About Cataloochee Campground
Number of accommodations: 27
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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
Heather R
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 17, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
We love camping in Cataloochee! Our site was great! The campground was nice and quiet and the bathrooms were clean! Best part of it...no cell service!! Loved every quiet second of it all
Tracy T
VerifiedAugust 26, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 10, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
We enjoyed our stay at Cataloochee. The campsite was great and the camp host was very helpful.
Tracy T
VerifiedAugust 26, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 10, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
We enjoyed our stay at Cataloochee. The campsite was great and the camp host was very helpful.
Gary W
VerifiedAugust 24, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 21, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Peaceful valley.
Gary W
VerifiedAugust 24, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 21, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Peaceful valley.
Jay P
VerifiedAugust 16, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 21, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Great campground.
Jay P
VerifiedAugust 16, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 21, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Great campground.
Ricardo G
VerifiedAugust 4, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 3, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Well-kept campground at a high elevation which is a nice summer treat. There's a stream running next to it and the sound is very relaxing.
Ricardo G
VerifiedAugust 4, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 3, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Well-kept campground at a high elevation which is a nice summer treat. There's a stream running next to it and the sound is very relaxing.
Michelle P
VerifiedJuly 29, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 10, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Very Nice campground. Nothing too special, but just very pleasant. No showers, but that wasn't a big deal. Having a wash sink, flush toilets, and sinks was a plus. We were in site 10- quite a large setup & close to the stream, which was nice. About a 3/4 walk down the road gets you to the Palmer house where you will see many elk. We also saw a bear at the stream & a rattlesnake in the field. Very quiet area as far as people- but a good amount of wildlife.
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
