Campsite #17 at Cataloochee Campground, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, NC

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Campsite #17

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Drive-In 6 people
35 ft Back-In
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Campsite #17 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 35ft driveway, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site

Campsite Reviews (7)

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@MattN1DB9908D6 · Camped on Jun 3, 2024 at Campsite #17
We loved this campground and area. It was quiet and beautiful. At night the synchronized fireflies came out behind our campsite. Two evenings, elk walked thru the campground. Will definitely visit again.
@CalebE4494BB21 · Camped on Mar 29, 2024 at Campsite #17
Awesome campsite, hosts were fantastic. So much to explore in the valley, bring your bikes and explore old Cataloochee Trail Road
@SheriR9320129 · Camped on Apr 20, 2023 at Campsite #17
Cataloochee Campground is one of our favorites! Great sites! Lots of good trails near by also,
@MargueriteB901 · Camped on Oct 30, 2021 at Campsite #17
A true outdoor experience is what awaits the camper at Cataloochee. As if surrounded by GSMNPark isn't enough, there are trails within a few yards of the CG entrance, the sound of Cataloochee creek is ever present, lots of previously inhabited buildings to explore and of course the main attraction, the magnificent Elk just down the road. Can't beat the front row seats for viewing. Once camp is set there is no reason to wind back up the dirt road for anything. Be happy, respect and love the space.
@RanceS734 · Camped on Sep 24, 2021 at Campsite #17
Amazing as always! Seeing a bull elk strolling through camp was pretty neat too.
@ClaireT888 · Camped on Jul 20, 2021 at Campsite #17
This is a beautiful and remote campsite, with sites right on the river and trails you can walk to. The host this summer did a great job keeping the campsites and bathroom clean too. No showers available. And warning - the road to get up the mountain is pretty scary -unpaved and narrow.
@johnR506 · Camped on Apr 18, 2021 at Campsite #17
Cataloochee is a wonderful place - the valley is stunning, and the surrounding mountains and hiking trails are truly magical. The campground is beautifully maintained and the host was friendly and helpful. Our only complaint is the fact that the elk have become a nuisance and wander freely through the campground. This presents a danger to campers, but more importantly, to the elk. This herd, and these majestic animals, should be more carefully managed and returned to their natural state of wild. It's a sad thing to see.

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