Winngray Family Campground
Myron C.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Nov. 1, 2019

Great Campground for RVs and Great Views for Tents

I had wanted to stay at this campground for several years, and I finally got the opportunity to do so. It looked inviting every time I passed by it. When I looked on the website, it showed tent sites, but most of the sites are for RVs. I was surprised to see that the best sites are along Jonathan Creek. These do not have water or electricity, but that didn’t matter to me. There are tent sites that have water and electricity, but they are behind the office, which is part of the main building. I am guessing that there are well over 100 RV sites. Most sites(if not all) have water, electricity, and sewer hookups. There are not many tangible amenities; there is no pool or playground, basketball court, etc. However, this campground is all about location. Not too far from the campground is Cataloochee Valley in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Hemphill Bald(mountain and trail), the Cataloochee Divide Trail, and the natural beauty of the mountains. There is also Jonathan Creek, which is known for trout fishing. The tent sites along the creek are beautifully arranged in a line with enough space not to be crowded. Unfortunately, most of them do not have fire rings, but I found one at T5 that did have. I am guessing that the picnic tables at the entrance to the tent sites are for the tents since only one or two tent sites had picnic tables and it is close to the end of the season. My favorite part about the tent sites is that you can sit facing the creek and look at the mountains in the background, although you will see a few houses in the mountains. Another advantage of the tent sites by the creek is that you hear the creek all night long, which drowns out any road noise. This campground is privately owned and not part of a franchise. It is good to see that they still welcome tent campers.

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  • Review photo of Winngray Family Campground by Myron C., November 1, 2019
  • Review photo of Winngray Family Campground by Myron C., November 1, 2019
  • Review photo of Winngray Family Campground by Myron C., November 1, 2019
  • I was pleasantly surprised by how nice the bath house was.
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  • Review photo of Winngray Family Campground by Myron C., November 1, 2019
  • Review photo of Winngray Family Campground by Myron C., November 1, 2019
  • Review photo of Winngray Family Campground by Myron C., November 1, 2019
  • At first, I was disappointed that there were no picnic tables or fire rings.  Then I found site T5.  I am guessing that the picnic tables at the end of the road are for the other tent sites.
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  • I am in awe of the beauty of the creek and the mountains from the primitive tent sites.
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  • Review photo of Winngray Family Campground by Myron C., November 1, 2019
  • Review photo of Winngray Family Campground by Myron C., November 1, 2019
  • Review photo of Winngray Family Campground by Myron C., November 1, 2019
  • Review photo of Winngray Family Campground by Myron C., November 1, 2019
  • Review photo of Winngray Family Campground by Myron C., November 1, 2019
  • Review photo of Winngray Family Campground by Myron C., November 1, 2019