What are the hours and season for Cataloochee Horse Camp?

Cataloochee Horse Camp is open May through October. Check-in: 2:00 PM. Check-out: 12:00 PM.

How do I book a campsite at Cataloochee Horse Camp?

Cataloochee Horse Camp is a federal campground — book at Recreation.gov (search "Cataloochee Horse Camp"). Sites are released 6 months in advance and sell out quickly. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/cataloochee-horse-camp to be notified the moment a site opens up.

Cataloochee Horse Camp

Great Smoky Mountains National Park — riverside, fishing, hiking

Waynesville, NC4.5 (24)

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Located in the scenic Cataloochee Valley, tucked in a cool and shady canopy, this campground offers the best that the Great Smoky Mountains National park has to offer, including some of the most coveted horseback riding trails in the park. World-renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of its ancient mountains and the preservation of Southern Appalachian culture, the Great Smoky Mountains is America’s most visited national park. You MUST have a HORSE to camp at Cataloochee Horse Camp!

Things to do nearby

Great Smoky Mountains National ParkFork and Caldwell Fork TrailBoogerman Trail

Best For

AnglersHikersWildlife watchersFamilies

Site Types

Tent

Amenities

Fire Rings

Picnic Tables

Drinking Water

Fishing

Check-in

2:00 PM

Check-out

12:00 PM

Season

May through October

Max/site

6 people

Known Issues

Federal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.

Cancellation Policy

Recreation.gov: full refund if cancelled 7+ days before arrival. $10 cancellation fee applies.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Cataloochee Horse Camp cost per night?+

Cataloochee Horse Camp costs $30 per night depending on site type and season. Hookup options: No hookups.

What season is Cataloochee Horse Camp open?+

Cataloochee Horse Camp is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Does Cataloochee Horse Camp have hookups?+

No hookups.

What is the maximum RV length at Cataloochee Horse Camp?+

Cataloochee Horse Camp can accommodate RVs up to 30 feet long.

How do I make reservations at Cataloochee Horse Camp?+

Cataloochee Horse Camp is a federal campground — reservations open 6 months in advance at Recreation.gov. Sites sell out quickly. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.

How far is Cataloochee Horse Camp from the nearest town?+

Cataloochee Horse Camp is located in Waynesville, NC. Check the map above for distance to nearby services.

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