Jeffrey H
VerifiedOctober 19, 2020 Stayed at: 44
Excellent campground in a wooded area near a lovely stream.
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546 reviews
Deep Creek Campground offers a clean, well-organized environment with beautiful scenery and ample opportunities for family fun, such as tubing and hiking. Many visitors appreciate the friendly staff and the campground's proximity to nature, making it a great spot for camping memories. However, some guests noted noise issues and close campsite spacing as areas for improvement. Overall, Deep Creek remains a cherished destination for many repeat visitors.
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October 19, 2020 Stayed at: 44
Excellent campground in a wooded area near a lovely stream.
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October 16, 2020 Stayed at: 28
The spacious tents-only section by Deep Creek was a very peaceful experience. The easy access to different scenic spots, like Tom Branch Falls and Indian Creek Falls, and to variable hiking trails was a great asset. Having spent much time in other parts of Great Smoky Mountain National Park and camped at Cosby Campground, it was a pleasure to explore this side of the park.
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October 16, 2020 Stayed at: 27
Deep Creek is an awesome campground had has been a hidden jewel for many years. I spent many summers a kid and continue to visit. This year the camp ground initiated an on-line reservation system. Its a good idea on paper but ultimately camp sites are blocked by reservation and when the camper does not show, the site remains blocked. I miss the old days of showing up and picking a vacant site in person. Regardless, It its a great place to make memories and perfect for getting kids away from their computer games. Tubing, hiking, biking and camping are the camp attractions. Bryson City is also a good attraction for a craft beer connoisseur. The camp is convenient to most attractions in western NC.
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October 12, 2020 Stayed at: 45
I stayed here for a weekend and it was really good. We did some extra like tubing and hiking to couple of fall closeby. You will really enjoy your camping experience. Best time to visit is the summer.
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October 11, 2020 Stayed at: 85
Great staff and lovely place. Only issue was some of the RV campsites had little privacy :/
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October 11, 2020 Stayed at: 33
Better drainage to control mud near the rest rooms.
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October 10, 2020
The hours online did not reflect the actual hours of the park office. also no enforcement of quiet time was even attempted. a church group arrived right at 10PM and starting setting up their tents and being extremely loud and walked around and through our campsite constantly until i finally was able to fall asleep late into the night. i loved the surrounding area but the campsites were entirely too close together for quiet time to not be enforced. The sunrise and trails in this area were breathtaking but someone could easily sleep elsewhere and experience this without dealing with the hassle of noisey campsite neighbors.
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October 9, 2020 Stayed at: 66
Had a great week at Deep Creek campground. It's near amazing sights, trails and Bryson City.
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October 5, 2020
Great facilities and camp site. Lots of trees, the tent pad was perfect and level, The fire ring was in good shape, and there was a lamp post next to the picnic table. Quiet secluded, and enjoyable. I'll be back to camp there again.
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October 4, 2020 Stayed at: 35
Beautiful campground. Great hiking trails right there. Nice campsites with fire rings and picnic tables. Clean restrooms.
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1912 East Deep Creek Road, Bryson City, NC 28713 United States
Elevation: 569 ft
Seasonal phone is 828-488-3184
From downtown Bryson City, NC: Follow signs to Deep Creek, 3 mi away.
Deep Creek Campground is accessible via NC-28, which connects to US-19 approximately 6 miles away, providing access to larger road networks.
The closest entrance is: Deep Creek Entrance
Approximate drive: 0.3 mi · 0 min
The closest entrance is: Arch Rock Entrance
Approximate drive: 33.5 mi · 57 min
Last updated: October 22, 2026