Nearby Campgrounds
§ 02 — OVERVIEW
Smokemont Group Campground—open May 9–October 31, 2025—is the closest family campground to Oconaluftee Visitor Center in the South District of the park. At 2,198 feet (670 m), winters are mild and summers are hot and humid.
Tent and RV campsites, flush toilets, and drinking water are available. No hookups or showers. America the Beautiful passes (not accepted in lieu of the parking tag for parking outside your campsite) are sold at the campground ranger station in summer & fall or online at the USGS store.
Best Seasons
§ 03 — LOCATION
Weather Notes
This campground is in the mountains and weather can rapidly change from warm and sunny to cold and rainy. Be prepared with layers and rain gear in all seasons.
§ 04 — AMENITIES
§ 05 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 06 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 07—10 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 08 — REVIEWS
§ 09 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 10 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
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Camping Fee
Camping fee is per site, per night.
RV Information
Up to 227 ft
Maximum RV Length
Trailers up to 40 ft
44 RV-only sites of 142 total
142 sites with electric
Trip Reports
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§ 01 — VITALS
Verizon
Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
Tue
88°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
0 to 6 mph WSW
Wed
82°F
Mostly Sunny
1 to 5 mph NNW
Thu
80°F
Sunny
0 to 3 mph N
Fri
83°F
Mostly Sunny
2 mph NW
Sat
81°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
0 to 3 mph SSE
Sun
82°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
3 mph S
Mon
82°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
2 mph NW