Can you reserve a site at Deep Creek Campground (NC)?

Yes, Deep Creek Campground (NC) is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Are pets allowed at Deep Creek Campground (NC)?

Yes, pets are allowed at Deep Creek Campground (NC).

Are campfires allowed at Deep Creek Campground (NC)?

Campfires are allowed at Deep Creek Campground (NC). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Deep Creek Campground (NC)

Campground · North Carolina · 92 bookable sites ·

Managed by the National Park Service

Great Smoky Mountains National Park (National Park) · Open Access

92
Bookable sites: up to 6
People per site: 1
Accessible site: 1,866 ft
Elevation

view of walk-up campsites — Photo: Raukisha Talley · Recreation.gov

Overview

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.

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. But hiking is not the only reason for visiting the Smokies: Fishing, picnicking, wildlife viewing and auto touring are also popular activities.

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.

Facilities

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.

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.

Nearby Attractions

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.

Contact Info

This location is staffed. Please call (828) 488-3184 to speak with local staff.

The facts

92 bookable sites
1 accessible site
Up to 6 people per site

Site types

32 RV Nonelectric
30 Walk To
25 Tent Only Nonelectric
5 Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed
Water hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups.

Book on Recreation.gov

92 campsites at Deep Creek Campground (NC)

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Access	Max rig	People
1	—	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	—	6	🐾
10	—	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	—	6	🐾
11	—	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	—	6	🐾
12	—	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	—	6	🐾
13	—	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	—	6	🐾
14	—	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	—	6	🐾
15	—	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	—	6	🐾
16	—	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	—	6	🐾
17	—	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	—	6	🐾
18	—	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	—	6	🐾
19	—	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	—	6	🐾
2	—	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	—	6	🐾
20	—	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	—	6	🐾
21	—	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	—	6	🐾
22	—	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	—	6	🐾
23	—	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	—	6	🐾
24	—	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	—	6	🐾
25	—	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	—	6	🐾
26	—	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	—	6	🐾
27	—	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	—	6	🐾
28	—	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	—	6	🐾
29	—	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	—	6	🐾
3	—	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	—	6	🐾
30	—	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	—	6	🐾
31	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	—	—	6	🐾
32	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	—	—	6	🐾
33	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	—	—	6	🐾
34	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	—	—	6	🐾
35	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	—	—	6	🐾
36	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	—	—	6	🐾
37	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	—	—	6	🐾
38	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	—	—	6	🐾
39	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	—	—	6	🐾
4	—	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	—	6	🐾
40	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	—	—	6	🐾
41	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	—	—	6	🐾
42	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	—	—	6	🐾
43	—	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	—	6	🐾
44	—	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	—	6	🐾
45	—	Rv Nonelectric	Parallel	Paved	Slight	—	—	6	🐾
46	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	Parallel	Paved	Slight	—	—	6	🐾
47	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	Parallel	Paved	Slight	—	—	6	🐾
48	—	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	—	6	🐾
49	—	Rv Nonelectric	Parallel	Paved	Slight	—	—	6	🐾
5	—	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	—	6	🐾
50	—	Rv Nonelectric	Parallel	Paved	Slight	—	—	6	🐾
51	—	Rv Nonelectric	Parallel	Paved	Slight	—	—	6	🐾
52	—	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	—	—	6	🐾
53	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Severe	—	—	6	🐾
54	—	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	—	—	6	🐾
55	—	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	—	6	🐾
56	—	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	—	6	🐾
57	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	Parallel	Paved	Moderate	—	—	6	🐾
58	—	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	—	—	6	🐾
59	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	Parallel	Paved	Moderate	—	—	6	🐾
6	—	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	—	6	🐾
60	—	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Severe	—	—	6	🐾
61	—	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	—	—	6	🐾
62	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	Parallel	Paved	Slight	—	—	6	🐾
63	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	Parallel	Paved	Slight	—	—	6	🐾
64	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	Parallel	Paved	Slight	—	—	6	🐾
65	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	Parallel	Paved	Slight	—	—	6	🐾
66	—	Rv Nonelectric	Parallel	Paved	Slight	—	—	6	🐾
67	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	Parallel	Paved	Slight	—	—	6	🐾
68	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	Parallel	Paved	Slight	—	—	6	🐾
69	—	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	—	6	🐾
7	—	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	—	6	🐾
70	—	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Severe	—	—	6	🐾
71	—	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	—	6	🐾
72	—	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	—	—	6	🐾
73	—	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	—	6	🐾
74	—	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	—	—	6	🐾
75	—	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	—	6	🐾
76	—	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	—	—	6	🐾
77	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Severe	—	—	6	🐾
78	—	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	—	6	🐾
79	—	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	—	6	🐾
8	—	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	—	6	🐾
80	—	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	—	6	♿ 🐾
81	—	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	—	6	🐾
82	—	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	—	6	🐾
83	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	Parallel	Paved	—	—	—	6	🐾
84	—	Rv Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	—	—	6	🐾
85	—	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Paved	—	—	—	6	🐾
86	—	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Paved	—	—	—	6	🐾
87	—	Rv Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	—	—	6	🐾
88	—	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Paved	—	—	—	6	🐾
89	—	Rv Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	—	—	6	🐾
9	—	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	—	6	🐾
90	—	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Paved	—	—	—	6	🐾
91	—	Rv Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	—	—	6	🐾
92	—	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Paved	—	—	—	6	🐾

Getting there

Seasonal phone is 828-488-3184

From downtown Bryson City, NC: Follow signs to Deep Creek, 3 miles away.

35.46094, -83.43439 · 35°27'39.4"N 83°26'3.8"W

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Typical weather

Typically 84°F in Jul, down to 48°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	48	52	60	69	75	80	84	83	78	70	60	50
Low °F	26	29	34	42	51	60	63	62	56	44	34	29
Precip in	5.3	5.3	5.4	5.0	5.2	5.1	5.1	4.4	4.1	3.2	4.5	6.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

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). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee. Customers that check out early or do not plan to use their reservation MUST contact the campground office the day they leave or are due to check in, in order to receive a refund. Refund requests for early departure or non use of the site made AFTER the reservation has ended will be denied. Office phone numbers are given in the Facility Contact information for each campground.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

More photos

Tubing Safety — Photo: NPS · Recreation.gov

Walk up site — Photo: Raukisha Talley · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Deep Creek Campground (NC)

Can you reserve a site at Deep Creek Campground (NC)?: Yes, Deep Creek Campground (NC) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Deep Creek Campground (NC) have?: 92 sites.
Are pets allowed at Deep Creek Campground (NC)?: Yes, pets are allowed at Deep Creek Campground (NC).
Does Deep Creek Campground (NC) have hookups?: No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at Deep Creek Campground (NC)?: Campfires are allowed at Deep Creek Campground (NC). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Contact

Phone 828-448-3184
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-08-11.

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