About Collins Creek Picnic Pavilion
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Parking
Pet friendly
Restrooms
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Grill
- BBQ
Parking and Transport
- Parking
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (1)
Review Summary
Danette R
January 14, 2020
Great place to get the family together for the annual Smokemont Homecoming! Plenty of room for the kids to play, explore and play in the creek. Covered pavilion is spacious and always clean.
Location Collins Creek Picnic Pavilion
Address:
Mailing Address Is C/O Oconaluftee Ranger Station<P>60 Enloe Floyd Bottoms Road
Cherokee, NC, 28719
United States
There is no street address.
Collins Creek picnic area is 8 miles north of Cherokee, NC on Newfound Gap Road (aka U.S. 441)
Collins Creek Picnic Pavilion is accessible via Newfound Gap Road (U.S. 441), which connects Cherokee, NC to nearby areas.
Latitude & Longitude: 35.5672 / -83.3339
Elevation: 723 feet
Nearby National Park
Arch Rock Entrance
Approximate driving time: 45 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. Having a picnic pavilion reservation does not exempt you from the parking tag requirement.
- 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.
- 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.
- Dispose of garbage promptly in bear-proof dumpsters.
- This rule is strictly enforced!
- Potable water is available at restrooms but not at the pavilion.
- Alcohol is allowed at designated picnic areas.
- There are BBQ grills for charcoal fires. Wood fires are not allowed.
- 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.
- Commercial activity (for example, sales) is prohibited.
- Weddings and wedding receptions require a separate permit in addition to the pavilion reservation; check the park website for Wedding and Special Event Permits
- Keep your confirmation notice with you in the event of a conflict with a non-reservation party.
- 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.
- For additional park information call 865-436-1200 or visit www.nps.gov/grsm
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
