Campsite #1 at Balsam Mountain Campground, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, NC

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Tent Site #1

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Drive-In 6 people
20 ft Parallel
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Campsite #1 Features: Drive-In access, Parallel parking, 20-foot driveway, Fire ring, Picnic Table, Tent Site, Pets Allowed

Campsite Reviews (7)

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@GregS1457823 · Camped on Sep 22, 2025 at Campsite #1
Thoroughy enjoyed my stay.
@PamelaS2519925 · Camped on Aug 11, 2023 at Campsite #1
There are no drive in spaces so you park on the road. We knew that but others may not like that. You are in the Smokies (bear country) and there were some in the area. Its a quiet campground; not a lot of kids there when we went. No playgrounds or anything for kids. Would definitely stay again. The camp hosts (Larsen) were great!
@EllyM33545A9FA · Camped on Sep 7, 2022 at Campsite #1
Lovely little campground with nice spots nearby to watch the sunrise and sunset! Ron was an excellent campground host and went out of his way to make me comfortable!!
@JamesG6676411 · Camped on Jul 24, 2022 at Campsite #1
Great place to camp. I wish there was another campground this high up that is part of the park.
@WarrenC5807545 · Camped on Jun 24, 2021 at Campsite #1
everything was great
@WARRENC222 · Camped on Jun 24, 2021 at Campsite #1
everything was great
@michaelk687828 · Camped on Aug 31, 2019 at Campsite #1
Beautiful part of the Smokies. Recommend going to "sunset point" which is ~100 yards down the Flat Creek trail from the turnaround at the nearby end of the paved road.

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