Great Smoky Mountains National Park$30
Deep Creek
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Booking Window: 6 months
Available Today: 25 FF*
Available this Weekend: 25 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
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Deep Creek Campground, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, NC - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Deep Creek Campground is part of Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina (2 hrs 20 min southeast of Knoxville, TN) with an elevation of 1,800 feet. There are a total of 92 campsites including 56 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid April to the end of October. 36 sites can accommodate RVs between 15 and 28 feet. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Prices start at $30.00 per night. Some amenities include dump station, restroom, amphitheater, pay telephone. Activities include biking, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails, floating sports.
Campsite Reviews (235)
4.5 out of 5
| 5 star | 64% | |
| 4 star | 20% | |
| 3 star | 6% | |
| 2 star | 3% | |
| 1 star | 1% |
@RickJ547AA53F1 · Camped on Jun 1, 2025 at Campsite #28
Walk in tent campground was only about 1/3 full so quiet and user friendly. River front site gave access to fishing and watching tubers float by. Probably only 50 paces from parked car to tent site. Good hiking trails left from parking lot. Bryson City conveniences only 10 min drive away. Oconoluftee VC 30 min drive thru Cherokee.
@DavidM1864120 · Camped on May 31, 2025 at Campsite #5
Beautiul site, very quiet.
@PaulS8803282 · Camped on May 31, 2025 at Campsite #55
Site 55. Not a bad tent site, somewhat secluded with one close neighbor.
@SusanB4210667 · Camped on May 30, 2025 at Campsite #91
Only problem is allowing generators. We had to move sights because some one with a Generator moved in beside us. You're out in nature & then it's ruined by that obnoxious sound. Should be outlawed.
@SusanF5244064 · Camped on May 25, 2025 at Campsite #81
One of our favorite campgrounds! For people who have not been here before, it's unusual because the campsites are all very different. If you're within visiting distance, it's good to check it out before making a reservation.
@THOMASF4323684 · Camped on May 24, 2025 at Campsite #77
Love this CG because it's both in the mountains and close to town. My site was a great location. However, it is a tent-only site in the middle of the most popular RV sites. Still supplied enough privacy for comfort. If generators get on your nerve, best stay on top of the hill.
@JosephT2650800 · Camped on May 24, 2025 at Campsite #56
Amazing campground. Clean, well maintained. The hosts were excellent.
@MichaelN518707 · Camped on May 23, 2025 at Campsite #40
It was great! Very accommodating.
@JackieS8472004 · Camped on May 2, 2025 at Campsite #56
Very good staffcourteous and helpful
@MatthewM156652 · Camped on Apr 18, 2025 at Campsite #12
Someone stole our camp spot and camp was too close to others
@EmilyB3587069 · Camped on Apr 18, 2025 at Campsite #38
Very comfy little camp ground. Flush toilets, some cell service, great availability of downed wood for having a fire! We loved it
@JozefienV08D69 · Camped on Oct 25, 2024 at Campsite #80
We stayed at this campground during the last weekend of September. The hiking trails around the park are beautiful and the staff is super friendly. The camping spots are just a little close to one another and there were a lot of larger families. If youre looking for peace and quiet this may not be the best spot. Nevertheless we had a great time here.
@JohnW4841416 · Camped on Oct 20, 2024 at Campsite #82
Weve stayed at this campground multiple times over the years. One of our favorite in the GSMNP.
@ColinH09A958D4 · Camped on Sep 3, 2024 at Campsite #33
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.
@JuliaPD31D4003 · Camped on Sep 2, 2024 at Campsite #34
Bring a tube so you can hike past three beautiful waterfalls, then float down Deep Creek back to your campsite. Explore shopping, restaurants and breweries in Bryson City. Or, simply enjoy wildflowers, wildlife and the peaceful atmosphere at camp.
@JanetP1353317 · Camped on Sep 1, 2024 at Campsite #84
Well maintained campground. The maintenance crew does a great job!
@KevinM8804744 · Camped on Aug 30, 2024 at Campsite #77
Brought hammocks and were able to fit three setups on site 77. I used a YOBO Hive stand on the pad. Nice campground.
@BUDDYRDC031A7A · Camped on Aug 30, 2024 at Campsite #8
prepare for rain
@PeteKA5004151E · Camped on Aug 25, 2024 at Campsite #81
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 couldnt be cooler. Very nice place. This is my favorite gateway to the Smokies.
@SaraTEB2181B66 · Camped on Aug 20, 2024 at Campsite #79
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.
@BecaB96A0C1C0C · Camped on Aug 11, 2024 at Campsite #78
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!
@EuniceaCAB70A7 · Camped on Aug 9, 2024 at Campsite #26
Bathrooms are very clean, General store near campground in case you forget to bring something, plenty of outdoor activities.
@FredFB11A7F901 · Camped on Jul 19, 2024 at Campsite #89
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.
@Christian37197 · Camped on Jul 6, 2024 at Campsite #87
This place is amazing and magical!
@BrianH4556502 · Camped on Jul 4, 2024 at Campsite #2
We had a great time at Deep Creek. It was 4th of July weekend so it was crowded but still a lot of fun.
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