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863 reviews
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.
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October 18, 2020 Stayed at: 20, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Very friendly camp host, easy self check in. The dishwashing sink at the bath house was an awesome feature to have. Dirt road getting in was no problem for a vehicle by itself, might be sketchy with a larger camper.
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October 17, 2020 Stayed at: 22, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Excellent experience.
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October 17, 2020 Stayed at: 9, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Love this spot! Right on a river, lots of space around us with woods, a nice grill to cook on. I highly recommend it!
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October 17, 2020 Stayed at: 22, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Excellent experience.
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October 17, 2020 Stayed at: 9, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Love this spot! Right on a river, lots of space around us with woods, a nice grill to cook on. I highly recommend it!
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October 16, 2020 Stayed at: 7, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Campground hostess was very Helpful. There are many hiking trails in the area. Easy flat walk to view the elk. Will go back to do more hiking.
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October 16, 2020 Stayed at: 7, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Campground hostess was very Helpful. There are many hiking trails in the area. Easy flat walk to view the elk. Will go back to do more hiking.
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October 15, 2020 Stayed at: 4, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
A nice small and quiet campground away from the main roads. Good road for bicycling to see the Elk and close to numerous hiking trails.
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October 15, 2020 Stayed at: 4, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
A nice small and quiet campground away from the main roads. Good road for bicycling to see the Elk and close to numerous hiking trails.
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October 10, 2020 Stayed at: 18, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Great campground to see the elk or hike some trails but compared to the others in smokey NP, this one seems to be ignored. No showers, no nothing....barebones. about a 45 min drive to main part of park. Enjoyed being somewhat secluded. Super host!
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3576 Ranger Station Rd, Waynesville, NC 37876 United States
Elevation: 801 ft
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 mi to an intersection and c...
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 mi to an intersection and continue another .5 mi 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.
The closest entrance is: Cataloochee Entrance
Approximate drive: 2.1 mi · 4 min
The closest entrance is: Arch Rock Entrance
Approximate drive: 32.3 mi · 55 min
Last updated: October 24, 2026
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Population: 10,502
Nearby city: Asheville, NC
Approx. 30 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 2,749 ft
Waynesville, NC
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