Campground · NC
SMOKEMONT CAMPGROUND
NC · Great Smoky Mountains National Park
SMOKEMONT CAMPGROUND is generally plan ahead to book. Across the 12 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in October (8/10) and eases to its lowest in January (3/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.
Booking difficulty by month
Midweek tip: in the busiest month (October), arrivals are lightest on Tuesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.
When reservations open
Booking window
Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.
For example, sites for February 15, 2027 become bookable on August 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.
Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.
Sites & amenities
- 142 RV sites
- 7 accessible sites
- Max RV length 40 ft
Activities: WILDLIFE VIEWING, VISITOR CENTER, HORSEBACK RIDING, HIKING, FISHING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, BIKING