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
Michelle P
VerifiedJuly 29, 2025 • 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.
Jenifer A
VerifiedJuly 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 2, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Quiet, beautiful place. Saw many mushrooms, some elks. There is a creek right by the campground, the water is refreshing. The bridges to the trails closeby were broken, but crossing the creek was fun. Careful if it rains. Bathrooms were clean.
Jenifer A
VerifiedJuly 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 2, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Quiet, beautiful place. Saw many mushrooms, some elks. There is a creek right by the campground, the water is refreshing. The bridges to the trails closeby were broken, but crossing the creek was fun. Careful if it rains. Bathrooms were clean.
Alex L
VerifiedJuly 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Fantastic campground and site. Little creek behind and plenty of space from other campers. Good distance to the bathrooms and close to a spigot. There’s a road behind but not super close and there aren’t many cars.
Alex L
VerifiedJuly 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Fantastic campground and site. Little creek behind and plenty of space from other campers. Good distance to the bathrooms and close to a spigot. There’s a road behind but not super close and there aren’t many cars.
Candina S
VerifiedJune 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
We love the remote feeling at Cataloochee. The sites are big and you’re not on top of your neighbor. The drive-in, however, is not for the faint of heart!
Candina S
VerifiedJune 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
We love the remote feeling at Cataloochee. The sites are big and you’re not on top of your neighbor. The drive-in, however, is not for the faint of heart!
Tanya B
VerifiedJune 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Great place. Relatively small campground. But it was so cosy in the evening, like a small village with everyone being so close . And fireflies and wild elks is what we cane for! The whole area is pretty remote. There are no showers but bathrooms pretty clean. Our host Charlie was welcoming and nice. We had great time there and would come again!
Tanya B
VerifiedJune 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Great place. Relatively small campground. But it was so cosy in the evening, like a small village with everyone being so close . And fireflies and wild elks is what we cane for! The whole area is pretty remote. There are no showers but bathrooms pretty clean. Our host Charlie was welcoming and nice. We had great time there and would come again!
John D
VerifiedJune 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Awesome
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
