Deep Creek Picnic Pavilion
Campground · North Carolina · 2 bookable sites ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (National Park) · Open Access
- 2
- Bookable sites
- up to 70
- People per site
- 1,816 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Deep Creek Picnic Pavilion, surrounded by pristine mountain streams and clear blue skies, is the perfect mountain backdrop for your party or family get-together. Whether blanketed in bright wildflowers in the spring or vivid colors in the fall, the scenery at Deep Creek never disappoints.Recreation
Picnicking is the most popular activity at Deep Creek Pavilion, but visitors also enjoy an excursion to one of three scenic waterfalls in the nearby area.From Deep Creek Campground, walk Deep Creek Trail 0.7 miles 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.
Juney Whank Falls is divided into an upper and lower section. Both can be viewed from the footbridge which crosses Juney Whank Branch at the falls. Together they drop 90 feet from top to bottom. The trail to the waterfall is 0.8 miles roundtrip and can be accessed from the trailhead at the end of Deep Creek Road.
Deep Creek runs on the edge of the nearby group 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
This well-kept picnic pavilion offers room for up to 70 people and 15 covered picnic tables. There is no electricity at the site, but four elevated charcoal grills just outside the pavilion, make cooking for a crowd convenient.Natural Features
Deep Creek provides a moderate climate, characterized by mild winters and hot, humid summers. With such close proximity to one of the park's most popular creeks, this facility is ideal for guests looking for scenic water recreation and hiking opportunities.Nearby Attractions
Bryson City, located about three miles away, offers grocery stores and medical facilities.Charges & Cancellations
Customers who cancel a day-use facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will forfeit the total day-use fee.
The facts
- 2 bookable sites
- 2 sites for day use only
- Up to 70 people per site
- Loops: Pavilion
Site types
- 1 Group Shelter Nonelectric
- 1 Shelter Nonelectric
Amenities
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.
2 campsites at Deep Creek Picnic Pavilion
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-8PM | Pavilion | Shelter Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | 70 | 🐾 |
| 7AM-3:30PM | Pavilion | Group Shelter Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | 70 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From downtown Bryson City, NC: Follow signs to Deep Creek, 3 miles away.
35.46000, -83.43861 · 35°27'36.0"N 83°26'19.0"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, 1.6 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
Group Day Use Area: Customers who cancel a group day-use facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will forfeit the total day-use fee.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Deep Creek Picnic Pavilion
- Can you reserve a site at Deep Creek Picnic Pavilion?
- Yes, Deep Creek Picnic Pavilion is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Deep Creek Picnic Pavilion have?
- 2 sites.
- Are pets allowed at Deep Creek Picnic Pavilion?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Deep Creek Picnic Pavilion.
Camping near Deep Creek Picnic Pavilion
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Contact
- Phone 865-436-1261
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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