Smokemont Campground

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, NC · ≈25.7 mi to Sevierville
Sites
142
Max rig
40 ft
Pull-through
Yes
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
25.7 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Big rigs and large RVs
  • Hikers and outdoor enthusiasts
  • Fishing and wildlife viewing
  • Campers with pets

✕ Not ideal for

  • RVers needing electric hookups
  • Visitors requiring strong cell service
  • Those seeking amenities close to town

Connectivity

Verizon is your best shotWeak signal — expect spotty service · 1 of 3 carriers reach here
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What's here

98 Standards (no Hookups)Drive-In access
44 Rvs (no Hookups)Drive-In access
Rig compatibility

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Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedFire pitsGrillsPets allowedPicnic tablesShade
Activities
BikingCampingFishingHikingHistoric & Cultural SiteHorseback RidingInterpretive ProgramsVisitor CenterWildlife Viewing
Natural features
Riverfront
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How we score

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Where it is

Nearest town: Sevierville, ~25.7 miGet directions ↗

Photos

Photos: Nick Hopper/NPS

Overview

Overview Situated in the stunning Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this campsite offers an ideal setting to enjoy the outdoors. Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World-renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of its ancient mountains and the quality of its remnants of Southern Appalachian culture, this is America's most visited national park. Recreation Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a hiker's paradise, offering over 800 miles of maintained trails ranging from short, leg-stretchers to strenuous treks, with a number of those trails easily accessible from the picnic area. But hiking is not the only reason for visiting the Smokies: Fishing, picnicking, wildlife viewing and auto touring are also popular activities. Campers can enjoy high-quality backcountry fishing in the cool waters of the countless streams and rivers that snake through the mountains, with trout available in abundance. The nearby Bradley Fork River provides a great place to go for a dip or fish for trout. Wildlife viewing is a popular pastime, and with around 1,500 bears living in the park, it's not uncommon for visitors to spot one. The park is a sanctuary for a magnificent array of animal and plant life, all of which is protected for future generations to enjoy. The park also holds one of the best collections of log buildings in the eastern United States. Over 90 historic structures, including houses, barns, outbuildings, churches, schools and grist mills, have been preserved or rehabilitated in the park. Facilities Smokemont Campground offers an unforgettable outdoor experience with the added convenience of flush toilets, drinking water and sinks. There are campsites for tents as well as RVs available, and tent pads, grills and fire rings are provided. There is also a flat, grassy area that is perfect for group activities like football, volleyball, or simply soaking up the sun. Natural Features Smokemont Campground is surrounded by picturesque mountain ranges, with pristine mountain streams and rivers setting the backdrop for your camping adventure. Whether blanketed in spring wildflowers or vivid fall colors, the scenery at Smokemont never disappoints. At 2,200 feet, Smokemont provides a moderate climate, characterized by mild winters and hot, humid summers. Great Smoky Mountains National Park preserves a rich cultural history of Southern Appalachia. From the prehistoric Paleo Indians to the early European settlements in the 1800s, the park strives to protect its historic structures, landscapes and artifacts that tell the stories of the people who once called these mountains home. Nearby Attractions The Museum of the Cherokee Indian, Oconaluftee Indian Village and Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual, located 6 miles away in Cherokee, North Carolina, provides cultural and historical information about the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Cherokee also has fuel.

Managed by National Park Service · Developed campground