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Site 17 of 17 at Cardinal Mountain Campground

Smokies 17

Smokies 17 is the top of the mountain — the highest site we have, with an open view east through the trees. Private, and high enough that it feels like being on top of the world. The pavement runs the whole way up.

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A tent and two camp chairs on the deck at Smokies 17, Cardinal Mountain Campground near Franklin NC, with a split-rail fence running along the edge of the site
Smokies 17, behind the split-rail fence
The site at Smokies 17, Cardinal Mountain Campground, with a split-rail fence along the downhill edge
A split-rail fence along the downhill side
The driveway leading up to Smokies 17 at Cardinal Mountain Campground, paved the whole way
Paved the whole way up
The split-rail fence at the edge of Smokies 17, Cardinal Mountain Campground, with tall trees and the valley under cloud beyond
Past the fence, the ground falls away
The tent deck at Smokies 17, Cardinal Mountain Campground, looking east through the trees to the ridgeline
The open view east, from the highest site on the property

What campers said about Smokies 17

Recommends

It was a fantastic place, the spot I had was very private, will definitely return for another trip.

Brian T., September 2026Hipcamp

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Availability

When this site is free

If the dates you want are taken here, try another site — there are 16 on the mountain and one of them is very often free when this one isn’t. Browse them all.

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Site details

Site number17 of 17
Tent deckFour decks, 16 x 16
VehiclesUp to 18 feet — cars, trucks, SUVs and small campers. Longer vans won't make the approach.
AccessPaved the whole way up.
Elevation2,630 ft — the highest site on the property
ViewOpen view east through the trees
SunSun through the trees in the morning and on through midday
ParkingTwo cars in the driveway, best for one group
WaterWell water at the site
Spacing300 feet to Acadia 15, the nearest site.
HookupsNone — come self-contained
FireFire ring provided, on-property firewood only
GrillCharcoal grill at the site
NotesThe highest site on the property.

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