Smokemont Campground

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

🏕️ CampgroundGreat Smoky Mtns / Bryson CityNorth Carolina⭐ 4.5 (1872)

🟢 8 open windows right now — soonest Mon Aug 24–Thu Aug 27

Availability checked 8h 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.

💡 In short

Smokemont Campground in North Carolina has 8 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Aug 24–Thu Aug 27. 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

Mon Aug 24 – Thu Aug 273 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, Loop B & C #B033–Loop B & C #B035 next to each othersites Loop B & C #B015, #B017, #B023, #B033, #B034, #B035, #B037, #C008, Loop D #D013, #D045

Mon Aug 24 – Wed Aug 262 nightsbook these dates →sites Loop B & C #B032, Loop F #F002, #F036

Tue Aug 25 – Fri Aug 283 nightsbook these dates →sites Loop A #A006, Loop B & C #B025, #C011

Thu Aug 27 – Sun Aug 303 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites Loop D #D004

Tue Aug 25 – Thu Aug 272 nightsbook these dates →sites Loop D #D043, Loop F #F004

Wed Aug 26 – Fri Aug 282 nightsbook these dates →sites Loop A #A007, Loop B & C #C012, Loop F #F040

Fri Aug 28 – Mon Aug 313 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 11 in a row, Loop D #D031–Loop D #D041 next to each othersites Loop A #A002, Loop B & C #B001, #B002, #B003, #B004, #B005, #B006, #B007, #B008, #B009, #B010, #B011, #B012, #B019, #B020, #B021, #B023, #B025, #B026, #B028, #B029, #B030, #B031, #B032, #B033, #B037, #C001, #C002, #C003, #C004, #C005, #C006, #C008, #C011, Loop D #D002, #D003, #D004, #D005, #D006, #D007, #D008, #D009, #D010, #D011, #D012, #D013, #D014, #D016, #D019, #D020, #D022, #D024, #D025, #D026, #D028, #D029, #D030, #D031, #D034, #D035, #D036, #D038, #D039, #D040, #D041, Loop F #F001, #F003, #F005, #F009, #F013, #F015, #F017, #F018, #F019, #F021, #F026, #F047

Fri Aug 28 – Sun Aug 302 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites Loop B & C #B017

📷 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 Loop B & C #B015 — A photo of Site B015 of Loop Loop B & C at SMOKEMONT CAMPGRO — **Site Loop B & C #B015** · A photo of Site B015 of Loop Loop B & C at SMOKEMONT CAMPGROMY

Campsite Loop B & C #B017 — A photo of Site B017 of Loop Loop B & C at SMOKEMONT CAMPGRO — **Site Loop B & C #B017** · A photo of Site B017 of Loop Loop B & C at SMOKEMONT CAMPGROMY

Campsite Loop B & C #B023 — A photo of Site B023 of Loop Loop B & C at SMOKEMONT CAMPGRO — **Site Loop B & C #B023** · A photo of Site B023 of Loop Loop B & C at SMOKEMONT CAMPGROMY

Campsite Loop B & C #B035 — A photo of Site B035 of Loop Loop B & C at SMOKEMONT CAMPGRO — **Site Loop B & C #B035** · A photo of Site B035 of Loop Loop B & C at SMOKEMONT CAMPGROMY

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 13.9 mi away.

⚡ Tesla Supercharger13.9 midirections →

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⚡ Greenlots18.7 midirections →

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🔭 Planning further ahead?

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

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 30 openings at Smokemont Campground over the last 30 days, on 28 separate days, most of them for stays 2–17 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 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/nightRv NonelectricStandard Nonelectric🎒 backcountry🎒 biking🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 horseback riding

Ratings

4.5★★★★☆1,871 ratings

5★1,260

4★399

3★126

2★55

1★31

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon0.3/4

AT&T0.2/4

T-Mobile0.2/4

Sprint retired0.1/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Smokemont Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Smokemont Campground?

Smokemont Campground 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 Smokemont Campground?

Campsite fees at Smokemont Campground 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 Smokemont Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Smokemont Campground 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 Smokemont Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 30 openings at Smokemont Campground over the last 30 days, on 28 separate days, most of them for stays 2–17 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 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 Smokemont Campground a good campground?

Smokemont Campground holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 1,872 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Smokemont Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Smokemont Campground, Verizon rates highest at 0.3 out of 5 from 839 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Smokemont Campground located?

Smokemont Campground 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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