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Tow String Horse Camp — Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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Abrams Creek, Big Creek, Balsam Mountain, Cataloochee, Cosby, and Look Rock campgrounds are closed. We regret any inconvenience. The parks largest campgrounds are currently open: Cades Cove, Elkmont, and Smokemont. Deep Creek will open as planned on April 18.

CAMPER SUMMARY PRESENTED BYFord

Tow String Horse Camp is located near Cherokee, NC, within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The terrain consists of forested areas and rolling hills. Campers can explore nearby attractions such as the Oconaluftee Visitor Center and the Mingus Mill, with temperatures ranging from 30°F in winter to 85°F in summer.

Fee Info

Individual Campsites: A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee. Customers that check out early or do not plan to use their reservation MUST contact the campground office the day they leave or are due to check in, in order to receive a refund. Refund requests for early departure or non use of the site made AFTER the reservation has ended will be denied. Office phone numbers are given in the Facility Contact information for each campground.

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Location

Tow String Horse Camp — Great Smoky Mountains National Park is located in North Carolina

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Directions

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.

Address

Mailing address is c/o Oconaluftee Ranger Station, 60 Enloe-Floyd Bottoms Road
Cherokee, NC 28719

Coordinates

35.5394687 N
83.29659667 W

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Site Types

  • Equestrian

Features

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  • Picnic Table
  • Reservable
  • Fires

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the max vehicle length at Tow String Horse Camp — Great Smoky Mountains National Park?

Tow String Horse Camp — Great Smoky Mountains National Park allows vehicles up to 35 feet.

Are fires allowed at Tow String Horse Camp — Great Smoky Mountains National Park?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Tow String Horse Camp — Great Smoky Mountains National Park, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Tow String Horse Camp — Great Smoky Mountains National Park have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Tow String Horse Camp — Great Smoky Mountains National Park does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Tow String Horse Camp — Great Smoky Mountains National Park?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is no coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Tow String Horse Camp — Great Smoky Mountains National Park?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Tow String Horse Camp — Great Smoky Mountains National Park. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Tow String Horse Camp — Great Smoky Mountains National Park, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

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