Tow String Horse Camp
Great Smoky Mountains National Park — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: Cherokee, NC, NC
Price: From $30 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 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 scenic backdrop. 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 mountain culture, Great Smoky Mountains is America’s most visited national park.
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, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Remote horse camping in Great Smoky Mountains National Park with miles of scenic horse trails and access to historic Southern Appalachian culture. Primitive camping experience with fishing and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, American Elk, and Black-throated Blue Warblers documented in the area
Insider tips for Tow String Horse Camp: Book early as this is a federal campground with only 3 tent sites Horses are required to camp at this location Located 4 miles north of Cherokee, NC off Newfound Gap Road (U.S. 441)
Skip Tow String Horse Camp if: You do not have a horse - horses are mandatory at this campground. You need vehicle hookups or electrical service - no hookups available at most sites. You need improved facilities - this is primitive camping with poor condition noted by some reviewers.
Best time to visit Tow String Horse Camp: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Smokemont Campground (Cherokee, NC), Collins Creek Picnic Pavilion (Cherokee, NC), Round Bottom Horse Camp (Cherokee, NC), Balsam Mountain Campground (Cherokee, NC).
Cell Phone Coverage at Tow String Horse Camp
Cell signal at Tow String Horse 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.
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 scenic backdrop. 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 mountain culture, Great Smoky Mountains is America’s most visited national park.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with only 3 tent sites
Horses are required to camp at this location
Located 4 miles north of Cherokee, NC off Newfound Gap Road (U.S. 441)
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
There is no street address for the horse camp. Tow String horse camp is located 4 miles north of Cherokee, NC off Newfound Gap Road (aka U.S. 441). Turn right at sign for Tow String. Turn left after crossing bridge.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)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.
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