Balsam Mountain Campground is a campground in North Carolina, listed under Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The listed managing agency is National Park Service. The longest reported RV length is 24 feet at at least one site; check the individual site limits before booking.
Campground at a glance
| Detail | Information |
| Campground | Balsam Mountain Campground |
| State | North Carolina |
| Managing agency | National Park Service |
| Recreation area | Great Smoky Mountains National Park |
| Booking | Reservations available |
| Reservable flag | Some or all sites marked reservable |
| Recorded campsites | 43 |
| Free camping | Free status not confirmed; check current fees |
RV length and site suitability
| Measure | Reported value |
| Longest RV accepted at any recorded site | 24 ft (7.3 m) |
| Your RV length | Comparison with reported maximum |
| 20 ft | Within reported maximum; individual site check required |
| 25 ft | Exceeds reported maximum |
| 30 ft | Exceeds reported maximum |
| 35 ft | Exceeds reported maximum |
| 40 ft | Exceeds reported maximum |
| 45 ft | Exceeds reported maximum |
A campground-wide maximum does not guarantee a suitable site, access road or turning space. Confirm the specific campsite dimensions and whether the limit includes a tow vehicle.
Hookups and campground rules
| Facility or rule | Source report |
| Electric hookups | Not confirmed in this dataset |
| Water hookups | Not confirmed in this dataset |
| Sewer hookups | Not confirmed in this dataset |
| Pets | Reported at one or more sites |
| Campfires | Reported at one or more sites; seasonal restrictions may apply |
Amenities are reported across individual sites and may not occur together at the same campsite. “Not confirmed” does not mean unavailable or prohibited. Water hookups do not establish drinking-water availability; check current pet rules and fire restrictions with the operator.
Location and reservations
| Latitude | Longitude |
| 35.565436 | -83.174299 |
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Check reservations and site details · Visit the official National Park Service page
Data source
Source: Campsite Atlas federal campgrounds dataset (CC0), compiled from federal agency records. Downloaded 2026-11-09. This is the download date, not an individual site verification date. Facility ID: 273848. Confirm current opening dates, fees, availability and restrictions before travelling.