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CATALOOCHEE HORSE CAMP

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The 7 most popular campsites at CATALOOCHEE HORSE CAMP

Ranked by how often each site reserves on weekends in peak season (May–Jul). Set up an alert and we'll email you on cancellations.

Site 3

Best here

Ranked #1 of 7

Equestrian · Sleeps 6 · Electric

Site 2

Top pick

Ranked #2 of 7

Equestrian · Sleeps 6 · Electric

Site 1

Top pick

Ranked #3 of 7

Equestrian · Sleeps 6 · Electric

Site 4

Standout

Ranked #4 of 7

Equestrian · Sleeps 6 · Electric

Site 5

Standout

Ranked #5 of 7

Equestrian · Sleeps 6 · Electric

Site 6

Decent

Ranked #6 of 7

Equestrian · Sleeps 6 · Electric

Site 7

Decent

Ranked #6 of 7

Equestrian · Sleeps 6 · Electric

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About this park

Cataloochee Horse Camp sits in along the gentle waters of Cataloochee Creek in the remote Catalooche Valley, surrounded by some of the park's most picturesque and rugged mountain ranges. Whether blanketed in wildflowers in the spring or vivid colors in the fall, the scenery at Cataloochee never disappoints.

Recreation
With access to some of the most popular trails in the area, including the Rough Fork and Caldwell Fork Trails, this site is a favorite for horseback riding enthusiasts. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is also a hiker's paradise. Boogerman Trail, accessed via the Caldwell Fork Trail, provides a 3.9 mile detour through a beautiful, densely forested terrain, allowing visitors to stretch their legs and explore the area. Campers can enjoy high-quality backcountry fishing in the cool waters of the countless streams and rivers that snake through the mountains, with wild trout available in abundance. Wildlife viewing is a popular pastime, and with around 1,500 bears living in the park, it's not uncommon for a visitor to spot one. The Cataloochee area is also known for an elk herd that populates the valley, making for an impressive display of wildlife. The park also holds one of the best collections of log buildings in the eastern United States. Over 90 historic structures, including houses, barns, outbuildings, churches, schools and grist mills, have been preserved or rehabilitated in the park. A handful of these buildings are nearby the campground, including the Palmer House, which offers a self-guided museum.

Nearby
A number of Great Smoky's famous historical buildings, including cabins and churches, are located close to the campground. The nearby towns of Maggie Valley or Waynesville offer groceries and other supplies.