Balsam Mountain Campground
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About Balsam Mountain Campground
Balsam Mountain Campground is a national park campground at Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Swain County, North Carolina. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Instead of refreshing Recreation.gov, let Campsite Tonight watch for cancellations and automatically drop an open site into your cart the instant one frees up.
Balsam Mountain Campground is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 35 ft. Campers rate it 4.6/5 across 161 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Great Smoky Mountains National Park include Round Bottom Horse Camp, Cataloochee Horse Camp, Cataloochee Campground, Tow String Horse Camp and Smokemont Campground.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 298 · 2024: 280 · 2025: 88
Location
Address
Cherokee, North Carolina
Coordinates
35.5656, -83.1750
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •July sees 482 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Round Bottom Horse Camp
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Cataloochee Horse Camp
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Cataloochee Campground
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Tow String Horse Camp
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Smokemont Campground
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Smokemont Group Camp
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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Balsam Mountain Campground FAQ
How far in advance should I book Balsam Mountain Campground?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Balsam Mountain Campground?
July typically sees the highest reservation activity at Balsam Mountain Campground. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Balsam Mountain Campground right now?
Balsam Mountain Campground is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Balsam Mountain Campground located?
Balsam Mountain Campground is located in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, near Cherokee, North Carolina.
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