Cataloochee Campground
Cataloochee Campground is a national park campground in North Carolina. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- North Carolina
- Coordinates
- 35.63119, -83.08554
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Backpacking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 828-497-9270
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Cataloochee Campground
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 trails, Caldwell Fork and nearby Rough Fork Trail, run mostly parallel to one another in the central portion of the valley. Either of these trails extend alongside scenic creeks and streams and support both hikers and horeseback riders. For hikers only, the 3.9-mile Boogerman Trail forms a nice loop off the Caldwell Fork Trail and is less than a mile walk from the campground. Anglers will agree that some of the best Rainbow and Brook trout fishing in the area can be found in the Cataloochee Basin, one of the most remote sections of the park. Fly fishing is particularly good during spring months when aquatic insects hatch in large numbers. 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. A handful of which can be found in the Cataloochee Valley, including the nearby Palmer House, built in 1869, which contai
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- NPS · 14 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Edisto Gas · 12 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 15 designated routes (37 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cataloochee Campground | National park campground | under 0.1 mi | $30 | — |
| Cataloochee Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | $30 | — |
| Cataloochee Group Camp | National park campground | 1.5 mi | — | No hookups |
| Cataloochee Group Camp | Private campground | 1.5 mi | — | — |
| Cataloochee Horse Camp | Private campground | 1.7 mi | — | — |
| Cataloochee Horse Camp | National park campground | 1.7 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.