Cataloochee Campground
Its 27 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov. Cataloochee Campground is a National Park Service campground near Haywood, North Carolina.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
- National Park Service
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
- 34 ft
- Max RV length
Cataloochee Campground sits inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Its entrance fees, current alerts and fire restrictions, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Park Service
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Fee unknown, see agency
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 27
- Hookups
- None
- Max RV length
- 34 ft
- Site driveways
- Mixed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Toilets, potable water, fire rings, and pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Campsites
27 sites; 1 pull-through; the longest takes a 34 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 31 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 1 |
| 2 | CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 2 |
| 3 | CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 24 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 3 |
| 4 | CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 32 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 4 |
| 5 | CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 32 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 5 |
| 6 | CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 32 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 6 |
| 7 | CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 34 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 7 |
| 8 | CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 32 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 8 |
| 9 | CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 28 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 9 |
| 10 | CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 33 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 10 |
| 11 | CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 32 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 11 |
| 12 | CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 34 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 12 |
| 13 | CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 28 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 13 |
| 14 | CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 32 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 14 |
| 15 | CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 27 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 15 |
| 16 | CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 32 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 16 |
| 17 | CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 32 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 17 |
| 18 | CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 18 |
| 19 | CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 19 |
| 20 | CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 32 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 20 |
| 21 | CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 24 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 21 |
| 22 | CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 27 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 22 |
| 23 | CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 28 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 23 |
| 24 | CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 22 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 24 |
| 25 | CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 27 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 25 |
| 26 | CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 24 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 26 |
| 27 | CATALOOCHEE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 27 |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-29. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 2,627 ft
35.6312, -83.0855 in Haywood. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Cataloochee Campground?
Sites at Cataloochee Campground are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233284).
How many campsites does Cataloochee Campground have?
Cataloochee Campground has 27 campsites.
Does Cataloochee Campground have RV hookups?
No. Cataloochee Campground has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 34 feet.
Are there pull-through sites at Cataloochee Campground?
Recreation.gov lists 1 pull-through site at Cataloochee Campground: site 17.
Is there drinking water at Cataloochee Campground?
Yes, Cataloochee Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.
Are dogs allowed at Cataloochee Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Cataloochee Campground.
Who manages Cataloochee Campground?
Cataloochee Campground is managed by the National Park Service.
Around Cataloochee Campground
Lake Logan's mapped center point is 17 miles from Cataloochee Campground in a straight line. Current water level: Lake Logan water level on reservoirfinder.com.
Hot springs and waterfalls nearby
Nearest to Cataloochee Campground, in straight-line miles: Grotto Falls (waterfall, 21 miles), Rainbow Falls (waterfall, 22 miles), Hot Springs (hot spring, 23 miles), Skinny Dip Falls (waterfall, 26 miles), and Courthouse Falls (waterfall, 27 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
Cataloochee Group Camp - Sites
- 3
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
Cataloochee Horse Camp - Sites
- 7
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
Round Bottom Horse Camp - Sites
- 5
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
More campgrounds: camping near Haywood and campgrounds in Haywood.
Sources
- recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
- recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, hookups, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, fireRings, water, toilets, sites, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01
Photo credits
- Photo 1: nps.gov, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)