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
Joanna L
November 6, 2021
Crazy how you cannot predict the weather, especially if it is a 50% chance of rain. It could rain, then again it might not.... most people think like this so why is it a problem that I cancel a "Pavillion" on the day of and I dont get a refund???? That is straight up ridiculous. Paid for something I didn't even use nor did I want to have kids out in the cold rainy weather where they could possibly get sick. Whatever though, apparently the park service needs it more than I do.
Gary S
July 26, 2021
The set up was perfect with the restrooms being very close and plenty of room and tables. Just wish it had been cool enough to build a fire in the rock fireplace.
Joan M
June 12, 2021
Great location
Kattie W
June 5, 2021
I feel it would be better or even five star if when you reserve the pavilion you also get the parking spaces in front of it. When you’re having a family reunion you hate for some Of the elderly to have to walk from the picnic area up to the pavilion. The purpose of a family reunion is to spend time with the elderly and learn of your family history. And some are just unable to walk that far
Jennifer C
October 22, 2020
great
Gerri G
January 14, 2020
It was a perfect day. Everyone had a great time. The pavilion was clean and ready for our group. We ensured that we left it as we found it.
Anonymous
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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. |
