Deep Creek Group Camp
Campground · North Carolina · 3 bookable sites ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (National Park) · Open Access
- 3
- Bookable sites
- up to 20
- People per site
- 1
- Accessible site
- 1,820 ft
- Elevation
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.
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.
Recreation
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.
Facilities
The camp offers three group sites, all with grills, tables and campfire rings, perfect for a family meal or a late-night s'mores session. Hookups and showers are not provided, but flush toilets and drinking water are available.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 it's proximity to water, Deep Creek is an ideal campground for water recreation and books up quickly during summer months.Nearby Attractions
Although the Deep Creek Group Camp is available by reservation only, the nearby Deep Creek Campground offers first-come, first-served camping, and can also accommodate RV campers.Bryson City, located about three miles away, offers grocery stores and medical facilities.
Charges & Cancellations
Customers who cancel a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee.
The facts
- 3 bookable sites
- 1 accessible site
- Up to 20 people per site
- Loops: Group Sites 201-203
Site types
- 3 Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.
3 campsites at Deep Creek Group Camp
Check-in 1:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | Group Sites 201-203 | Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric | — | Paved | Slight | Riverfront | — | 20 | 🐾 |
| 202 | Group Sites 201-203 | Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric | — | Paved | Slight | Riverfront | — | 20 | 🐾 |
| 203 | Group Sites 201-203 | Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric | — | Paved | Slight | Riverfront | — | 20 | ♿ 🐾 |
Getting there
From downtown Bryson City, NC: Follow signs to Deep Creek, 3 miles away.
35.46302, -83.43477 · 35°27'46.9"N 83°26'5.2"W
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, 1.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Fees and stay limits
Group Facility (including Cabins and Lookouts): Customers who cancel a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use 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
Member photos
Common questions about Deep Creek Group Camp
- Can you reserve a site at Deep Creek Group Camp?
- Yes, Deep Creek Group Camp is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Deep Creek Group Camp have?
- 3 sites.
- Are pets allowed at Deep Creek Group Camp?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Deep Creek Group Camp.
- Are campfires allowed at Deep Creek Group Camp?
- Campfires are allowed at Deep Creek Group Camp. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Deep Creek Group Camp
- Deep Creek Campground (NC) 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Deep Creek Picnic Pavilion 0.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cheoah Point Cabin 1 7.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cheoah Point Cabin 2 7.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Clingmans Dome Solar Eclipse Event August 21 2017 7.3 mi · Tickets · we watch it
- Collins Creek Picnic Pavilion 9.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Tow String Horse Camp 9.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Smokemont Campground 9.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Smokemont Group Camp 9.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Kuwohi Visitor Center 7.4 mi · Facility
- Oconaluftee Visitor Center 8 mi · Facility
- Tsali Recreation Area 10 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 828-488-3184 OR 865-436-1261
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-08-11.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
Comments