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About Deep Creek Campground (NC)
Number of accommodations: 90
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Parking
Pet friendly
Picnic Table
Restrooms
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- Grill
- Campfire Ring
Parking and Transport
- Parking
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (523)
What Guests Are Saying
Deep Creek Campground offers a clean, well-organized environment with beautiful scenery and ample opportunities for family fun, such as tubing and hiking. Many visitors appreciate the friendly staff and the campground's proximity to nature, making it a great spot for camping memories. However, some guests noted noise issues and close campsite spacing as areas for improvement. Overall, Deep Creek remains a cherished destination for many repeat visitors.
What Guests Are Saying
Deep Creek Campground offers a clean, well-organized environment with beautiful scenery and ample opportunities for family fun, such as tubing and hiking. Many visitors appreciate the friendly staff and the campground's proximity to nature, making it a great spot for camping memories. However, some guests noted noise issues and close campsite spacing as areas for improvement. Overall, Deep Creek remains a cherished destination for many repeat visitors.
Review Summary
Robert P
VerifiedMay 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 88
This was my first time camping in a National Park. I was more than pleased with the cleanliness of the camp site and bathroom. Same goes for the group campsite where I joined other Tenkara Camp attendees and the shelter where we gathered for programs and dinner.
Jack E
VerifiedMay 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 18
Tent camped by the river. Just right.
Johnsingh J
VerifiedApril 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 40
Wonderful location for the Camping and hiking on a creekside...
Lots of activity locations nearby the campsite. A few minutes drive to Bryson City for getting supplies if need to be reloaded.
Jacqueline W
VerifiedApril 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 26
The campground was not crowded during our weekend stay. The weather was nice, but it did rain one night during our stay. We were prepared for the rain, and I imagine that’s why a few of the reserved campsites guests didn't show. The rangers would check on the camping guests, which made me feel safe. We hiked to the Juney Whank, Tom Branch, and Indian Creek Falls. We started early, so there weren’t a lot of hikers along the way. I think it’s a great place for families. The weather was nice but a little cool. It didn’t keep the few guests from tubing. I imagine it will get crowded with tubers when the weather is much warmer.
The restroom locations were close to the tent campgrounds and is well lit at night. Be sure to take a flashlight with you to help navigate through the grounds. Be sure to bring the camp ground approved firewood and plenty, especially if you enjoy campfires.
I enjoyed my stay and the trails were awesome!
Steve K
VerifiedNovember 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 77
Beautiful campground, friendly and helpful ranger. Fall colors were amazing! Lots of good hiking from the campground, and super close to Bryson City for town stuff.
Susan F
VerifiedNovember 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 79
This is a wonderful campground! It's important to research any site you reserve because it's an unusual layout and many sites are unconventional. Also make sure you have leveling aids. No power or water hookups, but bathrooms are clean and you can fill your water tank at the dump station. Very peaceful; especially when it's not the peak of river tubing season! Internet connection at the entrance office parking area.
Deborah C
VerifiedNovember 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 84
The campground is great. The sites are surrounded be trees and very private. The bathrooms are very clean.
Robert K
VerifiedNovember 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 5
A beautiful campsite, the leaves were turning which added another dimension to the already scenic campsite. The large leveled and drained tent pads were a treat. I would not want to camp here if the site was full. The campsites are very close together, there is only 6 toilets total and one outdoor sink for about 25 campsites and no other access to water. The only way to access some campsites is to walk thru others. There was only one other camper when we were there.
Carlye L
VerifiedNovember 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 3
Beautiful campsite near the creek. Facilities were good. Best parts of our stay was the beautiful, kid-friendly hike at the back of the campsite and tubing in the creek (rental options right outside campground).
Darla J
VerifiedNovember 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 88
Campground is beautiful. Its a far drive from most everything, and is very basic. No electricity, no showers, no bear boxes. I'll probably look into staying at a commercial campground closer to smoky mountains with showers next time.
Location Deep Creek Campground (NC)
Address:
1912 East Deep Creek Road
Bryson City, NC, 28713
United States
Seasonal phone is 828-488-3184
From downtown Bryson City, NC: Follow signs to Deep Creek, 3 miles away.
Deep Creek Campground is accessible via NC-28, which connects to US-19 approximately 6 miles away, providing access to larger road networks.
Elevation: 569 feet
Nearby National Park
Arch Rock Entrance
Approximate driving time: 57 min
2.8 mi drive to downtown Bryson City (about 7 min)
Policies & Rules
General
- A valid parking tag is required for any vehicle parking for more than 15 minutes in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Front country campers parked at their designated campsite will not be required to have a parking tag. If they park elsewhere in the park, a parking tag will be required. Please note that parking tags will be required for vehicles in excess of what is allowable for each campsite.
- Over the last 10 years, an average of 339 negative human-bear encounters have been reported each year; many more go unreported. Visitors should be aware that high bear activity can occur in any area, and that your safety is not guaranteed. To increase your odds for a safe visit, please follow best practices for living and recreating in bear habitat. Stay alert and be prepared to react appropriately during possible encounters, and always report any unusual bear interactions as soon as possible.
- PLEASE READ SITE DESCRIPTIONS CAREFULLY, site width, length, and slope vary site-to-site. Leveling blocks might be needed for sites. • Caution: Bears and other wildlife frequent the area. All food and equipment used to prepare and store food must be kept in a sealed vehicle or camping unit of solid, non-pliable material AT ALL TIMES when not in use. All scented items, as well as all water containers MUST be stored. Dispose of garbage promptly in dumpsters provided. Unattended or improperly stored coolers, food and/or scented items may be impounded by campground staff. Violators are subject to fines. • River Tubes are considered “vessels” by the NPS and the State of NC, therefore children 13 and under are required to wear PFD’s. Over age 13, PFDs are highly recommended. Close-toed shoes and helmets are strongly recommended. • Dispose of garbage promptly in bear-proof dumpsters. This rule is strictly enforced! • Firewood Restriction: Only heat-treated firewood bundled in its original packing and bearing a certification seal from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) or a state department of agriculture may be brought into the park. This rule is strictly enforced. Campers may also collect dead and down wood in the park for campfires. Heat-treated wood is available from a growing list of private businesses in communities around the park. Please visit www.nature.org/firewoodmap for a list of available vendors near the park. Concessioners at Cades Cove, Elkmont, and Smokemont will provide heat-treated wood for sale during their operating season. Certified heat-treated firewood is packaged and clearly marked with a state or federal seal. For additional information about these firewood regulations, please visit the park website at http://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/frontcountry-camping. • There are no showers or electric, water or sewer hook-ups in the park. Some accessible sites have a 5 amp electric hookup for medical equipment use. • Quiet hours are in effect from 10 PM to 6 AM. Generator use is restricted to 8 AM to 8 PM. • Fires are allowed in fire rings only! • A maximum of 6 people may occupy a campsite. The park stay limit is 14 consecutive days. Reservations which exceed the 14 consecutive day limit may be cancelled and refunded. • A Tennessee or North Carolina fishing license is required to fish in the park. Special regulations apply in the park. • Pets are permitted but cannot be left unattended. All pets must be kept on a leash at all times. Pets are not allowed on trails. • You must check-in with the campground office staff UPON ARRIVAL to complete your reservation. If you arrive after the office is CLOSED for the day then you must check-in with the campground staff the following day. Failure to check-in with the office staff by noon following the day of your arrival will be considered a no show. This may result in a forfeit of your reservation. During November-April the office may be open intermittently; during these months campers occupying their site must be able to provide proof of occupancy when requested by park staff. • For additional park information call 865-436-1200 or visit www.nps.gov/grsm
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Last updated: September 8, 2026
