Balsam Mountain Campground
Maggie Valley, North Carolina · 5,358 ft · In Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 5,358 ft (1,633 m)5,358 ft1,633 m
Sites43
Balsam Mountain Campground lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- 01Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
- 02Standard · up to 6 people20 ft
- 03Standard · up to 6 people24 ft
- 04Standard · up to 6 people24 ft
- 05Standard · up to 6 people15 ft
- 06Standard · accessible · up to 6 people24 ft
- 07Standard · up to 6 people24 ft
- 08Standard · up to 6 people24 ft
- 09Standard · up to 6 people17 ft
- 10Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
Showing 10 of 43 · by site number
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Other campgrounds in Great Smoky Mountains National Park 18
Nearest first. Every place inside the park's boundary.
- Balsam Mt. CampgroundNational Park · facts not yet knownunder 100 ft
- Round Bottom Horse Camp$30 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov4.0 mi
- Cataloochee Horse Camp$30 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov5.5 mi
- Cataloochee Campground27 sites · $30 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov6.7 mi
- Tow String Horse Camp$30 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov7.1 mi
- Smokemont Campground4 loops · Loop A, Loop B & C, Loop D, Loop F · 142 sites · $30 a night · partial hookups · Reserve on Recreation.gov7.8 mi
Also in the park: 7 group areas · 94 backcountry and High Sierra camps
Open the park pageAmenities
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- ADA accessible
- Campfires allowed
- Campfires allowed
- Caravan / RV sites
- Drinking water
- Picnic tables
- Reservations
- Tent sites
- Toilets
- Wheelchair accessible
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About
Overview
Balsam Mountain Campground is located in a relatively remote part of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The secluded setting offers visitors the ability to enjoy a multitude of recreational activities without the crowds which are sometimes common in other parts of the park.Recreation
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a hiker's paradise, with over 800 miles of maintained trails ranging from short, leg-stretchers to strenuous treks. The Balsam Mountain area features several trails that are less heavily used compared to other areas of the park.
From National Park Service — campgrounds, OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit
Cell service
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- T-Mobile5G · 4G LTE
Cell service at Balsam Mountain Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny74°55°
- ThuSunny, 5% chance of rain74°54°
- FriMostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers, 43% chance of rain66°33°
- SatSunny, 2% chance of rain50°32°
- SunSunny56°36°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the mapOutside the park, nearest first.
Indian Creek Campground
Campground · 3.3 mi · Cherokee
Mile High Campground - Tent Sites
Campground · 3.5 mi · Cherokee
Mile High Campground
Campground · 3.6 mi · Maggie Valley
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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