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Gateway to the Smokies

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· Whittier, Jackson, North Carolina
2 acres hosted by Michael G.
1 Vehicle/Tent site · 1 tent site
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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.
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95% Recommend215 Ratings · 113 reviews
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Samuel C.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· March 2025
It was a neat expierence. Super Easy access to the place and was easy to find. Dollar general and a gas station was a super short walk away. The only downside was being so close to the main hwy, but I knew beforehand it would be loud. Michael is very responsive answered any questions I had. I was able to fit 2, 3 person tents and 1, 2 person tent inside the square. With room for another to fit.
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Alfred C.
3 years on Hipcamp
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· March 2025
The Smokies
I loved my stay at this site Michael was very accommidating and attentive , he is very knowledgeable in the area as far as things to do . He told me about The Smokie Mountain Railroad a 4 and half hour ride through the mountains it was amazing it capped off a great week . Overall it was a great experience.
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Brian M.
2 reviews
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· February 2025
I love a rainy night
This was a scenic campsite. Unfortunately, it rained heavily the night i used it but it had all the amenities a camper needs. For ring, picnic table, grill. For me, it was sleep in Subaru night. No conditions to enjoy.
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Isaac M.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· November 2024
Gateway Camping!!!
Great spot to see the surrounding cities. Very much tucked away but not far from the main road. Love the clean location, with easy access to local stores in case of midnight snack. Owner was quick to reply to any questions and very understanding.
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L L.
6 months on Hipcamp
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· November 2024
Convenient location right by the highway, easy to get into Cherokee. Campsite number 1 was vacant, so had the place to myself. Nice flat area, easy to park the car. Accessible in my sedan for sure. Only real negative was the traffic noise, even late at night. You can also see lights from nearby businesses from the campsite.
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Sarah S.
5 months on Hipcamp
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· November 2024
Tent · Group trip ·
Fantastic place to stay!! We will be back when we are in the area again!
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Whittier, Jackson, North Carolina, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee, East), S’atsoyaha (Yuchi), and Miccosukee First Nations according to
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Hosted by Michael G.

Joined in September 2019
Response rate: 100%

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