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
THOMAS C
VerifiedMay 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 86, Loop:
Lovely smaller campsite - pay attention to how the spots are set up, not ideal for adventure vans as you end up pulling up alongside the road. Still beautiful and we were fortunate when we visited that not all spots were taken so the road positioning didn't bother us. Also not super dog friendly - no trails for the dogs to walk on in this part of the park. Would have been nice to be able to take our small dog on the heavily trafficked trail to the falls.
Thomas F
VerifiedMay 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 72, Loop:
Nice, quiet, well maintained campground. Being slightly before the summer busy season, it was not crowded at all. Bryson City is a bit off the beaten path. However, it is closer to the campground than some of the other ones. The maintenance crews we excellent! Bathrooms were well kept.
Jeff C
VerifiedMay 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 61, Loop:
No staff at the campground the two days I was there (early May). The weather report and the site reservations list posted was from the week before. The sites aren't bad, but some of them are very close. My neighbor's picnic table and mine were within 10 or 12 feet of each other. Shade is variable, depending on the site. Restrooms were clean, but are a pretty good walk from some of the sites. Usually not very crowded, this campground is definitely off the beaten path for most Smokies visitors. Make sure you know the roads to the campground, GPS tends to give some strange directions, and there isn't a lot of directional signage. Campground is close to the Deep Creek trailhead and adjacent picnic area. Deep Creek is very popular for tubing in the warm weather.
Kelly F
VerifiedMay 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 37, Loop:
We picked a campsite in the back by the creek. The sound was so relaxing and it was beautiful. Make sure you get there in day light you have to carry your stuff from the parking lot.
Tim H
VerifiedMay 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 87, Loop:
No Deep Creek complaints. Staff onsite were friendly, bath rooms were spotless and firewood was stacked at several camps. Close day hikes were easy and the creek/river was crystal clear. Overall - great experience.
Complaint for the .gov crew - reservation system and policy, you need more First Come Sites. When you're traveling all day and getting tired or just feel the need to stay an extra day, it would be nice to be able to without travelling 10 miles for cell service after you arrive. If you don't have internet you are hosed.
Thomas W
VerifiedMay 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 38, Loop:
Deep Creek is one of my favorite campgrounds. I always enjoy camping there and this trip was one of the best.
Donna C
VerifiedMay 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 46, Loop:
Wasn’t able to make a reservation on line the site would not work
Robert P
VerifiedMay 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 88, Loop:
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, Loop:
Tent camped by the river. Just right.
Jacqueline W
VerifiedApril 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 26, Loop:
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!
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: July 11, 2026
