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Round Bottom Horse Camp

Great Smoky Mountains National Park — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: Cherokee, NC, NC

Price: From $30 per night

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (3 reviews)

Season: May through October

Saddle up your horses for a camping trip in the stunning Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Located in the North Carolina portion of the park, this campsite offers miles of horse trails with a breathtaking backdrop. Whether blanketed in bright spring wildflowers or vivid fall colors, the scenery at Round Bottom never disappoints.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/round-bottom-horse-camp to be notified when sites open up.

Round Bottom Horse Camp offers miles of horse trails in the Great Smoky Mountains with stunning scenery year-round, plus fishing and wildlife viewing opportunities in a federally-managed setting.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Elk, Gray Fox, Eastern Copperhead, Eastern Garter Snake, and Northern Saw-whet Owl present in the area.

Insider tips for Round Bottom Horse Camp: Book early—this is a popular federal campground with only 5 tent sites. Register online before arrival as there is no cell service at the camp. Located 9 miles NW of Cherokee, NC via US 441 north; no street address available.

Skip Round Bottom Horse Camp if: You need hookups—no hookups available at this campground.. You require cell service for on-site registration.. You prefer camping outside May-October season..

Best time to visit Round Bottom Horse Camp: May-October — Federal campground operates seasonally during these months only..

Nearby campgrounds: Balsam Mountain Campground (Cherokee, NC), Cataloochee Horse Camp (Waynesville, NC), Smokemont Group Camp (Cherokee, NC), Tow String Horse Camp (Cherokee, NC).

Cell Phone Coverage at Round Bottom Horse Camp

Cell signal at Round Bottom Horse Camp (Cherokee, NC): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

    Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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    Cherokee, NC, NC★ 4.3 (3 reviews)From $30/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    Saddle up your horses for a camping trip in the stunning Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Located in the North Carolina portion of the park, this campsite offers miles of horse trails with a breathtaking backdrop. Whether blanketed in bright spring wildflowers or vivid fall colors, the scenery at Round Bottom never disappoints.

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    LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

    Verified facts

    RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    SeasonMay through October
    Stay limit14 days
    Max RV35 ft
    HookupsNo hookups.
    CampfiresAllowed
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire Rings
    Recreation
    Picnic Tables
    Family & Pets
    Fishing

    Straight talk

    CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

    Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

    Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
    Skip it if:✕ You need hookups—no hookups available at this campground.✕ You require cell service for on-site registration.✕ You prefer camping outside May-October season.

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Book early

    this is a popular federal campground with only 5 tent sites.

    Register online before arrival as there is no cell service at the camp.

    Located 9 miles NW of Cherokee, NC via US 441 north; no street address available.

    Best: May-October

    Federal campground operates seasonally during these months only.

    Things to do nearby

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    Cell signal

    FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
    T-Mobile
    4G · 0%
    Verizon
    4G · 0%
    AT&T
    4G · 0%

    FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

    Wildlife nearby

    iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
    Alert: American Black Bear, Elk, Gray Fox, Eastern Copperhead, Eastern Garter Snake, and Northern Saw-whet Owl present in the area.

    Location

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    865-436-1261 OR 828-497-9270· Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    Getting there →

    There is no street adddress for the horse camp. Round Bottom horse camp is located about 9 miles NW of Cherokee, NC. From Cherokee, NC: Take US 441 north. Just before entering the park, turn right at last traffic light onto Acquoni Road. Go one block, acorss river, and turn left onto Big Cove Road (marked by detour sign). Go 9 miles to a tee. Turn right and go 0.9 mile to the end of the pavement. Take the gravel Straight Fork-Round Bottom road, adjacent to a trout rearing facility, 3.5 miles to

    Campground entrance

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    Pro tips

    • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Great Smoky Mountains National Park fills fast in peak season.
    • Check current road conditions at Great Smoky Mountains National Park before arrival — seasonal closures common.
    • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

    Frequently asked questions

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does Round Bottom Horse Camp cost per night?+
    Round Bottom Horse Camp costs $30 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
    What season is Round Bottom Horse Camp open?+
    Round Bottom Horse Camp is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Round Bottom Horse Camp have hookups?+
    No hookups.
    What is the maximum RV length at Round Bottom Horse Camp?+
    Round Bottom Horse Camp can accommodate RVs up to 35 feet.
    How do I make reservations at Round Bottom Horse Camp?+
    Round Bottom Horse Camp is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
    What is the cell service like at Round Bottom Horse Camp?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Round Bottom Horse Camp is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Round Bottom Horse Camp open, and what are check-in times?+
    Round Bottom Horse Camp is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

    Official resources

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    $30 /night★ 4.3 (3)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    Nearby Campgrounds

    Balsam Mountain Campground

    Cherokee, NC

    From $30/night

    Cataloochee Horse Camp

    Waynesville, NC

    From $30/night

    Smokemont Group Camp

    Cherokee, NC

    From $50/night

    Tow String Horse Camp

    Cherokee, NC

    From $30/night

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