CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND

Address 3576 Ranger Station Rd, Waynesville, NC, 37876
StateNC
Reservable Yes — reservable on recreation.gov
Phone828-497-9270
EmailDawn_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
Check current availability and notices on the official recreation.gov page →

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)