About Deep Creek Picnic Pavilion
Campground Amenities
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Dump Station
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Reviews (17)
What Guests Are Saying
Deep Creek Picnic Pavilion offers outstanding shelter facilities, making it ideal for large groups. Reviewers appreciated the cleanliness, ample grilling space, and convenient bathroom access. Many guests enjoyed memorable experiences, including family reunions and church gatherings, and plan to return annually.
What Guests Are Saying
Deep Creek Picnic Pavilion offers outstanding shelter facilities, making it ideal for large groups. Reviewers appreciated the cleanliness, ample grilling space, and convenient bathroom access. Many guests enjoyed memorable experiences, including family reunions and church gatherings, and plan to return annually.
Review Summary
Henry C
September 29, 2025
Dave L
September 20, 2025
The shelter facilities were outstanding at Deep Creek Picnic area.
Stephen H
June 9, 2025
We took a church group for lunch and had a great day. The area was very clean and plenty of room on the grill for burgers and hotdogs.
Mary L
May 31, 2025
We had a wonderful time at the Deep Creek Pavilion. Our Family Reunion was wonderful, and thanks to the fireplace, we had a "Real live fire" throughout the day. We had plenty of room to set up games, so everyone had a great time!
Angeline R
July 17, 2024
Great Pavillon! We rented this Pavillon last year for the first time. It is a must for large groups. The grill was large enough to cook on. There are plenty of tables. Bathrooms were located right next to the pavilion. We plan on renting this every year for our group. We love it!
Joan M
September 15, 2023
Except for the fact some people continue to park in the marked parking spaces, we enjoyed our picnic
Joan M
July 9, 2023
We had no parking spaces when we arrived.
Thad M
July 1, 2023
A wonderful experience with the NC and GA Family!!! Tubed the CREEK all day long!!
Joan M
April 14, 2023
I rented the pavilion at Deep Creek for the whole day last Friday. Because of the weather I did not arrive until 3:30 pm. The place was filthy. A pile of brush was under one table. The rest was trash. The grassy areas had drink containers spread all over it. There are no trash cans so people just throw garbage down. Last year when I used it the parking spaces were reserved. This year nothing. We had to clean the area before setting up and we cleaned again after we were through. It put a damper on the whole picnic.
Pip C
May 20, 2022
Great venue. Easy access to water and bathrooms, as well as a dumpster and easy parking. Lots of grassy area around the pavilion.
Location Deep Creek Picnic Pavilion
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 35.46 / -83.4386
Elevation: 554 feet
Policies & Rules
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A valid parking tag is required for any vehicle parking for more than 15 minutes in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Having a picnic pavilion reservation does not exempt you from the parking tag requirement. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Dispose of garbage promptly in bear-proof dumpsters. This rule is strickly enforced. |
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Potable water is available at restrooms but not at the pavilion. |
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Alcohol is allowed at designated picnic areas. |
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There are BBQ grills for charcoal fires. Wood fires are not allowed. |
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Decorations are allowed, provided they do not damage the structure (i.e. no staples) and are cleaned up on departure. Directional signs leading to the site are prohibited. |
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Commercial activity (for example, sales) is prohibited. |
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Weddings and wedding receptions require a separate permit in addition to the pavilion reservation; check the park website for Wedding and Special Event Permits |
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Keep your confirmation notice with you in the event of a conflict with a non-reservation party. |
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A Tennessee or North Carolina fishing license is required to fish in the park. Special regulations apply in the park. |
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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. |
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For additional park information call 865-436-1200 or visit www.nps.gov/grsm |
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This is a Day-use area. There is no overnight camping allowed. |
