Campsite #13 at Cataloochee Campground, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, NC

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Campsite #13

11 reviews
Drive-In 6 people
27 ft Back-In
2 no signal
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5/1
Campsite #13 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 27-foot driveway, Fire ring w/ Grill, Food Storage Locker, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed

Campsite Reviews (11)

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@KarenB2737002 · Camped on May 14, 2025 at Campsite #13
Awesome campsite. Clean, quiet, small. Great hikes and wildlife.
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@AaronM4160322 · Camped on Jul 9, 2023 at Campsite #13
Quiet, well kept campground for those looking to avoid the big crowds.
@AmyC3583814 · Camped on Oct 19, 2022 at Campsite #13
I've stayed at Cataloochee Campground several times. The hosts are wonderful and the facilities are well maintained. My only issue is that the restrooms aren't restricted to campers only, which causes lines for campers waiting behind day visitors.
@JeffL9591550 · Camped on Sep 10, 2022 at Campsite #13
Cataloochee was smallest campground we stayed at this summer. The park staff were wonderful. No ATT cell (a win). The sole bathroom facility was usually dimly lit with wet to dirty floors. I guess it's fortunate they didn't have showers. If you're prepared for primitive camping this will be a great place to stay. Yes, I would return in a heartbeat.
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@RanceS52184443 · Camped on Aug 12, 2022 at Campsite #13
Excellent!! Until next time Mr. Price..
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@WalterA1590305 · Camped on Jul 12, 2022 at Campsite #13
Was able to book a campsite right before sunset; even when the operator was from a nearby campground. The operator had me booked in three minutes. The booking, the campground, the valley; the whole experience was wonderful. With experiences like this we need to get America camping again.
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@WalterA1590305 · Camped on Jul 12, 2022 at Campsite #13
Was able to book a campsite right before sunset; even when the operator was from a nearby campground. The operator had me booked in three minutes. The booking, the campground, the valley; the whole experience was wonderful. With experiences like this we need to get America camping again.
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@TeresaL2300337 · Camped on Apr 27, 2022 at Campsite #13
Beautiful, peaceful area. the elk are a special treat! Wonderful hikes!The campground host was very welcoming and helpful!
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@MelissaW474369 · Camped on May 29, 2021 at Campsite #13
The roads are rough to get there no matter which way you come, however a fair number of RV's still make it on the gravel, narrow, winding roads. While the campground doesn't have the mountain views of the smokies, we came for the elk which we saw tons of. There's multiple hiking trails near by as well as historical structures to visit. So there is plenty to do while camping here even though it's far from any services (be sure to get wood, ice, etc. before coming). Almost any of the sites on the outer portion of the campground are great (except for maybe site 19 next to the bathroom. The sites in the middle don't really have any privacy. The campground is completely level but sites still have a tent pad. Bathrooms are clean. Camphost was very knowledgeable. There are bears in the area, so all items need to be cleaned and put away overnight.
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@MelissaW353 · Camped on May 29, 2021 at Campsite #13
The roads are rough to get there no matter which way you come, however a fair number of RV's still make it on the gravel, narrow, winding roads. While the campground doesn't have the mountain views of the smokies, we came for the elk which we saw tons of. There's multiple hiking trails near by as well as historical structures to visit. So there is plenty to do while camping here even though it's far from any services (be sure to get wood, ice, etc. before coming).

Almost any of the sites on the outer portion of the campground are great (except for maybe site 19 next to the bathroom. The sites in the middle don't really have any privacy. The campground is completely level but sites still have a tent pad.

Bathrooms are clean. Camphost was very knowledgeable. There are bears in the area, so all items need to be cleaned and put away overnight.
Verizon
No Service
@AmyC3583814 · Camped on Oct 11, 2019 at Campsite #13
I love this campground! It's small, quiet, and well maintained. The campground host was very nice. My only complaint was having to stand in long lines to use the only restroom not because of other campers, but because of park visitors using the campground instead of the public restrooms.

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