Cataloochee Campground

Overview

Cataloochee Campground is located in the historic Cataloochee Valley surrounded by mountain ranges and pristine streams. With an elevation of 2,610 feet (796 m), it is characterized by mild winters and hot, humid summers. It offers traditional camping with the convenience of flush toilets and drinking water.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent, RV

Sites

27 campsites

Fee

From $30 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

828-269-3161

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Cataloochee Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Hike to Steve Woody HouseHike · 2.2 mi from camp

  Walk 2 miles (3.2 km) roundtrip through a hardwood forest on a wide, well-graded path following a mountain stream to reach the historic Steve Woody Place, which was once the center of a… National Park Service

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• Hike to Steve Woody HouseHike · 2.2 mi from camp

  Walk 2 miles (3.2 km) roundtrip through a hardwood forest on a wide, well-graded path following a mountain stream to reach the historic Steve Woody Place, which was once the center of a… National Park Service

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• Boogerman TrailHike · 4.0 mi long · 0.6 mi from campShow on map
• Cataloochee Horse TrailheadTrailhead · 0.1 mi from campShow on map
• Big Fork Ridge TrailHike · 3.1 mi long · 2.1 mi from camp

  A trail starting near Rough Fork Trail.

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• Rough Fork TrailTrailhead · 2.2 mi from camp

  Access point for Big Fork Ridge Trail.

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Scenic sights

• Canadian TopPeak · 4,124 ft · 1.5 mi from campShow on map
• Bald TopPeak · 3,975 ft · 1.8 mi from campShow on map
• Cataloochee Valley - Elk WatchingViewpoint · 1.2 mi from campShow on map
• Cataloochee Valley ViewpointViewpoint · 1.5 mi from campShow on map
• Upper Mouse Creek FallsWaterfall · 6.5 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Cataloochee Ski AreaSkiing and snowshoeing · 5.0 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: National Park Service and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.