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VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 Stayed at: 16, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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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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January 17, 2020 Stayed at: 16, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
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January 17, 2020 Stayed at: 5, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Great campsites, great place to go. You know you are off the beaten path when you get there, and the scenery, trails, and wildlife are what keeps me going back.
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January 17, 2020 Stayed at: 23, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
One of the better places to see wildlife. Clean site, clean restrooms, hosts very helpful
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January 17, 2020 Stayed at: 3, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
A wonderful hidden camp ground in the heart of the smokies with tons of wildlife viewing and hiking trails don’t expect cell service or a nice paved road in and out which is what makes this place so nice
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January 17, 2020 Stayed at: 19, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Cataloochee valley is one of those magical places inside the Great Smokies National Park. It's an incredible experience, combining a school house, a church, multiple homesteads and Elk sightings. Be prepared for a step back in time.
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January 17, 2020 Stayed at: 1, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
We absolutely LOVED our trip to Cataloochee! The campground was very cozy and beautiful. The main attraction is of course the elk, and it was nice waking up in the valley and not having to get up extremely early to make the trek up and down the mountain pass to view the elk. We will back!
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January 17, 2020 Stayed at: 14, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
The Cataloochee Campground isn't scenic and the restroom is a walk for most campsites. When you're staying there, it's so you can visit the amenities of the valley, especially the meadow where the elk hang out during the rut.
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January 17, 2020 Stayed at: 18, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Great campground with fantastic wildlife and hikes nearby.
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January 17, 2020 Stayed at: 19, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Had a blast....
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January 17, 2020 Stayed at: 13, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
I love this campground! It's small, quiet, and well maintained. The campground host was very nice. My only complaint was having to stand in long lines to use the only restroom not because of other campers, but because of park visitors using the campground instead of the public restrooms.
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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