Smokemont Group Camp
Great Smoky Mountains National Park — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: Cherokee, NC, NC
Price: From $50 per night
Rating: 3.9 out of 5 (9 reviews)
Season: May through October
Situated in the stunning Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this sunny group camp offers an ideal setting for camping excursions. 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 Group Camp offers an unforge
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/smokemont-group-camp to be notified when sites open up.
Group campground in Great Smoky Mountains National Park with excellent amenities including flush toilets, drinking water, fire rings, and picnic tables. Campers praise the peaceful setting surrounded by forest with nearby stream access and friendly rangers.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, American Elk, Wild Turkey, and Black-throated Blue Warbler verified in the area
Insider tips for Smokemont Group Camp: Bring a hammer for tent stakes on the tent pads Book early as this is a federal campground with only 3 sites From Cherokee, NC take Newfound Gap Road (US 441) North 6 miles, then turn right at Smokemont campground sign
Skip Smokemont Group Camp if: Need RV hookups - no hookups available at this group camp. Traveling outside May-October - seasonal operations only. Seeking privacy - only 3 total tent sites.
Best time to visit Smokemont Group Camp: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Smokemont Campground (Cherokee, NC), Collins Creek Picnic Pavilion (Cherokee, NC), Tow String Horse Camp (Cherokee, NC), Round Bottom Horse Camp (Cherokee, NC).
Cell Phone Coverage at Smokemont Group Camp
Cell signal at Smokemont Group Camp (Cherokee, NC): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Situated in the stunning Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this sunny group camp offers an ideal setting for camping excursions. 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 Group Camp offers an unforgettable outdoor experience with the added convenience of flush toilets, drinking water and sinks.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBring a hammer for tent stakes on the tent pads
Book early as this is a federal campground with only 3 sites
From Cherokee, NC take Newfound Gap Road (US 441) North 6 miles, then turn right at Smokemont campground sign
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
There is no stree address for the campground. From Cherokee, NC: Take Newfound Gap Road (aka US 441) North 6 miles. Turn right at Smokemont campground sign. From Gatlinburg, TN: Take Newfound Gap Road (aka US 441) South 27 miles. Turn left at Smokemont campground sign.
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- 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.
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