Deep Creek Campground
Located next to one of the most popular creeks in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Deep Creek Group Camp provides traditional primitive camping with the stunning backdrop of the mountains. Whether blanketed in bright wildflowers in the spring or vivid colors in the fall, the scenery at Deep Creek never disappoints. The camp offers 92 individual sites, all with grills, tables and campfire rings, perfect for a meal or a late-night s'mores session. Hookups and showers are not provided, but flush toilets and drinking water are available.
The group site has its own page: Deep Creek Group Camp.
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Site mix
| RV, no hookups | 32 |
| Walk-in | 30 |
| Tent-only | 25 |
| Standard, no hookups | 5 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 26 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
92 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walk-in | Partial | No / – | 6 / 2 | Yes | Standard | ||||
| 2 | Walk-in | Partial | No / – | 6 / 2 | Yes | Standard | ||||
| 3 | Walk-in | Partial | No / – | 6 / 2 | Yes | Standard | ||||
| 4 | Walk-in | Partial | No / – | 6 / 2 | Yes | Standard | ||||
| 5 | Walk-in | Partial | No / – | 6 / 2 | Yes | Standard | ||||
| 6 | Walk-in | Partial | No / – | 6 / 2 | Yes | Standard | ||||
| 7 | Walk-in | Partial | No / – | 6 / 2 | Yes | Standard | ||||
| 8 | Walk-in | Partial | No / – | 6 / 2 | Yes | Standard | ||||
| 9 | Walk-in | Partial | No / – | 6 / 2 | Yes | Standard | ||||
| 10 | Walk-in | Partial | No / – | 6 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 01:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Individual Campsites: A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). |
| Accessibility | Site 80 is listed accessible |
Deep Creek Campground offers an unforgettable outdoor experience with the added convenience of flush toilets, drinking water and sinks. There are campsites for tents as well as RVs available, and tent pads, grills and fire rings are provided.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
Seasonal phone is 828-488-3184. From downtown Bryson City, NC: Follow signs to Deep Creek, 3 miles away.
| Nearest town | Bryson City, North Carolina |
| Coordinates | 35.4609° N, 83.4344° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- But hiking is not the only reason for visiting the Smokies: Fishing, picnicking, wildlife viewing and auto touring are also popular activities.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Bryson City Outdoors ↗ | 2.4 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 9.4 mi |
| RV sales & service | A&L RV Sales ↗ | 36.5 mi |
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Worth a stop
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a hiker's paradise, with plenty of trails easily accessible from the Deep Creek Group Site. An easy 1.6 mile roundtrip hike will allow you to enjoy two beautiful waterfalls in the Deep Creek area. Walk Deep Creek Trail 0.7 mile to the junction with Indian Creek Trail. On your way you can view elegant Tom Branch Falls located on the far side of Deep Creek. Turn right at the junction with Indian Creek Trail and proceed approximately 200' to Indian Creek Falls. The falls are 25 feet in height. Deep Creek runs on the edge of the campground and provides easily accessible fishing, wading and tubing. Visitors can also enjoy high-quality backcountry fishing in the cool waters of the countless streams and rivers that snake through the mountains, with trout available in abundance.
- 9.3 miLemmons Branch Boat Launch ↗Boat launch
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside National Forests in North Carolina.
- inNational Forests in North Carolina ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 3,026,237 acres
- 10.2 miCherokee National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,228,298 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Swain County CourthouseBuilding · Bryson City · 2.4 mi
- Frye-Randolph House and Fryemont InnBuilding · Bryson City · 2.5 mi
- Clingmans Dome Observation TowerStructure · Bryson City · 8 mi
Natural features
Deep Creek is in the southeastern portion of the park and provides a moderate climate, typified by mild winters and hot, humid summers. Because of its proximity to water, Deep Creek is an ideal campground for water recreation and books up quickly during summer months.
Recreation
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a hiker's paradise, offering over 800 miles of maintained trails ranging from short, leg-stretchers to strenuous treks, with a number of those trails easily accessible from the picnic area. Campers can enjoy high-quality backcountry fishing in the cool waters of the countless streams and rivers that snake through the mountains, with trout available in abundance. The nearby Bradley Fork River provides a great place to go for a dip or fish for trout. Wildlife viewing is a popular pastime, and with around 1,500 bears living in the park, it's not uncommon for visitors to spot one. The park is a sanctuary for a magnificent array of animal and plant life, all of which is protected for future generations to enjoy. The park also holds one of the best collections of log buildings in the eastern United States. Over 90 historic structures, including houses, barns, outbuildings, churches, schools and grist mills, have been preserved or rehabilitated in the park.
Guidebooks for Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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- Fly Fishing Guide to Great Smoky Mountains National ParkIan Rutter and Charity Rutter, 2024Find at Bookshop.org
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Deep Creek Campground?
Sites at Deep Creek Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Deep Creek Campground?
Individual Campsites: A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation).
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Deep Creek Campground?
Check-in 01:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Deep Creek Campground have?
92 sites, including 32 RV sites without hookups, 30 walk-in sites, 25 tent-only sites, and 5 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Deep Creek Campground?
Deep Creek Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Deep Creek Campground?
Deep Creek Campground offers an unforgettable outdoor experience with the added convenience of flush toilets, drinking water and sinks.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Deep Creek Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Deep Creek Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Deep Creek Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Deep Creek Campground?
Site 80 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Deep Creek Campground?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 4G LTE, and T-Mobile 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Deep Creek Campground?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a hiker's paradise, offering over 800 miles of maintained trails ranging from short, leg-stretchers to strenuous treks, with a number of those trails easily accessible from the picnic area. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Deep Creek Campground?
Bryson City, North Carolina. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a hiker's paradise, with plenty of trails easily accessible from the Deep Creek Group Site.
Source: Getting there