Campsite #12 at Big Creek Campground, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN

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Tent Site #12

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Drive-In 6 people
18 ft Back-In
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Campsite #12 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 18ft driveway, Food Storage Locker, Picnic Table, Tent Site, Pets Allowed

Campsite Reviews (8)

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@JonathanW14164 · Camped on Aug 14, 2024 at Campsite #12
I love this campground!! Small, tent only and the creek next to it is amazing!
@BrendanM393331 · Camped on Oct 23, 2023 at Campsite #12
Hello Folks I camped a couple of days at Big Creek Campgrounds in the Great Smokey Mountains. I can honestly say it was one of the most beautiful campgrounds I have camped in... The fall colours were in full bloom making it that much more spectacular. Hiking up along Big Creek to a couple of waterfalls was super energizing. Meeting other campers and hikers along the way and sharing thoughts about the day and other camping experiences. It was so nice finding likeminded people along the trails and back at the campgrounds to share other areas to explore. I spoke with the park warden who was super helpful and jokingly reminded me how lucky I was to have one of the twelve sites and getting site 12 which was a perfect location overlooking Big Creek. Thank you so much for preserving this amazing grand parcel of land for people from the States and from all over the world to enjoy.
@MelodyS2372159 · Camped on Aug 8, 2023 at Campsite #12
Big Creek is the best campground in the Smokies if you want peaceful, low key no-RV experience. It is scenic and has great access to hikes. The rushing water lulls and keeps you asleep. The camp hosts are very attentive. We live it there.
@GregoryD246439 · Camped on Oct 30, 2022 at Campsite #12
Great quiet campground. Should be open year-round!
@JamesM137 · Camped on Oct 20, 2021 at Campsite #12
Great campground. Go as much as I can.
@TerrenceE692 · Camped on Oct 18, 2021 at Campsite #12
It was amazing waking up to the sound of the rapids on Big Creek and catching the blue hour with my camera. Great hiking up to see the falls and bridge as well. Awesome tent camping!
@ScottT345 · Camped on Oct 2, 2021 at Campsite #12
Big Creek campground is awesome! Best campground that we visited in the park. Very quiet and located right next to a creek.
@DarrellS399 · Camped on May 23, 2021 at Campsite #12
The most peaceful campground I have ever camped at.The sound of Big Creek flowing beside the campground is sooooo relaxing.The scenery is beautiful and plenty of trails to hike.All the people camping were very nice and respectful,very rare these days ! The gentleman overseeing the grounds was very nice as well...Would definetely stay here again and recommend to anyone wanting a peacefull getaway.
Darrell

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