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Campsite #A4 at Smokemont Campground, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, NC
$30
Campsite #A4
| Drive-In | 6 people |
| 35 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | fair |
2/25
3/2
Campsite #A4 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 35-foot driveway, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (25)
2.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 60% |
| 4 star | | 28% |
| 3 star | | 0% |
| 2 star | | 8% |
| 1 star | | 4% |
@JamesW5759385 · Camped on Oct 20, 2025 at Campsite #A4
Worst campsite at Smokemont. The tent pad it directly at the corner of two streets and ZERO privacy.
No Service
@ChingyiC3EF8ED · Camped on Oct 2, 2025 at Campsite #A4
Great place to stay, especially if you want to go to Kuwohi/Clingman's dome before the crowds. FYI the parking lot had multiple spots available at 11 am on a Friday in October, but totally full by 12 noon. Windy roads on the way up to the campground so I reccomend arriving before sunset, unlike I did. Download maps and directions before you head here because there is no service.
No Service
@RoyB6492035 · Camped on Sep 9, 2025 at Campsite #A4
Smokemont is one of my favorite campgrounds of all times I love going to smokemont. I would recommend it to anybody.
@DebbieV4617378 · Camped on May 26, 2025 at Campsite #A4
So much to see at GSMNP - don't miss the Quiet Walkways and short nature trails throughout the park.
Good
@SarahH2673287 · Camped on Nov 10, 2024 at Campsite #A4
Beautiful campground, super convenient to downtown Cherokee, and polite and helpful rangers! I arrived in the middle of the night- was able to easily enter and find my spot to camp.
No Service
@DebbieV4617378 · Camped on Jul 5, 2024 at Campsite #A4
Sites are close together, well maintained however not only are there no showers there's not even soap dispensers in the bathrooms.
Good
@GeorgeR1617124 · Camped on Nov 24, 2023 at Campsite #A4
Very quiet campground. Although full the noise was minimal and drowned out by the sound of the nearby creek. Not much privacy and many sites are very close to each other. Bathrooms were clean with flush toilets and sinks, but surprisingly no soap or hand sanitizer.
No Service
@JoeV6E0C4895A4 · Camped on Jul 6, 2023 at Campsite #A4
Excellent campground. Our favorite in the smokies. Guards were the friendliest and most helpful. Close to anything we needed. Sites, towns, etc. bathrooms were kept nice, clean, and convenient.
Some Coverage
@TerryJ7595844 · Camped on Mar 27, 2023 at Campsite #A4
Smokemont is a beautiful campground!!
Major Issues
@JoshuaB6443830 · Camped on Dec 26, 2022 at Campsite #A4
441 closed. only stayed 2 nights. No showers. restrooms were closed. no service. will not return.
@JohnB8383631 · Camped on Jul 14, 2022 at Campsite #A4
Nice location no cell reception to disturb you. No dogs on trails. Nice level sites.
No Service
@RichardS712869 · Camped on Jun 13, 2022 at Campsite #A4
We were camped close to the stream which offered a place to cool off by putting your feet in or your whole body. It was very hot when we were there (99 degrees) so the stream was delightful to all ages. Cherokee was an nice little community with a nice museum, Indian village, restaurants & shops to visit. We would definitely go to Smokemont Campground again. The park offers many opportunities to hike and relax. Be sure and visit the Visitors Centers, Clingmans Dome & Cades Cove.
No Service
@PaulB8317136 · Camped on Nov 8, 2021 at Campsite #A4
I arrived late Sunday afternoon as a walk in tent camper and got one of the last sites available.This worked out great and I stayed a second night.It's a nice campground and the facilities are good And clean.The sites are pretty close but it was only a crash pad for me so not an issue, my neighbors were friendly!
No Service
@PaulB841 · Camped on Nov 8, 2021 at Campsite #A4
I arrived late Sunday afternoon as a walk in tent camper and got one of the last sites available.
This worked out great and I stayed a second night.
It's a nice campground and the facilities are good And clean.
The sites are pretty close but it was only a crash pad for me so not an issue, my neighbors were friendly!
This worked out great and I stayed a second night.
It's a nice campground and the facilities are good And clean.
The sites are pretty close but it was only a crash pad for me so not an issue, my neighbors were friendly!
No Service
@BrendanO305 · Camped on Apr 22, 2021 at Campsite #A4
The campground doesn't fully open until May 15th. This is when the RV sites are open. In the meantime you are allowed to use the RV/Tent site. We went to three campgrounds in the national park and this was the only one where they were a bit short. We have a 26ft motorhome and we backed up until the rear wheels touched the curb. There was about 3-4 feet in front to the street. If you have a travel trailer and truck this will be tight. Great location and well kept campground we enjoyed our stay.
No Service
@DeannaM766 · Camped on Mar 7, 2021 at Campsite #A4
Very clean campsite and bathroom, easy check-in, relaxing place to stay
No Service
@STEVENG700 · Camped on Dec 20, 2020 at Campsite #A4
Smokemont is absolutely beautiful. We did Christmas and stayed in A4 for a week. Tight squeeze for our 27' travel trailer. In fact, most of the A and B sites are small for trailers. Choose carefully. There are only a limited number of sites open in the winter. C, D and F sites are better for larger rigs. But the scenery, hiking, and the beauty that surrounds you is simply breath taking. We will definitely go back someday soon.
No Service
@GregL2241545 · Camped on Oct 19, 2020 at Campsite #A4
Beautiful place the bathroom was nice and sites were generous size.
@YutongCE42C413 · Camped on Dec 19, 2019 at Campsite #A4
I love smokemont campsite! There are nice hiking trails at the site and elks live at the visitor center 1 mile from the campsite. Museum of the Cherokee Indians is 5min drive down the road. Originally I planned to stay for one night, but I ended up staying for 3 days. Highly recommend this place!
@Alexander002F9 · Camped on Nov 25, 2019 at Campsite #A4
My wife and I loved spending Thanksgiving 2019 in the Smokeys, and at this campground. While the sites are quite close together, the location is great and it's a beautiful area. The bathrooms were very well taken care of, and even had space heaters running! It's very close to the visitors center and the main town of Cherokee. It has a small hike from the campground, but you are also close to some of the best hikes in the national park.
@MarkS8760847 · Camped on Oct 4, 2019 at Campsite #A4
Quite clean camp ground
@SarahC1505024 · Camped on Sep 20, 2019 at Campsite #A4
I reserved a site a few weeks in advance online. When I arrived, they had no record of me. I had to show them my email confirmation because they were trying to tell me I had to pay again. The host was not friendly, and his wife was laying in the camper naked!!!! The host them proceeded to ask me if I was camping alone or had a husband. It was awkward and inappropriate in my opinion. The facilities were fine and the bathrooms were well maintained. Campsites are on top of one another with little privacy. I will look for another place to camp next time.
@CarolB2589812 · Camped on Aug 30, 2019 at Campsite #A4
Very easy to check in. Campsite was clean and easy to access. It was very close to other sites, but everyone was quiet and pleasant. Across the small park road is a stream where I spent a lot of time reading and meditating.
No Service
@DwightSB92B5DC · Camped on Jul 28, 2019 at Campsite #A4
I love the chance to be "off-line" deep in the mountains without cell phone service. Love the sounds of the creek. Please keep trying to separate us tent campers from the noisy motor homes. I'll be back in spring.
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