Openings · last 7 days
3
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 3 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232434
When Cataloochee Group Camp reopens
Cataloochee Group Camp's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
3
Openings · last 90 days
3
Only 3 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 25, 2026 · of 3 monitored sites
Of the 114 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 25, 2026): 26 open for online reservation · 88 reserved.
Where the open windows are
77.2% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 26 of 114 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 25, 2026Not open online77.2%
Open site-nights26 / 114
Reserved (of online inventory)88 / 114
Weekday openings21
Weekend openings5
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 21 fall on weekdays and 5 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 17 of 75 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 3 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| G002 | 11 |
| G001 | 9 |
| G003 | 6 |
The 3 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateWed · Sep 23
The next bookable night is Sep 23. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
26 open site-nights across 3 sites at Cataloochee Group Camp, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 7 2-night, 4 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 23 at site G001.
All 3 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G002 | Not recorded | None | 11 | 5 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 21 |
| G001 | Not recorded | None | 9 | 3 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 29, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 11, Oct 20, Oct 21 |
| G003 | Not recorded | None | 6 | 3 nights | Sep 23, Oct 4, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 25 |
About Cataloochee Group Camp
Overview
Cataloochee Group Camp in the remote and historic Cataloochee Valley, is surrounded by some of the most rugged mountains in the park, providing excellent hiking opportunities as well as ideal fishing conditions in the area's many creeks.
Because of its relatively secluded location, visitors can enjoy the best that the Smoky Mountains National Park has to offer, without encountering crowds, which are sometimes common in other areas of the park.
Recreation
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a hiker's paradise, with a number of trails easily accessible from the Cataloochee Valley. Most notably, the Boogerman Trail, an almost 6-mile loop overlapping with the Caldwell Fork Trail, allows hikers to take in groves of old-growth forest.
High-quality backcountry fishing in the cool, remote waters of the countless streams that snake through the valley, provide anglers with choice opportunities to catch wild trout.
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 which can be found nearby the campground, including the Palmer House, which offers a self-guided museum.
Facilities
Cataloochee Group Camp provides a primitive outdoor camping experience with few amenities, but excellent access to trails and fishing streams. The sites are shaded by the lush surrounding forest, but there are no hookups or drinking water available.
The three group sites can accommodate up to 25 guests. For groups larger than 25 people, all three sites may be reserved at once.
Natural Features
Cataloochee Group Camp is in an area characterized by picturesque mountain ranges and pristine streams, like the nearby Cataloochee Creek and its many tributaries. Whether blanketed in bright spring wildflowers or vivid fall colors, the scenery at Cataloochee never disappoints.
The Smokies have the most biological diversity of any area in the world's temperate zone. The park is a sanctuary for a magnificent array of animal and plant life, all of which is protected for future generations to enjoy.
In particular, the Cataloochee area is known for the elk herd, which populates the valley in the spring and fall.
Nearby Attractions
A number of the park's famous historical buildings, including cabins and churches, are located close to the campground.
The town of Asheville, NC is approximately 35 miles from the campground and offers plenty of cultural and historic activities as well as restaurants and groceries.
3 monitored sitesNo hookups2 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 25
Getting there
Exit I-40 at exit 20, 25 miles west of Asheville, NC (87 miles east of Knoxville, TN). Turn right onto Cove Creek road 1/10 mile from I-40. Follow Cove Creek Road to the Park boundary. The road goes from pavement to gravel to pavement. Upon reaching the pavement the second time, turn left. Go 2.5 miles and turn right onto a dirt road after crossing a bridge. Go 1 mile to group camp gate..
3576 Ranger Station Road, Waynesville, NC 37876828-497-9270
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Cataloochee Group Camp?
Reservations for Cataloochee Group Camp are made through Recreation.gov. 77.2% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 26 of 114 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 3 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Cataloochee Group Camp?
Campsite Sniper detected 3 site-date openings at Cataloochee Group Camp in the last 7 days, 3 over 30 days and 3 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Cataloochee Group Camp?
4 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 28 at site G002. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Cataloochee Group Camp?
October 2026, with 17 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 75.
When is the next open date at Cataloochee Group Camp?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Wed, Sep 23. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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