Cataloochee Group Camp
Its 3 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov. Cataloochee Group Camp is a National Park Service campground near Haywood, North Carolina.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
1 / 6An angler in the Smokies. Photo: NPS Photo, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- National Park Service
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
- Gravel
- Access road
Cataloochee Group Camp 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
- 3
- Group sites
- 3
- Group site capacity
- Up to 25 people
- Hookups
- None
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Fire rings and pets allowed. No potable water.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Campsites
3 sites. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G001 | Group Sites 1-3 | Group tent only area nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site G001 |
| G002 | Group Sites 1-3 | Group tent only area nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Full | Book site G002 |
| G003 | Group Sites 1-3 | Group tent only area nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Full | Book site G003 |
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
- Stay limit
- 14 consecutive days
- Quiet hours
- 10 PM to 6 AM
- Generators
- Not allowed
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Access and cell service
- Access road
- Gravel
- Elevation
- 2,540 ft
35.6507, -83.0738 in Haywood. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Cataloochee Group Camp?
Sites at Cataloochee Group Camp are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232434).
How many campsites does Cataloochee Group Camp have?
Cataloochee Group Camp has 3 campsites, including 3 group sites.
Does Cataloochee Group Camp have RV hookups?
No. Cataloochee Group Camp has no hookups.
Is there drinking water at Cataloochee Group Camp?
No. Cataloochee Group Camp has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Cataloochee Group Camp?
Yes, pets are allowed at Cataloochee Group Camp.
How long can you stay at Cataloochee Group Camp?
The stay limit at Cataloochee Group Camp is 14 consecutive days.
Are generators allowed at Cataloochee Group Camp?
No, generators are not allowed at Cataloochee Group Camp.
Who manages Cataloochee Group Camp?
Cataloochee Group Camp is managed by the National Park Service.
Around Cataloochee Group Camp
Lake Logan's mapped center point is 18 miles from Cataloochee Group Camp in a straight line. Current water level: Lake Logan water level on reservoirfinder.com.
Hot springs and waterfalls nearby
Nearest to Cataloochee Group Camp, in straight-line miles: Grotto Falls (waterfall, 21 miles), Hot Springs (hot spring, 22 miles), Rainbow Falls (waterfall, 23 miles), Skinny Dip Falls (waterfall, 27 miles), and Sliding Rock (waterfall, 28 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
Cataloochee Campground - Sites
- 27
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
Cataloochee Horse Camp - Sites
- 7
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
Big Creek Campground - Sites
- 12
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
Big Creek Group Camp - Sites
- 1
- 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, petsAllowed, fireRings, sites, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01
- recreation.gov (water, showers, hookups, quietHours, generatorsAllowed, stayLimit, sites.groupCapacityMax, accessRoad), accessed 2026-09-30
Photo credits
- Photo 1: NPS Photo, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 2: NPS Photo, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 3: NPS Photo, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 4: NPS Photo, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 5: NPS Photo (Tom Wilson), via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 6: NPS Photo (Warren Bielenberg), via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)