Campsite #20 at Balsam Mountain Campground, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, NC

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Tent Site #20

7 reviews
Drive-In 6 people
14 ft Parallel
1 fair
20
5/15
Campsite #20 Features: Drive-In access, Parallel parking, 14-foot driveway, Fire ring, Picnic Table, Tent Site, Pets Allowed

Campsite Reviews (8)

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@CharlieC2C066A · Camped on Aug 26, 2025 at Campsite #20
A great campground with plenty of amenities. However few hikes that leave from the campground compared to others.
@DonnaR443479FD · Camped on Aug 17, 2025 at Campsite #20
Balsam Mountain is wonderful. Quiet, beautiful, wildlife and wildflowers! Well cared for. An A+ in our book
@DannyM5743726 · Camped on Jun 18, 2023 at Campsite #20
Nice area, cool temps at night. Campground was built when most folk tent camped. Parking for most all sights are parallel to the camp site. Some sites are not level for parking. Camp ground was near full. 90% of all campers were in small trailers, or small campers or Vans which required parking along side the road. Depending on which site you had, the entrance to your camper could be directly out into the road.
Picnic tables and fire rings. Most sites on the small side, not very “private” .
Camp host was very polite and helpful.
Toilets and wash house were clean but small.


@DaltonR3E886A9 · Camped on Sep 12, 2022 at Campsite #20
Be prepared for the drive to be far from many of the most popular hikes.
@StephenJ494459 · Camped on Jun 13, 2021 at Campsite #20
Great sunset over mountains. Host was fantastic.
@StephenJ112 · Camped on Jun 13, 2021 at Campsite #20
Great sunset over mountains. Host was fantastic.
@SukeshSF5C0FEB · Camped on Sep 12, 2020 at Campsite #20
Amazing Place for camping. Please know that the camping spots are too close to each other, dont expect that wide area for yourself like other places. We stayed for just one day and it was amazing..Would really looking forward to it....
@EdwardY17BD140 · Camped on Jul 27, 2019 at Campsite #20
The campground host treated us very poorly

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