Campsite #28 at Balsam Mountain Campground, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, NC

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Tent Site #28

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Walk-In 6 people
17 ft Back-In
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Campsite #28 Features: Walk-In access, Back-In parking, Fire ring, Food Storage Locker, Picnic Table, Tent Site, Pets Allowed

Campsite Reviews (6)

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@JustinKA1545CA · Camped on Sep 5, 2023 at Campsite #28
Make sure to go to the picnic area for sunsets
@KaylaR9842823 · Camped on Aug 30, 2023 at Campsite #28
Camp Host was super helpful and Capistrano was incredible
@JamesD3491200 · Camped on May 26, 2023 at Campsite #28
If the campsites here had names instead of numbers, Site 28 where I stayed could be called "Bear Bait." :) Don't be freaked out, I'm mostly kidding. But in a campground whose only real negative is the close placement of the sites, this is easily the most private one.You have to walk past other tents to get there, and if you're bringing a lot of gear you should prepare for multiple trips to and from the car. But then you've got woods on three sides of you. I was very happy with the site, its location, and its equipment: Despite what some listings say, there definitely is a bear-proof locker here for your food and other smelly supplies. It's convenient to the bathhouse without being close enough for noise or smells to intrude.I can't help but wonder what this campground was like at its creation, before the second-growth forest filled back in. The views must have been heart-stopping. Today, those views are patchy through the trees, but still beautiful. And if you stay here, make sure to go up to Heintooga Overlook, less than a mile up the road, for sunset.My one-night stay over Memorial Day 2023 was a pleasure and I'm eager to return. The campground host was friendly and helpful.
@andrewc722 · Camped on May 30, 2021 at Campsite #28
Loved this campground! Quiet and out of the way, made for a very peaceful camping experience. The camp host was friendly and helpful, and the bathrooms were excellent too! You can't say that about every campground...
@DanielM659 · Camped on Sep 29, 2020 at Campsite #28
The mountain is steep so some campsites have stone steps to access. The sites are fairly close compared to most parks. The bathrooms are unlit and there's one central dish washing spot. The place is well maintained. Its rather out of the way with no campstore or ranger station to get a campsite. So you tend to get more experienced and quiet(!!) campers here. Great place to get in shape in a hurry if you have flat landers legs :)
@BrianK936 · Camped on Sep 25, 2020 at Campsite #28
Amazing place. Wish it could be open year round

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