Smokemont isn't nearly as good a Campground as Elkmont, but not to say it isn't a really good place to stay. It's clean and well kept. Sites are close together with little to no privacy. The river running through the campground makes up for it. We always see a lot of wildlife in the fields near the Oconaluftee visitor center. Bears this time around. There was a reported bear attack up near the Cosby Campground while we were staying at Smokemont