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 (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
John S
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 92, Loop:
Host couple had a dog that barked almost constantly when outside their camper and especially when they were hanging out at the entrance station. You could hear it throughout the campground and picnic area. Very obnoxious .
Andrea C
VerifiedAugust 31, 2021 • Stayed at: 52, Loop:
1. Campsites not as pictured. More info needs to be provided so that trailers and RV's can judge whether or not the site is appropriate for their rig. We had to park our 17' trailer on site #52, and could never get it close to level.
2. No showers and no water spigots available. Also, no dishwashing facilities, so all gray water is supposed to be transported to toilets and flushed. Not very feasible.
3. Beautiful environment, and helpful staff.
Angel A
VerifiedAugust 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 37, Loop:
Such a beautiful campground! This was my first solo camping adventure. I was a little nervous, but this was such an amazing place for my first solo trip! Very family friendly, love the constant running of the creek and falls. Great hiking trails and tubing!
Becky R
VerifiedAugust 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 16, Loop:
Everyone was so sweet and helpful
Monty C
VerifiedAugust 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 12, Loop:
Great location for what I call white water tubing, pretty safe but a lot of fun. Disney would spend millions to try to create this adventure but wouldn't come close. Campground along the creek for wade -in / wade out to borrow a phrase from skiing. Great campsites. I also like that it is 2-3 miles to Bryson City, so groceries and brew pubs are very close by-accessibility here is one of the best in Smoky Mountain campgrounds.
Adam B
VerifiedAugust 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 37, Loop:
Not all sites have lantern posts, which is a bit annoying for someone that is showing up with a lantern. I changed sites, but had to change back to my original booking on the final day, which was a bit frustrating. The sites are QUITE close together, and shuttling back and forth from one's vehicle pretty much entails just walking through other people's campsites, since there are no paths. The lights in the restroom were activated by the presence/absence of ambient light, which meant that for the period in the evening from about 8 to 9pm, it was simply dark inside, which was, again, somewhat annoying.
Charles B
VerifiedAugust 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 15, Loop:
The campground rangers were very helpful. It is convenient to the deep creek loop trail and others that include views of waterfalls and an opportunity for casual to challenging hikes. The location is also convenient to Bryson City which offers store, restaurants and other activities that can be combined with camping
Carlos D
VerifiedAugust 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 90, Loop:
This is must stop at the beginning of the blue rigde parkway. The place is clean, well kept, and nice crew. The white water river crosses the park and you can easily hike to nice waterfalls. Great with kids, as well for a couple that loves nature.
Benjamin W
VerifiedAugust 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 75, Loop:
Clean camp with well maintained trails
Jason T
VerifiedAugust 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 76, Loop:
Wanted to give it 5 stars. But they just allow dogs to bark ALL day long. Rangers do nothing about it. It’s sooooo beautiful though. Just wish they wouldn’t allow dogs that bark all day and at everything. And honestly not sure why y’all allow dogs in this campground. It’s part of the park. Thanks for listening.
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
