The Smokemont group camp is located within the Smokemont campground in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and approximately 6 north of Cherokee, North Carolina. The nearby Bradley Fork River provides a great place to splash in the stream or fish for trout. The Smokemont Loop Trail and the Bradley Fork Trail are both near the campground. Elk can sometimes be seen in the fields between the campground and the visitor center.
Each group site has five 13' x 13' tent pads, one fire ring, four picnic tables and two lantern holders.
Full service grocery stores are 6 miles away in Cherokee; medical facilities are 15 miles away in Sylva.
As a result of funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 , the restroom in the Smokemont Group campground will be rehabilitated in 2010 to conform to ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) standards. The construction schedule has not yet been confirmed and campers should expect the restroom in the Group Camp to be closed for the entire 2010 season. Campers will have to use the restrooms in the D loop. Group Site #3 will also be closed during the rehabilitation of the restroom.
The entire campground will be closed from approximately March 10-May 27, 2010 to facilitate paving of the campground road system.
We apologize for any inconvenience while these improvements are made. Please check back for scheduling updates.
MORE INFORMATION: Information is available at the park website at www.nps.gov/grsm. For recorded information on park facilities, programs, local lodging and to request information by mail, call 865-436-1200. Books and guides are available on-line at www.smokiesstore.org. The park mailing address is Great Smoky Mountains National Park, 107 Park Headquarters Road, Gatlinburg, TN 37738.
