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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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September 12, 2020 Stayed at: 25, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
I cant really review this camp ground as they were closed. This site took my resevstion along with my 25 site fee even though the grounds were CLOSED. Still have yet to receive a refund on site fee. Not holding my breath.
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September 12, 2020 Stayed at: 3, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Best campground in the Smokies
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September 18, 2020 Stayed at: 3, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Clean, wooded sites. Great location near old buildings and elk herd. Only 1/2 full while we were there, but very quiet with white noise provided by Cataloochie brook. Female campground host seemed to have a bit of an attitude when we checked in.
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September 18, 2020 Stayed at: 3, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Clean, wooded sites. Great location near old buildings and elk herd. Only 1/2 full while we were there, but very quiet with white noise provided by Cataloochie brook. Female campground host seemed to have a bit of an attitude when we checked in.
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September 23, 2020 Stayed at: 14, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Best visit here yet! It was a quiet week, just what the doctor ordered! Elk everywhere and the hiking is always good. I really enjoyed walking on the closed roads.
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September 23, 2020 Stayed at: 14, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Best visit here yet! It was a quiet week, just what the doctor ordered! Elk everywhere and the hiking is always good. I really enjoyed walking on the closed roads.
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September 25, 2020 Stayed at: 26, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
A beautiful little campground located right on the river. Lots of trees, sites are nicely sized, and it's a perfect location to easily go see the amazing elk in the park.
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September 25, 2020 Stayed at: 26, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
A beautiful little campground located right on the river. Lots of trees, sites are nicely sized, and it's a perfect location to easily go see the amazing elk in the park.
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September 30, 2020 Stayed at: 12, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
It’s a great small campground in a beautiful location. The history is interesting & the hiking is good. It’s a beautiful, relaxing setting.
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September 30, 2020 Stayed at: 12, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
It’s a great small campground in a beautiful location. The history is interesting & the hiking is good. It’s a beautiful, relaxing setting.
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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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