Cataloochee Campground

National Park Service · North Carolina

Cataloochee Campground in North Carolina. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 117 public campsites we map in North Carolina.

Cataloochee campground is located in the historic Cataloochee Valley--a relatively remote part of Smoky Mountain National Park. The secluded setting offers visitors the ability to enjoy a multitude of recreational activities like hiking and fishing, without the crowds, which are sometimes common in other parts of the park. Recreation The Cataloochee Valley features an extensive trail system that is less heavily used compared to other areas of the park.

What we know about it

Managed by

National Park Service

Fee

$30/night

Booking

Reservation required

Site type

RV & Tent Campground

Suits an RV

Yes

Listed facilities

drinking water, toilets (as published by the agency)

Phone

828-497-9270

Coordinates

35.63119, -83.08554

Nearest sites we map

• Cataloochee Group Camp2 km · National Park Service
• Cataloochee Horse Camp3 km · National Park Service
• Balsam Mt. Campground11 km · National Park Service
• Balsam Mountain Campground11 km · National Park Service
• Round Bottom Horse Camp12 km · National Park Service
• Big Creek Campground (Great Smoky Mountains National Park)13 km · National Park Service

Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-08-14, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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