Campsite #A3 at Smokemont Campground, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, NC

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Campsite #A3

23 reviews
Drive-In 6 people
24 ft Back-In
2 weak
A3
2/25
3/5
Campsite #A3 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 (22)

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@KathyM4352816 · Camped on May 9, 2025 at Campsite #A3
Beautiful campground. Although it is big , it was quite. People were respectful. Saw a family of elk
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@DavidS3927304 · Camped on Nov 14, 2024 at Campsite #A3
The rangers on duty at the campsite were exceptionally helpful, answering my questions about the campsite and potential hiking trails.
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@AndrewS4701634 · Camped on Sep 8, 2024 at Campsite #A3
Wonderful, wonderland of a campground, but I might be biased since I used to come here every other year with my Dad when I was in high school and college. Smokemont also seems more peaceful and crowded than Cades Cove or Elkmont.
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@JerryC3010960 · Camped on Sep 20, 2023 at Campsite #A3
Beautiful setting, close to a sparkling, clear mountain stream. My second trip staying at Smokemont in three seasons.
@PaulP7190708 · Camped on Sep 1, 2023 at Campsite #A3
There is no sign post at back country Campsite #50; the side trail is small and hard to see from the main trail.
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@LinaLA0A89DF51 · Camped on Mar 31, 2023 at Campsite #A3
Beautiful campground with lots of trees and a river going through it. The sites are not very private, but during our stay it was very quiet. We hiked a couple of trails that started at Smokemont and enjoyed them very much.
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@NicholeW667449 · Camped on Feb 17, 2023 at Campsite #A3
I love Smokemont! Its one of my favorite campgrounds. Had a bit of a snafu this time and was not able to go, but it is a beautiful place.
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@EmilyE1529861 · Camped on Jul 15, 2022 at Campsite #A3
We always have a wonderful time here. Always something for everyone to do
@rickg2269987 · Camped on Jun 6, 2022 at Campsite #A3
had a great time, clean campsites as usual. the trails and river were great.
@DarbiA3DF596DC · Camped on Dec 29, 2021 at Campsite #A3
Absolutely beautiful! We booked at 11:30pm, showed up an hour lager. Slept the best we had slept on vacation thus far. Bathrooms were clean and Campground was clean. We also woke up to Elk walking down the street next to our car which was even more awesome. Thankful this Campground was open when everything else was closed for season.
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@DarbiA864 · Camped on Dec 29, 2021 at Campsite #A3
Absolutely beautiful! We booked at 11:30pm, showed up an hour lager. Slept the best we had slept on vacation thus far. Bathrooms were clean and Campground was clean. We also woke up to Elk walking down the street next to our car which was even more awesome.

Thankful this Campground was open when everything else was closed for season.
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@LaurensoW36A9E · Camped on Nov 4, 2021 at Campsite #A3
Very nice experience at Smokemont. Area was well kept, quiet hours were observed and facilities were clean. 10/10 would go again.
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@RickG275 · Camped on Sep 18, 2021 at Campsite #A3
Beautiful scenery, friendly staff, roomy tent site, and lots of shade. Really enjoyed horseback riding nearby. Would highly recommend.
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@JeremiahC689 · Camped on Sep 10, 2021 at Campsite #A3
The Soothing Peaceful sounds of the flowing river/Stream are priceless!! Awesome campground!!
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@christophorB63 · Camped on Apr 1, 2021 at Campsite #A3
Beautiful and peaceful...loved our time there
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@stephens648 · Camped on Mar 10, 2021 at Campsite #A3
Outside Water was turned off presumably due to winterization. Very difficult to fill bottles from sink. Not much privacy between sites. Good tent pad. Nice clean bathrooms. Nice nature trail by creek. The best sites beside creek unavailable to tents is a shame.
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@TylerW308 · Camped on Mar 5, 2021 at Campsite #A3
Beautiful river setting with some light hikes departing from the campground.
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@rebeccao484 · Camped on Feb 13, 2021 at Campsite #A3
Nice, quiet, clean, beautiful scenery
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@WilliamC134 · Camped on Jan 26, 2021 at Campsite #A3
Very nice location right on the river. Hot water in the bathroom..really nice in the winter!!!!! Close to the East side visitors and interpretive center. The Elk were pretty cool too.
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@DanielM1E5E878 · Camped on Nov 13, 2020 at Campsite #A3
Parking for the camper and truck wasnt adequate. Thought I could park camper on gravel pad but told to move it by staff the next am since no instruction given. Neighboring camper running generator all night was disappointing besides their smoking.
@ChrisG1203337 · Camped on Jan 15, 2020 at Campsite #A3
This is still one of my favorite places on Earth. Can't say anything but good things about it after 70+ years. Just wish it had electric hook ups.
@DavidS3927304 · Camped on Aug 27, 2019 at Campsite #A3
I often use Smokemont as a staging location for early morning hikes up Leconte. Love that's Smokemont is open year round, it's so peaceful in the winter.
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