Smokemont Campground

Smokemont Campground is a peaceful gem tucked inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The location is perfect — surrounded by forest, with the soothing sound of a nearby stream and easy access to scenic trails like the Smokemont Loop and Bradley Fork. The campsites are well-spaced and clean, with fire rings, picnic tables, and flat ground for tents. Restrooms are basic but well-maintained, and there’s potable water available throughout the campground. It’s a great spot for both first-time campers and seasoned nature lovers. Waking up to the misty mountains and birdsong here is truly special!

This was a very nice campground. Facilities were well maintained. The ranger was very kind when asking questions and checking in. Some of the campsites are very close to each other (which may be a plus for a group) but if you stick to the outer edge, there is plenty of space. Ready creek access was especially fun but watch out for poison ivy! Smokemont loop trail was a challenging trail and had significant elevation gain. Very close to many great GSMNP views and trails.

Nice campground . Maintained pretty good. There are restrooms with flush toilets but no showers. Our neighbors site was also right on top of ours. For some reason the two fire pits were like 10 ft away from each other and there kids cried the whole time so that was to fun. The other neighbors were a good distance away. The best part about it was we woke up early for hiking and on are way out there where elk in the creek and along the road right in the campground. It was pretty cool. I would definitely stay here again as long as I was able to reserve a site not so close to someone else. Getting reservations was not easy though so not sure how in the future it would be.

This is a nice government campground. You have to make your reservation, and pay for it, online. The campsites are clean and well maintained. There are bear proof garbage receptacles throughout. The bathrooms only have toilets and sinks, no showers. There aren’t any hookups for your camper. You will have to use a generator. There is a dump station as you depart. If you are okay roughing it, you will like this place. Almost forgot, if you need firewood or ice, you can purchase it at the riding stables.

Such a well maintained & managed camp ground. Staff are so friendly and knowledgeable which makes the experience even more enjoyable.

Such an awesome campground . You will loose service right past the visitor center for Verizon. T-Mobile waves goodbye in Cherokee. We will be back. So quiet and staff is so nice and helpful. Bring solid food storage items . Ice and fire wood available at the little store at the other end of the campground. Firewood is $8/bundle

Beautiful campground near the River. Rangers are incredibly friendly :) The bathrooms are more sophisticated than usual with flush toilets

Very well kept! Bathrooms were very clean, campground hosts/Park Rangers were extremely kind, hospitable, and helpful. And as is our usual experience, fellow campers were very kind and friendly as well. My family and I will continue to return to this camper ground every time we come back to the Smokies!