Campsite #9 at Big Creek Campground, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN

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Tent Site #9

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Walk-In 6 people
18 ft Back-In
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Campsite #9 Features: Walk-In access, Back-In parking, Fire ring w/ Grill, Food Storage Locker, Picnic Table, Tent Site, Pets Allowed

Campsite Reviews (10)

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@SeanM2349912 · Camped on Oct 13, 2025 at Campsite #9
Clean bathroom, cozy campground, absolutely beautiful creek with waterfalls, wonderful trails and access to the Smokies.
@KirstinM76F819 · Camped on Jun 24, 2024 at Campsite #9
The camp hosts were wonderful, as always. Kind, welcoming, and on top of keeping the campground clean and functioning. And the campground itself was absolutely perfect and I cannot complain about the upkeep at all.The only reason I did not give my stay 5 stars has to do with the number of people trying to illegally camp or set up for the day at the campground. People took up parking, unloaded stuff into a campsite that was not theirs, and made it impossible to get to the bathroom at times - and this happened daily with folks who were not staying at the campground. The hosts did chase them out when they could, but it was a constant issue. I think having an enforcement range here randomly to ticket folks might deter this behavior.
@EmilyC1289829 · Camped on Sep 25, 2023 at Campsite #9
Quiet, peaceful, clean bathrooms
@EarlS292628258 · Camped on Sep 4, 2023 at Campsite #9
Ok camping experience. Have to have a parking pass if you want to go and see any anything. Have to reserve shelters in advance if you hike out of Big Creek to a shelter overnight. Eight bucks per person for a backpack shelter. Big creek tent sites went from 17.50 last year to 30 dollars this year, 2023. The men's restroom uses the cheapest grade commercial toilet paper. Eventually blue-collar will be priced out of Big creek. It is what it is.
@KymM8EF57E87CA · Camped on Jul 4, 2023 at Campsite #9
Such a beautiful campground. We will definitely be back!
@JackS8867688 · Camped on May 19, 2023 at Campsite #9
Nearby creek and hiking. Tent only camping, no RVs.
@josephs9140090 · Camped on Apr 25, 2023 at Campsite #9
I may have missed it but didn't realize all the spots require a short walk from where you park the vehicles. Spots are closer to each other but it really doesn't feel that way. I think some of that is because the sound of the creek is there to mute any sounds between campsites. Tent pads were perfect, nice fire rings and tables and clean bathrooms. We will be going back.
@AlexandriA20FB · Camped on Aug 19, 2022 at Campsite #9
Absolutely beautiful, quiet, and clean. Got to swim in the river, and several hiking trails are quite literally right there. Didn't even have to venture out to get plenty of miles in over multiple days.
@JennaG0B345EFC · Camped on Jun 1, 2022 at Campsite #9
This was my favorite camping trip I have ever taken. The Big Creek trail was INCREDIBLE, with lots of little pit stops, steady incline, swimming hole, waterfall, all the good stuff. It was pretty accessible for those who are able to walk. Definitely not wheelchair friendly because of the rough terrain. But, if you can walk it is an awesome, fairly easy hike! We saw an array of wildlife as well. Chipmunks, butterflies, snails, frogs, snakes, SO many bugs (lol). The campsite itself was awesome. Being able to hear the rushing creek while falling asleep was amazing, lots to explore right by the campsite. Clean bathrooms! Overall this is one of my favorite trips and I have really fond memories of it. Remember to WATERPROOF YOUR TENT if its gonna rain or you will wake up in a puddle like me!!
@HoldenL006EA99 · Camped on Sep 18, 2019 at Campsite #9
Big Creek is peaceful and beautiful, so stay away! Just kidding, kind of. Barred owls might keep you up at night. A bull and cow elk walked through my campsite one morning, as I was sitting at the picnic table eating breakfast.

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