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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 9, 2026 Stayed at: 10, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
The campground is more remote than most others located within the park. There is no camp store or provisions at the campground so be prepared to bring food and firewood with you.
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September 10, 2026 Stayed at: 1, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Such a great clean campsite. Remote and best of all no reception anywhere!
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September 11, 2026 Stayed at: 8, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Excellent atmosphere, quiet, and the host was always making her presence be known.
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September 12, 2026 Stayed at: 16, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Best experience EVER. Great athmosphere
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September 14, 2026 Stayed at: 20, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
The camp host was excellent. Very informative, welcoming, and on guard. This was a beautiful campground and area of the park.
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September 14, 2026 Stayed at: 23, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
The Camp Host was very attentive.
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September 14, 2026 Stayed at: 8, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
I liked the area, but the sites are just way too close. Its hard to be quiet enough for folks even during non-quiet hours. I'm glad we went, but its not for me.
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September 15, 2026 Stayed at: 19, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
Honestly don’t recommend this campsite if you are tent camping. VERY close to the bathrooms which means you can hear every toilet flush, hand dryer and door slam close. This noise woke us up throughout the night and this paired with people driving fast in and out of the campsite constantly meant there was no peace. People are not quiet or respectful nor observe quiet hours so do with that information what you will.
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September 19, 2026 Stayed at: 17, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
I had a great and peaceful time there. It would have been better if I had stayed two nights so that I could have left my car parked at my camping site and walked to the Boogerman Trail. Since I was there only one night, I had to drive up at 7 a.m. and get my daily parking pass to park near to the campground.
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September 20, 2026 Stayed at: 4, Loop: CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
We visit every year in September. It’s always well-maintained with a kind Campground 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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