Smokey Mountains: Cades Cove vs Smokemont
Hi All, We are planning a trip to the Smokies for next year and would like to stay in the park. Which campground would be better for large travel trailers? Ours is 35 feet long. Both say trailer...
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From the responses here, the 'best' campground is obviously a matter of personal preference so I'll throw out my two cents. Smokemont would be my choice IF I could pick my site. Most spots in loop "F" have plenty of room for larger RVs and I don't recall any problems getting in or out (but our camper is only 19'). The pictures below are of site F38 which is one of eleven sites directly on the water.
For us, Smokemont is more centrally located for other things we like to do in western NC - rafting on the Nantahala River, backroad drives in Cherokee and Nantahala National Forests hikes (several), Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Cherohala Skyway and mountain music in many of the small towns. Having said this, we almost always visit Cades Cove when in that area. Elkmont has its pluses as well. And don't forget the National Forest campgrounds - Horse Cove is actually our favorite CG but probably too small for a rig the size of yours.
Edited to add shot of creek running just behind the site
EDIT: Resized images to fit the page.
For us, Smokemont is more centrally located for other things we like to do in western NC - rafting on the Nantahala River, backroad drives in Cherokee and Nantahala National Forests hikes (several), Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Cherohala Skyway and mountain music in many of the small towns. Having said this, we almost always visit Cades Cove when in that area. Elkmont has its pluses as well. And don't forget the National Forest campgrounds - Horse Cove is actually our favorite CG but probably too small for a rig the size of yours.
Edited to add shot of creek running just behind the site
EDIT: Resized images to fit the page.
