Cataloochee Creek in Great Smoky National Park

Cataloochee Creek

One of the best streams in the park.

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Cataloochee Creek Details

Catalooche Creek is one of the best streams in the park, largely because of it's beautiful surroundings and historic setting. The stream is generally considered to be large in comparison to other streams in the park. It is most often accessed from the Cataloochee Campground and is mainly populated with Brown and Rainbow trout.

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Low

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Nearby Parks Around Cataloochee Creek

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Cuyahoga

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Cataloochee Creek

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0.0 mi away

Cataloochee Campground

This secluded campground offers a rustic escape deep within the historic Cataloochee Valley of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

0.2 mi away

Boogerman Loop

This popular trail follows a picturesque creek through iconic Appalachian forests.

0.4 mi away

Cataloochee Horse Camp

25 miles west (north) of Asheville, NC.

0.6 mi away

Cataloochee

Was once home to a substantial Appalachian community and Cherokee hunting ground.

0.7 mi away

Cataloochee Valley

Great area for viewing wildlife in a quiet, historic setting.