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Cataloochee Campground

27 sites · $30 · Reservations · RVs to 31 ft

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About Cataloochee

Cataloochee Campground is located in the historic Cataloochee Valley surrounded by mountain ranges and pristine streams. With an elevation of 2,610 feet (796 m), it is characterized by mild winters and hot, humid summers. It offers traditional camping with the convenience of flush toilets and drinking water. No hookups or showers are available in the campground.

Photos

Several campsites off of a gravel road through a campground. Tents, cars, and trailers visible.
Cataloochee Campground's road is gravel and each site has a gravel driveway. · NPS Photo
An empty campsite with a fire ring, picnic table, tent pad, and metal pole in view of trash cans.
Each site includes a gravel tent pad, fire ring, and picnic table. Trash receptacles are available throughout the campground. · NPS Photo
A rocky stream with greenery along its banks. Bright sky peaks through the tree canopy.
A streamside view near Cataloochee Campground. · NPS Photo
A white RV near a black SUV, a white popup camper, and trash cans in a campground with trees.
In addition to tents, RVs and trailers are permitted at Cataloochee Campground. · NPS Photo
A picnic table, fire ring, gravel tent pad, and metal pole near a gravel parking area. Trees nearby.
Campsites at Cataloochee Campground offer ample shade in the summer months. · NPS Photo
A picnic table, fire ring, tent pad, and metal pole near a gravel parking area and many trees.
Each site includes a level tent pad near a parking spot. Cataloochee Campground offers a more secluded experience compared to some other Smokies campgrounds. · NPS Photo
A gravel roadway framed by trees. Two tents, a vehicle, and trash receptacles are in the distance.
The gravel campground road is level and passable by most vehicles in good weather. · NPS Photo
Two campsites near each other, each within view of restroom structure.
Each site is within walking distance of a restroom facility. Most sites are visible to nearby sites. · NPS Photo

Campsites

Site-by-site details (sizes, hookups, shade) for this campground are coming soon.

Conditions at camp

🌤️ Forecast

Light Rain Likely
Thu, Nov 12
Overnight
45°F
Light Rain Likely
Chance Rain Showers
Thu, Nov 12
Day
49°F
Chance Rain Showers
Rain Showers then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Thu, Nov 12
Night
32°F
Rain Showers then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Fri, Nov 13
Day
38°F
Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Fri, Nov 13
Night
29°F
Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Mostly Sunny
Sat, Nov 14
Day
38°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Clear
Sat, Nov 14
Night
24°F
Mostly Clear
Sunny
Sun, Nov 15
Day
47°F
Sunny
Source: National Weather Service (weather.gov)

🔥 Wildfires nearby

No active fire perimeters nearby. ✅

Source: National Interagency Fire Center (WFIGS)

🗓️ Typical weather

This campground is in the mountains and weather can rapidly change from warm and sunny to cold and rainy. Be prepared with layers and rain gear in all seasons.

Rules

All food and equipment used to prepare and store food must be sealed in a vehicle or in a camping unit constructed of solid, non-pliable material, or as otherwise directed, at all times when not in use. Campfires are permitted only in fire rings. You may collect dead and downed wood in the park for campfires. Only heat-treated firewood that is bundled and certified by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) or a state agency may be brought into the park. Quiet hours are 10 pm-6 am. Generator use is prohibited 8 pm-8 am. Your stay is limited to 14 consecutive days at a time. You may have up to six people per campsite. No more than two motor vehicles or one vehicle with trailer are allowed per campsite. Please keep wheels, including trailer wheels and guest cars, on the pavement. Park only in designated spaces. All tents must be pitched on the pad, where provided.

Trails near camp

Campground information from the National Park Service. Confirm current status with the park before you go.