CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND
| Address | 3576 Ranger Station Rd, Waynesville, NC, 37876 |
|---|---|
| State | NC |
| Reservable | Yes — reservable on recreation.gov |
| Phone | 828-497-9270 |
| Dawn_Pekarchick@nps.gov |
Amenities
CAMPFIRE RINGS
FOOD STORAGE LOCKER
DRINKING WATER
FLUSH TOILETS
Pets Allowed
TRAILHEADS
GRILLS
PICNIC TABLES
UTILITY SINKS
Campfire Allowed
Shade
Fire Pit: Y
Tent Pad: Y
Min Num of People: 1
Checkout Time: 12:00 PM
Electricity Hookup: N/A
Location Rating: Good, Prime
Site Length: 33–46
Picnic Table: Y
Max Vehicle Length: 20–34
Tent Pad Length: 16
Condition Rating: Good
Water Hookup: No
Checkin Time: 1:00 PM
Site Access: Drive-In
Hike In Distance to Site: 0
Max Num of People: 6
Driveway Entry: Back-In, Back-in, Pull-through
Driveway Surface: Gravel
Driveway Length: 24–46
Site Height/Overhead Clearance: 20
Tent Pad Width: 16
Max Num of Vehicles: 2
Min Num of Vehicles: 0
Site Width: 0
Max Num of Horses: 0
Driveway Grade: Moderate, Slight
Reservable Sites: 27 of 27
Overview
Cataloochee campground is located in the historic Cataloochee Valley–a relatively remote part of Smoky Mountain National Park. The secluded setting offers visitors the ability to enjoy a multitude of recreational activities like hiking and fishing, without the crowds, which are sometimes common in other parts of the park.
Recreation
The Cataloochee Valley features an extensive trail system that is less heavily used compared to other areas of the park. The two main trai
Data updated: 2026-08-23 11:07 (UTC) · Source: RIDB (recreation.gov)