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About Cataloochee Campground
Number of accommodations: 27
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (818)
What Guests Are Saying
Cataloochee Campground offers a beautiful and peaceful camping experience, with friendly hosts and abundant wildlife, including elk and bears. The area is well-maintained, featuring clean facilities and a lovely creek, making it ideal for photography and exploration. However, access can be challenging due to rough roads, and some sites may have issues with standing water and proximity to neighbors.
What Guests Are Saying
Cataloochee Campground offers a beautiful and peaceful camping experience, with friendly hosts and abundant wildlife, including elk and bears. The area is well-maintained, featuring clean facilities and a lovely creek, making it ideal for photography and exploration. However, access can be challenging due to rough roads, and some sites may have issues with standing water and proximity to neighbors.
Review Summary
Robert Rover R
VerifiedApril 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
The campground was clean, spacious, and in a great location! One thing we were definitely prepared for by reading other reviews is the complete lack of cell reception. A VERY nice thing to unplug and not worry about anything for the time we spent there. The drive in was challenging pulling a camper behind (even moreso on the way out as we climbed the mountain on a gravel road). There are many hairpin turns, and the road is very narrow, but overall in good condition. The Elk roaming around the site were amazing, and we saw some snakes as well. The volunteer Ranger (Ginger) was amazing, very informative, and as friendly as can be. The site itself was clean and well manicured. We had some friends meet us there, and the two sites we reserved were close enough to be together. There was a picnic table (very heavy and durable), a gravel pad for table or tent, a pole to hang trash on, and a fire ring. The bathrooms were cleaned every morning, and we were never concerned about a gross experience. There was a utility sink to clean dishes, and two spots to distribute potable water. Overall we were very impressed with the whole area and have no complaints!
Chris B
VerifiedApril 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 7, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
An amazing campsite in one of the most beautiful and secluded places in the Eastern U.S. The drive in is not easy from Asheville and you'll be on a single lane dirt road for a few miles. Pack all you need for the stay because once you're in, you're in. You'll also want to stay in as long as possible because it is beautiful!
Chris B
VerifiedApril 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 7, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
An amazing campsite in one of the most beautiful and secluded places in the Eastern U.S. The drive in is not easy from Asheville and you'll be on a single lane dirt road for a few miles. Pack all you need for the stay because once you're in, you're in. You'll also want to stay in as long as possible because it is beautiful!
Phillip S
VerifiedJanuary 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Phillip S
VerifiedJanuary 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Phillip S
VerifiedJanuary 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Jessica G
VerifiedNovember 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 5, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
What a wonderful spot to camp. There is a nice river flowing nearby, trails nearby, and a very friendly and knowledgeable park host.
Jessica G
VerifiedNovember 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 5, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
What a wonderful spot to camp. There is a nice river flowing nearby, trails nearby, and a very friendly and knowledgeable park host.
Gary J
VerifiedNovember 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Great campground away from the crowds. Have your morning coffee while watching the elk graze in the meadows a short distance from the campground. It's a long drive on a steep, gravel road with many tight curves. Just go slow and enjoy it.
Gary J
VerifiedNovember 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Great campground away from the crowds. Have your morning coffee while watching the elk graze in the meadows a short distance from the campground. It's a long drive on a steep, gravel road with many tight curves. Just go slow and enjoy it.
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.
Elevation: 801 feet
Nearby National Park
Arch Rock Entrance
Approximate driving time: 55 min
22 mi drive to downtown Waynesville (about 49 min)
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Last updated: September 6, 2026
