Deep Creek Campground (NC)

Great location, well managed sites, amazing Rangers

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Deep Creek Campground is in a wooded area conveniently located near the trails to Juney Whank, Indian Creek, and Tom Branch waterfalls. The walk-in tent sites are in a flat area near the creek, and the RV/tent sites are in a more rugged section uphill from the tent sites. Be advised that some of the RV/tent sites aren't really suitable for RVs at all, so choose your site carefully if traveling in an RV. Many sites would accommodate an RV without a problem, but the site I was in, #65, required parking along the roadway and climbing up a hill to the campsite. It was not a problem for me since I was using a tent, but it would not be possible to pull a trailer or motorhome into that particular site.

Tubing was fun and convenient. Bathrooms were pretty clean, bring hand soap. Sites were close but we had enough space. On the weekend nights it was a bit of a party and groups were not following quiet hours.

So fun and secluded.

Clean, but a lack of amenities. No soap, hand sanitizer, or paper towels in the bathroom. However, it was over a nice location, right next to the creek. Quiet time should be more enforced, people tend to be loud after 10:00. Close to everything! It is 10 minutes to Bryson City, trails and activities.

If you goal is tubing, camping here is 5 stars. If your goal is camping, then the level is much lower. Don't expect privacy if you camp by the creek. There is enough space to distance and we never found the bathrooms crowded. However, you can always see and be seen. The wonder of this place is that if you camp by the creek, you can tube all day. Tube, rest, tube, have a snack, tube, take a nap and tube some more. It all depends on your goal for your trip.
The staff is nice and maintains the bathrooms clean.

So much fun- MUST rent tubes and play in the rapids :) Cannot wait to come back! Please, remember to do your part and keep the park clean!

Worst campsite I've even been to, anywhere, ever. Campsites are shaped strangely, basically right on top of each other, impossible to socially distance yourself from other campers. People walk through your campsite confused, trying to get to their own, because of the weird layout. There is no drinking water, despite what the website says (only 1 fountain that was not working). Parking is a bit away from sites, have to truck all of your camping stuff across other campsites to get to your own. Save your time and money (and sanity), and go somewhere, anywhere, else.

By having all of the campsites filled everyday, finding parking spaces near certain sites was a problem.