Deep Creek Campground (NC)

Hidden gem of a campground in the GSMNP. Small, not crowded ( we were there Mother’s Day weekend) and quiet. Very nice camp host. Bathrooms were sparkling clean. Site 89 was perfect size and level for our 25 ft RV & Jeep Wrangler. Can walk from campground to trailhead of a loop to see 3 waterfalls. Definitely recommend

This is an amazing campground for the GSNP. I will honestly go no where else, because I'm not sure there's much else you would need. It's quiet, peaceful and located in a great location next to Bryson City. You are on the doormat of the GSNP and right at Deep Creek for everything you are looking for. River, floating, fishing, waterfalls, hiking, exploring. One of my top 10 spots to camp at.

My two days there were very enjoyable. Camping there gave me access to beautiful place for fly fishing and good hiking. It makes it easy to get an early start. I was able to complete 18 miles comfortably and make it back to camp mid afternoon.
I was there at a not busy time , but I fear that a busy holiday might make the tent only sites less than ideal. Many sites packed into a relatively small area. It amounts to a big group site with no privacy if full, since the tent pads are so close together. The RV / tent sites are up the hill nicely shaded providing perhaps better separation between the sites.
The creek itself is very pretty, many enjoy tubing. A mile to two above the camp provides good trout fishing.

There is NO other campgrounds better. Only place I will camp. Never crowded. I love how convenient this site is to everything. Easy to get to All Hikes in the smokies. The trails at deep creek are beautiful and I go 3 times a year Well kept property. Bathrooms are spick and span. So clean. Nice quiet campsite.

This campsite should be considered a double spot together with 57. The sites are way too close with nothing in between them. Close to the road and bathrooms so constantly noisy. Campground is also a huge tubing destination in the summer, if you want to fish the creek be prepared to hike 1+ miles past all the tubers

This turned out to be a great trip for me and my grandkids.
I have been to deep creek twice recently. The first trip was on my own to fish and hike. I camped in the tent only section which is wide open, near the creek. It’s a big common area with little if any separation between tents, the RV+ Tent area is nicely shaded and more comfortable. The sites are more segregated from each other, making it a better “family experience”. My grandson and granddaughter really enjoyed the tubing. A great way to cool off during a hot summer day. We combined camping with white water rafting at the Nantahala Outdoor Center.
It was a great 3 day trip.

This is literally my favorite place on the planet! It's beautiful, well kept, and so much fun! I've been going at least once a year for the last 30ish years I love it so much. It started off as a spot for family vacations and over the years I've started inviting friends to join us and this year we had about 20 folks with us on our adventure. It was absolutely, perfectly splendid!

My family has been coming to Deep Creek Campground every year since the campground opened 60+ years ago. We’ve seen countless changes throughout the years, in both the campground and nearby Bryson City. But the one thing that has remained constant is our love for the campground and the surrounding Great Smoky Mountains. If you enjoy camping, hiking, fishing, tubing, fellowship, or leisurely walks to beautiful waterfalls then this is the place for you!

We had a great time at Deep Creek. It was 4th of July weekend so it was crowded but still a lot of fun.

Pictures of the campsites on the website would be helpful, that way you know exactly what you're getting. But it was a beautiful campground and we will definitely be back!