Big Bear's RV Park
Big Bear's RV Park
Big Bear's RV Park
Big Bear's RV Park

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Power Service Power Service
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Water Hookup Water Hookup

About Big Bear's RV Park

Big Bear’s RV Park in Bryson City, North Carolina, is a small, quiet campground nestled in the scenic Deep Creek Valley just one mile from downtown Bryson City, the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Depot, and the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It offers spacious, big-rig-friendly RV sites with full hookups, plenty of open green space, and easy access for all types of rigs, making it a peaceful base for exploring the Smokies. The park’s location along Deep Creek gives guests easy access to tubing and the soothing sounds of the water, while still being close to local attractions, outdoor adventures, and town amenities. Whether visitors are seeking a restful retreat or a gateway to hiking, tubing, and mountain exploration, Big Bear’s RV Park delivers a relaxed, nature-oriented experience — book your stay today and start planning your mountain getaway.

Available sites

15 total sites

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Tubing

Tubing

Spring Summer Fall

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Power Service Power Service
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Water Hookup Water Hookup
Waterfront Waterfront
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Sewer Hookup Sewer Hookup
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Power Service
  • Water Hookup
  • Sewer Hookup
  • Full Hookups
Connectivity and Media

Connectivity and Media

  • Wi Fi
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Fire Pit
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly

Views and Setting

  • Waterfront
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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15 Sites Available

Site
Price
🏠 22 Cabin
4 guests
$232.64
/ per night
🚐 23 RV
Full hookups · 30/50 amp · 45 × 16 ft
$61.80
/ per night
🚐 27 RV
Full hookups · 30/50 amp · 43 × 16 ft
$66.95
/ per night
🚐 28 RV
Full hookups · 30/50 amp · 45 × 16 ft
$66.95
/ per night
🚐 29 RV
Full hookups · 30/50 amp · 45 × 16 ft
$66.95
/ per night
🚐 30 RV
Full hookups · 30/50 amp · 45 × 16 ft
$66.95
/ per night
🚐 31 RV
Full hookups · 30/50 amp · 45 × 16 ft
$66.95
/ per night
🚐 32 RV
Full hookups · 30/50 amp · 50 × 16 ft
$61.80
/ per night
🚐 33 RV
Full hookups · 30/50 amp · 50 × 16 ft
$66.95
/ per night
🚐 34 RV
Full hookups · 30/50 amp · 50 × 16 ft
$66.95
/ per night
🚐 35 RV
Full hookups · 30/50 amp · 50 × 16 ft
$66.95
/ per night
🚐 36 RV
Full hookups · 30/50 amp · 75 × 16 ft
$66.95
/ per night
🚐 37 RV
Full hookups · 30/50 amp · 75 × 16 ft
$66.95
/ per night
🚐 38 RV
Full hookups · 30/50 amp · 75 × 16 ft
$66.95
/ per night
🚐 39 RV
Full hookups · 30/50 amp · 75 × 16 ft
$66.95
/ per night

Reviews

5 reviews

Summary

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Big Bear's RV Park offers a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere with great neighbors and a convenient location just minutes from Bryson City and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Guests appreciate the cleanliness of the campground and the helpfulness of owner Bryan, who goes above and beyond to assist visitors. While there are some concerns about the limited bathroom facilities and pricing, the overall experience is highly positive, making it a recommended spot for RV travelers.

Based on guest feedback

4.8

Overall rating

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Tangela Neff

Tangela Neff

August 22, 2023 Google Maps

Fantastic campground!!!! Owner is super nice and helpful. The campground is very neat, clean, well taken care of and a lot of nice area for walking your pets. We brought our toy hauler and our motorcycles. We planned to stay 3 weeks but liked it so well we ended up staying a month The campsites are big and nicely graveled. Each site has a nice picnic table and fire pit. The owner might sell you some firewood. We didn’t get a site right on the river but every site in the campground is close and just a short walk to the water for fly fishing, tubing or just hanging out. You can rent tubes from the owner. We were About 5 min drive to/from Bryson City and about 10 min to/from National Forest and nice waterfall paths for hiking. We felt very centrally located for all of the awesome motorcycle rides, and all of the things we wanted to do around the area. Highly recommend this campground and we plan to be back next year and every summer thereafter!!!!

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Mary Lilly

Mary Lilly

May 14, 2024 Google Maps

We just spent 5 nights here. Bryan the owner was so nice. Our space was creekside, large, gravel with electric, water and sewer. Our doodle loved playing in the fields. Very quiet and relaxing. Close to downtown Bryson City. We were able to day trips to Cherokee, Maggie Valley and we rode the Great Smoky Mtn Railroad! We will definitely be back.

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Sam Nichols

Sam Nichols

November 16, 2025 Google Maps

This was a good campground.

The location was really good. You're about five minutes from the Deep Creek entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The stars at night are amazing.

If you rely on starlink like we do, you're in luck. There are no obstructions for your dish.

The campground is clean and well kept. Terry took good care of us. At least I think that was his name, the gentleman who supports the Cowboys and South Carolina.

The only thing taking a star off is the lack of bathrooms and the price. You get good value but not great value.

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Vance Scott

Vance Scott

December 31, 2025 Google Maps

If I could give 10 stars I would! We were making our first trip through the mountains in a new motor coach and by the time we reached Bryson City it was getting dark. I was too nervous to finish the trip to Pigeon Forge in the dark on another winding mountain road. We called and spoke to the owner, Bryan, even though they were closed, I explained the situation and he not only gave us directions to get there but was waiting at the entrance to guide us to our spot. We liked the little town so much we decided to stay there instead of going to Pigeon Forge. The next day we were going to have to unhook to drive to town in the motor coach. We texted Bryan to ask about parking and he offered to run me to town! He has got to be one of the nicest people I have ever met! If you find yourself near Bryson City, stop into Big Bear RV Park. I’m definitely coming back to see some attractions that aren’t open this time of year. Great little town, great RV park! I can’t recommend this place enough!

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Tony Jenkins

Tony Jenkins

February 18, 2026 Google Maps

Lived here in our RV from November 2023 until this week. We got a new-to-us house in Bryson City, which is home for us now. Enjoyed our time at BIG BEAR'S a lot. Lived up on 'the hill side' (as opposed to 'creek side'. IYKYK) with a few other full-time residents and most of the permanent seasonal folks. Great neighbors. Really quiet and relaxing atmosphere. Close enough to town to be there in under five minutes drive, but away from all the normal traffic and tourist-season busy-ness. Always know when GSMR was coming and going. 😆. Love hearing the train whistles. Brian's a good guy, lifelong resident, with a head full of local knowledge. Come to BIG BEAR'S, enjoy your stay in the mountains. Be well.

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Location & Directions for Big Bear's RV Park

832 West Deep Creek Road, Bryson City, NC 28713 United States

Elevation: 544 ft

Nearest town

Bryson City, NC - 1.4 mi

About 4 min to downtown

Highway access

The campground is on West Deep Creek Road. US 19 is a short drive away and US 74 is a short drive away.

Near Great Smoky Mountains National Park

The closest entrance is: Deep Creek Entrance

Approximate drive: 1.2 mi · 2 min

Near Yosemite National Park

The closest entrance is: Arch Rock Entrance

Approximate drive: 34.8 mi · 1 hr (60 min)

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Last updated: October 12, 2026

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Population: 1,902

Nearby city: Knoxville, TN

Approx. 45 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 1,732 ft

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