Campsite #3 at Cataloochee Campground, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, NC

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Campsite #3

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Drive-In 6 people
24 ft Back-In
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Campsite #3 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 24-foot driveway, Fire ring w/ Grill, Food Storage Locker, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed

Campsite Reviews (24)

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@BrendaF31B4DA8 · Camped on Oct 7, 2025 at Campsite #3
We enjoyed spending a night in Cataloochee Campground. It was a beautiful moonlit night. The campground is well maintained and quiet. Plenty of elk to view in the late evening and earth morning. Even saw some bears. We look forward to returning.
@LindsayB696458 · Camped on Oct 5, 2025 at Campsite #3
Quiet, beautiful campground. Sites on outer loop are spacious. Site 3 is perfect. Nice bathroom facilities. Nothing better than staying in the valley!
@ScottF5762481 · Camped on Oct 1, 2025 at Campsite #3
Always enjoy my stays here! Ive been here quite a few times. No hook ups or showers, but water is available in the campground. I plan on returning for more visits.
@ErickH1348219 · Camped on Sep 29, 2025 at Campsite #3
Great, calm campground with get hosts. Road to get to location is gravel and not the best but that is literally the only downside
@RicardoG7DAF1A · Camped on Jul 26, 2025 at Campsite #3
Well-kept campground at a high elevation which is a nice summer treat. There's a stream running next to it and the sound is very relaxing.
@BobR3972553 · Camped on May 13, 2024 at Campsite #3
Our campsite already had my name and departure date posted on the site sign when I arrived. This site was probably the best front country campsite I have ever stayed in. Appreciated the message board with weather updates.
@GregoryD246439 · Camped on Oct 16, 2023 at Campsite #3
When I arrived, my reserved campsite was occupied by another camper, who said the campground host told him it was available. Host was not around, and never appeared during my stay. I took another campsite and fortunately did not have to vacate later, but I did have to listen to a generator 15 feet away for several hours. This was not my only poor experience at this campground.
@TroyW9375257 · Camped on Jun 4, 2023 at Campsite #3
Very clean, restrooms, and campground. It was very quiet in the host was wonderful.
@SoumenDF26E14A · Camped on May 29, 2022 at Campsite #3
What a nice place to camp. Just beside the creek (Site 3). Absolutely gorgeous!
@LaurenE50C41B5 · Camped on May 5, 2022 at Campsite #3
Loved it! Thanks for a great family camping trip :-)
@BernieS373316F · Camped on May 1, 2022 at Campsite #3
Peaceful and relaxing, helpful hosts helpful when you ask, but leave you alone if you dont.
@ScottA1901121 · Camped on Oct 25, 2021 at Campsite #3
This is probably my favorite campsite on the east coast. Spacious sites, good access to amenities, never noise after sunset. No cell service, so its great to put the phone in the car and leave it. Great trail systems aside from the obvious main attraction
@ScottA549 · Camped on Oct 25, 2021 at Campsite #3
This is probably my favorite campsite on the east coast. Spacious sites, good access to amenities, never noise after sunset. No cell service, so itโ€™s great to put the phone in the car and leave it. Great trail systems aside from the obvious main attraction
@PamelaS903 · Camped on Oct 18, 2021 at Campsite #3
Beautiful site!
@PamelaS2519925 · Camped on Oct 18, 2021 at Campsite #3
Beautiful site!
@JonM9751115 · Camped on Oct 11, 2021 at Campsite #3
Campground was excellent. Bathrooms were clean. Scenery was beautiful. And the elk were amazing!!
@JonM668 · Camped on Oct 11, 2021 at Campsite #3
Campground was excellent. Bathrooms were clean. Scenery was beautiful. And the elk were amazing!!
@ElizabethC406 · Camped on Aug 21, 2021 at Campsite #3
Lucked up on my campspot , #3, right by river. Bathrooms clean. Dishwashing sink available and clean. Forgot a stool which was gone when I went back but camp host had seen campers circling, investigated and retrieved my stool!
@Elizabeth33411 · Camped on Aug 21, 2021 at Campsite #3
Lucked up on my campspot , #3, right by river. Bathrooms clean. Dishwashing sink available and clean. Forgot a stool which was gone when I went back but camp host had seen campers circling, investigated and retrieved my stool!
@CraigA6131681 · Camped on May 3, 2021 at Campsite #3
Great place and clean bathrooms
@CraigA566 · Camped on May 3, 2021 at Campsite #3
Great place and clean bathrooms
@RichardR254074 · Camped on Sep 10, 2020 at Campsite #3
Clean, wooded sites. Great location near old buildings and elk herd. Only 1/2 full while we were there, but very quiet with white noise provided by Cataloochie brook. Female campground host seemed to have a bit of an attitude when we checked in.
@JamesI77FB3BE4 · Camped on Sep 4, 2020 at Campsite #3
Best campground in the Smokies
@NathanM6647704 · Camped on Aug 25, 2019 at Campsite #3
A wonderful hidden camp ground in the heart of the smokies with tons of wildlife viewing and hiking trails dont expect cell service or a nice paved road in and out which is what makes this place so nice

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