Campsite #F40 at Smokemont Campground, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, NC

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Campsite #F40

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Drive-In 6 people
40 ft Back-In
2 weak
F40
1/29
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Campsite #F40 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 40-foot driveway, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, RV Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed

Campsite Reviews (19)

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@GayCD556267F1B · Camped on Aug 3, 2025 at Campsite #F40
This campground offers some lovely water side sites that are always cool. Just sitting by the water is relaxing. This campground is convenient to going into Cherokee if cell service is needed but has large sites and gets you fully into the woods for a sense of adventure. We have been coming back for more than 40 years. Thank you!
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@KathyL1917379 · Camped on Sep 14, 2023 at Campsite #F40
We stayed for 4 nights in the F section of Smokemont in our travel trailer. This is our 3rd time here. First time in a trailer. There are no hookups so you have to Boondock but the campground is very clean and very quiet. We brought 2 generators along so we could charge up during the daylight hours. No generators from 8p-8a. There is a water and dump station on site. A beautiful river runs through the campground and trails are available on site. Smokemont is close to some very popular trails within the park. We did Charlies Bunion for an 8mi hike. Awesome hike! Cherokee,NC is only 6mi away so very convenient for groceries, gas, etc. We will come back again and again to Smokemont! Highly recommend.
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@KathyL1917379 · Camped on Sep 14, 2023 at Campsite #F40
We stayed for 4 nights in the F section of Smokemont in our travel trailer. This is our 3rd time here. First time in a trailer. There are no hookups so you have to Boondock but the campground is very clean and very quiet. We brought 2 generators along so we could charge up during the daylight hours. No generators from 8p-8a. There is a water and dump station on site. A beautiful river runs through the campground and trails are available on site. Smokemont is close to some very popular trails within the park. We did Charlies Bunion for an 8mi hike. Awesome hike! Cherokee,NC is only 6mi away so very convenient for groceries, gas, etc. We will come back again and again to Smokemont! Highly recommend.
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@SuzanneW467238 · Camped on Jul 10, 2023 at Campsite #F40
We really enjoyed Smokemont Campground. Convenient (short 5 min drive) to Cherokee. Restaurants, shopping and even the Harrah’s Casino. The campground is typical National Parks. No bells and whistles but beautiful campground. Creeks run past many of the sites and lots of access for those who don’t have direct access from their site. Clean campsites. Good picnic tables and fire pits and convenient bath houses. Check in process is easy even after hours. We stayed 4 nights (not consecutive) and there were always a few open sites.

The swimming and tubing options in the beautiful river in the heart of Cherokee is great! So many families enjoying the water! The people in Cherokee were very friendly and proud of their heritage. Love Smokemont and Cherokee!

AND - enjoy the incredible growing Elk population!! We saw them every evening. One big boy with a 16 point rack!
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@SamanthaM94338 · Camped on Jun 17, 2023 at Campsite #F40
We stayed in F40. The site was big and was right in the creek with easy access. We really enjoyed it and have already booked another stay.
@MONIQUEP82357A · Camped on May 12, 2023 at Campsite #F40
We LOVED this campground....lots of room to bike and walk...enjoyed the short hiking trail by the campground. Our site was awesome...along the babbling brook!!! We slept like babies!!! It was our second time to "boondock" and it was a wonderful experience! We will be back!!!!
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@StephenLD95342 · Camped on Sep 29, 2022 at Campsite #F40
Exceptionally beautiful creek side campground. We were wrapping up a 3 month 10,000 mile trip ,including the Blue Ridge Pkwy ,when we stayed here, it was our favorite campsite out of our entire trip.
@RiverJ290 · Camped on Oct 5, 2021 at Campsite #F40
All the staff were wonderful including the camp post. A beautiful place very well-kept.Would definitely recommend it and will come back again!
@SandeepP364 · Camped on Sep 6, 2021 at Campsite #F40
It’s a beautiful location. Got a campsite by the creek and we had fantastic time. Also, just within 20 min, Cherokee has everything we need. So it is perfect for solitude at the same time with everything just a short drive away. Totally visit this campground again.

Rangers also very helpful. Kept the place very neat.
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@SandeepP9A72F0 · Camped on Sep 6, 2021 at Campsite #F40
Its a beautiful location. Got a campsite by the creek and we had fantastic time. Also, just within 20 min, Cherokee has everything we need. So it is perfect for solitude at the same time with everything just a short drive away. Totally visit this campground again. Rangers also very helpful. Kept the place very neat.
@StevenG8234425 · Camped on Aug 25, 2021 at Campsite #F40
This is one of the best parks weve ever been too. Well organized and clean. Great location! Only drawback is no cell coverage and no WiFi offered.
@StevenG992 · Camped on Aug 25, 2021 at Campsite #F40
This is one of the best parks we’ve ever been too. We’ll organized and clean. Great location! Only drawback is no cell coverage and no WiFi offered.
@MIKEH4414321 · Camped on Sep 17, 2020 at Campsite #F40
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@WILLIAMM503355 · Camped on Jul 28, 2020 at Campsite #F40
nice campground need shorter generator hrs like 8:00 to 9:00 and 7:00 to 8:00 or 11:00 to 1:00
@JayR3014546 · Camped on Jul 6, 2020 at Campsite #F40
Great campground in a beautiful setting!
@CharlesC950415 · Camped on Oct 6, 2019 at Campsite #F40
One of the best sites right by the river.
@Johannek11E097 · Camped on Sep 28, 2019 at Campsite #F40
Trs bon service de rfrence laccueil.
@FredC6196461 · Camped on Sep 14, 2019 at Campsite #F40
Dry camping is our favorite experience and Smokemont is the best we have ever found. Close to the Cherokee Indian Reservation, Casino and great restaurants. Our favorite is Granny's and their modest buffet. Security is handled by camp hosts and Park Rangers. Restrooms are clean and well maintained. The Smokie Mountains are beautiful and the Oconoluftee Welcome Center.
@KennethS576281 · Camped on Jul 6, 2019 at Campsite #F40
Love the quiet cool location of smokemount

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