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
Melanie G
VerifiedJuly 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 81, Loop:
First time ever being at deep creek after 5 years not having a camp host. Sadly this opened the door for ppl to break the rules with no one controlling it. Many nights with ppl drunken screaming intentionally keeping ppl awake daring anyone to shut them up. I felt bad for those with children next to the camps doing it with all the vulgar language. Some ppl even left early I’m certain it was because of the disrespect going on. One of the worst time there. I hope this is not going to be a continued thing every year otherwise we will have to give up our favorite destination camp to go elsewhere.
Cheryl H
VerifiedJuly 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 62, Loop:
Bathrooms very clean, campsites with plenty of shade, tent pads level. Quick half mile walk from our site to the general store. Staff was helpful, trails were beautiful, Creek was fun! (And drinking water was tasty!)
Jennifer J
VerifiedJune 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 1, Loop:
Great campsite by the creek. Clean bathrooms. Wish there was a fountain for potable water.
Amy W
VerifiedJune 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 57, Loop:
Richard M
VerifiedJune 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 35, Loop:
In spite of the campgrounds being filled to the brim on our first of 2 nights of tent camping, and some of the other campers being loud beyond 10pm, and the sites being a bit small, this ultimately proved to be one of our best-ever camping experiences. Proximity to the rushing sounds of Deep Creek helped drown out other sounds and lull us to sleep. The other campers were largely quiet and friendly. The nearby hiking/running/bike trails were plentiful, as were the many great views, including several waterfalls.
brendan c
VerifiedJune 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 8, Loop:
Though the sites are a little close together, we had nice neighbors and the creek access for the kids was perfect. We will be back next year!
kelly t
VerifiedJune 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 43, Loop:
I camp here yearly, always beautiful. Rangers are friendly, campground is kept, bathrooms clean and just a beautiful family campground. There are trails, Bryson City nearby and don't forget TUBING THE CREEK!!! NOA is just a short drive. Don't miss out on a great family vacation spot!
david r
VerifiedJune 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 41, Loop:
very nice and quiet
Macon C
VerifiedJune 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 58, Loop:
We took our toddler on her first camping trip. We booked a site up away from Deep Creek to avoid her being near the water, but the whole campground was much bigger than I anticipated. We had a great private area, which was great, but if I were to book again, I'd opt to be closer to the hiking trails. The site was nice, ample spacing, picnic table and fire pit - plenty of room for my small family. The bathrooms we used were clean and had TP, which was great. My husband used the wash area to wash our dishes - a nice amenity to have. We are backpackers so car-camping is new to me, but we had a great time. I'm excited to explore more of GSMNP and try other sites, though I think we will definitely be back to Deep Creek at some point. The hiking trails nearby were GREAT! My toddler loved the waterfalls and playing in the safe, shallow parts of Deep Creek.
Jacqueline F
VerifiedJune 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 21, Loop:
We did not like the way the tenting area was set up. The parking was all by the road and with the numerous campsites within the park we had people from farther in walking through our campsite to get to their vehicle or to the road. This type of camping is not for us as we like our privacy in out campsite.
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
