About Deep Creek Campground (NC)
Number of accommodations: 90
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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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 (438)
What Guests Are Saying
Deep Creek Campground is a well-maintained site with spacious, private campsites and clean facilities, making it a great choice for families and nature lovers. The convenient location near Bryson City offers easy access to hiking trails and tubing opportunities in the creek. While the campground can get crowded, especially on weekends, many guests appreciate the friendly hosts and the beautiful surroundings, often returning for the enjoyable experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Deep Creek Campground is a well-maintained site with spacious, private campsites and clean facilities, making it a great choice for families and nature lovers. The convenient location near Bryson City offers easy access to hiking trails and tubing opportunities in the creek. While the campground can get crowded, especially on weekends, many guests appreciate the friendly hosts and the beautiful surroundings, often returning for the enjoyable experience.
Review Summary
Daniel L
VerifiedApril 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 73, Loop:
The campground was clean and quiet. The waterfall trails were close and easy to navigate. The ranger was helpful and informative.
James S
VerifiedApril 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 87, Loop:
I stayed at the Deep Creek Campground for 3 nights in early April, a few days after the campground opened for the 2024 season. Only about 10% of the campsites were occupied. The facilities were in great shape. I day hiked the Deep Creek Trail up to back country campsite 60 and the next day I hiked the Indian Creek Trail up to back country campsite 46, as well as the Deeplow Gap Trail to campsite 51. I visited the old cemeteries and the waterfalls. These trails are mainly along old wagon roads. I recommend these trails as they gradually ascend and are not crowded once you get past Indian Creek Falls.
John W
VerifiedNovember 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 80, Loop:
Beautiful place to stay but noisy dogs and kids riding scooters and noisy distracted from what would have otherwise been a nice experience.
Wes A
VerifiedNovember 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 63, Loop:
Great campground minutes away from Bryson City and close to many other trails/activities. The spots are pretty close together closer, but that’s most of the National park campgrounds. No showers, but there is running water and flushable toilets. The restrooms were very clean and there were bear proof trashcans throughout, all within a short walking distance from our campsite. Only certain firewood is allowed in the campground, so make sure to check on that if you’re bringing any. There is a store right outside the campground that sold firewood for $9 a bundle. There are some trails within the campground with waterfalls, but we unfortunately didn’t have time to check it out. We had an awesome time and would absolutely stay here again.
Jonathan P
VerifiedNovember 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 22, Loop:
With the only exception being a lack of onsite showers, this was a perfectly serene campground. Great location to both Bryson City and the southern entrance of the park!
James N
VerifiedNovember 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 43, Loop:
Nice and well located campground in a National Park. It was quiet from 10 pm to 6 am. Close to lots of hiking trails from easy to difficult levels. Three waterfalls within a mile. A variety of restaurants within 3 miles if you don't want to cook at the campsite. Cherokee, NC is just 15 minutes away. View elk early morning near Smokies' entrance early morning just 15 minutes away.
Richard L
VerifiedNovember 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 56, Loop:
The hosts were very attentive.
Howell W
VerifiedNovember 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 85, Loop:
Campground rangers were very friendly and helpful, restrooms were much cleaner than Elkmont, generator use OK vs closed loops from generator use despite virtually everyone being gone from campground during day and neighbors when present in the evening having no issue with inverter generator use.
Carlos S
VerifiedNovember 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 55, Loop:
Ranger helped us get a different site. Perfect location, perfect weather.
Tiya A
VerifiedNovember 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 42, Loop:
Wouldn’t stay here. No privacy whatsoever. Wide open space, stacked on top of each other. Doesn’t feel like it’s part of the park. Drive to this campground was the worst.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 35.4609 / -83.4344
Elevation: 569 feet
Nearby National Park
Arch Rock Entrance
Approximate driving time: 57 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: June 4, 2026
