Smokemont Group Camp
Open seasonally from May 9 through October 31. Reservations are required and can be made up to 12 months in advance via Recreation.gov. Minimum party size is 7 people. Tent camping only; no RVs, trailers, or generators permitted.
Flood Watch issued July 22 at 2:31PM EDT until July 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of Piedmont and western North Carolina, including the following areas, in Piedmont North Carolina, Alexander, Cabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland, Davie, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg and Rowan. In western North Carolina, Avery, Buncombe, Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains, Eastern McDowell, Eastern Polk, Graham, Greater Burke, Greater Caldwell, Greater Rutherford, Haywood, Henderson, Macon, Madison, McDowell Mountains, Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Polk Mountains, Rutherford Mountains, Southern Jackson, Swain, Transylvania and Yancey. * WHEN...From 8 PM EDT this evening through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations, including urban areas along the I-77 and I-40 corridors. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Waves of heavy rain showers and scattered thunderstorms are forecast to move along a slow-moving cold front tonight into early Thursday. While widespread 1-2 inch rainfall amounts are expected across western North Carolina from this afternoon through tonight, isolated locations are expected to see multiple rounds of very heavy rainfall, and localized amounts as high as 5 inches are possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Smokemont Group Camp provides an ideal base for group camping excursions in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Located at 2,200 feet elevation in the North Carolina section of the park, the campground offers three tent-only group sites that can accommodate parties of 7 to 20 people. Each site features tent pads, fire rings, grills, four picnic tables, and lantern holders. Flush toilets and potable water with sinks are available seasonally. The campground is surrounded by the stunning biodiversity of the Smokies, with over 800 miles of maintained trails accessible nearby, including the Smokemont Loop Trail and Bradley Fork Trail. The Bradley Fork River offers opportunities for trout fishing and wading. Wildlife viewing is popular, with roughly 1,500 black bears living in the park. All food must be stored in sealed vehicles when not in use. Generators are prohibited in the group camping area. Quiet hours are 10 pm to 6 am. Campfires are permitted only in established fire rings, and only USDA-certified heat-treated firewood may be brought in, though campers may collect dead and downed wood in the park. Stays are limited to 14 consecutive nights.
Directions
From Cherokee, NC: Take Newfound Gap Road (US 441) north 6 miles and turn right at the Smokemont Campground sign. From Gatlinburg, TN: Take Newfound Gap Road (US 441) south 27 miles and turn left at the Smokemont Campground sign.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (828) 497-9270 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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