Each site is equipped with a gravel tent pad, picnic table, and fire ring.
Photo: NPS Photo
About
Smokemont Campground—open year-round—is the closest family campground to Oconaluftee Visitor Center in the South District of the park. At 2,198 feet (670 m), winters are mild and summers are hot and humid. Tent and RV campsites, flush toilets, and drinking water are available. No hookups or showers. America the Beautiful passes (not accepted in lieu of the parking tag for parking outside your campsite) are sold at the campground ranger station in summer & fall or online through the USGS store.
Campsites
Location
253 Smokemont Campground Road
Cherokee, NC 28719
Fees
Hours
Loops A and B of Smokemont Campground are open year-round. Loop C is open March through the end of October. Loops D and F are open mid-May through the end of October. The dump station is open year-round.
Reservations
Campsite reservations are required and may be made up to six months in advance.
Make a Reservation →Directions
From Cherokee, NC: Take Newfound Gap Road (US-441) North 6 miles. Turn right at campground sign. From Gatlinburg, TN: Take Newfound Gap Road (US-441) South 27 miles. Turn left at campground sign.
Weather
This campground is in the mountains and weather can rapidly change from warm and sunny to cold and rainy. Be prepared with layers and rain gear in all seasons.
Accessibility
Accessible paths to restrooms and parking areas.
Fires are permitted only in established fire rings provided at each campsite.
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Roads are paved in the campground. Site driveways are also paved.
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Seven accessible campsites. Restrooms are accessible.
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Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Developed Campground