Cataloochee Horse Camp

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.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent

Fee

From $10 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

828-497-9270

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Cataloochee Horse Camp, 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 · 0.9 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 · 0.9 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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• Big Fork Ridge TrailHike · 3.1 mi long · 0.8 mi from camp

  A trail starting near Rough Fork Trail.

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• Boogerman TrailHike · 4.0 mi long · 1.6 mi from campShow on map
• Rough Fork TrailTrailhead · 0.9 mi from camp

  Access point for Big Fork Ridge Trail.

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• Cataloochee Horse TrailheadTrailhead · 1.6 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Cataloochee Valley - Elk WatchingViewpoint · 0.5 mi from campShow on map
• Bald TopPeak · 3,975 ft · 1.5 mi from campShow on map
• Canadian TopPeak · 4,124 ft · 1.5 mi from campShow on map
• Cataloochee Valley ViewpointViewpoint · 3.1 mi from campShow on map
• Upper Mouse Creek FallsWaterfall · 6.2 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

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date.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