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
colin h
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 33, Loop:
A basic campground, restroom's are clean, but have no hot water or showers.
Gravel pads are large and level, but need some weed killer on in places.
Sites are not to close to one another..
Great location for tubing and playing in the creek.
Janet P
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 84, Loop:
Well maintained campground. The maintenance crew does a great job!
BUDDY R
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 8, Loop:
prepare for rain
Kevin M
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 77, Loop:
Brought hammocks and were able to fit three setups on site 77. I used a YOBO Hive stand on the pad. Nice campground.
Pete K
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 81, Loop:
We timed it just right by accident. Kids had gone back to school and Labor Day was the coming weekend. There was an amazing lull. One night we were the only two people in 80 spots I believe. We did see one or two other people come and go during the time we were there. The river was low, so the rafters were not many in number. Hiking was excellent. The weather was cool. It was the best way to enjoy a beautiful place. Our first trip. And the town of Bryson city couldn’t be cooler. Very nice place. This is my favorite gateway to the Smokies.
Sara T
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 79, Loop:
The campground was quiet midweek in the summer, shady, and well maintained. The sites were spaced pretty well apart and the bathroom was clean. We borrowed an electrical outlet from a lovely camp host and enjoyed a great hike as well.
Beca B
VerifiedAugust 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 78, Loop:
Clean bathrooms, a sink to wash your dishes, beautiful sites. It was my second time at Deep Creek and I can't wait to go back!
Eunicea C
VerifiedAugust 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 26, Loop:
Bathrooms are very clean, General store near campground in case you forget to bring something, plenty of outdoor activities.
Fred F
VerifiedAugust 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 89, Loop:
We love spending time at Deep Creek and have been there every summer for 44 years. In spite of the lack of hook-ups and services, we enjoy the National Park campground. The creek provides great entertainment for all ages.
However, we have seen a steady decline in the campground's maintenance. They have fewer staff to maintain the grounds and facilities which leads to standing water, mud, dirty restrooms, and generally looking run down.
Rachal C
VerifiedJuly 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 22, Loop:
I’ve been camping at Deep Creek for 60 + years. My two favorite campgrounds are Deep Creek and Cades Cove. It is so nice and serene. I live in Maggie Valley about 45 minutes East of it and still go there at least a couple times a year. Whether you’re young or old you’ll have the time of your life. Tubing is probably the best in the smokies. There are 3 water falls you’ll want to see. Bryson City is minutes away. Hope you have a wonderful time
Rachal and Jim
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
