Cataloochee Campground — Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Reviewed May. 3, 2022

Our favorite paid campground

We came here to escape the crowd and find some fun hiking. The drive is a little scary, but definitely accessible by 2wd. 

Cushy tent pads, clean restrooms, and respectful neighbors with a creek babbling nearby. This felt like glamping.

If you're here for the Boogerman, it's a lot of uphill work with zero view payoff, and then 14 water crossings as you head back. We loved it.

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  • Review photo of Cataloochee Campground — Great Smoky Mountains National Park by LaRee S., May 3, 2022
  • Review photo of Cataloochee Campground — Great Smoky Mountains National Park by LaRee S., May 3, 2022
  • Review photo of Cataloochee Campground — Great Smoky Mountains National Park by LaRee S., May 3, 2022
  • Review photo of Cataloochee Campground — Great Smoky Mountains National Park by LaRee S., May 3, 2022
  • Review photo of Cataloochee Campground — Great Smoky Mountains National Park by LaRee S., May 3, 2022