CATALOOCHEE HORSE CAMP
| Address | 3576 Ranger Station Road, Waynesville, NC, 37876 |
|---|---|
| State | NC |
| Reservable | Yes — reservable on recreation.gov |
| Phone | 828-497-9270 |
| Dawn_Pekarchick@nps.gov |
Amenities
Shade
TRAILHEADS
VAULT TOILETS
Campfire Allowed
Grills/Fire Ring
Picnic Table: Y, Yes
Min Num of People: 1
Checkout Time: 12:00 PM
Checkin Time: 1:00 PM
Max Num of Horses: 4
Driveway Length: 40
Min Num of Vehicles: 1
Driveway Entry: Back-In
Max Vehicle Length: 30
Max Num of Vehicles: 4
Driveway Surface: Gravel
GRILLS: Y
Horse Stall/Corral: Y, Yes
Max Num of People: 6
Site Access: Drive-In
Fire Pit: Y, Yes
Location Rating: Good
Condition Rating: Good
Pets Allowed: Horse
Driveway Grade: Slight
Reservable Sites: 7 of 7
Overview
Located in the scenic Cataloochee Valley, tucked in a cool and shady canopy, this campground offers the best that the Great Smoky Mountains National park has to offer, including some of the most coveted horseback riding trails in the park.
World-renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of its ancient mountains and the preservation of Southern Appalachian culture, the Great Smoky Mountains is America’s most visited national park.
Data updated: 2026-08-23 11:03 (UTC) · Source: RIDB (recreation.gov)