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Smokemont Campground, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, NC - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

Smokemont Campground is part of Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina (1 hr 19 min west of Asheville, NC) with an elevation of 2,198 feet. Smokemont Campground is rated 4.5 stars from 1,656 reviews. There are a total of 142 campsites. The campground is open all year. 137 sites can accommodate RVs between 21 and 98 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 2 sites have electric hookups. Prices start at $30.00 per night. Some amenities include drinking water, sewer hookup, restroom, trash dumpster, pay telephone, and flush toilets. Activities include fishing, hiking trails and floating sports.
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Smokemont

1681 reviews
Total sites: 142
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Booking Window: 6 months

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Campsite Reviews (1681)

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@MaryV913191002 · Camped on Apr 22, 2026 at Campsite #C8
Nice quiet campground. Not a lot of privacy on loops A B and C. But was okay because everyone was pretty quiet (aka no kids). There are several hikes that start from the campground. We didnt go on any because dogs arent allowed. FYI you cant just show up and get a site, have to reserve online.
@KailWB9BF5F66A · Camped on Apr 20, 2026 at Campsite #B24
Had a great stay here at smokemont. Only downside was the burn ban which prevented us from being able to have fires which cut our evenings short.
@JoshuaB6443830 · Camped on Apr 18, 2026 at Campsite #C8
By far my favorite campground in the smokies.
@MarkB1441206 · Camped on Apr 17, 2026 at Campsite #B14
Really great staff and super clean campground.
@RonaldC5295622 · Camped on Apr 14, 2026 at Campsite #B11
Campground is clean. It has wide open space with stream flowing by. Also, a short and long hiking courses that you can experience. Also, it was quiet even during the busy hours. Its one of the best campground in the nation.
@RogerR5597842 · Camped on Apr 13, 2026 at Campsite #C8
This campground is best suited for self-contained RVs. There are no shower facilities, no hot water, and no facilities for cleaning cookware. The campsites are too close together with no vegetation between sites. Although the campground was booked to capacity, at least two sections remained closed. Smokemont may be the worst campground I've ever experienced. It's in an excellent location, but offers little else. At least it was clean.
@IsaacS7815201 · Camped on Apr 12, 2026 at Campsite #B6
Took my gf here for her very first experience in a real campground, she was so giddy and loved it. We had elk come right up to our camp spot and after visiting all the sights, we had a hard time leaving. Shes pretty sensitive to noise when trying to sleep especially in a tent, but said it was the best nights sleep shes had in a long time getting to listen to the river.
@SarahH2673287 · Camped on Apr 11, 2026 at Campsite #B7
Smokemont is an excellent campground very close to the Cherokee side of the Smokies. Very well maintained, quiet, and each site has ample space. On the morning we left, a group of seven elk wandered into the site and decided to stroll around, which was absolutely magical.
@DanuelM6B3E849 · Camped on Apr 10, 2026 at Campsite #B4
Elk were right outside our campsite (B004)! Amazing!!
@HannahR5786163 · Camped on Apr 10, 2026 at Campsite #B9
Awesome campground. Close to several trails and horseback riding facility. Bathrooms were clean and there was a dish wash station which was a great touch. Campsites were a good size with good distance between your neighbors. Even saw some elk on our last day!
@DonaldS2271497 · Camped on Apr 9, 2026 at Campsite #C3
Entire place was very clean, staff was wonderful, helpful and polite.
@KimE7377888 · Camped on Apr 8, 2026 at Campsite #B33
A beautiful primitive campground with easy access to SMNP visitor center and the town of Cherokee.
@LeeE6993382 · Camped on Apr 3, 2026 at Campsite #A2
Idyllic setting of quiet tranquil.
@MatthewD639755 · Camped on Apr 3, 2026 at Campsite #B36
Close to the river, and bathroom. Great location in quieter side of park. A little close to other campsites and does lack a little privacy. But the proximity to the river makes up for it.
@Christian77804 · Camped on Apr 3, 2026 at Campsite #C10
Smokemont is a wonderful campground. Great sites, great bathroom facilities, and great access to wonderful trailheads in the campground. The rangers are always helpful and informative.
@MelindaK3B267B · Camped on Apr 3, 2026 at Campsite #B14
Got to see elk in the river right across from camp site. It was amazing!
@BrantleyHE5D26 · Camped on Apr 2, 2026 at Campsite #C1
Noisy campers are always a struggle with how busy it always is, but I had a thoroughly great time. Bathrooms at the campgrounds were great. Plots were level and clean. I even had cell service most of the time. Not too far from a lot of the good hiking spots, and not too far from some great food in Bryson City. The fishing was phenomenal as well. You just gotta know where to look.
@JamesH5225020 · Camped on Apr 2, 2026 at Campsite #B11
Great area to camp! Plenty of hiking trails right by the camp sites. Very well kept and maintained area. The park ranger was very knowledgeable about the area and was able to give us plenty of stuff to do for the weekend.
@Christina41928 · Camped on Mar 30, 2026 at Campsite #C1
Wonderful campground! Woke up to 12 elk across from our site!
@JordanH2384931 · Camped on Mar 29, 2026 at Campsite #C11
This campground was very clean. The space between sites was very nice. Nice access to clean restrooms. No showers. It was only a few minutes away from the Mingus Mill, Mountain Farm Museum and a NP Visitor center.
@KarenK3878935 · Camped on Mar 29, 2026 at Campsite #B10
The campsites are large and level, and the restroom is really close by. However, during the time of year I visited (end of March), there isn't anyone at check-in and I had to deal with a site squatter. That really put a damper on my experience.
@RobertT9956944 · Camped on Mar 28, 2026 at Campsite #B35
It's a nice campground but there was no showers and no water from the drinking fountains. There was a dish washing sink though.
@RussellK132859 · Camped on Mar 27, 2026 at Campsite #C3
Well kept sites, easy in and out, clean bathroom, close to several trailheads in GSMNP, quiet at night. All good. Buy local firewood for use in fire rings as blowdowns are in short supply.
@MarthaC12DA70C · Camped on Mar 26, 2026 at Campsite #B34
A lovely location, close to many things, beautiful area, nice and quiet, but it NEEDS SHOWERS.
@KevinM8804744 · Camped on Mar 25, 2026 at Campsite #B10
This campground is fantastic. I have been there twice in the last month and both times it was quite and clean. Its just a short drive to most of the iconic hiking spots so it makes it a perfect recovery location. I will be back again.

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