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Important Information About Camping in the GSMNP: All backcountry camping in campsites or any shelter in the national park requires an advance reservation and payment of a small camping fee.

Before hiking into a backcountry campsite or shelter we suggest you check the Great Smoky Mountains national park trail conditions report to make sure the trail is open and for any special warnings such as for unusual black bear activity, water issues or safety hazards.

Reservations are also required prior to arrival in any of the Cataloochee GSMNP Frontcountry developed campsites. Reservations for Cataloochee Valley in North Carolina must be made before entering the park as there are no telephones and cellular service is limited at best.

Camping Information for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park


Camping with Horses in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park


Great Smoky Mountains National Park:
Frontcountry Campgrounds Information

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The Great Smoky Mountains National Park Backcountry Shelters
(Advance Reservations Required for All Stays in Shelters)

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Black Bears in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park:

Camping in the Great Smoky Mountains means you stand a great chance to see black bear. Please follow all of the Black Bear safety rules and regulations to protect everyone camping with as well as the bear.


GSMNP Back Country Campsite List and Status Information for Campsites