Cataloochee Campground — Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Myron C.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2021

One of my Favorite Campgrounds

I have stayed at this campground before, and it was as peaceful as I remembered before. The sites are level and shaded. The river is close, and it makes for a restful night. When I was there this time, it was not as crowded. However, that didn’t really matter since there is a little more privacy between the campsites than a lot of large privately owned campgrounds and RV parks. As far as facilities, there are no sewer, electrical, or water hookups. However, water is available. The bath house has not changed since I was there before. There are still no showers. The main reason people come to this campground is to see the elk or the historic structures. The valley is a peaceful place, and there are a lot of day dwellers in the valley. There are also lots of trails and great places to fish along the creek. During peak season, you will not be able to get a site unless you book ahead of time since it is a popular destination. To get to this campground, you have to drive over ten miles on narrow, curvy roads with steep drop-offs, which is partly paved and partly gravel. Overall, I recommend it highly. It’s pretty obvious since I keep going back.

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  • Review photo of Cataloochee Campground — Great Smoky Mountains National Park by Myron C., October 1, 2021
  • Review photo of Cataloochee Campground — Great Smoky Mountains National Park by Myron C., October 1, 2021
  • Review photo of Cataloochee Campground — Great Smoky Mountains National Park by Myron C., October 1, 2021
  • Review photo of Cataloochee Campground — Great Smoky Mountains National Park by Myron C., October 1, 2021
  • Review photo of Cataloochee Campground — Great Smoky Mountains National Park by Myron C., October 1, 2021
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