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Gateway to the Smokies

94%

119 reviews

· Whittier, Jackson, North Carolina

2 acres hosted by Michael G.

1 RV/tent site · 1 tent site

Near Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Within a 30-minute drive from the Oconaluftee Visitor Center.

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Private campground featuring two very large campsites on our 2 acre property. The private drive and bridge that crosses over our creek has a security cable that can be locked. We are located right off of Hwy 441. 4 miles to Cherokee, 7 miles to National Park and 8 miles to Bryson City.

Activities

Biking

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Natural features

Forest

Lake

River, stream, or creek

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#2 Hilltop (small RV/tents)

94% (77)

RV/tent site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 30 ft

#2 Hilltop Our Hilltop site is an open level grassy lot with plenty of room to spread out with lots of privacy. It is available for those camping with tents and or smaller sized RVs such as campervans, truck campers, small class C's and travel trailers no longer than 20 feet in length. NO Class A or Fifth Wheel trailers are allowed due to the steepness and curvature of our road.

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#1 Creekside (tents only)

92% (59)

Tent site · Sleeps 6

#1 Creekside is our Walk in Tents Only campsite. Take a short walk down from the Parking area to the Creekside meadow where you'll find a 16'X16' tent pad, a rock fire pit, a park style charcoal grill and a standard sized picnic table. Fall asleep to the sounds of the creek just beyond the tent pad. Build a rock dam and create a small swimming hole perfect for little ones to splash and play or look for crawdads! Don't forget to bring your low beach chairs to soak and relax in the cool mountain creek. *Please Note During the Fall and Winter Months (Mid October - Early April) the Creekside site will have less privacy when the leaves fall off the trees. We do adjust the price of the site during this time to reflect that. For a more private experience we suggest you book the Hilltop Site.

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94% Recommend222 ratings · 119 reviews

This campsite offers a mix of convenience and natural beauty, thanks to its close proximity to local towns and the Smoky Mountains. While campers appreciate the clean and well-maintained grounds, the nearby highway and business lights can disrupt the tranquility one might expect from a nature getaway. Many reviews highlight the ease of access and the friendly, responsive host, Michael. The creekside location and ample space are praised, though some find the noise and lack of true seclusion a downside.

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Jason S.

3 reviews

Mixed feelings

· April 2025

Nature Meets Convenience: Pleasant

17 ft campervan ·

#2 Hilltop (small RV/tents)

We recently stayed here in a campervan (RAM Promaster 3500) and overall, it was a pretty good experience! The area was clean, and the host was friendly and really helpful. The natural surroundings were beautiful, making it a great spot and not too far from nice outdoor activities (we went paddle boarding at a lake 20-minutes away). However, I was surprised by how close it was to bright lights and busy traffic, which made it a bit noisy in the evening. If you’re looking for a true escape into nature, this might not be the ideal spot. That said, if you don’t mind a little noise and lights, it’s a nice place to camp. I’d recommend it for those who enjoy a mix of nature and convenience!

Abby F.

2 reviews

Recommends

· April 2025

Tent ·

#1 Creekside (tents only)

Great location right by a flowing stream. I thought the highway right next door would be too loud but the water drowned out almost all of the noise. The site is great! The lights from the Dollar General across the road were pretty bright but I would imagine in the summer and fall that won’t be a problem.

Trevor T.

4 reviews

Recommends

· April 2025

Tent ·

#2 Hilltop (small RV/tents)

Did some car camping and my friends were tent camping, overall we enjoyed the property. Plenty of woods to collect dead wood from for fires and a nice cold creek at the bottom of the hill to soak your feet in and relax. Not far from the Smoky Mountains and a quick drive to all the nearby towns.

Aicha S.

3 months on Hipcamp

Mixed feelings

· April 2025

Tent ·

#1 Creekside (tents only)

Overall good experience. Unfortunately the road is very close and louder than expected. The sounds of the creek was nice when the traffic was low.

John G.

4 reviews

Recommends

· April 2025

16 ft car · With kids ·

#2 Hilltop (small RV/tents)

We stayed here on a trip to the Smokey’s. The land is well kept, private, and only a few minutes from the park. The highway is nearby so you’ll get the vehicle noise and lights from businesses. This will likely lessen during full foliage but never be absent. Either way we prefer the feeling of our own camp site rather than large campgrounds which this provided and we all slept fine.

Kathy S.

2 reviews

Not recommend

· April 2025

False Advertising

Tent ·

#1 Creekside (tents only)

False advertising!! Very disappointed and left a day early. If you’re looking for a camping experience outdoors ; this is NOT IT. Your approx 20 feet from a MAJOR highway. Cars and 18 wheelers driving by constantly. No sounds of outdoor at all. The campsite is lit up til way after 11PM from the dollar general right across the road. Way too close to town and businesses go NOT at least provide power to “campers”. Wouldn’t call this a “camp site” at all. Not secluded. Not private at all. 10/10 would not recommend.. it felt like we pulled over beside I40 and made camp.

Location

Whittier, Jackson, North Carolina, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking