Smokemont Campground

Photo · Nick Hopper/NPS

OpenStatus

ReservableAccess

142Sites

40 ftMax rig

The place

Situated in the stunning Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this campsite offers an ideal setting to enjoy the outdoors. Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World-renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of its ancient mountains and the quality of its remnants of Southern Appalachian culture, this is America's most visited national park. Keep reading

Recreation Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a hiker's paradise, offering over 800 miles of maintained trails ranging from short, leg-stretchers to strenuous treks, with a number of those trails easily accessible from the picnic area. But hiking is not the only reason for visiting the Smokies: Fishing, picnicking, wildlife viewing and auto touring are also popular activities. Campers can enjoy high-quality backcountry fishing in the cool waters of the countless streams and rivers that snake through the mountains, with trout available in abundance. The nearby Bradley Fork River provides a great place to go for a dip or fish for trout. Wildlife viewing is a popular pastime, and with around 1,500 bears living in the park, it's not uncommon for visitors to spot one. The park is a sanctuary for a magnificent array of animal and plant life, all of which is protected for future generations to enjoy. The park also holds one of the best collections of log buildings in the eastern United States. Over 90 historic structures, including houses, barns, outbuildings, churches, schools and grist mills, have been preserved or rehabilitated in the park. Facilities Smokemont Campground offers an unforgettable outdoor experience with the added convenience of flush toilets, drinking water and sinks. There are campsites for tents as well as RVs available, and tent pads, grills and fire rings are provided. There is also a flat, grassy area that is perfect for group activities like football, volleyball, or simply soaking up the sun. Natural Features Smokemont Campground is surrounded by picturesque mountain ranges, with pristine mountain streams and rivers setting the backdrop for your camping adventure. Whether blanketed in spring wildflowers or vivid fall colors, the scenery at Smokemont never disappoints. At 2,200 feet, Smokemont provides a moderate climate, characterized by mild winters and hot, humid summers. Great Smoky Mountains National Park preserves a rich cultural history of Southern Appalachia. From the prehistoric Paleo Indians to the early European settlements in the 1800s, the park strives to protect its historic structures, landscapes and artifacts that tell the stories of the people who once called these mountains home. Nearby Attractions The Museum of the Cherokee Indian, Oconaluftee Indian Village and Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual, located 6 miles away in Cherokee, North Carolina, provides cultural and historical information about the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Cherokee also has fuel.

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The sites · 142

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
Loop A	A001	standard nonelectric	24 ft	N/A
Loop A	A002	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
Loop A	A003	standard nonelectric	22 ft	—
Loop A	A004	standard nonelectric	28 ft	—
Loop A	A005	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
Loop A	A006	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
Loop A	A007	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
Loop B & C	B001	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
Loop B & C	B002	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
Loop B & C	B003	standard nonelectric	27 ft	—
Loop B & C	B004	standard nonelectric	27 ft	—
Loop B & C	B005	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
Loop B & C	B006	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—
Loop B & C	B007	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
Loop B & C	B008	standard nonelectric	24 ft	—
Loop B & C	B009	standard nonelectric	33 ft	—
Loop B & C	B010	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
Loop B & C	B011	standard nonelectric	33 ft	—
Loop B & C	B012	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
Loop B & C	B014	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
Loop B & C	B015	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—
Loop B & C	B017	standard nonelectric	26 ft	—
Loop B & C	B018	standard nonelectric	26 ft	—
Loop B & C	B019	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
Loop B & C	B020	standard nonelectric	27 ft	—
Loop B & C	B021	standard nonelectric	33 ft	—
Loop B & C	B023	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—
Loop B & C	B024	standard nonelectric	26 ft	—
Loop B & C	B025	standard nonelectric	33 ft	—
Loop B & C	B026	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
Loop B & C	B027	standard nonelectric	33 ft	—
Loop B & C	B028	standard nonelectric	33 ft	5	yes
Loop B & C	B029	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—
Loop B & C	B030	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
Loop B & C	B031	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
Loop B & C	B032	standard nonelectric	24 ft	—
Loop B & C	B033	standard nonelectric	27 ft	—	yes
Loop B & C	B034	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
Loop B & C	B035	standard nonelectric	31 ft	—
Loop B & C	B036	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—
Loop B & C	B037	standard nonelectric	29 ft	—
Loop B & C	C001	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
Loop B & C	C002	standard nonelectric	34 ft	—
Loop B & C	C003	standard nonelectric	34 ft	—
Loop B & C	C004	standard nonelectric	34 ft	—
Loop B & C	C005	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
Loop B & C	C006	standard nonelectric	34 ft	—
Loop B & C	C007	standard nonelectric	33 ft	—
Loop B & C	C008	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—
Loop B & C	C009	standard nonelectric	37 ft	—
Loop B & C	C010	standard nonelectric	38 ft	—
Loop B & C	C011	standard nonelectric	34 ft	—
Loop B & C	C012	standard nonelectric	27 ft	—
Loop D	D001	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
Loop D	D002	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
Loop D	D003	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
Loop D	D004	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
Loop D	D005	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
Loop D	D006	standard nonelectric	36 ft	—
Loop D	D007	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—

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Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

Fees

Individual Campsites: A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a$10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee. Customers that check out early or do not plan to use their reservation MUST contact the campground office the day they leave or are due to check in, in order to receive a refund. Refund requests for early departure or non use of the site made AFTER the reservation has ended will be denied. Office phone numbers are given in the Facility Contact information for each campground.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Your representative

This campground sits in NC-11. This member’s public-lands record →

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