Cataloochee Group Campground — Hotel in Waynesville

We've been camping here for nearly 20 years as a family. We've seen a lot of changes, both good and bad. Camp site #3 at the group camp ground has a very strange layout, and the fire pit resembles that of a hobo fire. You also cannot move the table to fit under your shelter. The other two sites do not seem to suffer from these issues, just camp site #3. We've also had trouble with the camp hosts in the past, even though this time our host (Roy) was very nice and never forced any silly made up rules on us. Of course we will go back because we love it there, but it will not be at...

Just an awesome spot! Group camp for five vehicles makes it low cost. We were in Site 2, which I thought was the best. Directly across from the entrance and by the river. The river is wide and great for getting in, about a foot deep, to cool off. No showers. Bathrooms super clean. Each campsite has trash bins. There is a football field sized grass flat field to play in. The pads are level, five per site. Large fire ring with grill attached. Extra extra large camp grill, but we...

One of the best places to camp in the Smokies for large group. Very clean area. Bathroom are clean. Saw bear and Elk here this past summer. Good prices also. They have plenty of picnic tables at each site. Also a grill and firepits also. Just beautiful. Close to river, historic buildings, trails and wild life. Great fishing also...