Smokemont Campground
Open year-round. Reservations available through Recreation.gov up to 6 months in advance. Check-in is 1:00 PM; checkout is noon. Maximum stay is 14 consecutive nights. Loop F is RV-only; tents are not permitted in that loop.
High Wind Warning issued October 10 at 2:38AM EDT until October 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning in high elevations above 3500 feet, southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory in lower elevations below 3500 feet, southeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...A portion of western North Carolina. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines especially in higher elevations. Widespread power outages are expected in higher elevations. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects, and may cause a few tree limbs to fall and cause isolated power outages in lower elevations.
Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 2:38AM EDT until October 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning in high elevations above 3500 feet, southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory in lower elevations below 3500 feet, southeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...A portion of western North Carolina. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines especially in higher elevations. Widespread power outages are expected in higher elevations. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects, and may cause a few tree limbs to fall and cause isolated power outages in lower elevations.
About
Smokemont Campground is one of the most popular frontcountry camping options in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, operating year-round on the North Carolina side of the park. Located along the Bradley Fork of the Oconaluftee River at 2,200 feet elevation, the campground provides a moderate climate with mild winters and warm summers. The 142 individual sites are spread across multiple loops, with Loop F designated exclusively for RVs (no tents) and accommodating units up to 40 feet. The campground serves as an excellent basecamp for exploring the park's 800+ miles of trails. The Smokemont Loop Trail and Bradley Fork Trail are accessible directly from camp, and the Smokemont Nature Trail begins across from site B31. Anglers can fish for trout in the nearby streams with a valid Tennessee or North Carolina license. Wildlife viewing is exceptional, though the park averages 339 negative bear encounters annually, so strict food storage is enforced. Amenities include flush toilets with cold running water, potable water, fire rings and picnic tables at every site, and a dump station. There are no showers or hookups, though some ADA-accessible sites have 5-amp outlets for medical equipment. Heat-treated firewood is available for purchase at Smokemont Riding Stables from March through November. Quiet hours run 10 PM to 6 AM, with generator use limited to 8 AM to 8 PM in permitted loops.
Directions
From Cherokee, NC: Take Newfound Gap Road (US 441) north 6 miles and turn right at the campground sign. From Gatlinburg, TN: Take Newfound Gap Road (US 441) south 27 miles and turn left at the campground sign.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 227ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (865) 436-1200 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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