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Balsam Mountain Campground

7 mi northwest of Maggie Valley, NC · Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G · T-Mobile 5G

Federal campgroundtype
Reservablebooking
Jun–Sepbest months

About Balsam Mountain Campground

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. 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. The campground offers a short nature trail located beside site 43. The hiker only Flat Creek Trail is a pleasant walk through a hardwood forest. For the adventurous hiker the Hemphill Bald and Rough Fork trails provide a 14-mile loop hike, with outstanding views and old growth trees. Campers can enjoy high-quality backcountry fishing in the cool waters…

  • Fees: Individual Campsites: A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND…
  • Managed by: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, NPS
  • Where: 7 mi northwest of Maggie Valley, NC · 35.56544, -83.1743

Things to do:

FishingHikingBikingWildlife & birdingHistory & culture

Amenities:

ToiletsDrinking waterPicnic tablesTents allowedRVs allowed

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

38°
22°Jan
41°
24°Feb
47°
29°Mar
57°
37°Apr
63°
44°May
69°
52°Jun
71°
55°Jul
70°
54°Aug
66°
49°Sep
58°
40°Oct
48°
30°Nov
41°
25°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Mar.

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Good to know

Cell signal

Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G · T-Mobile 5G

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Rural edge

The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.

Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.
RV essentials

Dump station: 6.5 mi
Propane: 10.1 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.

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