Balsam Mt. Campground
Campground · Tennessee ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (National Park) · Open Access
- 5,359 ft
- Elevation
Mountain ranges and pristine streams are the backdrop for your camping adventure in Balsam Mt. At 5,300 feet, Balsam Mtn. provides a moderate climate, characterized by mild summer temperatures with heavy rainfall. Balsam Mtn. Campground offers an unforgettable outdoor experience with campsites for tents as well as RVs.
Getting there
More information is available at http://www.nps.gov/grsm/.
35.56544, -83.17430 · 35°33'55.6"N 83°10'27.5"W
Typical weather
Typically 80°F in Jul, down to 46°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 46 | 51 | 58 | 68 | 74 | 78 | 80 | 80 | 75 | 67 | 58 | 50 |
| Low °F | 23 | 26 | 31 | 38 | 47 | 54 | 58 | 57 | 52 | 38 | 31 | 27 |
| Precip in | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Balsam Mt. Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Balsam Mt. Campground?
- No. Balsam Mt. Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Balsam Mt. Campground
- Balsam Mountain Campground less than 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Round Bottom Horse Camp 4.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cataloochee Horse Camp 5.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cataloochee Campground 6.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Tow String Horse Camp 7.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Smokemont Campground 7.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Smokemont Group Camp 7.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cataloochee Group Camp 8.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Collins Creek Picnic Pavilion 9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cosby Group Camp 13.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Waterrock Knob Visitor Center (Milepost 451.2) 7.5 mi · Facility
- Oconaluftee Visitor Center 8.2 mi · Facility
Contact
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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