastian R
VerifiedApril 22, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 21, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Pretty camp ground, bit hard to get to
Sebastian R
VerifiedApril 22, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 21, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Pretty camp ground, bit hard to get to
Jimmy B
VerifiedApril 21, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 14, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Campground host checked us in immediately. Site 12 was very spacious compared to others we saw. We pulled a 28 ft travel trailer there well after checkout time to avoid meeting other trailers leaving and left early on our checkout day for the same reason. No problems whatsoever. This was our 4th or 5th time camping there over the years.
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
