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Great Smoky Mountains National Park › North Carolina
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Campsite #F42 at Smokemont Campground, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, NC
$30
Campsite #F42
| Drive-In | 6 people |
| 40 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | weak |
5/8
Campsite #F42 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 40-foot driveway, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, RV Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (14)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 86% |
| 4 star | | 0% |
| 3 star | | 7% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 7% |
@NeilF71CC56E33 · Camped on Oct 29, 2025 at Campsite #F42
Site F042 with the creek behind us was very Nice. We stayed Oct 29 to Nov 1. The fall foliage was beautiful. Unfortunately it was rainy the first two days. There were not many at the campground. We went to the Cherokee village, Mingo Falls, drove some of the Blue Ridge pkwy. Went up to Kuwohi (Clingmans Dome) The observation deck was closed. It was in the 20's with ice and freezing fog. Pretty neat actually.
No Service
@DouglasH713277 · Camped on Oct 29, 2024 at Campsite #F42
SMOKEMONT IS THE PERFECT PLACE TO ENJOY REAL CAMPING. NATURE, ROOMY CAMPSITES, FRIENDLY STAFF & GREAT LOCATION. I HAVE CHECKED OUT MANY CAMPGROUNDS AND NOTHING COMPAIRS TO SMOKEMONT.
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@JodyW3597508 · Camped on Oct 22, 2023 at Campsite #F42
The site at Smokemont was beautiful. We backed right up on the little creek and enjoyed the babbling brook all evening. The site was just perfect for our 26" airstream with superduty attached.
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@JoeW8718686 · Camped on Sep 30, 2023 at Campsite #F42
What was intended to be a wonderful weekend with my wife that has Parkinson and my two grandkids that has lost their mother(our daughter Anna) turned out to be the worse outing at Smokemount since I have camped in 65 plus years. Beginning with the reservation itself. After trying several times using the phone with no success we decided to drive from our residence in Clyde to ranger station at Smokemont. We make reservations for three days . Two of the three days were in the same spot and one in a different spot. No problem until a camper told me he would be camping only one day instead of two. When I went to ranger station to make the necessary changes from his name to my name I was told all would be taken care of. WRONG. The next day I was called by the camp camper host that I would have to move my camper others had reservations for that spot. Later I was met by the ranger at my camp site. Without going through other details. This could have been avoided by trained personnel . And camp hosts that go beyond being helpful to park ranger's that are law enforcement. I have talked to other campers that have dealt with hosts. Others have stated to me that they are unwilling to help those backing into a spot of elderly campers but rather stay in their recliner and laugh at those having a difficult time backing. I returned home with my camper to avoid further drama and sent a certified letter to the great Smoky Mountains Superintendent Cassisis Cash . If anyone had experienced similar circumstances please share with the Superintendent.
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@LauraG2045591 · Camped on Sep 15, 2023 at Campsite #F42
We've camped in loop F at Smokemont many times. We always enjoy it and will return again.
@ANGELAAAE4F539 · Camped on Sep 10, 2023 at Campsite #F42
We spent 10 nights on multiple sites. Our last site was 18 and that's when the rating went from excellent to just good.The people in 16 would leave for the day and come back at 3/4 and start this generator that was so loud we had to visit other sites for a fire or stay in the camper. They ran this generation until 8pm. You could hear it all the way across the F Bridge. One more thing, I walked my dog 4 to 5 times a day, No soap in any restrooms. Police the generators and put soap in the restrooms.
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@BillS937 · Camped on Sep 27, 2021 at Campsite #F42
Very nice campground. We loved it and will go back.
Bill
Bill
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@ThomasK577 · Camped on Sep 19, 2021 at Campsite #F42
Great stay, excellent staff willing to assist with other camping site locations !
Very clean restrooms.
Very clean restrooms.
Some Coverage
@KristenA525 · Camped on May 25, 2021 at Campsite #F42
I’ve been camping at Smokemont since I was a kid and it is my favorite place to camp! Most of the sites are well shaded, a handful are right on the river, the facilities are always clean, and there’s a lot to explore nearby.
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@KristenA542589 · Camped on May 25, 2021 at Campsite #F42
Ive been camping at Smokemont since I was a kid and it is my favorite place to camp! Most of the sites are well shaded, a handful are right on the river, the facilities are always clean, and theres a lot to explore nearby.
@toddh127 · Camped on May 16, 2021 at Campsite #F42
The campground was clean and beautiful. we met so many friendly people. It was well worth the drive from Wisconsin. we will be back someday
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@LindaH1671742 · Camped on Aug 27, 2020 at Campsite #F42
Beautiful campground and excellent measures for Covid in place at check in and in the store. Rangers came around to each campsite to warn of weather coming which was appreciated bc I would not have known without cell service. Would definitely return. Hiked Charlies Bunion and was so happy to return to Smokemont and relax after!
@CharlesC950415 · Camped on Oct 9, 2019 at Campsite #F42
Great camp site backing right up to a nice size creek with trees all around. Each site is different and this one was one of the best for sure but the RV loop provides a lot of good camping spaces. This is dry camping at its best for me.
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