Balsam Mountain Campground, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, NC - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

Balsam Mountain Campground is part of Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina (1 hr 7 min west of Asheville, NC) with an elevation of 5,310 feet. There are a total of 43 campsites including 19 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid October. 23 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 12 and 31 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $30.00 per night. Some amenities include restroom, amphitheater. Activities include biking, hiking trails.
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@JamesW5759385 · Camped on Jul 15, 2025 at Campsite #16
Staff and facilities were excellent!
@JamesW5759385 · Camped on Jul 15, 2025 at Campsite #16
Staff and facilities were excellent!
@YoungLD8A20B5B · Camped on Jul 8, 2025 at Campsite #18
Camp host was nice and kind... bathroom was very clean, I love to go balsam mountain camping again.Thank you !
@AkashG7444BBB2 · Camped on Jul 4, 2025 at Campsite #43
Amazing experience! Campground was just as described.
@AmyD6769657 · Camped on Jul 4, 2025 at Campsite #9
We always love this campground in the summertime! Its so wonderful to beat the heat! The sites are closer together and some do not have much privacy. Worth it for a fun, cool summer camping experience though.
@JoyN5944030 · Camped on Jun 27, 2025 at Campsite #24
The camp hosts were wonderful. The facilities were clean. Quiet hours were respected.
@HaripriyaCB09A · Camped on Jun 27, 2025 at Campsite #9
This campsite was well maintained and we had a great time camping here!
@stephena903642 · Camped on Jun 27, 2025 at Campsite #23
best camping in GSMNP!
@RachelA5531631 · Camped on Jun 27, 2025 at Campsite #39
Wonderful, secluded campground. Facilities were well maintained and the camp hosts were friendly. LOTS of wildlife.
@JeffS4172407 · Camped on Jun 25, 2025 at Campsite #23
Restrooms were clean and the entire campground was very well maintained.
@StanleyGE285BE · Camped on Jun 24, 2025 at Campsite #17
Beautiful nature with cool temps. Wonder camp ground host. Lots of wildlife. Clean.
@DanielleR93295 · Camped on Jun 23, 2025 at Campsite #34
Very quiet & beautiful camp site
@JerryM50219246 · Camped on Jun 20, 2025 at Campsite #12
Always enjoy this campground - saw a bear on one of my hikes!
@AlfredV1C28B00 · Camped on Jun 19, 2025 at Campsite #26
Nice location and bathroom facilities. But no electricity
@conradn99EE5B9 · Camped on Jun 19, 2025 at Campsite #18
Our 2nd time staying on this campground. Very friendly camp hosts and and very clean bathroom facilities.
@KimberlyD28184 · Camped on Jun 18, 2025 at Campsite #38
Wonderful quiet place with perfect sunset bench nearby
@KidronLAAA4C2A · Camped on Sep 22, 2024 at Campsite #24
Very beautiful, quiet site. Some of the cleanest bathrooms.
@DavidB5075483 · Camped on Sep 20, 2024 at Campsite #3
Great no thrills spot. Not intended for large campers but my small one was perfect
@JoeyABDEE52694 · Camped on Sep 16, 2024 at Campsite #17
More of a tenters campground. great location but just wasnt for me.
@ForrestS3C0E7A · Camped on Aug 31, 2024 at Campsite #2
Not crowded and an awesome host.
@GarretL3995664 · Camped on Aug 26, 2024 at Campsite #7
A nice little campground. The description on Recreation.gov is pretty good. NOT big rig friendly. You need a tent or smaller camper for this one. The bathrooms were cleaned every day we were there. Just remember, there are no showers there. The camp host was friendly. The wash station for your dishes was nice. I would camp here again.
@JerryE1949127 · Camped on Aug 23, 2024 at Campsite #12
This is a beautiful and enjoyable campground. The only issue is that the sites are super close. If you are looking for privacy, this is not your spot.
@CathyW5299700 · Camped on Aug 16, 2024 at Campsite #7
A lovely, quiet campground near the Mountain to Sea Trail which we have been hiking.
@danb6262240 · Camped on Aug 14, 2024 at Campsite #2
I dont want to admit it because the less people that know about how beautiful this place is the better, I love it here
@howards5966886 · Camped on Aug 13, 2024 at Campsite #43
Always enjoyable here.

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