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 22 min southeast of Knoxville, TN) with an elevation of 1,800 feet. Deep Creek Campground is rated 4.5 stars from 235 reviews. 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. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 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.
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@MaryC1377445 · Camped on Jul 18, 2025 at Campsite #11
Great campground. Fun tubing. Beautiful area.
@HarleEJ15E7185 · Camped on Jul 13, 2025 at Campsite #39
Great place!!
@AliciaH51CCC33 · Camped on Jul 1, 2025 at Campsite #3
The tubing was amazing!
@KeriK407D0456D · Camped on Jul 1, 2025 at Campsite #37
We love camping at Deep Creek Campground. Its a beautiful and peaceful area. Tubing in the creek provides lots of activity. The raised sites help when it rains. Parking is close enough to make loading and unloading easy. Having bathrooms available is a plus. Its a great getaway with conveniences just down the road which makes it the best of both worlds. We did have to clean out our fire bowl before we could use it because it was left a mess, but everything was really great!
@MelanieG95C0E6 · Camped on Jun 28, 2025 at Campsite #91
Love the campground. Bathrooms always clean but we did have the bathroom without lights the whole time at night. Something was wrong with the timer I believe. Ranger did try to fix but nothing worked. Otherwise great time.
@IanD1383625 · Camped on Jun 22, 2025 at Campsite #79
Leave your dogs at home.
@johnc3063297 · Camped on Jun 19, 2025 at Campsite #58
As another reviewer mentioned, site 58 can be a challenge for a trailer. I only have a 12' single axle, and I had to ask the gentleman across the way to move his truck so that I could get backed in. It is also very steep so make sure you have good chocks! I was able to get the trailer level enough by stacking some blocks under the tongue jack. The nice thing about the upper loop is that the back of the site is forest, and a perfect place to hang a hammock. It's a bit of a walk to the bathrooms (which were clean). Had a great time tubing the creek.
@MichaelO624286 · Camped on Jun 12, 2025 at Campsite #71
A great campground. We will be back.
@JosephM2374984 · Camped on Jun 12, 2025 at Campsite #38
Campground was very well maintained, bathroom was clean and staff was pleasant.
@HolleyS84BF1DB · Camped on Jun 9, 2025 at Campsite #61
The campground was mostly quiet. The recent rains made Deep Creek and surrounding waters beautiful to see. The rangers were very nice and helpful. The hiking in the area was enjoyable. Having a cell signal (AT&T) at the campsite was helpful for communication with friends and family. The wifi at the kiosk, though a little slow, was sufficient for our needs. The only downside to the campground was the bad odor in the comfort stations (with the exception of the picnic are). The bathrooms were cleaned regularly, but retained the smell of BO throughout our 10 night stay. This will not keep us from returning.
@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.

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