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Cataloochee Horse Camp

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

🏕️ CampgroundGreat Smoky Mtns / Bryson CityNorth Carolina⭐ 4.6 (25)
Cataloochee Horse Camp
🟢 6 open windows as of Oct 9 — soonest Sun Oct 11–Wed Oct 14
Availability checked 7h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 6 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Cataloochee Horse Camp in North Carolina has 6 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Oct 11–Wed Oct 14. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Sun Oct 11 – Wed Oct 143 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, Horse Camp #2–Horse Camp #4 next to each othersites #2, #3, #4, #6
Mon Oct 12 – Thu Oct 153 nightsbook these dates →sites #1
Sun Oct 18 – Wed Oct 213 nightsbook these dates →sites #2
Thu Oct 22 – Sun Oct 253 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #5
Mon Oct 19 – Thu Oct 223 nightsbook these dates →👥 Horse Camp #6 & Horse Camp #7 next to each othersites #4, #6, #7
Fri Oct 23 – Mon Oct 263 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #6

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite Horse Camp  #2 — Horse Camp Cataloochee Site 2
Site Horse Camp #2 · Horse Camp Cataloochee Site 2NPS
Campsite Horse Camp  #2 — Site 2
Site Horse Camp #2 · Site 2NPS
Campsite Horse Camp  #3 — Site 3 Cataloochee Horse Camp
Site Horse Camp #3 · Site 3 Cataloochee Horse CampNPS
Campsite Horse Camp  #3 — Cataloochee Horse Camp Site 3
Site Horse Camp #3 · Cataloochee Horse Camp Site 3NPS
Campsite Horse Camp  #4 — Horse Site 4
Site Horse Camp #4 · Horse Site 4NPS
Campsite Horse Camp  #4 — Cataloochee Horse Camp Site 4
Site Horse Camp #4 · Cataloochee Horse Camp Site 4NPS
Campsite Horse Camp  #6 — Cataloochee Horse Camp Site 6
Site Horse Camp #6 · Cataloochee Horse Camp Site 6NPS
Campsite Horse Camp  #6 — Site 6 Cataloochee Horse Camp
Site Horse Camp #6 · Site 6 Cataloochee Horse CampNPS
Campsite Horse Camp  #1 — Cataloochee Horse Camp Site 1
Site Horse Camp #1 · Cataloochee Horse Camp Site 1NPS
Campsite Horse Camp  #1 — Horse Camp Cataloochee Site 1
Site Horse Camp #1 · Horse Camp Cataloochee Site 1NPS
Campsite Horse Camp  #5 — Cataloochee Horse Camp Site 5
Site Horse Camp #5 · Cataloochee Horse Camp Site 5NPS
Campsite Horse Camp  #5 — Horse Camp Cataloochee Site 5
Site Horse Camp #5 · Horse Camp Cataloochee Site 5NPS
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 9.8 mi away (straight line).

⚡ EVgo9.8 midirections →
⚡ Greenlots11.9 midirections →
⚡ EV Connect12.8 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 21 openings at Cataloochee Horse Camp over the last 30 days, on 20 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 18 days out and the openings typically covered 3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $30/nightEquestrian Nonelectric🎒 backcountry🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 horseback riding🎒 wildlife viewing

Ratings

4.5★★★★★24 ratings
5★18
4★2
3★3
2★1
1★0
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T1.3/4
Verizon0.3/4
T-Mobile0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Cataloochee Horse Camp FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Cataloochee Horse Camp?

Cataloochee Horse Camp in North Carolina takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Cataloochee Horse Camp?

Campsite fees at Cataloochee Horse Camp run about $30/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Cataloochee Horse Camp when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Cataloochee Horse Camp often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Cataloochee Horse Camp?

CampSage's scans caught 21 openings at Cataloochee Horse Camp over the last 30 days, on 20 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 18 days out and the openings typically covered 3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Cataloochee Horse Camp a good campground?

Cataloochee Horse Camp holds an average rating of 4.6/5 from 25 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Cataloochee Horse Camp?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Cataloochee Horse Camp, AT&T rates highest at 1.3 out of 5 from 3 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Cataloochee Horse Camp located?

Cataloochee Horse Camp is located in Great Smoky Mtns / Bryson City, North Carolina. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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