What are the hours and season for Smokemont Campground?

Smokemont Campground is open May through October. Check-in: 2:00 PM. Check-out: 12:00 PM.

What amenities does Smokemont Campground have?

Smokemont Campground amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing. Hookups: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs..

How do I book a campsite at Smokemont Campground?

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

Smokemont Campground

Great Smoky Mountains National Park — riverside, fishing, hiking

Cherokee, NC4.5 (1686)

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Situated in the stunning Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this campsite offers an ideal setting to enjoy the outdoors. Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World-renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of its ancient mountains and the quality of its remnants of Southern Appalachian culture, this is America’s most visited national park.Smokemont Campground offers an unforgettable outdoor experience with the added convenience of flush toilets, drinking water and sinks.

Things to do nearby

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Best For

AnglersHikersWildlife watchersFamilies

Site Types

TentRV

Amenities

Fire Rings

Picnic Tables

Flush Toilets

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 Smokemont Campground cost per night?+

Smokemont Campground costs $30 per night depending on site type and season. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.

What season is Smokemont Campground open?+

Smokemont Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Does Smokemont Campground have hookups?+

No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.

What is the maximum RV length at Smokemont Campground?+

Smokemont Campground can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet long.

How do I make reservations at Smokemont Campground?+

Smokemont Campground 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 Smokemont Campground from the nearest town?+

Smokemont Campground is located in Cherokee, NC. Check the map above for distance to nearby services.

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